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1. www.gotquestions.org › meaning-of-churchWhat is the meaning and origin of the word church ...

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   Jan 4, 2022 · A literal translation of ekklesia would be “a called-out assembly.” How we got our English word church is a different story, but that, too, is rooted in Greek. Etymologically speaking, the word church means “house of the Lord.” The modern word church is a direct descendant of the Old English word cirice or circe.

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2. biblehub.com › dictionary › cBible Dictionary: Church

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   Derived probably from the Greek kuriakon (i.e., "the Lord's house"), which was used by ancient authors for the place of worship. In the New Testament it is the translation of the Greek word ecclesia, which is synonymous with the Hebrew kahal of the Old Testament, both words meaning simply an assembly, the character of which can only be known from the connection in which the word is found.

3. www.scripturerevealed.com › the-church › finding-theFinding the "Church" In the Old Testament - Scripture Revealed

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   Remember, the Greek word “ekklesia” is the same word that’s translated as “church” in the King James Version New Testament. It’s also the same word that’s used to translate the Hebrew word “qahal”. So from Genesis to Revelation we see the same titles and terms given to believers.

4. calendarofscripture.com › 2016/12/24 › etymology-ofEtymology of the word “Church” - The Calendar of Scripture

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   Dec 24, 2016 · The word “Church” is neither Hebrew nor Greek. In point of fact, when these languages were translated into English Bibles, the word “Church” was already in existence. The Greek word used in the renewed covenant for “Church” is “Ekklesia” which basically means “Called Out ones”.

5. ancient-hebrew.org › modern-hebrew › churchDefinition of Modern Hebrew Words: Church | AHRC

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   The other Hebrew word that could be translated as "church" is the word קהל (qahal, Strong's #6951), which also means an "assembly." When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation ( קהל – qahal) shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation ( מועד – mo'eyd).

6. www.calledoutbelievers.org › the-true-origin-andThe True Origin and meaning of “Church”

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   May 2, 2021 · The Scottish “Kirk” and the German “Kirche,” are from the early word “Circe.” (note: “Greek Kirke became Circe in the Anglo-Saxon, which became Chirche in Church Latin who finally manifested as Church, daughter of the Sun, a woman who had the power to turn men into animals.”) The word “Church” is derived from “Circe.”

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   Is Church Hebrew or Greek?

   • The word “Church” is neither Hebrew nor Greek. In point of fact, when these languages were translated into English Bibles, the word “Church” was already in existence. The greek word used in the renewed covenant for “Church” is “Ekklesia” which basically means “Called Out ones”. Ekklesia does not refer to a building, but rather a group of people.

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   What is the Greek word for church?

   • The Greek word translated “church” in the New Testament is ekklesia. A literal translation of ekklesia would be “a called-out assembly.” How we got our English word church is a different story, but that, too, is rooted in Greek. Etymologically speaking, the word church means “house of the Lord.”

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   What is a church etymology?

   • Etymologically speaking, the word church means “house of the Lord.” The modern word church is a direct descendant of the Old English word cirice or circe. The first recorded use of the Old English word is from the thirteenth century, and it could refer to either a body of Christian believers or to the place where they gathered.

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   What is a church in the Bible?

   • The important part of the definition is that it’s the whole body of believers in Jesus Christ. In the King James Version Bible, the English word church appears in the New Testament but not the Old Testament. This simple word church has an interesting background and far reaching meaning.

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   Is church a translation of the Bible?

   • The scriptures? No. An interesting quote from the 1915 “Gospel Advocate” (Pg 589) says: “The word ‘Church’ is really not a translation of any word that was used by either Christ or His Apostles, but is the Anglican form of a different word which Roman Catholicism substituted in place of the word used by Christ and His Apostles…

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   How was the word church used before the New Testament?

   • The focus here is how the word church was used prior to the New Testament. One unique source that will help us in our quest is a Greek translation of the Old Testament called The Septuagint (sometimes abbreviated LXX). The Septuagint was written in the 3rd century BC, in Alexandria, Egypt by a group of 72 scholars.

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8. skipmoen.com › 2009 › 05The Church | Hebrew Word Study - Skip Moen

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   May 10, 2009 · Ekklesia reminds us that the true church is called out. But unless we understand the Hebrew background behind this Greek word, we will only be a half-church. The ekklesia is called by God for the purpose of accomplishing His will on earth. That’s pretty clear. That call has been in place since Israel crossed the Red Sea.