Category: Syriac Biblical Vocabulary

Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, holds a unique and vital place in the study of the Bible and the history…

1. Term: Alaha — ܐܠܗܐ Pronunciation: A-la-haMeaning: God — the supreme divine being in Syriac Christianity. 2. Biblical Usage: 3.…

1. Term: Ruha — ܪܘܚܐ Pronunciation: Roo-khaMeaning: Spirit, breath, wind; refers to the Holy Spirit or human spirit. 2. Biblical…

1. Term: Mshiha — ܡܫܝܚܐ Pronunciation: msh-ee-khaMeaning: Messiah, Anointed One; the promised Savior and King. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example…

1. Term: Qadisha — ܩܕܝܫܐ Pronunciation: qad-EE-shaMeaning: Holy, sacred; set apart for God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4.…

1. Term: Teshbuhta — ܬܫܒܘܚܬܐ Pronunciation: tesh-BOOKH-taMeaning: Praise, worship; expressions of adoration and reverence to God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3.…

1. Term: Malko — ܡܠܟܐ Pronunciation: MAL-koMeaning: King; ruler, sovereign. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

1. Term: Qaddishtha — ܩܕܝܫܬܐ Pronunciation: qad-DEESH-thaMeaning: Holiness; the state or quality of being holy or sacred. 2. Biblical Usage:…

1. Term: Suryoyo — ܣܘܪܝܝܐ Pronunciation: soo-ree-YOMeaning: Syriac or Syrian; refers to the people, language, and cultural identity of Syriac…

1. Term: Malka — ܡܠܟܐ Pronunciation: MAL-kahMeaning: King; sovereign ruler or monarch. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological…

1. Term: Bar ‘Alaha — ܒܪ ܐܠܗܐ Pronunciation: bar ah-LAH-haMeaning: Son of God 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4.…

1. Term: Qadishat Ruhha — ܩܕܝܫܬ ܪܘܚܐ Pronunciation: qad-EE-shet roo-KHAMeaning: Holy Spirit; the sanctifying Spirit of God. 2. Biblical Usage:…

1. Term: Malkutha — ܡܠܟܘܬܐ Pronunciation: mal-KOO-thaMeaning: Kingdom; the reign or dominion of God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse:…

1. Term: Shemaya — ܫܡܝܐ Pronunciation: she-MAH-yaMeaning: Heaven; the sky or the dwelling place of God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3.…

1. Term: Qudsha — ܩܘܕܫܐ Pronunciation: kud-SHAHMeaning: Holy; sacred, set apart for God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4.…

1. Term: Maranatha — ܡܪܢܐܬܐ Pronunciation: ma-ra-NA-thaMeaning: “Our Lord, come!” — A liturgical invocation expressing hope for the return of…

1. Term: Shem — ܫܡ Pronunciation: shemMeaning: Name; representing identity, reputation, and authority. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4.…