Syriac Biblical Vocabulary

Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, holds a unique and vital place in the study of the Bible and the history of Christianity. As the language closely related to that spoken by Jesus and His first followers, Syriac offers scholars and believers valuable insights into the biblical text, early Christian theology,…

1. Term: Alaha — ܐܠܗܐ Pronunciation: A-la-haMeaning: God — the supreme divine being in Syriac Christianity. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

1. Term: Ruha — ܪܘܚܐ Pronunciation: Roo-khaMeaning: Spirit, breath, wind; refers to the Holy Spirit or human spirit. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

1. Term: Mshiha — ܡܫܝܚܐ Pronunciation: msh-ee-khaMeaning: Messiah, Anointed One; the promised Savior and King. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

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

1. Term: Teshbuhta — ܬܫܒܘܚܬܐ Pronunciation: tesh-BOOKH-taMeaning: Praise, worship; expressions of adoration and reverence to God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

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: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

1. Term: Suryoyo — ܣܘܪܝܝܐ Pronunciation: soo-ree-YOMeaning: Syriac or Syrian; refers to the people, language, and cultural identity of Syriac Christians. 2. Historical-Cultural Context: 3. Literary Examples: 4. Cultural Significance:

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

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

1. Term: Qadishat Ruhha — ܩܕܝܫܬ ܪܘܚܐ Pronunciation: qad-EE-shet roo-KHAMeaning: Holy Spirit; the sanctifying Spirit of God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

1. Term: Malkutha — ܡܠܟܘܬܐ Pronunciation: mal-KOO-thaMeaning: Kingdom; the reign or dominion of God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

1. Term: Shemaya — ܫܡܝܐ Pronunciation: she-MAH-yaMeaning: Heaven; the sky or the dwelling place of God. 2. Biblical Usage: 3. Example Verse: 4. Theological Significance:

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

1. Term: Maranatha — ܡܪܢܐܬܐ Pronunciation: ma-ra-NA-thaMeaning: “Our Lord, come!” — A liturgical invocation expressing hope for the return of Christ. 2. Historical-Cultural Context: 3. Literary Examples: 4. Theological Significance: Would you like to continue with Syriac Biblical Vocabulary Module 16: Shem — ܫܡ?

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