The Resurrection Word Search
Free The Resurrection word search. We picked 12 themed words — the people, places, and objects of the Old and New Testaments — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: JESUS, APOSTLE, CROSS, TOMB, MYRRH, SPICES, LINEN, STONE, GARDEN, MARY, PETER, ANGEL.
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The Resurrection word list, defined
- JESUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/ · proper noun; interjection
- Jesus is the central figure of Christianity, regarded by Christians as the Son of God, the promised Messiah, and the Son of Man whose life and teachings are described in the New Testament. As an interjection, “Jesus!” expresses surprise, shock, frustration, or dismay and may be regarded as blasphemous in some religious contexts. Related: Christ, Messiah, Son of God, Saviour.
- APOSTLE /əˈpɒs.əl/ · noun
- One of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings; more broadly, a zealous pioneer or advocate of a cause, movement, or idea. Related: disciple, advocate, champion, proponent.
- CROSS /krɒs/ (UK), /krɔːs/ or /krɑːs/ (US) · noun, verb, adjective
- A mark shaped like an X, or a structure with two intersecting bars; as a verb, to go from one side to the other, or to place one thing over another. Related: intersect, traverse, span, ford.
- TOMB /tuːm/ · noun (also an uncommon verb)
- A stone or masonry structure built over or containing a burial place, especially one associated with a notable or ancient person. The word can also refer figuratively to a place of death, confinement, or oblivion. Related: grave, sepulchre, burial place, crypt.
- MYRRH /mɜːr/ (British); /mɝːr/ (US) · noun
- An aromatic, resinous substance obtained from trees of the genus Commiphora and used traditionally in incense, perfume, medicine, and embalming. The name also refers to trees that produce this resin. Related: resin, gum resin, fragrant resin, incense resin.
- SPICES /spaɪsɪz/ · plural noun
- Spices are aromatic plant substances used to impart flavor, aroma, or pungency to food. They may also refer figuratively to qualities or interests that add variety and vitality. Related: seasonings, flavourings, aromatics, condiments.
- LINEN /ˈlɪnən/ · noun and adjective
- As a noun, linen is a fabric woven from the fibers of the flax plant, traditionally valued for its lightness, durability, and coolness. As an adjective, linen means made of or resembling linen fabric. Related: flax fabric, linen cloth, linen fabric, linen goods.
- STONE /stoʊn/ (US); /stəʊn/ (British) · noun
- A hard, solid piece or mass of mineral matter, especially one broken or cut from rock. It can also refer to a small piece of stone used as a weapon, a unit of weight, or a fruit stone. Related: rock, pebble, boulder, gem.
- GARDEN /ˈɡɑːrdən/ (US); /ˈɡɑːdən/ (British) · noun and verb
- A piece of ground, usually adjoining a house or enclosed, used for growing flowers, vegetables, or other plants; by extension, a cultivated or ornamental outdoor area. As a verb, it means to cultivate or tend a garden. Related: yard, plot, grounds, lawn.
- MARY /ˈmɛəri/ (British), /ˈmeri/ (US) · proper noun
- Mary is a common feminine given name, especially familiar from the biblical figure Mary, the mother of Jesus. It is also used as the title of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition.
- PETER /ˈpiːtə(r)/ · verb & noun
- To diminish gradually or dwindle, especially of money, support, energy, or enthusiasm. In the common phrasal verb “peter out,” it means to come gradually to a stop or exhaustion. Related: dwindle, diminish, decline, fade.
- ANGEL /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ · noun
- A spiritual being believed in various religions to serve God, especially as a messenger; also used figuratively for a person who is kind, pure, or helpful. Related: seraph, cherub, archangel, spirit.
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