Bible Study Methods

I think Strong's is the most accurate place to start with its numerical reference to the Hebrew and Greek words. For a more expansive reference, I use several different reference materials. One of the most valuable I have found is Strong's Expanded Dictionary of Bible Words including Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary. For the New Testament, I use Thayer's Greek Lexicon of the New Testament, among others. For the Old Testament, I use:
 
• Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon
• Gesenius' Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon to the Old Testament 
• Theological Word Book of the Old Testament

As with any reference material, you must exercise caution and listen to Holy Ghost direction and enlightenment. As with most words, there are more than one definition, and it takes both considering the context and listening to the Holy Spirit to determine which is the appropriate definition for the particular passage under consideration.

Earl R. Borders

From the May 2026 issue of The Gospel Trumpeter