HCSB Study Bible
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HCSB Bullet Notes
The HCSB Bullet Notes are one of the unique features of the Holman Christian Standard Bible. These notes explain frequently used biblical words or terms. These bullet words (for example: abyss) are marked with a bullet only on their first occurrence in a chapter of the biblical text. Other frequently used words, like gate, are marked with bullets only where the use of the word fits the definitions given below. A few words in footnotes, like acrostic, also have a bullet.
Abaddon A Hebrew word for either the grave or the realm of the dead
Abba The Aramaic word for father
abyss The bottomless pit or the depths (of the sea); it is the prison for Satan and the demons.
acrostic A device in Hebrew poetry in which each verse begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet
advocate The Greek word parakletos means one called alongside to help, counsel, or protect; it is used of the Holy Spirit in Jn and in 1Jn.
Almighty The Hebrew word is El Shaddai; El means God, but the meaning of Shaddai is disputed; traditionally it is translated Almighty.
Alpha and Omega The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet; it is used to refer to God the Father in Rv 1:8 and 21:6 and to Jesus, God the Son, in Rv 22:13.
Amen The transliteration of a Hebrew word signifying that something is certain, valid, truthful, or faithful; it is often used at the end of biblical songs, hymns, and prayers.
annihilate(d) During periods of war in Canaan and its neighboring countries, this was the destruction of a city, its inhabitants, and their possessions, including livestock.
Arabah The section of the Great Rift in Palestine, extending from the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqabah; the Hebrew word can also be translated as plain, referring to any plain or to any part of the Arabah.
Asaph A musician appointed by David to oversee the music used in worship at the Temple; 12 psalms are attributed to Asaph.
Asherah(s)/Asherah pole(s) A Canaanite fertility goddess who was the mother of the god Baal; also the wooden poles associated with the worship of her
Ashtoreth(s) A Canaanite goddess of fertility, love, and war, who was the daughter of Asherah and consort of Baal; the plural form of her name in Hebrew is Ashtaroth.
Asia A Roman province that is now part of modern Turkey; it did not refer to the modern continent of Asia.
asleep A term used in reference to believers who have died
atone/atonement A theological term for Gods provision to deal with human sin; in the OT, it primarily means purification. In some contexts forgiveness, pardon, expiation, propitiation, or reconciliation is included. The basis of atonement is substitutionary sacrifice offered in faith. The OT sacrifices were types and shadows of the great and final sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
Baal A fertility god who was the main god of the Canaanite religion and the god of rain and thunderstorms; it is also the Hebrew word meaning lord, master, owner, or husband.
Beelzebul A term of slander, which was variously interpreted lord of flies, lord of dung, or ruler of demons
Bread of the Presence Bread that was offered in Yahwehs presence, that is, inside His house, not out on the altar (Lv 24:5-9)
burnt offering(s) Or holocaust; an offering completely burned to ashes; it was used in connection with worship, seeking Gods favor, expiating sin, or averting judgment.
cause(s) the downfall of/cause(s) to sin The Greek word skandalizo has a root meaning of snare or trap but has no real English counterpart.
centurion A Roman officer who commanded about 100 soldiers
Cephas The Aramaic word for rock: it is parallel to the Greek word petros from which the English name Peter is derived.
cherub(im) A class of winged angels associated with the throne of God who function as guardians and who prevented Adam and Eve from returning to the garden of Eden
chief priest(s) A group of Jewish temple officers that included the high priest, captain of the temple, temple overseers, and treasurers
clean When something is clean, it is holy or acceptable to God. When it is unclean, it is unholy (such as an unclean spirit). The term can be used in a ritual sense to apply to moral standards for living.
company Or cohort; a Roman military unit that numbered as many as 600 men
completely destroy During periods of war in Canaan and its neighboring countries, this was the destruction of a city, its inhabitants, and their possessions, including livestock.
Counselor The Greek word parakletos means one called alongside to help, counsel, or protect; it is used of the Holy Spirit in Jn and 1Jn.
cubit(s) An OT measurement of distance that equaled about 18 inches
Cush/Cushite The lands of the Nile in southern Egypt, including Nubia and Northern Sudan; also the people who lived in that region