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A-Z: General definitions: Lord
Definition
A title of respect. Used in the Old Testament as a title for God. Also used of Jesus Christ.
Translation
Greek: Kurios, Hebrew: Adonai.Related Topics
Big ideas: Messiah, Christ, Jesus
A 'testament' is a covenant or binding agreement and is a term used in the Bible of God's relationship with his people). The sacred writings of Judaism (the Hebrew Bible). These also form the first part of the Christian Bible.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
The name given to the man believed by Christians to be the Son of God. Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded most fully in the Four Gospels.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
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