This document outlines a 7-step process for doing a basic Bible word study using Strong's Concordance as a starting point. The steps include: 1) locating the English word in the KJV Bible, 2) finding the word's Strong's number, 3) looking up the number in Strong's Hebrew/Greek dictionaries, 4) examining the original language word's details, 5) writing down the Strong's definition, 6) noting the word's translations, and 7) comparing the English and original language meanings. It also lists reference works coded to Strong's numbering system and contact information for the preparer.
This document outlines a 7-step process for doing a basic Bible word study using Strong's Concordance as a starting point. The steps include: 1) locating the English word in the KJV Bible, 2) finding the word's Strong's number, 3) looking up the number in Strong's Hebrew/Greek dictionaries, 4) examining the original language word's details, 5) writing down the Strong's definition, 6) noting the word's translations, and 7) comparing the English and original language meanings. It also lists reference works coded to Strong's numbering system and contact information for the preparer.
This document outlines a 7-step process for doing a basic Bible word study using Strong's Concordance as a starting point. The steps include: 1) locating the English word in the KJV Bible, 2) finding the word's Strong's number, 3) looking up the number in Strong's Hebrew/Greek dictionaries, 4) examining the original language word's details, 5) writing down the Strong's definition, 6) noting the word's translations, and 7) comparing the English and original language meanings. It also lists reference works coded to Strong's numbering system and contact information for the preparer.
This document outlines a 7-step process for doing a basic Bible word study using Strong's Concordance as a starting point. The steps include: 1) locating the English word in the KJV Bible, 2) finding the word's Strong's number, 3) looking up the number in Strong's Hebrew/Greek dictionaries, 4) examining the original language word's details, 5) writing down the Strong's definition, 6) noting the word's translations, and 7) comparing the English and original language meanings. It also lists reference works coded to Strong's numbering system and contact information for the preparer.
( Using Strong’s Concordance As a Starting Point )
Step 1: Locate the English word you want to study using the King James Version.
Step 2: Look up the English word in Strong’s Concordance (words are arranged in alphabetical order). Go down the list to the Bible verse that contains the word you want to study. Take note of the number to the right of the entry (OT numbers are in regular type, NT numbers are in italic type).
Step 3: Go to the Hebrew/Greek dictionaries in the back of Strong’s Concordance and
locate the number. If the word you are studying is an Old Testament word you will use the Hebrew/Chaldea Dictionary (containing numbers 1 through 8674). If you are studying a word in the New Testament you will use the Greek Dictionary (containing numbers 1 through 5624). The Hebrew Dictionary is located before the Greek Dictionary in the back of Strong’s Concordance.
Step 4: After you find your number, examine the five pieces of information to the right of the number you have selected: 1.) the Hebrew/Greek word in original letters; 2.) the Hebrew/Greek word transliterated into English letters; 3.) the pronunciation of the Hebrew/Greek word; 4.) the definition of the word (along with derivatives and root forms); 5.) a complete list of ways the Hebrew/Greek word is translated in the King James Bible (listed in alphabetical order after the “:-” symbol).
Step 5: Write down Strong’s definition of the original Hebrew/Greek word you are studying (see Step 4, 4.) above). Take time to examine any other numbers that are listed in Strong’s definition. The italicized portion of the definition is the primary definition of the word; the other words in regular type are used to explain the primary definition. (Abbreviated words within the definition are explained at the beginning of the dictionary.) Using the “rule of three,” compare Strong’s definition with the definitions found in two other books that use the same Strong’s numbering system. (For a list of these books see below.)
Step 6: Write down the different English words used to translate the original Hebrew/Greek word (see Step 4, 5.) above). Go back into the concordance and locate each word and the number you have been using. Write down the passages where these words are used, and you will have a list of all the places where this original Hebrew/Greek word is used in the Bible. Examining each passage will give you parallel passages and will help you understand how this word is used and what it means.
Step 7: Compare the meaning of the English word in your Bible with the original definition of the Hebrew/Greek word and make sure you understand how they are similar and how they are different. Always select a meaning for the English word in your Bible that best matches the definition of the original Hebrew/Greek word. Bible References Works Coded to Strong’s Numbering System **
Bibles
1. The HTML Bible (www.htmlbible.org)
2. Berry’s Interlinear Greek New Testament, George R. Berry 3. The Interlinear Bible, J.P. Green 4. Word Study Greek–English New Testament, Paul McReynolds 5. Hebrew–Greek Key Word Study Bible (NASV), Spiros Zodiates 6. KJV Interlinear Bible: Greek-English Parallel NT, David Townsley
Concordances
1. The Englishman’s Hebrew Concordance, George V. Wigram
2. The Englishman’s Greek Concordance, George V. Wigram
Hebrew Word Studies
1. Girdlestone’s Synonyms of the Old Testament
2. Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon 3. New Wilson’s Old Testament Word Studies, William Wilson 4. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (2 Vol.), Harris, Archer, Waltke 5. Hebrew – Chaldee Lexicon, Benjamin Davis 6. Gesenius’ Hebrew – Chaldee Lexicon, Samuel P. Tregelles 7. The Complete Word Study Dictionary Old Testament, Warren Baker
Greek Word Studies
1. Berry’s Greek-English NT Lexicon with Synonyms, George R. Berry
2. Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the NT, J. H. Thayer 3. The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament, Spiros Zodiates
Both Hebrew and Greek Word Studies
1. Expository Dictionary of Bible Words, W.E. Vine
2. Expository Dictionary of Bible Words, Stephen D. Renn 3. The Complete Word Study OT/NT Series, Spiros Zodiates 4. The New Strong’s Guide to Bible Words, James Strong (this is the same dictionaries found in the back of Strong’s Concordance, removed and bound as a separate book)
** Several of these books are now on the Internet and can be read online without purchasing the book.
Prepared by:
Chris Reeves 4922 Ogg Road Cedar Hill, TN 37032 (615) 384-2410 [email protected]
