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📖 Bible Vocabulary A–Z

 

📖 Bible Vocabulary A–Z

LetterBiblical WordMeaning
AArkThe boat Noah built to save his family and the animals.
BBethlehemThe birthplace of Jesus Christ.
CCovenantA special promise or agreement made by God.
DDiscipleA follower of Jesus Christ.
EEdenThe beautiful garden where Adam and Eve first lived.
FFaithTrusting and believing in God.
GGraceGod's undeserved love and favor.
HHeavenGod's dwelling place and the eternal home of believers.
IIsraelGod's chosen nation in the Old Testament.
JJerusalemThe holy city where Jesus was crucified and resurrected.
KKingA ruler, such as King David or King Solomon.
LLambA symbol of sacrifice; Jesus is called the Lamb of God.
MMessiahThe promised Savior, Jesus Christ.
NNazarethThe town where Jesus grew up.
OOliveA symbol of peace and blessing in the Bible.
PPrayerTalking and listening to God.
QQueenA female ruler, such as Queen Esther.
RResurrectionJesus rising from the dead on the third day.
SSalvationGod's gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
TTempleA place where God's people worshiped Him.
UUnityBelievers living together in love and peace.
VVineJesus said, "I am the true vine."
WWorshipPraising, honoring, and serving God.
XXerxesThe Persian king in the Book of Esther.
YYokeA symbol Jesus used to describe following Him.
ZZionAnother name for Jerusalem or God's holy city.

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