Chapter 2: Summary – Theological Lexicography: From Hebrew Roots to Greek Equivalents

IBL 205 • CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW

Chapter 2: Theological Lexicography: From Hebrew Roots to Greek Equivalents

How the LXX forged the theological vocabulary of the New Testament.

Core Lessons in Chapter 2

  • Lesson 1: Translating the Divine Name: YHWH -> Kyrios and Elohim -> Theos in the LXX and NT
  • Lesson 2: Covenant and Grace Terms: Berit -> Diatheke; Hesed -> Eleos; Hen -> Charis
  • Lesson 3: Atonement and Sacrifice Terms: Kipper/Kapporet -> Exilaskomai/Hilasterion (Rom 3:25; Heb 9:5)
  • Lesson 4: Righteousness, Sin, and Assembly: Tsedaqah -> Dikaiosyne; Qahal -> Ekklesia; Mashach -> Christos
  • Lesson 5: Anthropological Terms: Nefesh -> Psyche; Ruach -> Pneuma; Basar -> Sarx; Lev -> Kardia

Chapter 2 Mastery Checklist

  1. Read this Chapter Summary and complete the Chapter 2 Test (10 Questions, 80% Passing Score).
  2. Study each of the five core lessons in Chapter 2 and complete each lesson’s Check-in Quiz.
  3. Practice the corresponding script, vocabulary, or manuscript exercises using BDA’s Interactive Biblical Languages Tools.