Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words: Super Value Edition

I know very little New Testament Greek. This book enables me to better understand words in their contexts. Together with "Wilson's", it is an invaluable study aid for any minister.

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If you really want to dig deeper into the meanings that the bible writers wanted to convey to their readers, then this is the reference guide for you. This work is absolutely invaluable to the avid bible student. I've learned more about the colourful language of the bible than I ever could without it.

Well put together, Valuable study aid. (11/11 people found this helpful)

A very well put together book. Introduces deeper meanings to scripture. The true meaning that often preachers fail to bring out. A good start to study of the bible. Works well with Strong's to give a clearer picture to some difficult to understand wording. However it also at times conveys some of the authors views as fact - which is not always backed up by the language.

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The use of 'VINE'S Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words is an excellent bible studying aid. As a bible student, I find it very useful in providing extra meaning to many often used words found in the bible eg. Faith, Endurance, Righteousness etc. I recommend it to anybody who studys the bible.

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Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words: Super Value Edition

Ss Nelson, W. E. Vine

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