Understand the language of Scripture Explore idioms, metaphors, euphemisms, hyperbole, and other figures of speech in clear, everyday language. The old covenant written code condemns sinners when separated from the Spirit’s life-giving work, while the Spirit brings new covenant life. The transformed lives of believers publicly display Christ’s work through the Spirit. A person had sexual relations with another person. Human life is brief, uncertain, and quickly disappears. Someone was restored, vindicated, encouraged, counted, or raised from humiliation. To betray or turn against a close companion. Someone deliberately looked, noticed, or directed attention toward something. A raised hand can swear a solemn oath, pledge action, or signal defiant power. To direct one's desire, trust, or prayer toward someone. To speak, cry, weep, or call out loudly. Someone showed favor, accepted a person, or treated that person with partiality. A ruler’s or God’s pleased face brings favor, life, and joy. God’s revelation compels the true prophet to speak just as a lion’s roar produces fear. Christ conquers as Judah’s royal Lion precisely as the sacrificial Lamb who was slain and lives. The phrase can refer to children, humble disciples, vulnerable believers, or those regarded as insignificant. A whole life continually offered to God in worship and obedience. Jesus gives the Spirit and eternal life like fresh, flowing water that satisfies and renews. A person experienced intense fear, anguish, weakness, or pain in the deepest part of the body. Patient and not quickly provoked. To gain fame, reputation, or lasting recognition. God shows favor, blessing, gracious presence, and saving help. Remove moral obstacles and choose a clear, faithful course. The speaker wept so much that the bed seemed flooded. True love cannot be extinguished by overwhelming opposition or bought with wealth.Biblical Expressions
Letter kills; Spirit gives life
Letter written on hearts
Lie with
Life is a vapor
Lift the head
Lift the heel against someone
Lift up the eyes
Lift up the hand in oath or rebellion
Lift up the soul
Lift up the voice
Lift/accept the face
Light of the countenance
Lion has roared; the prophet must speak
Lion of Judah and slain Lamb
Little ones
Living sacrifice
Living water
Loins shake/burn/are filled
Long of nostrils / slow to anger
Make a name
Make God’s face shine
Make straight paths
Make the bed swim with tears
Many waters cannot quench love
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