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Analyze Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic linguistic features in Bible passages. Use when doing word studies, exploring etymology, examining grammar and syntax, comparing translations, or investigating textual variants and manuscript evidence.
npx skillsauth add fingerskier/theology-claude-plugin linguistInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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Research and determine the context of a Biblical passage by answering the following questions:
Produce content under the heading ## Linguistic Analysis.
Organize answers as ### subsections:
Language classification, period, distinctive features of this text's language.
Key terms with Strong's numbers, roots, semantic ranges, and intertextual connections. Use vocabulary tables: | Term | Root | Meaning | Occurrences | Key Usage | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Verb forms, construct chains, notable syntax, parsing of significant words.
Progression markers, rhetorical flow, discourse-level features.
Word origins, development across biblical usage, cognates.
Compare major versions. Use a translation comparison table: | Version | Rendering | Notes | | --- | --- | --- |
Manuscript evidence, critical apparatus notes, impact on interpretation.
testing
Analyze theological themes, doctrines, and spiritual principles in Bible passages. Use when exploring what the original audience understood spiritually, identifying spiritual disciplines, or extracting timeless biblical principles and teachings.
development
Develop practical, real-life applications from Bible passages. Use when creating modern applications for contemporary audiences, exploring how to implement biblical principles, or bridging ancient meaning to current life situations.
development
--- name: research description: Run a complete exegetical analysis of a Bible passage. Orchestrates all six analysis skills in parallel, compiles the results, and writes the output file. Usage: /research <passage> --- # Research Skill — Complete Exegetical Analysis Given a passage reference (e.g., "HAG 02:20-23" or "Genesis 1:1-25"), perform a complete exegetical analysis. ## Step 0: Parse the Reference Extract BOOK_CODE, CHAPTER, and VERSES from the input. Use the mapping below for full boo
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Research the biblical and theological significance of a number. Use when exploring symbolic meaning, first mention, factors/multiples, gematria, or how a number interacts with other biblical metaphors and imagery.