Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
10. **Sycophant**: A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important to gain
advantage.
11. **Surreptitious**: Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
14. **Quintessential**: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
15. **Esoteric:** Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with
special knowledge.
18. **Voracious:** Wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager
approach to an activity.
20. **Meticulous:** Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
18. **Insidious:** Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.
7. **Voracious:** Wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager approach
to an activity.
10. **Trepidation:** A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
12. **Sycophant:** A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important to gain
advantage.
16. **Meticulous:** Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
1. **Covenant:** A formal and binding agreement or contract, often used in a religious context.
2. **Redemption:** The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
4. **Sacrifice:** The act of offering something valuable to a deity, often in the form of rituals or
ceremonies.
5. **Righteousness:** Moral and ethical conduct in accordance with divine or moral law.
8. **Grace:** The free and unmerited favor of God, often expressed as forgiveness and mercy.
10. **Manna:** A miraculous food that sustained the Israelites during their wandering in the
desert.
11. **Tabernacle:** A sacred tent or dwelling place, often used to house the Ark of the
Covenant.
12. **Salvation:** The deliverance from sin and its consequences, leading to eternal life.
13. **Parable:** A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, often attributed to
Jesus in the New Testament.
14. **Resurrection:** The rising from the dead, particularly associated with Jesus Christ's
return to life.
15. **Exodus:** The departure of the Israelites from Egypt, led by Moses, as narrated in the
Bible.
16. **Pentateuch:** The first five books of the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament, including
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
17. **Sanctification:** The process of becoming holy or set apart for a sacred purpose.
18. **Covenant:** An agreement between God and his people, often sealed with promises and
obligations.
19. **Ark of the Covenant:** A sacred chest containing the stone tablets inscribed with the Ten
Commandments.
20. **Trinity:** The concept of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three distinct persons in one
Godhead.
2. **Jericho:** A city whose walls miraculously fell down, as described in the biblical story of
Joshua.
3. **Magi:** Wise men or astrologers who visited the infant Jesus, bearing gifts, as recounted
in the Gospel of Matthew.
4. **Samson:** A biblical judge known for his great strength, whose story is found in the Book
of Judges.
7. **Leviathan:** A sea monster or symbol of chaos mentioned in various books of the Bible,
often associated with divine power.
8. **Ephod:** A priestly garment or sacred vestment, often associated with ritualistic practices
in the Old Testament.
9. **Gideon:** A judge and military leader of the Israelites, known for his victory over the
Midianites.
10. **Abomination of Desolation:** A prophetic and apocalyptic term found in the Book of
Daniel and mentioned by Jesus in the Gospels.
11. **Thessalonians:** Letters written by the Apostle Paul to the Christian community in
Thessalonica.
12. **Pharisee:** A member of an ancient Jewish sect, often depicted as religious leaders in the
New Testament.
13. **Ezekiel:** A prophet whose visions and prophecies are recorded in the Book of Ezekiel in
the Old Testament.
14. **Lamentations:** A book in the Old Testament, traditionally ascribed to the prophet
Jeremiah, expressing grief over the fall of Jerusalem.
15. **Nativity:** The birth of Jesus Christ, commonly celebrated in Christian traditions.
16. **Solomon's Temple:** The first temple in Jerusalem, built by King Solomon and later
destroyed.
17. **Jezebel:** A wicked queen in the Old Testament known for her opposition to the prophet
Elijah.
18. **Maccabees:** Members of a Jewish rebel army that took control of Judea, as recounted
in the Books of Maccabees.
19. **Bethlehem:** The birthplace of Jesus, as mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew and the
Gospel of Luke.
20. **Psalms:** A collection of sacred songs or hymns found in the Book of Psalms in the Old
Testament.
1. **Hezekiah:** A righteous king of Judah, known for his reforms and trust in God, mentioned
in the Old Testament.
2. **Nehemiah:** A Jewish official who played a key role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls
after the Babylonian exile.
3. **Ruth:** A Moabite woman whose story is told in the Book of Ruth, known for her loyalty
and devotion.
4. **Amos:** A prophet in the Old Testament who spoke out against social injustice and moral
decay.
5. **Leviticus:** The third book of the Bible, containing laws and rituals for the priests and
Israelites.
6. **Balaam:** A diviner in the Old Testament associated with a talking donkey and prophetic
messages.
9. **Ezra:** A priest and scribe who played a role in the restoration of the Jewish community
after the Babylonian exile.
10. **Melchizedek:** A mysterious figure in the Bible, described as a priest and king, often
associated with Abraham.
1. **Thorn in the Flesh:** A metaphorical expression used by the Apostle Paul in the New
Testament to describe a persistent difficulty or challenge.
2. **Sarah and Hagar:** Two women in the Book of Genesis, representing different aspects of
the covenant with Abraham.
3. **John the Baptist:** A prominent figure in the New Testament, known for baptizing Jesus
and preparing the way for his ministry.
4. **Lazarus:** A man resurrected by Jesus in the Gospel of John, symbolizing the power of
Christ over death.
5. **Man of Sorrows:** A poetic description of the suffering Messiah found in the Book of
Isaiah.
6. **Pilate's Inscription:** The statement placed on the cross of Jesus by Pontius Pilate, stating
"Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews."
7. **Thomas the Apostle:** Also known as Doubting Thomas, he initially doubted Jesus'
resurrection until he saw and touched the wounds.
8. **Elijah and Elisha:** Two prophets in the Old Testament, known for their miracles and roles
in Israel's history.
9. **Gethsemane:** The garden where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion, as described in the
Gospels.
10. **Paul's Shipwreck:** An event narrated in the Book of Acts, detailing the shipwreck
experienced by the Apostle Paul on his way to Rome.
1. **Job:** A righteous man who faced severe trials and suffering, featured in the Book of Job.
2. **Jeremiah:** A prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies and lamentations
over Jerusalem.
3. **The Good Samaritan:** A parable told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing
compassion and kindness.
4. **Saul (Paul) of Tarsus:** A persecutor of Christians who became the Apostle Paul after a
transformative encounter with Jesus.
5. **Bethesda Pool:** A location in Jerusalem mentioned in the Gospel of John, associated with
miraculous healings.
6. **Daniel in the Lion's Den:** A story in the Book of Daniel, recounting Daniel's faithfulness
and God's protection.
7. **Moses and the Burning Bush:** The narrative of God's call to Moses from a burning bush,
instructing him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
8. **Jacob's Ladder:** A dream experienced by the patriarch Jacob, described in the Book of
Genesis.
9. **The Widow's Mite:** A story in the Gospels highlighting the sacrificial giving of a poor
widow in contrast to the wealthy.
10. **Simon Peter:** One of Jesus' disciples, often portrayed as a prominent leader among the
apostles..