Category: Latin Biblical Vocabulary

Latin holds a prominent place in the history of Christianity and the transmission of the Bible. While it is not…

1. Term: Deus Pronunciation: DAY-oosMeaning: God — the supreme divine being. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

1. Term: Spiritus Pronunciation: SPEE-ree-toosMeaning: Spirit, breath; refers to the Holy Spirit or a spiritual being/presence. 2. Biblical Usage: 3.…

1. Term: Fides Pronunciation: FEE-daysMeaning: Faith, trust, belief; confidence in God and His promises. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse:…

1. Term: Gratia Pronunciation: GRAH-tee-ahMeaning: Grace; unmerited favour or divine assistance given by God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse:…

1. Term: Verbum Pronunciation: WEHR-boomMeaning: Word; the spoken or written expression, often referring to God’s Word or the Logos. 2.…

1. Term: Spiritus Sanctus Pronunciation: SPEE-ree-toos SANK-toosMeaning: Holy Spirit; the third Person of the Trinity, God’s sanctifying presence. 2. Biblical…

1. Term: Salvator Pronunciation: sal-vah-TORMeaning: Savior; one who delivers or saves from danger, sin, or death. 2. Biblical Usage: 3.…

1. Term: Pax Pronunciation: pahksMeaning: Peace; a state of harmony, reconciliation, and well-being. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4.…

1. Term: Ecclesia Pronunciation: eh-kleh-SEE-ahMeaning: Church; assembly or congregation of believers. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

1. Term: Gloria Pronunciation: GLOH-ree-ahMeaning: Glory; the manifestation of God’s presence, majesty, and honour. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse:…

1. Term: Veritas Pronunciation: weh-REE-tahsMeaning: Truth; reality, faithfulness, and genuineness. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

1. Term: Caritas Pronunciation: kah-REE-tahsMeaning: Charity, love; selfless, sacrificial love for others. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological…

1. Term: Pax Pronunciation: pahksMeaning: Peace; harmony, reconciliation, and well-being. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

1. Term: Gratia Pronunciation: GRAH-tee-ahMeaning: Grace; unmerited favor, divine assistance given freely by God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse:…

1. Term: Lux Pronunciation: looksMeaning: Light; both physical light and metaphorical illumination, truth, and divine revelation. 2. Biblical Usage: 3.…

1. Term: Fides Pronunciation: FEE-desMeaning: Faith, trust, belief; confidence in God and His promises. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse:…