Alive
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types [1]
Luke 15:24, Luke 15:32 (b) The word as used here indicates that the life of this wayward, prodigal was again what it should be. While he was in the far country living for himself and completely out of touch with his father, his condition was described as being "dead." There was no communion with his father, no contact with his home, no fellowship with his brother. He was still the child of his father. The relationship was not broken, but only the fellowship. When he ceased the life of disobedience and came back to his father, then his condition is described as being "alive." Now his life was as it once was, and as it should be.
Romans 6:11 (a) Here the word "alive" refers to the presence of the new eternal life in the soul which is given to any person when he trusts Jesus Christ It is the presence of this new nature that enables the believer to live for GOD and to understand the things of GOD.
1 Corinthians 15:22 (a) The resurrection is in view in this passage. All who belong to Adam are dead in trespasses and sins. When these have Christ revealed to their souls by the Holy Spirit through the Word of GOD they are said to be made "alive" because they belong to CHRIST. In the resurrection we shall have a physical body which will never die.
King James Dictionary [2]
ALI'VE, a.
1. Having life, in opposition to dead living being in a state in which the organs perform their functions, and the fluids move, whether in animals or vegetables as, the man or plant is alive. 2. In a state of action unextinguished undestroyed unexpired in force or operation as, keep the process alive. 3. Cheerful sprightly lively full of alacrity as, the company were all alive. 4. Susceptible easily impressed having lively feelings, as when the mind is solicitous about some event as, one is alive to whatever is interesting to a friend. 5. Exhibiting motion or moving bodies in great numbers.
The city was all alive, when the General entered.
6. In a scriptural sense, regenerated born again.
For this my son was dead and is alive. Luke 15 .
This adjective always follows the noun which it qualifies.
Webster's Dictionary [3]
(1): (a.) Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive.
(2): (a.) Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.
(3): (a.) Sprightly; lively; brisk.
(4): (a.) Of all living (by way of emphasis).
(5): (a.) Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
(6): (a.) In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [4]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [5]
a - lı̄v ´ (חי , ḥai , "living"; ζάω , záō , "to live," ἀναζάω , anazáō , "to live again"): These Hebrew and Greek originals are the chief terms for life in both Testaments. They cover all life, including soul and spirit, although primarily referring to physical vitality. Striking examples may be cited: "Is your father yet alive?" ( Genesis 43:7 ); "To whom he also showed himself alive" ( Acts 1:3 ). Often used of God: "the living God" ( Joshua 3:10 ); also of the resurrection life: "In Christ shall all be made alive" ( 1 Corinthians 15:22 ); of the soul's regenerate life: "Reckon ... yourselves ... alive unto God," "as those that are alive from the dead" ( Romans 6:11 :13 the King James Version). The term is vital with the creative energy of God; the healing, redemptive, resurrection life of Christ; the renewing and recreative power of the Holy Spirit.
