On the weekends, I spend some extra quiet time studying the Bible.
This morning, I was looking up the Lord's Prayer in the ESV on my phone and noticed Paul used this same greeting in at least 7 of his letters. Hmmm time to look up some of those words!
Below are the notes I took from using a concordance. Don't be scared! It is easy and insightful.
Here is how I look up different words in the Blue Letter Bible app.
I use this app on my android phone. In the "olden days" of the 90's, I used a giant Strong's Concordance book.
First, go to the passage and tap the verse number.
Next, select "Interlinear" from the menu that pops up.
Then scroll down to the word you want to study. The columns are (left to right) the Greek (New Testament) or Hebrew (Old Testament), the Strong's number, and the English word.
Tap the Strong's number of the word about which you want to know more.
I usually tap the speaker icon to hear how it is pronounced and then look at the "Outline of Biblical Usage."
The outline for "Grace" is so beautiful!
Keep scrolling.
Then it will show some stats and finally the Strong's definition. After that is a listing of where that Greek (or Hebrew) word is used.
Doing this frequently and with several passages truly brings God's Word to life!
I'm currently in a group that is studying several Psalms and am really enjoying learning the differences in God's names/titles and in Psalm 27, seeing the difference between God's temple, shelter, tent, and house.
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I hope this encourages you to spent time in His Word today.
Grace to you,
Ann :)
"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."
- 1 Cor. 1:3
