Greek Word Explorer

Greek Word Explorer

250 Greek words to explore

The Greek Word Explorer is a free, growing collection of New Testament Greek word studies for confessional Lutheran readers. Browse by theological locus, from God and the Trinity to Last Things, or search for a word or subject.

Each entry opens up what the word means, where you meet it in Scripture, and what confessional Lutherans hear in it. Further sections explore common misreadings, why the word matters, and where to read more, as the study calls for them. The collection grows one word at a time.

Not the whole language, just enough to read with confidence and to hear what the church has always heard. Start with the Word of the Week, browse the full list, or use flashcards to learn the words by heart.

Word of the Week

One Greek word, opened up

What it means, where you’ll meet it in Scripture, and what confessional Lutherans hear in it.

The Church and the Ministry

ποιμήν

Poimēn poy-MAYN

shepherd

What a Pastor Is For

A congregation can ask its pastor to do many things. Some are useful; others can fill every available hour while leaving the central work undone. The New Testament’s word for pastor gives the office a shape: a shepherd cares for a flock that belongs to Christ.

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