GOD, IMAGE OF
The image of God is the resemblance to God in which humanity was created. It involves rational, moral, and personal qualities, gives human life dignity, is marred by sin, and is renewed through Christ’s redemption.
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GOD, NAMES OF
The names of God reveal His character, authority, covenant faithfulness, and relationship with His people. Biblical names include titles such as God, Lord, Almighty, Holy One, Rock, and the personal covenant name Yahweh.
GODDESS
A goddess is a female deity in pagan religion. Scripture uses the term for Ashtoreth, worshiped by the Sidonians, and for Diana of Ephesus.
Godhead
Godhead means deity or the essential nature and fullness of God. In Christian doctrine it may refer to the one divine essence shared by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; Scripture especially declares that the fullness of deity dwells bodily in Christ.
Godliness
Godliness is practical reverence toward God expressed through faith, obedience, gratitude, submission, and holy living. It describes the substance of a life shaped by revealed religion.
GODSPEED
Godspeed was an older greeting expressing goodwill, blessing, or prosperity. In 2 John it is withheld from false teachers whose harmful message must not be encouraged.
Goel
A goel was the nearest qualified relative who acted as redeemer, protector, or avenger for a family member. Duties could include redeeming property or persons, obtaining justice, and avenging innocent blood within the limits of Israel’s law.
Gog
Gog was the name of a Reubenite and, in Ezekiel, the leader of a great hostile coalition from the north against God’s people. Revelation uses Gog and Magog for the final gathering of rebellious nations against God, which He completely destroys.
GOIIM
Goiim is a Hebrew term meaning nations or peoples. In a few Old Testament passages it is retained as a proper name for a people or territory ruled by Tidal or associated with Joshua’s conquests.
Golan
Golan was a city of Bashan assigned to the half-tribe of Manasseh and designated as one of the cities of refuge east of the Jordan. It later gave its name to the surrounding region.
Gold
Gold was a highly valued metal used for wealth, jewelry, royal display, and the construction and furnishing of the tabernacle and temple. Scripture also uses it as a symbol of purity, honor, riches, and what is most precious.
Golden calf
The golden calf was a molten image made by the Israelites at Sinai and worshiped as an idol. Moses destroyed it, and the event became a lasting warning against idolatry and covenant unfaithfulness.
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