Words You Need to Know to Accurately Understand the Bible
BHC Guideline for Discovering the Meanings of Words
A word or phrase is a group of symbols or sounds
with an attached bundle of associations that determine meaning.
The bundle of associations consists of the Source’s culture, historical time period,
geographical location and personal experiences.
The Source is the person writing or speaking the words.
Our first priority is discovering the Source’s meaning(s) of his or her words.
Key Words of Jewish Hebrew Scriptures
BARA (create)
ELOHIYM (God)
RUACH (spirit)
TOV (good)
Key Words of Christian Greek Scriptures