Vine's Expository Dictionary
An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words was written by William Edwy Vine and published as a four volume set in 1940. In common usage, the title is often shortened to Vine's Expository Dictionary, or simply Vine's. It is a cross-reference from key English words in the Authorized King James Version to the original words in the Greek texts of the New Testament. In his preface to the book, Vine wrote, "The present volumes are produced especially for the help of those who do not study Greek, though it is hoped that those who are familiar with the original will find them useful." It provides a concise meaning of the original Greek word, often providing Bible verse references as examples. If there are several Greek words that may translate to the same English word, Vine's distinguishes the shadings of meaning and connotation that may be lost in the English translation. For example, there are a number of Greek words that may be translated by the English word love.
Vine's also provides the definition of a word (as used in the King James Version) more accurately than an English dictionary, because it expands the Greek use of the word. For example, the word, "godliness" in 1 Tim. 2:2 is defined in the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary as "1: Divine 2: pious, devout -", but in Vines, it is defined as " 'to be devout,' denotes that piety which is characterized by a Godward attitude, does that which is well-pleasing to Him." So we have a fuller meaning of the word by seeing how the word is used in the NT.
Vine's can be used with Strong's Concordance. Every word is numbered with the equivalent Strong's number so you can use it more efficiently.
Vine did not write an equivalent work for Old Testament Hebrew words; however, Vine's work is sometimes combined with another author's Hebrew dictionary and marketed under Vine's name as a "complete" expository dictionary.
Feature of Vine's Expository Bible Dictionary app
1. Vine's Expository Bible Dictionary and Chapters of books
2. Navigate between books and chapters easily
3. Beautiful design and great user experiences
4. Track your progress reading book easily
5. Share nice verses with beautiful background image.
6. King James Bible attached book
7. Clickable links to KJV verses!
8.Highlight/underline part of commentary
9.Add notes/bookmarks
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Reviews (30)
Sounded promising but can not get a defination. When tried to type "hallowed" as soon as typed "ha" brought up a list of words starting with H. Nothing close. Tried to enter phrases. Same result.
Not very intuitive. Only gives Greek references...unless there'es a way to get Hebrew, which I can't figure out. So we're back to it not being very intuitive
The app is good.there are a many words(names, verbs...) and their definitions are easy to understand.thanks for this app guys. i believe that you can improve it
I love everything about this app I wish there was more Bible apps please keep the improvements coming. I also believe that the word of God is the most important thing you can read on your phone
Excellent App. Great definitions for each Hebrew and Greek Strong concordance. Love it and keep up the excellent work.
I've just started with this book. i will not rate correctly until several times to get adjusted to the format.
It works great but sometimes it's difficult to connect the words from the dictionary to strong's conchords
I find this app very helpful as a student of scripture. Better than the book, convenient. Thank you.
Well, I ve' just downloaded it and within a minute, i went lookingfor the word righteausness and boom there it was, "no greater joy"
It is just good. Detailed in the way it defines ambigous words and statements.
I love the ease by which I can quickly find a definition as well as the Strong's number.
The words are incomplete. The list stops without going thru all of the words under the alphabet.
Its very good, and its been helpful during my Bible study times, thanks.
Simple and easy to understand, very expressive
I don't know why the app keep stopping? It looks like a good app anyway but I have'nt been able to use it!
Easy to find scriptures with excellent descriptions.
Very nice with it comes to the theological meaning and references.
very useful as I study the Bible by word. thank you. God Bless you more.
Vince's is very helpful in understanding usage of words. Thank you!
More of his grace indeed beloved. I am very happy to have this app! The app is very good and I am enjoying it.
excellent and portable, a helpful app in Bible study
Great and easy to use, uswful app doe bible study to evwn the lay.
Very very helpful in studying The Word Of GOD.
Precisely Vine's outlook and content. Bravo!
unable to look up anything doesn't work even if installed
Very good Bible Dictionary. Do you have Complete Dictionary(OT and NT).?
Accessible and very clear descriptions
Excellent. And lots of information .
Excellent work has been exposed to us Thank you so much and continue providing this service to the people around the world
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