Welcome brothers and sisters, in this article we are going to go over the most common biblical vocabulary that you should know.
This includes the new testament book names, biblical verbs such as pray & testify, locations mentioned in the bible, and nouns such as The Holy Spirit.
Are you ready to take your Spanish to the next level with biblical vocabulary? At the end of this post I’ll give you some bible verses in Spanish that use some of these words!
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Bible Chapters In Spanish
Spanish | English |
Mateo | Matthew |
Marcos | Mark |
Lucas | Luke |
Juan | John |
Hechos | Acts |
Romanos | Romans |
1 & 2 Corintios | 1 & 2 Corinthians |
Gálatas | Galatians |
Efesios | Ephesians |
Filipenses | Philippians |
Colosenses | Colossians |
1 & 2 Tesalonicenses | 1 & 2 Thessalonians |
1 & 2 Timoteo | 1 & 2 Timothy |
Tito | Titus |
Filemón | Philemon |
Hebreos | Hebrews |
Santiago | James |
1 &2 Pedro | 1 & 2 Peter |
1, 2, 3 Juan | 1, 2, 3 John |
Judas | Jude |
Apocalipsis | Revelation |
Biblical Verbs In Spanish
Spanish | English |
Creer | Believe |
Amar | Love |
Salvar | Save |
Orar | Pray |
Pecar | Sin |
Confíar | Trust |
Celebrar | Celebrate |
Acercarse | Get oneself closer to something |
Glorificar | Glorify |
Testificar | Testify |
Venir | Come |
Ver | See |
Decir | Say |
Dar | Give |
Poder | Be able to |
Hablar | Speak |
Enseñar | Teach |
Llamar | Call |
Rezar | Pray |
Oír | Hear |
Buscar | Seek |
Perdonar | Forgive |
Esperar | Wait/Hope |
Encontrar | Find |
Entender | Understand |
Amar | Love |
Vivir | Live |
Morir | Die |
Sufrir | Suffer |
Resucitar | Resurrect |
Servir | Serve |
Cambiar | Change |
Fortalecer | Strengthen |
Biblical Locations In Spanish
Spanish | English |
Jerusalén | Jerusalem |
Nazaret | Nazareth |
Galilea | Galilee |
Samaria | Samaria |
Egipto | Egypt |
Babilonia | Babylon |
Nínive | Nineveh |
Monte Sinaí | Mount Sinai |
Mar Rojo | Red Sea |
Río Jordán | Jordan River |
Monte de los Olivos | Mount of Olives |
Mar de Galilea | Sea of Galilee |
Monte Calvario | Calvary |
Canaán | Canaan |
Betania | Bethany |
Belén | Bethlehem |
Desierto de Judea | Judean Desert |
Desierto de Sinaí | Sinai Desert |
Río Jordan | Jordan River |
Monte Nebo | Mount Nebo |
Cesarea | Caesarea |
Betsaida | Bethsaida |
Gólgota | Golgotha |
Mar Muerto | Dead Sea) |
Antioquía | Antioch |
Biblical Nouns In Spanish
Spanish | English |
El Dios | God |
El jesús | Jesus |
El espíritu Santo | Holy Spirit |
El hombre | Man |
La tierra | Earth |
El cielo | Heaven |
La vida | Life |
El amor | Love |
La palabra de Dios | The word of God |
El pueblo | People/Nation |
El rey | King |
El señor | Lord |
El padre | Father |
El hijo | Son |
El espíritu | Spirit |
El hermano | Brother |
La sangre | Blood |
La iglesia | Church |
El alma | Soul |
La fe | Faith |
La luz | Light |
La cruz | Cross |
La salvación | Salvation |
El reino | Kingdom |
La verdad | Truth |
El camino | Way |
El mundo | World |
La oración | Prayer |
El día del juicio | Judgement day |
El hijo unigénito | One and only son |
El reino de dios | The kingdom of God |
Bible Verses In Spanish - With English Translation
Let’s go over some super common verses from the Bible that utilize some of our newly learned vocabulary! If you have any ideas for Bible verses that you would like to see on this list, comment them below and I'll add them.
Juan 3:16 (John 3:16)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
"Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, sino que tenga vida eterna."
Filipenses 4:13 (Philippians 4:13)
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
"Todo lo puedo en Cristo que me fortalece."
Jeremías 29:11 (Jeremiah 29:11)
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
"Porque yo sé los pensamientos que tengo acerca de ustedes, dice Jehová, pensamientos de paz, y no de mal, para darles el fin que esperan."
Mateo 6:33 (Matthew 6:33)
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
"Mas busquen primeramente el reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas os serán añadidas."
Romanos 8:28 (Romans 8:28)
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
"Y sabemos que a los que aman a Dios, todas las cosas les ayudan a bien, esto es, a los que conforme a su propósito son llamados."