One of the keys to effectively preaching and teaching God's Word is a deep understanding of the meaning of biblical words in the original Hebrew and Greek. As the building blocks of language, words are the means we use to communicate with one another, and they're also the means God has chosen for communicating with us, his people.
To enrich your preaching, teaching, and personal study of God's Word, this clear, accurate, and easy-to-use dictionary offers the most up-to-date evangelical biblical scholarship as well as fascinating, detailed explanations of biblical words. Whether you're a pastor, a seminary student, or a lay student of the Bible, this expository dictionary offers a wealth of information about the original Hebrew and Greek words of Scripture.
Key Features and Description:
- Focus on English Words: Unlike a typical lexicon that starts with the original language, this dictionary starts with the English word in modern translations and then groups the related Hebrew and Greek words together within that article. This makes it an accessible tool for those who do not have a strong grasp of the biblical languages.
- Authorship and Scholarship: It is edited by Tremper Longman III and Mark L. Strauss, both respected scholars in Old and New Testament studies, and offers up-to-date evangelical biblical scholarship.
- Content: The dictionary provides detailed explanations and theological significance of key biblical terms. It covers more than 1,200 Hebrew and 1,200 Greek words, including those that appear frequently and those considered theologically essential.
- Target Audience: It is a valuable resource for lay students, Sunday school teachers, and busy ministers who want to enrich their personal study, preaching, and teaching of the Bible.
- Format: The dictionary is available in a hardcover print edition (approx. 1168 pages) and various digital formats for Bible study software like Logos and Olive Tree.
Key Highlights:
- Looking up an English word in their Bible translation.
- Reading the article that explains the various original Hebrew or Greek words used to translate the English word.
- Gaining insight into the nuances and specific contexts of the original terms, which might be lost in translation.
- enrich your preaching, teaching, and personal study of God's Word
- Value for money
The Baker Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words
From the Back Cover
Accurate and detailed explanations of biblical words
As the building blocks of language, words are the means we use to communicate with one another. They're also the means God has chosen to communicate with us, his people. For all those who read and study God's Word, and especially those called to preach and teach, learning to identify the meaning of biblical words in their various contexts is essential for good interpretation. This clear, accurate, and accessible dictionary offers up-to-date scholarship on the meaning of Hebrew and Greek terms and the English words used to translate them.
Whether you're a pastor, a writer, or a student of the Bible, this expository dictionary will serve as a valuable resource to enrich your personal study and help you more effectively communicate God's truth to his people.
About the Author
Tremper Longman III (PhD, Yale University) is Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. Before coming to Westmont, he taught at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia for eighteen years. He has served in leadership for the Institute for Biblical Research for many years. Longman is the author of more than thirty books, including biblical commentaries, scholarly works, and popular books on how to interpret the Bible. He is also a senior translator and a member of the Bible Translation Committee for the New Living Translation. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
Mark L. Strauss (PhD, University of Aberdeen) has a passion for teaching the Bible and has taught principles for reading and applying the Bible to students in undergraduate, graduate, and church settings. He is University Professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary San Diego and the author of several books, including How to Read the Bible in Changing Times: Understanding and Applying God's Word Today and Four Portraits, One Jesus: A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels.
