See the Book of the Bible and their meaning

In case you do not know the meaning of the book of the Bible, it is very essential to know their meaning, kindly go through the write up below for a clear understanding of their meaning.

Old Testament:

GENESIS is Greek for Hebrew title, which means, “In the Beginning .”

EXODUS, or “Going Out,” records the departure of Israel from Egypt.

LEVITICUS refers to the work and ministry of the Levies, the priestly tribe.

NUMBERS describes the taking of the Hebrews census.

DEUTERONOMY means “The Repetition of the  Law”

JOSHUA. The Book of Joshua was named for Joshua –soldier, statement, and successor of Moses.

JUDGES was the title given to the leaders of Israel after Joshua to the time of Saul.

RUTH. The Book of Ruth is the most beautiful story of the Old Testament, introducing the ancestry of David.

I AND II SAMUEL. The two books of Samuel are one in the Hebrew and contain the history of Israel from Samuel to David.

I AND II KINGS The two books of Kings, originally one book, contain the history of Israel from the reign of Solomon to the Exile.

EZRA AND NEHEMIAH, originally one book, contain the history of Israel from the return from Babylon to the restoration of the temple.

ESTHER. The Book of Esther tells of the Jews under Persian rule and the origin of the feast of Purim.

JOB. The Book of Job is the World’s greatest dramatic presentation of the problem of suffering.

PSALM. Psalms are the hymnbook of the Hebrew people, arranged in five books, or divisions.

PROVERBS. The Proverbs is one of the “wisdom” books of the Old Testament.

ECCLESIASTES is from the Greek word translating the Hebrew Koheleth, commonly called “The Preacher,” and is the second of the “wisdom” books.

SONG OF SOLOMON. This book is also called “The song of songs,” and is about romantic love.

LAMENTATIONS. The Lamentations of Jeremiah was a dirge sung over the destruction of Jerusalem.

ISAIAH. Isaiah was the greatest preacher among the prophets.

EZEKIEL. Ezekiel was the prophet of the Exile. He proclaimed the doctrine of individual responsibility.

DANIEL. The Book of Daniel is classed with The Revelation of John as an apocalypse or revelation of the future.

HOSEA. Hosea was the prophet of love.

JOEL. Joel was the prophet of judgment.

AMOS. Amos was the prophet of justice.

OBADIAH. Obadiah was the prophet of reconstruction.

JONAH. Jonah was the prophet of universal salvation.

MICAH. Micah was the prophet of moral righteousness.

NAHUM. Nahum was the prophet of a higher nationalism.

HABAKKUK. Habakkuk was the prophet of the triumphs of faith.

ZEPHANIAH. Zephaniah was the prophet of reform.

HAGGAI. Haggai was the prophet of the second Temple.

ZECHARIAH. Zechariah was the prophet of the Restoration.

MALACHI. Malachi was the prophet of the coming Christ.

NEW TESTAMENT

MATTHEW. Matthew writes about the Kingship of Christ.

MARK. Mark writes about Jesus as the Servant of God and man.

LUKE. This book emphasizes the universal grace of God and Jesus as the “Son of Man.”

JOHN. This book inspires faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.

ACTS. Luke writes about the history and development of the early Church.

ROMANS. Written by Paul to the church in Rome, the first eleven chapters are doctrinal; the last five, practical.

1 CORINTHIANS. Paul writes to the Church in Corinth to meet certain difficult religious and moral problems.

11 CORINTHIANS. This book reflects the favorable reception of Paul’s first letter and discusses other religious and moral issues.

GALATIANS. This is Paul’s most passionate letter, in which he champions the gospel of grace.

EPHESIANS. This is a circular letter written to the churches in Ephesus and in Asia.

PHILIPPIANS. This is the most personal of all Paul’s letters.

COLOSSI ANS. This book was written to refute heresies. It is the most philosophical of Paul’s epistles.

1 THESSALONIANS. This is the earliest of Paul’s letters, dealing particularly with the Second Advent.

11 THESSALONIANS. Paul exhorts Christian to fidelity in preparation for the coming of Christ.

1 TIMOTHY. This book is the first of the so-called “Pastoral Epistles” –Paul’s advice to Timothy, his son in the faith.

11 TIMOTHY. This is the second of the “Pastoral Epistles,” written shortly before Paul’s martyrdom.

TITUS. This is the third of the “Pastoral Epistles” written by Paul to his friend Titus.

PHILEMON. This book is the most courteous letter ever written by the perfect man.

HEBREWS. Often ascribed to Paul, Hebrews is anonymous. Its theme is “Christianity in Christ.”

JAMES. James, the brother of our Lord, present the gospel as the royal law of Christ.

1 PETER. This book was written by Peter the apostle to encourage the Church passing through severe persecution.

11 PETER. Peter defends the true Christian faith against current false teaching.

1 JOHN. John the apostle wrote this book, to Christian friends, whom he called his children.

11 JOHN. This book contains warnings against false teachers. 

111 JOHN. John wrote this book to Gaius, commending him for his Christian faith and love.

JUDE. Jude, the brother of our Lord, warns the Church against immoral practices.

REVELATION. The Revelation of John is classed with the Book of Daniel as an apocalypse. It presents Christianity as the one triumphant religion.