Biblical Vocabulary

noun a field said to have been bought by Judas with the money he received for betraying Jesus, and afterward appropriated as a burial place for strangers

• The ancient field known as Aceldama is believed to be the site where Judas Iscariot died.
• I heard there's a creepy old field called Aceldama where some crazy stuff went down.
• Yo, let's check out that spooky Aceldama spot, it's supposed to be haunted or something.
• The abandoned warehouse felt like an aceldama, filled with dark memories and secrets.

adjective Belonging to the time before the biblical Flood; very old or old-fashioned

• The archaeologists discovered an antediluvian civilization buried beneath the desert sands.
• I can't believe how old that antediluvian car is!
• That movie theater is so antediluvian, they still use film projectors!
• Her ideas about gender roles are positively antediluvian.

noun the husks of grains and grasses that are separated during threshing

verb to separate the chaff from the grain

• The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using a winnowing machine.
• I don't have time for chaff, I need to focus on what's important.
• Don't listen to him, he's just full of chaff.
• Her harsh words were like chaff in the wind, easily blown away and forgotten.

noun a person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ

adjective relating to or characteristic of Christianity or Christians

• The Christian community came together to celebrate Easter at the local church.
• My best friend is a Christian and she goes to church every Sunday.
• Some people think being a Christian means you can't have any fun, but that's not true.
• His dedication to helping others truly embodies the Christian values of compassion and kindness.

noun a place name, typically referring to a town or city

• The town of Goshen is known for its rich history and beautiful architecture.
• I heard there's a new bakery opening up in Goshen next week.
• Let's hit up Goshen for some good eats.
• Goshen is like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by travelers.

adjective incapable of being wrong or making mistakes; infallible

• The scientist believed that his theory was inerrant and could not be proven wrong.
• She always thinks she's right, like she's inerrant or something.
• He acts like he's inerrant, but we all know he makes mistakes too.
• The author's writing style is often seen as inerrant, with no room for interpretation or error.

noun A proper noun referring to the God of the Israelites in the Hebrew Bible, often used by Jehovah's Witnesses to refer to God.

• The Jehovah's Witnesses believe in the teachings of Jehovah.
• My neighbor is a Jehovah's Witness and she invited me to her church.
• Some people refer to Jehovah as 'Jeho' for short.
• In times of trouble, she always turns to Jehovah for guidance.

noun a soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance

verb to make a low, continuous sound like that of a person speaking quietly or the wind in the trees

adjective characterized by murmurs or murmuring

• The group of students was murmuring quietly in the library.
• I could hear my neighbors murmuring next door late at night.
• The crowd was murmuring about the new movie release.
• The wind whispered through the trees, murmuring secrets of the forest.

noun refers to waste or impurities that have been removed from something

• The offscourings of the factory were properly disposed of according to environmental regulations.
• The offscourings from the kitchen sink were clogging up the drain.
• I can't believe they're trying to sell these offscourings as high-quality merchandise.
• He felt like the offscourings of society, always looked down upon and ignored.

noun a treacherous or deceitful person

• The serpent slithered silently through the grass, its scales glistening in the sunlight.
• I saw a huge serpent in the jungle while hiking with my friends.
• That guy is as sneaky as a serpent, you can never trust him.
• The politician was known for his serpent-like charm, able to sway even the most skeptical voters.

noun a summary or general view

adjective relating to or taking a comprehensive or general view

• The synoptic gospels provide a comprehensive view of Jesus' life and teachings.
• The synoptic weather report shows rain for the next few days.
• I need a synoptic summary of the book before the exam.
• His speech was like a synoptic overview of the company's future plans.

noun a small distinguishing mark, such as a diacritic or the dot on a lowercase i or j

verb to jot down or write something quickly or briefly

• The tittle on the letter 'i' is a small dot above the lowercase letter.
• Make sure you don't forget the tittle when writing your name.
• I like to add a little tittle to my signature to make it unique.
• Every detail matters, even the smallest tittle can make a difference in a work of art.

noun a betrayal or deceitful act, especially one disguised as a gesture of friendship or goodwill

• The betrayal was likened to a Judas kiss, a symbol of deceit and treachery.
• He gave her a Judas kiss by pretending to be her friend while secretly working against her.
• She totally pulled a Judas kiss on him by pretending to be interested just to get what she wanted.
• His words of praise turned out to be a Judas kiss, as he later criticized her behind her back.