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Camel; the large domesticated animal, used in proverbial sayings and descriptions of ascetic clothing.

Speck, splinter, small piece of dry wood or straw; used figuratively for a minor fault.

To condemn, pronounce guilty, pass judicial sentence against someone.

To reconcile, restore from enmity to friendship; a key Pauline term for God's saving work in Christ.

Curtain, veil; specifically the inner veil of the Temple separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.

A curse, an invocation of divine judgment or harm; used theologically of the curse of the Law.

To curse, invoke evil upon someone; to pronounce or call down a curse.

To kiss fervently or affectionately; an intensified form of phileo, indicating warmth or emotion.

kibotos -- ark; a large box-like vessel or chest, used of Noah's ark and the Ark of the Covenant

kleis -- key; a device for locking and unlocking, used metaphorically for divine authority and access

kokkinos -- scarlet, crimson red; the color of dyed wool, royal garments, and luxurious fabrics

Bosom, lap, chest; by extension a bay or inlet — any curved fold that enfolds or shelters.

Korinthos -- Corinth, the wealthy Greek commercial city on the isthmus, site of a major Pauline church

kophinos -- a stiff wicker basket, specifically associated with Jewish use and the feeding miracles

krauge -- a loud cry, outcry, or clamor; a shout expressing urgency, distress, joy, or contention

Kurenaios -- Cyrenian; a person from Cyrene, the Greek colony in North Africa (modern Libya)

lanthano -- to escape notice, be hidden, be unaware; to do something without being perceived

Laodikeia -- Laodicea, a wealthy city in Phrygia (Asia Minor), site of one of the seven churches of Revelation

leipo -- to lack, be deficient, fall short; to be wanting in what is needed

Public service or ministry performed for God or the faith community; liturgical duty, priestly function, or apostolic service.

Wolf; a predatory canine used literally of the animal and figuratively of dangerous, deceptive persons.

Lystra, a city in the Roman province of Lycaonia in Asia Minor, associated with Paul's missionary journeys.

Magus; a Persian wise man or priestly sage, or (negatively) a sorcerer, magician, or charlatan practitioner of magic arts.

Long or far; extended in spatial length, temporal duration, or geographic distance.

A whip or scourge; literally an instrument of punishment, figuratively a disease or affliction conceived as a divine lash.

Vain, empty, worthless; of things that lack substance, value, or effect; of persons, foolish or deluded.

To be drunk or intoxicated with wine; used literally of inebriation and figuratively of spiritual stupor or excess.

Anxiety, worry, or preoccupying care about worldly concerns; anxious solicitude that distracts from faith.

Mediator; one who stands between two parties to broker reconciliation, covenant, or agreement.

To feel regret or remorse; to change one's mind about a past action, distinct from full repentance (metanoia).

To transfer, transpose, change; to turn away or desert; to pervert or distort something into its opposite.

Sharing in, partaking of; a partner, companion, or associate; one who has a share in something.

Imitator; one who follows the example or pattern of another, especially in faith and conduct.

Scarcely, with difficulty, barely; indicating that an action is accomplished only with great effort or narrow margin.

Calf, young bull; a young bovine used in sacrifice or celebration.

Nazarene; a designation identifying Jesus as originating from Nazareth in Galilee

Nathanael; a disciple of Jesus, probably identical with Bartholomew

Fasting as a spiritual discipline of abstaining from food; also the specific Fast of the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur).

To be sober-minded, self-controlled, and spiritually vigilant; to exercise mental alertness

The mind or thoughts as the seat of perception and reflection; also a cunning scheme or devious design, especially of Satan.

Of little faith; having inadequate or wavering trust in God's power and provision

Likeness, form, appearance; a visible representation or similitude of something

Confession, profession; a public declaration of faith or allegiance

Dream; a vision received during sleep, especially as divine communication

Sour wine, vinegar; a cheap acidic wine drink commonly used by Roman soldiers

Weapon, instrument, tool; implements of war or moral/spiritual equipment

Smell, fragrance, aroma; a scent perceived by the nose, especially a pleasing odor offered to God

Discipline, correction, or training -- the formative process by which a parent or God shapes character through instruction and chastening.

To receive from another, accept, or welcome; used of receiving persons, teachings, or testimony with openness.

Preparation; in the NT exclusively the day before the Sabbath or a Jewish festival, i.e., Friday.