Archives: Glossary Terms

Edom

Edom is the nation descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob. Throughout Scripture, Edom becomes a persistent rival to Israel, symbolizing conflict, pride, and the consequences of turning away from…

Egypt

Egypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph,…

Egyptians

Egyptians are the people of ancient Egypt — a powerful civilization along the Nile known in Scripture as both neighbors and oppressors of Israel. They symbolize strength, idolatry, refuge, and…

Elect One

The Elect One is a biblical title referring to Jesus Christ as God's chosen Messiah, Servant, and Savior. Scripture reveals that Christ was appointed by the Father to fulfill His…

Elohim

Elohim is a Hebrew term meaning “God” or “gods,” used in Scripture to describe Yahweh’s divine nature as well as other spiritual beings who inhabit the unseen realm. Its usage…

Emperor

The Emperor was the supreme ruler of the Roman Empire, holding ultimate political, military, and religious authority. In the New Testament world, the emperor embodied Rome’s power, taxation, and imperial…

Enoch

Enoch is the pre‑Flood patriarch who “walked with God” and was taken without seeing death. In biblical theology, he becomes the earliest prophetic witness to the rebellion of the Watchers,…

Ephesians

Ephesians is Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, revealing Christ’s cosmic victory over spiritual powers and the believer’s identity within the new creation. It blends theology, spiritual warfare, and…

Ephesus

Ephesus was a major port city of Roman Asia Minor, known for its wealth, political autonomy, and devotion to Artemis. In Scripture, it becomes a central battleground where the gospel…

Ephesus

Ephesus was a wealthy, autonomous port city of Roman Asia Minor, defined by its devotion to Artemis and later transformed into a major center of early Christianity. Scripture presents it…

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