Gnat
A gnat is a small biting or stinging fly. Jesus used it in the proverb about straining out a gnat while swallowing a camel, exposing the inconsistency of emphasizing minor matters while neglecting weightier obligations.
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GNOSTICISM
Gnosticism was a collection of speculative religious systems that claimed a secret higher knowledge and often treated matter as evil. Its denial of Christ’s true humanity and its distortion of redemption made it a serious threat to the early church.
GO
To go means to move, depart, enter, proceed, or pursue a way. Scripture also uses it figuratively for living according to a way, turning aside into sin, or going forward in obedience.
Goad
A goad was a long pointed instrument used by a farmer to direct oxen. It could also serve as a weapon, and Scripture uses it figuratively for correction and for the futility of resisting God’s direction.
Goat
Goats were common domesticated animals used for milk, meat, skins, hair, and sacrifice. In Scripture, goats could represent sin-bearing offerings, leaders, or the wicked separated from the righteous in judgment.
Goat, Scape
The scapegoat was the goat sent into the wilderness on the Day of Atonement after the people’s sins were symbolically placed upon it. It represented the removal of Israel’s iniquities from the camp.
Goath
Goath was a place near Jerusalem mentioned in the prophecy describing the future measurement and rebuilding of the city.
GOATS' HAIR
Goats’ hair was spun into durable cloth for curtains and other practical articles. It was used in the tabernacle court furnishings and in the tents, ropes, rugs, and bags of nomadic life.
GOATSKINS
Goatskins are animal skins used as clothing or coverings. In Hebrews, wearing goatskins represents the poverty and hardship endured by faithful servants of God.
Gob
Gob was the site of two battles between David’s warriors and the Philistines. The parallel account identifies the place as Gezer, though the name is uncertain in the textual tradition.
Goblet
A goblet was a bowl, basin, or drinking vessel. Similar vessels were used for wine and for holding sacrificial blood.
God
God is the one true, eternal, almighty, and sovereign Creator and Lord. Scripture reveals Him by names such as God, Lord, and Jehovah, and teaches His holiness, righteousness, mercy, wisdom, and covenant faithfulness.
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