Whether you're a pastor, a student, or simply a lover of the Bible, the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words helps you get more out of God's Word by revealing the original meanings of key biblical words. The reader-friendly, narrative style makes it easy to explore the Hebrew and Greek words that lie behind the English words. You'll discover significant shades of meaning and nuances that bring depth to your understanding of Scripture.

This highly accessible reference tool has the following:

• Thorough coverage of both Old and New Testaments, giving you a firm grasp of the entire Bible.
• Goodrick/Kohlenberger numbering system, allowing for accurate identification of Hebrew and Greek words.
• Top evangelical scholarship, ensuring current insights into the meanings of words.
• Biblical concepts fully discussed, providing you not only with understanding, but also, where appropriate, with practical and devotional insights you can apply to your life.
• Entry words taken from the NIV and the NASB.
• Major KJV terms cross-referenced to broaden your understanding of translational nuances and distinctions.
• Four indexes---Hebrew words, Greek words, Scripture references, and topical index.

An encyclopedia based on the NIV and the NASB, this volume explores the Hebrew and Greek words that lie behind the English words.

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Reviewed by April Strong (Terrell, TX), April 28, 2009

I love this book. The author shows where the word came from and then gives some wonderful insight into applying it to your own Christian walk.

Reviewed by A.R. Reid (Columbus, GA), January 04, 2006

I have an extensive theological library with several word-study type books in it. Yet among them there is not one that I prize more highly than Richard's New International Encyclopedia of Bible words (actually, I have the older version). This book is an excellent tool for gaining exegetical insight into a biblical author's main topic. It is a very importatnt book for any serious Bible student.

Reviewed by Jonelle Houssney (Boulder, Colorado), April 29, 2004

Larry Richards is usually reliable, but this book is REALLY disappointing! I was studying II Chronicles 15 and 16 when it arrived, so I looked up Asherah pole ((15:16) and bier (16:14) BUT THEY ARE NOT INCLUDED! I know what "feet" are and what "hope" is, but where is the SCHOLARSHIP? I am returniing this volume...

Reviewed by V. Cephas (Brooklyn, New York), January 15, 2002

I have the 1985 edition of this wonderful bible study tool. It does an excellent job of clarifying bible words. I consider this book and a concordance the 2 most important bible study tools for laypeople. I'm now hoping for a CD version soon.

Reviewed by Steve Vishanoff (Brevard, North Carolina), September 05, 2000

This book uses the words of the Bible to give us understanding of the ideas of the Bible. It is a rare gem among reference books--wise, balanced, well informed, and clearly written.

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