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Concise Bible Dictionary
1.
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
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A א (Aleph)
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Aaron
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Aaronic Priesthood
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Aaronites
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Ab
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Ab
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Abaddon
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Abagtha
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Abana
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Abarim
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Abba
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Abda
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Abdeel
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Abdi
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Abdiel
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Abdon
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Abednego
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Abel
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Abel
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Abel, the Great
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2.
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
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Baal
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Baal, Baalim
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Baalah
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Baalath
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Baalathbeer
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Baalberith
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Baale of Judah
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Baalgad
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Baalhamon
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Baalhanan
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Baalhazor
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Baalhermon
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Baali
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Baalim
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Baalis
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Baalmeon
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Baalpeor
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Baalperazim
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Baalshalisha
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Baaltamar
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3.
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
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Cab
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Cabbon
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Cabul
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Caesar
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Caesarea
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Caesarea Philippi
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Cage
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Caiaphas, Joseph
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Cain
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Cain
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Cainan
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Cakes
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Calah
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Calamus
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Calcol
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Caldron
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Caleb
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Calebephratah
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Calf
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Calf, Golden
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4.
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
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Dabareh
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Dabbasheth
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Daberath
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Dagon
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Dalaiah
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Dalmanutha
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Dalmatia
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Dalphon
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Damaris
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Damascenes
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Damascus
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Damnation
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Dan
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Dan, City of
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Daniel
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Daniel, Book of
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Daniel the Prophet
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Danites
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Danjaan
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Dannah
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5.
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
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Eagle (Nesher, ἀετός)
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Ear
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Ear-Ring
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Eared, Earing
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Earnest
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Earth
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Earthquake
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Earthy (χοἵκός)
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East
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Easter (πάσχα)
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Eating
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Ebal
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Ebal, Mount
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Ebed
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Ebedmelech
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Ebenezer
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Eber
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Ebiasaph
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Ebony
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Ebronah
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6.
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
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Fable (μῡθος)
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Fair Havens
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Faith (πίστις)
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Faithful (Aman, πιστός)
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Fallow Deer (Yachmur)
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Familiar Spirits, Consulters of
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Famine
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Fan, Fanner
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Farthing
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Fast, Fasting
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Fat
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Father
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Fathers
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Fathom
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Fats
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Feasts
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Feasts of Charity
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Felix
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Fellowship (κινωνία)
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Ferret (Anaqah)
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7.
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
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Gaal
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Gaash
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Gaba
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Gabbai
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Gabbatha
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Gabriel
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Gad
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Gad, River of
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Gad, the Prophet
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Gadara
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Gadarenes
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Gaddi
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Gaddiel
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Gadi
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Gadites
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Gaham
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Gahar
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Gaius
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Galal
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Galatia
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8.
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
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Ha, Ha
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Haahashtari
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Habaiah
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Habakkuk
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Habaziniah
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Habergeon
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Habor
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Hachaliah
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Hachilah
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Hachmoni
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Hachmonite
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Hadad
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Hadadezer
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Hadadrimmon
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Hadar
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Hadarezer
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Hadashah
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Hadassah
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Hadattah
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Hades
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9.
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
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I Am That I Am
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Ibhar
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Ibleam
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Ibneiah
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Ibnijah
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Ibri
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Ibzan
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Ice
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Ichabod
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Iconium
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Idalah
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Idbash
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Iddo
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Idolatry
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Idumaea
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Igal
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Igdaliah
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Igeal
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Iim
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Ijeabarim
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10.
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
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Jaakan, Jakan
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Jaakobah
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Jaala, Jaalah
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Jaalam
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Jaanai
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Jaareoregim
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Jaasau
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Jaasiel
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Jaazaniah
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Jaazer, Jazer
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Jaaziah
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Jaaziel
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Jabal
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Jabbok
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Jabesh
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Jabesh, Jabeshgilead
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Jabez
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Jabin
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Jabneel, Jabneh
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Jachan
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11.
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
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Kabzeel
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Kadesh, Kadeshbarnea
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Kadmiel
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Kadmonites
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Kallai
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Kanah
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Kanah, River
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Kareah
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Karkaa
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Karkor
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Kartah
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Kartan
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Kattath
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Kedar
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Kedemah
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Kedemoth
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Kedesh
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Kedeshnaphtali
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Kedron
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Kehelathah
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12.
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
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Laadah
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Laadan
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Laban
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Lachish
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Lael
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Lahad
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Lahairoi
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Lahmam
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Lahmi
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Laish
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Lake of Fire
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Lakes
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Lakum
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Lamb
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Lamech
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Lamentations of Jeremiah
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Lamp
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Lance (Kidon)
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Lancet (Romach)
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Landmark
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Concise Bible Dictionary: M
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Maacah, Maachah
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Maachathi, Maachathites
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Maadai
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Maadiah
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Maai
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Maalehacrabbim
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Maarath
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Maaseiah
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Maasiai
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Maath
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Maaz
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Maaziah
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Maccabees, The
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Macedonia
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Macedonian
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Machbanai
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Machbenah
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Machi
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Machir
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Machirites
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Concise Bible Dictionary: N
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Naam
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Naamah
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Naaman
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Naamathite
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Naamites
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Naarah
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Naarai
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Naaran, Naarath
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Naashon, Naasson
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Nabal
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Naboth
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Nachon
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Nachor
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Nadab
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Nagge
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Nahalal
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Nahaliel
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Nahallal, Nahalal, Nahalol
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Naham
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Nahamani
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15.
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
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Oak
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Oath
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Obadiah
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Obadiah, Book of
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Obal
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Obed
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Obededom
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Obil
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Oblation
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Oboth
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Ocran
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Oded
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Offense
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Offering, Offering Up
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Offerings, The
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Officer
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Offscouring
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Og
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Ohad
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Ohel
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Concise Bible Dictionary: P
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Paarai
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Padan, Padanaram
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Paddle
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Padon
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Pagiel
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Pahathmoab
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Pai
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Painting
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Palace
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Palal
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Palestina, Palestine
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Pallu, Palluites
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Palm
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Palm, Palm Tree (Tamar)
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Palmer-Worm
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Palsy
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Palti
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Paltiel
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Paltite
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Pamphylia
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17.
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
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Quail (Selav)
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Quarries
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Quartus
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Quaternion
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Queen
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Queen of Heaven
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Quicken, To (Chayah)
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Quiver
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Qukcksand, ἡ Σὐρτις
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Quotations
18.
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
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Raamah
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Raamiah
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Raamses, Rameses
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Rabbah, Rabbath
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Rabbi
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Rabbith
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Rabboni
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Rabmag
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Rabsaris
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Rabshakeh
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Raca
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Race
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Rachab
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Rachal
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Rachel
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Raddai
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Ragau
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Raguel
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Rahab
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Rahab, Rachab
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19.
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
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Sabachthani
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Sabaoth
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Sabbath
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Sabbath-Day's Journey
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Sabbatical Year
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Sabeans
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Sabta, Sabtah
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Sabtecha, Sabtechah
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Sacar
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Sackbut
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Sackcloth
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Sacrifice
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Sadducees
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Sadoc
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Saffron
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Saint
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Sala, Salah
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Salamis
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Salathiel, Shealtiel
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Salcah, Salchah
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20.
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
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Taanach, Tanach
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Taanathshiloh
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Tabbaoth
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Tabbath
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Tabeal
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Tabeel
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Taber, To
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Taberah
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Tabernacle, The
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Tabernacles, Feast of
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Tabitha
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Table
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Table of Shewbread
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Tablets
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Tabor
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Tabret, Timbrel (Toph)
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Tabrimon
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Taches
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Tachmonite
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Tadmor
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21.
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
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Ucal
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Uel
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Ulai
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Ulam
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Ulla
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Ummah
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Unbeliever (ἄπιστος)
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Unclean Animals
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Uncleanness
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Unclothed (ἐκδύω)
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Unction
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Undergirding
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Undersetters
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Unicorn
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Unleavened Bread, Feast of
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Unni
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Unpardonable Sin
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Upharsin
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Uphaz
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Ur
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22.
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
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Vagabond
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Vail, Veil
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Vajezatha
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Vale, Valley
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Valley of the Giants
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Vaniah
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Various Readings
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Vashni
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Vashti
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Veadar
•
Veil
•
Version, The Authorized
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Version, The Revised English.
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Versions of the Scripture, Ancient
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Versions of the Scripture, English
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Vestry
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Vials
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Villages
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Vine of Sodom
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Vine, Vineyard
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23.
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
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Wagon
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Wanderings of the Israelites
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Wars
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Washing
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Washing of Regeneration
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Washpot
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Watches, Night
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Water of Separation
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Wave-Offering
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Wayfaring Man
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Weasel
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Weaver, Weaving
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Wedding
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Weeks, Feast of
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Weeks, Seventy
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Weights and Measures
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Wells
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Wen
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West
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Whale
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24.
Concise Bible Dictionary: X
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Xerxes
25.
Concise Bible Dictionary: Y
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Yarn, Linen
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Year
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Yesterday, Yesternight
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Yoke
26.
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
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Zaanaim
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Zaanan
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Zaanannim
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Zaavan
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Zabad
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Zabbai
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Zabbud
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Zabdi
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Zabdiel
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Zabud
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Zabulon
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Zaccai
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Zacchaeus
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Zacchur
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Zaccur
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Zachariah
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Zacharias
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Zacher
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Zadok
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Zaham
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Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
Aleph is the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet. In numerals it stands for 1, and with two points, 1.2, 1,000. A (alpha) the first letter in the Greek alphabet. The small letter with a dash after (u'), stands for 1. For this letter as a name of Christ see
Article #79592
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16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
Eldest son of Amram and Jochebed, of the tribe of Levi. We first read of him when Moses was excusing himself from being sent to deliver Israel from Egypt because he was ‘slow of speech.’ Jehovah declared that his brother Aaron who was coming to meet him could speak well
Article #79593
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16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
The first thought in priesthood is that those appointed might minister to the Lord in the priests' office, that they might be a company in nearness to and in communion with the Lord. God had said of Israel that He had brought them to Himself, and redemption had been accomplished;
Article #79594
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16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
The descendants of Aaron (1 Chron. 12:27; 27:17).
Article #79595
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16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
See MONTHS
Article #79596
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16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
This word, signifying ‘father, source, origin,’ is much used in compound proper names: as Ab-salom, ‘father of peace’; it is also used in female proper names, as Ab-igail, ‘source of joy,’ though some retain the word ‘father’ in females' names, as ‘the father's joy.’ Fürst gives also to Ab the
Article #79597
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
In Revelation 9:11 this name is shown to be the same as Apollyon, ‘the destroyer,’ who is described as ‘the angel of the bottomless pit.’ Perhaps it is not so much one of the names of Satan, as his character personified. It occurs six times in the Old Testament, in
Article #79598
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
One of the eunuchs that served Ahasuerus (Esther 1:10). In the LXX (Septuagint) different names are given for these seven eunuchs, namely, Aram, Bazan, Tharrha, Barazi, Zatholtha, Abataza, and Tharaba.
Article #79599
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16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
One of the rivers of Damascus, which the proud Naaman declared were better than all the waters of Israel, 2 Kings 5:12; the other is Pharpar. These are probably the rivers now called Barada and Awaj; Barada being supposed to be Abana. This is the Chrysorrhoas of the ancients. Robinson
Article #79600
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
Probably the chain of mountains that lie beyond or to the east of the Dead Sea and the lower Jordan (Numb. 33:47-48). Deuteronomy 32:49-50 shows that mount Nebo was connected with Abarim and that it was over against Jericho and also that it was where Moses viewed the land and
Article #79601
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
The Greek form is ἀββᾶ father: it is the same as Ab in Hebrew, but was pronounced Abba in the time of our Saviour. It occurs three times in the New Testament, and is always followed by ‘father,’ and translated Abba Father; that is, the ‘abba’ is transcribed and not
Article #79602
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
1. Father of Adoniram (1 Kings 4:6).
Article #79603
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
Father of Shelemiah (Jer. 36:26). The name is omitted by the LXX (Septuagint).
Article #79604
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
1. Father of Kish, a Levite (2 Chron. 29:12).
Article #79605
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
Son of Guni, of the family of Gad (1 Chron. 5:15).
Article #79606
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
1. The tenth judge of Israel: he succeeded Elon, and ruled eight years (Judg. 12:13, 15).
Article #79607
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
The Chaldee name, signifying ‘servant of Nego,’ given to Azariah, one of Daniel's companions. Refusing to worship Nebuchadnezzar's golden image, he was cast into the fiery furnace; but was miraculously delivered by his God (Dan. 1:7; 3:1-30).
Article #79608
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
The second Son of Adam. The name Hebei given him by his mother, signifying breath ‘or vanity,’ possibly originated in her disappointment at Cain not proving to be the promised Redeemer. In process of time the great difference in the two brothers was manifested by Abel offering to God a
Article #79609
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
The name, signifying ‘meadow,’ given to several places, which are distinguished by the other names appended. The name ‘Abel’ stands alone in 1 Samuel 6:18; for which see ‘ABEL, THE GREAT;’ and in 2 Samuel 20:14, 18, for which see ‘ABEL-BETH-MAACHAH.’
Article #79610
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
The A.V. has "the Great [stone of] Abel," (1 Sam. 6:18). Delitzsch believes that this is not a proper name and that Abel is a mistake for eben, ‘a stone,’ the final m being put instead of l: and if so it would be simply "the great stone," which is
Article #79616
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
1. City in the tribe of Simeon, (1 Chron. 4:33): apparently the same as Baalath-Beer (Josh. 19:8).
Article #80149
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
The name signifies “master, possessor;” and whether singular or plural it always has the article. The chief male god of the Phoenicians and the Canaanites, as ASHTORETH was the chief female goddess. The Israelites in coming into the land doubtless found temples, groves, altars and high places set apart to
Article #80150
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
1. City in Judah on the border of Benjamin, (Josh. 15:9-11), (called Baale of Judah in 2 Samuel 6:2), the same as KIRJATH-JEARIM (q. v.) and KIRJATH-BAAL (Josh. 15:60; Josh. 18:14-15; 1 Chron. 13:6).
Article #80151
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
1. Town in Dan in his southern portion (Josh. 19:44). Identified with Belain, 31° 56' N, 35° 4' E.
Article #80152
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
Town in the south border of the tribe of Simeon (Josh. 19:8); also called “RAMATH of the South;” and in 1 Samuel 30:27, South RAMOTH; and apparently the same as BAAL in 1 Chronicles 4:33.
Article #80153
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
The god signifying “covenant lord” set up at Shechem (Judg. 8:33; Judg. 9:4). He is called BERITH in Judges 9:46.
Article #80154
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
Another form of BAALAH, (2 Sam. 6:2), and the same as KIRJATH-JEARIM.
Article #80155
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
Place at the foot of Mount Hermon in the valley of Lebanon, the northern limit of Joshua's conquest (Josh. 11:17; Josh. 12:7; Josh. 13:5). Identified by some with Caesarea Philippi.
Article #80156
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
Place where Solomon had a vineyard (Song of Sol. 8:11). The only clue to this name is the doubtful one of Belamon in Judith 8:3, which was near Dothaim, not far from Samaria, in the mountains of Ephraim.
Article #80157
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
1. The seventh of the ancient kings of Edom (Gen. 36:38-39; 1 Chron. 1:49-50).
Article #80158
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
Place in or near Ephraim where Absalom had pastures for sheep, and where Amnon was slain (2 Sam. 13:23). Identified with Tell Asur, 31° 59' N, 35° 16' E.
Article #80159
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
Town or mount in connection with Mount Hermon: there was probably a shrine of Baal there: see BAAL-GAD (Judg. 3:3; 1 Chron. 5:23).
Article #80160
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
Israel had attributed to Baalim the blessings Jehovah had given them: Jehovah said He would strip them of those mercies to show them their folly. In the last days a remnant will be brought into the wilderness, and be spoken comfortably to. Self judgment will be the door of hope-(Valley
Article #80161
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
SEE BAAL.
Article #80162
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
King of the Ammonites, who sent Ishmael to slay Gedaliah (Jer. 40:14).
Article #80163
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
See BETH-MEON.
Article #80164
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
It was to Peor that Balaam was called to curse Israel, and where the people were ensnared to sacrifice to the gods of Moab, to eat of things sacrificed to their idols, and commit fornication. Thus Israel joined himself unto Baal-peor-had full fellowship with its demon worship and its attendant
Article #80165
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
Name given by David to a place in Judah near the valley of Rephaim, where he defeated an army of the Philistines. It signifies “place of breaches,” margin (2 Sam. 5:20; 1 Chron. 14:11).
Article #80166
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
Unknown place from which a man brought to Elisha bread of the firstfruits, when there was a dearth in the land (2 Kings 4:42).
Article #80167
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: B
George Morrish
Place in the tribe of Benjamin, near Gibeah (Judg. 20:33).
Article #80168
Book #
16002
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Article #80524
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
Town in the lowlands of Judah (Josh. 15:40).
Article #80525
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
1. Border city of Asher (Josh. 19:27). Identified with Kabul, 32° 52' N, 35° 12' E.
Article #80526
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
The common title given to succeeding Roman emperors, adopted from the name of Julius Caesar (Matt. 22:17, 21; Mark 12:14, 16-17; Luke 2:1; John 19:12, 15; Acts 25:8, 21; Phil. 4:22; &c). The history of the New Testament fell under the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero.
Article #80527
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
A sea-port on the Mediterranean, about midway between Carmel and Joppa. The city was built by Herod the Great and named after Augustus his patron. It became the seat of the governors of Palestine, and the place where their army was quartered. Paul was sent thither to protect him from
Article #80528
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
The former name of this city was Panium, but Herod Philip, the tetrarch, enlarged it and named it after Caesar and himself. It is situated in the north of Palestine, near one of the sources of the Jordan. The Lord visited the villages in its district (Matt. 16:13; Mark 8:27).
Article #80529
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
It is said symbolically that as a cage or trap is full of birds, so the houses of the Jews were full of deceit (Jer. 5:27). “A cage of every unclean and hateful bird,” is a character a mystical Babylon (Rev. 18:2). The word here is θυλακή, often translated “prison.”
Article #80530
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
Appointed high priest by the governor Valerius Gratus, A. D. 26, he remained in office until A. D. 36, when he was deposed by the proconsul Vitellius. He prophesied that it was expedient that one man should die for the nation, that the whole nation might not perish. John 11:50-51.
Article #80531
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
The first son of Adam and Eve. Ignoring the fall, he approached God in his own person, and with the fruit of his own toil from the ground that had been cursed. God could accept neither him nor his offerings: life had been forfeited, and man must approach God through
Article #80532
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
A city in Judah (Josh. 15:57). Identified with the ruins at Yukin, 31° 30' N, 35° 8' E.
Article #80533
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
1. Son of Enos and father of Mahalaleel (Gen. 5:9-14; Luke 3:37). Called KENAN in 1 Chronicles 1:2.
Article #80534
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
Several Hebrew words are used for “cakes,” and they are often said to be mingled with oil. Those presented as a meat offering were to be unleavened, as typifying the Lord Jesus in His perfect humanity begotten of the Holy Spirit (Lev. 2:4; Lev. 7:12; &c). Ephraim (that is Israel)
Article #80535
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
One of the early cities built by Asshur, or, probably by Nimrod, if we read “out of the land he (Nimrod) went forth to Assyria,” as in the margin (Gen. 10:11-12). Supposed to be connected with some of the ruins on the Tigris, from which so many monuments and inscriptions
Article #80536
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
The word is qaneh, and is often translated “reed.” It was one of the ingredients of the holy anointing oil (Ex. 30:23). It is mentioned among a list of spices and was brought to the market of Tyre (Song of Sol. 4:14; Ezek. 27:19). It is the calamus odoratus, a
Article #80537
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
Son of Zerah, descendant of Judah (1 Chron. 2:6). Probably the same as CHALCOL in 1 Kings 4:31, the Hebrew letters being the same.
Article #80538
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
Vessel for boiling flesh (2 Chron. 35:13; Job 41:20; Ezek. 11:3-11; Mic. 3:3; &c).
Article #80539
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
1. Son of Jephunneh; he was one of those sent to spy out the land, and, counting on the power of God, he made an encouraging report. When 85 years of age he claimed the territory on which his feet had trod, and which God had promised him. Though the
Article #80540
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
This is mentioned only in 1 Chronicles 2:24, as the name of a place where Hezron died. That Hezron could have died there (though it is not at all known where the place was) has been thought an impossibility, for was he not with the Israelites living in Egypt? Yes,
Article #80541
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
The young of cattle whether male or female. A calf was offered for a sin-offering for Aaron, and a calf and a lamb for a burnt-offering for the people, at the commencement of Aaron's service (Lev. 9:2, 8).
Article #80542
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: C
George Morrish
This is described as being fashioned with a graving tool after it had been made a molten image. The earrings of the women, of the sons and daughters, and probably of the men, were given up for the object. The Israelites on their leaving had been amply supplied with jewels
Article #80543
Book #
16003
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
See DABERATH.
Article #80827
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
Border city of Zebulon (Josh. 19:11). Identified with ruins at ed Dabsheh, 33° N, 35° 16' E.
Article #80828
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
City of Issachar, given to the Levites (Josh. 19:12; 1 Chron. 6:72). In Joshua 21:28 it is called DABAREH in the A.V., though the Hebrew is the same in both passages. Identified with Deburieh, 32° 42' N, 35° 22' E.
Article #80829
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
The national god of the Philistines, whose principal temples were at Gaza and Ashdod. The name has been traced by some to dag, a fish; others however associate the fish-god with EA, the water-god; and trace Dagon to dagan “corn” as a god of agriculture. This was the idol that
Article #80830
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
Son of Elioenai, a descendant of David (1 Chron. 3:24).
Article #80831
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
District on the west of the Lake of Gennesaret (Mark 8:10). By comparing Matthew 15:39 it will be seen to be in the same neighborhood as Magdala or Magadan. Not identified.
Article #80832
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
District in Illyricum, on the east of the Adriatic Sea, visited by Titus, and perhaps by Paul, in going “round about unto Illyricum” (Rom. 15:19; 2 Tim. 4:10).
Article #80833
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
One of the sons of Haman, slain and hanged (Esther 9:7, 14).
Article #80834
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
A woman at Athens who believed the gospel preached by Paul (Acts 17:34).
Article #80835
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
Inhabitants of Damascus (2 Cor. 11:32).
Article #80837
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
One of the oldest cities in the world, being mentioned as a known city in the days of Abraham (Gen. 14:15; Gen. 15:2). Josephus says it was founded by Uz, grandson of Shem. It is not again mentioned in scripture until the time of David. It was the capital of
Article #80836
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
1. ἀπώλεια, “destruction” (2 Pet. 2:3).
Article #80838
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
Fifth son of Jacob, and first of Bilhah, Rachel's maid (Gen. 30:6, &c). Little is recorded of him personally: only one son is mentioned in Genesis 46:23. The tribe of Dan was, however, numerous: at the Exodus there were 62,700 fighting men, exceeding all the tribes except Judah; and at
Article #80839
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
The portion of land that fell to Dan being found too small, a party of them went far north unto Leshem or Laish, which they took, and destroyed; they built a city there and called it after their father Dan (Josh. 19:47). This is often named as the north border
Article #80840
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
1. Second son of David, by Abigail the Carmelitess (1 Chron. 3:1). Same as CHILEAB (2 Sam. 3:3).
Article #80841
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
This book holds a peculiar place among the prophecies: its subject is the "Times of the Gentiles." It is not an appeal to Israelites, but is mostly taken up with prophecies concerning the Gentile powers. The times of Gentile domination had begun by Nebuchadnezzar taking Jerusalem and being called king
Article #80843
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
One of the tribe of Judah and of the royal family of David, he was carried to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. He was chosen, as one who was well favored and without blemish, to stand before the king, and to be taught the learning and tongue of the Chaldeans; his name
Article #80842
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
Members of the tribe of Dan (Judg. 13:2; Judg. 18:1, 11; 1 Chron. 12:35).
Article #80844
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
Place in the north of Palestine (2 Sam. 24:6). Identified by some with ruins at Danian, 33° 5' N, 35° 8' E.
Article #80845
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: D
George Morrish
Mountain city of Judah (Josh. 15:49). Identified with Idhna, 31° 34' N, 34° 58' E.
Article #80846
Book #
16004
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
This is supposed to be the bird known as the Griffon Vulture or Great Vulture—the Gyps fulvus of the naturalists—though it may include other species. Its habits agree with those related of the eagle in scripture, and they are plentiful in Palestine. No sooner does an animal fall than these
Article #80971
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
The organ of hearing is often used symbolically in scripture. When a servant, whose time of service had expired, preferred to stop with his master, saying, "I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free," his ear was bored with an awl to the
Article #80972
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
The well-known ornament worn by women and men in the East (Gen. 24:22, 30, 47; Job 42:11; Hos. 2:13; &c). In Isaiah 3:20 the allusion is not to a ring for the ear, but to an amulet on which a charm could be written.
Article #80975
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
“Plowed” and “plowing,” as the same Hebrew word is elsewhere translated (Gen. 45:6; Ex. 34:21; 1 Sam. 8:12).
Article #80973
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
Article #80974
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
Several Hebrew words are translated “earth,” but they are not employed to distinguish the earth as a sphere from the surface of the earth, or ground; nor to discriminate between the general surface of the earth, and any portion of it as “land,” or the soil of the earth. Thus
Article #80976
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
The first earthquake mentioned is when Elijah was told to stand before the Lord. There passed by a strong wind that rent the rocks, then an earthquake, and fire; but the Lord was not in the earthquake, nor in the fire; but in a still small voice: a lesson for
Article #80977
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
A characteristic of man as made out of the earth, of dust (1 Cor. 15:47-49). "The first man is of the earth, earthy," in contrast to "the second man, out of heaven." A man cannot rise morally above the earth except by the power of God in new creation.
Article #80978
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
Several words are used to express the East, which imply “going forth,” “rising,” “that which is before,” having reference to the sun and its rising. Nearly all the references in scripture to the East or to other quarters are of course reckoned from Palestine; so that “children of the East,”
Article #80979
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
Simply “the Passover” (Acts 12:4), as the word is elsewhere translated.
Article #80980
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
Besides the common use of this word, it is employed symbolically for to “consume, destroy:” they "eat up my people as they eat bread" (Psa. 14:4: Compare Prov. 30:14; Hab. 3:14; 2 Tim. 2:17). Also for receiving, digesting, and delighting in God's words: "Thy words were found, and I did
Article #80981
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
1. Son of Shobal, a son of Seir (Gen. 36:23; 1 Chron. 1:40).
Article #80982
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
Mountain in Ephraim from which were proclaimed the curses that would fall upon Israel if they disobeyed the Lord. Great stones covered with plaster, on which the law was written, were set up on this mount. Thus the law and the curse were associated with the same mountain (Deut. 11:29;
Article #80983
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
1. Father of Gaal who rebelled against Abimelech, when God had sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem (Judg. 9:26-41).
Article #80984
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
Ethiopian eunuch in the service of king Zedekiah. He aided Jeremiah, and God sent word to him that he should be delivered from death at the taking of Jerusalem (Jer. 38:7-12; Jer. 39:16-18).
Article #80985
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
A stone thus called, signifying “stone of help,” set up by Samuel, after obtaining victory over the Philistines, as a memorial of the help received from God (1 Sam. 4:1; 1 Sam. 5:1; 1 Sam. 7:12). It would appear in the texts as if the stone had had the name
Article #80986
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
1. Son of Salah and great-grandson of Shem (Gen. 10:21, 24-25; Gen. 11:14-17; Num. 24:24; 1 Chron. 1:18-19, 25). Called HEBER in Luke 3:35.
Article #80987
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
See ABTASAPH.
Article #80988
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
The well-known hard black wood: it was imported with ivory into Tyre (Ezek. 27:15).
Article #80989
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: E
George Morrish
One of the stations of the Israelites in the wilderness (Num. 33:34-35).
Article #80990
Book #
16005
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
Lit. “a word, a speech.” The English word is not used in the N. T. in the sense in which it is now often employed, signifying a supposed incident to teach some moral truth; but has the sense rather of myths, false stories (as the Greek word was used by
Article #81238
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
Harbor on the south of the island of Crete, near the city of Lasea, about five miles to the east of Cape Matala (Acts 27:8).
Article #81239
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
This is a kindred word to “believe,” and indeed the two cannot be separated. In the O. T. the word “faith” occurs but twice (Deut. 32:20; Hab. 2:4). The words are emun, emunah; but aman is often translated “to believe.” The first time this occurs in the O. T. is
Article #81240
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
This word in both the O. T. and the N. T. is from the same root as “faith.” It is being true to oneself, to one's nature, to any promise given, and to any trust committed. It is in various connections often applied to God Himself (Deut. 7:9; Isa. 49:7;
Article #81241
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
What species of deer is referred to under this name is not known. The only description of it in scripture is that it was a clean animal that the Israelites might eat, and that it was supplied to the table of Solomon (Deut. 14:5; 1 Kings 4:23). The Hebrew name
Article #81242
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
See DIVINATION.
Article #81243
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
One of God's “four sore judgments” which He in past times brought upon the earth, and which He has foretold will again be sent as a punishment. The most severe famines recorded in scripture are the two of seven years' duration; one in the time of Joseph, and the other
Article #81244
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
The fan was a small shovel, by which a portion of wheat was thrown up into the air, that the wind might carry away the chaff (Isa. 30:24; Jer. 4:11). It is also used symbolically for the judgments of God (Isa. 41:16; Jer. 15:7; Jer. 51:2); and for the discriminating
Article #81245
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Article #81246
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
The first fasting we read of is when Moses went up into the mount to receive the tables of the covenant, and was there apart from nature with the Lord for forty days and nights (Deut. 10:10). The first national fasting was when Israel was smitten before Benjamin: they "came
Article #81247
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
This portion of the sacrifices was to be burned on the altar. “All the fat is the Lord's. It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood” (Lev. 3:16-17). Apparently, as to the fat, this refers to that "of
Article #81248
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
Except as creator and preserver of all, God is not revealed as Father in the O. T. "Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us?" (Mal. 2:10). The Lord Jesus is also prophesied of as “the everlasting Father” or “Father of the everlasting age” (Isa. 9:6).
Article #81249
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
A term constantly applied both in the O. T. and in the N. T. to the patriarchs and chief men of Israel (2 Kings 15:9; Dan. 11:37; Rom. 9:5; Heb. 1:1; &c).
Article #81250
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Article #81251
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
See WINE-PRESS.
Article #81252
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
The feasts of Jehovah, as instituted under the law as given by Moses, partake more of the character of commemorations, or assemblies. of the congregation to celebrate special dealings of the Lord, and consequently special seasons—in the history of His people, being called “holy convocations.” A list of the yearly
Article #81253
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
According to the early Christian writers these feasts were simple meals, taken on the same occasion as the Lord's supper, and were instituted for the sake of the poor. Chrysostom speaks of such feasts as derived from apostolic practice. "When all the faithful met together, and had heard the sermon
Article #81254
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
One of the freedmen of the Emperor Claudius, and by him appointed to be procurator or governor of Judaea, A. D. 51. Paul, when sent a prisoner to Caesarea, appeared before Felix; and again before him and his wife Drusilla; and as Paul reasoned of righteousness, temperance and judgment to
Article #81255
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
This in scripture is association, and having things in common. The Lord's table is where the fellowship of Christians is expressed—all there being associated in the fellowship of Christ's death. Being thus associated, proper christian fellowship is in the light of God fully revealed—the Father and the Son. The apostles
Article #81256
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: F
George Morrish
One of the creeping things forbidden to be eaten. It is not at all certain what animal is referred to, but it is judged not to have been what is now known as the ferret. The Jews' Bible (by Leeser) has “hedgehog;” others think the “shrew-mouse;” and others the “gecko,”
Article #81257
Book #
16006
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
Son of Ebed: he led the Shechemites against Abimelech (Judg. 9:26-41).
Article #81324
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
A hill in the district of mount Ephraim, on the side of which Joshua was buried (Josh. 24:30; Judg. 2:9). Hiddai, or Hurai, was of or from “the brooks [valleys, margin] of Gaash” (2 Sam. 23:30; 1 Chron. 11:32).
Article #81325
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
See GEBA.
Article #81326
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
Benjamite who returned from exile (Neh. 11:8).
Article #81327
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
The Aramaic name of the place of judgment in Jerusalem, where the Lord was condemned. The meaning of Gabbatha is “elevated place” and its Greek name was λιθόστρωτος, “the pavement.” It was doubtless a raised platform, with a tesselated pavement, which the Romans so often made. It would thus answer
Article #81328
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
The angel who was sent to Daniel to explain the vision he had seen of the ram and the he-goat, and to reveal to him the prophecy of the Seventy Weeks. Daniel calls him “the man Gabriel,” and one that had “the appearance of a man” (Dan. 8:15; Dan. 9:21).
Article #81329
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
The seventh son of Jacob, and the first of Zilpah, Leah's maid. Very little is recorded of Gad, except that he had seven sons (Gen. 30:11; Gen. 46:16; 1 Chron. 5:11). Jacob in blessing his sons said of Gad, "A troop shall overcome him but he shall overcome at the
Article #81330
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
This occurs only in 2 Samuel 24:5: “valley of Gad” in the margin. Identified with Wady Mojib, the same as the ARNON that runs into the Dead Sea about midway north and south.
Article #81332
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
He was with David when he fled from Saul, and gave him counsel (1 Sam. 22:5). Whether he continued with David during his rejection is not recorded. He was with him at the close of his reign, and to him was given the painful duty of announcing God's judgments upon
Article #81331
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
The capital of the Roman province of Peraea. It is referred to in the Gospels as in “the country of the Gadarenes.” It has been identified with the ruins at Umm Keis, 32° 40' N, 35° 40' E, that is S. E. of the Sea of Galilee, but the town
Article #81333
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
These are also called GERGESENES and GERASENES in the different Greek MSS. As the Sea of Galilee had various names, so had the inhabitants according as they were associated with different districts in the vicinity. The Gadarenes abode on the east of the Sea of Galilee, where the Lord cured
Article #81334
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
Son of Susi, and one of the twelve spies (Num. 13:11).
Article #81335
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
Son of Sodi, and one of the twelve spies (Num. 13:10).
Article #81336
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
Father of Menahem who killed Shallum, and reigned as king of Israel (2 Kings 15:14, 17).
Article #81337
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
Members of the tribe of Gad (Deut. 3:12; Josh. 22:1; &c).
Article #81338
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
Son of Nahor by Reumah (Gen. 22:24).
Article #81339
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
Ancestor of some Nethinim who returned from exile (Ezra 2:47; Neh. 7:49).
Article #81340
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
1. Christian of Macedonia, and companion of Paul. He with Aristarchus was seized and carried into the theater during the uproar at Ephesus (Acts 19:29).
Article #81341
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
1. Levite who dwelt at Jerusalem (1 Chron. 9:15).
Article #81342
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: G
George Morrish
A large district in the center of Asia Minor, having Bithynia on its north, Pontus on its east, Lycaonia and Cappadocia on its south, and Phrygia on its west. The inhabitants, being emigrants from Gaul, were called the Galli or Gauls of the East. They settled themselves in Asia Minor,
Article #81343
Book #
16007
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
The War-Horse Answers the Trumpet With Ha, Ha; he is ready (Job 39:25). the Same Hebrew Word Is Translated AH, AHA.
Article #81529
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Son of Ashur of the tribe of Judah (1 Chron. 4:6).
Article #81530
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Ancestor of some priests who returned from exile. They could not prove their genealogy, and were put from the priesthood (Ezra 2:61; Neh. 7:63).
Article #81531
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Nothing is said of the prophet's ancestors, nor as to when he prophesied. He is generally placed in the time of Josiah or a little later: it was before the captivity of Judah, for that is foretold.
Article #81532
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Ancestor of Jaazaniah, chief of the Rechabites in the time of Jeremiah (Jer. 35:3).
Article #81533
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
See Armor.
Article #81534
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
An affluent of the Euphrates, joining that river about 35° N. It marks one of the districts to which the Israelites were carried captive (2 Kings 17:6; 2 Kings 18:11; 1 Chron. 5:26). It is now called Khabour. The name of the Habor has been found on some of the
Article #81535
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Father of Nehemiah (Neh. 1:1; Neh. 10:1).
Article #81536
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Hill near Ziph in Judah, described as being “before” or “on the south of” Jeshimon. David resorted there when pursued by Saul, and there David spared Saul when he was in his power (1 Sam. 23:19; 1 Sam. 26:1, 3). Identified by some with Dhahret el Ifolah, 31° 28' N,
Article #81537
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Father of Jehiel, a companion of David's sons (1 Chron. 27:32). In 1 Chronicles 11:11 the same Hebrew word is translated “Hachmonite.”
Article #81538
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Designation of Jashobeam (1 Chron. 11:11), or he was “the son of Hachmoni.” Supposed to be the same as the TACHMONITE in 2 Samuel 23:8 (see margin), the chief of David's valiant men. See ADINO.
Article #81539
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
1. Son of Bedad and king of Edom (Gen. 36:35-36; 1 Chron. 1:46-47).
Article #81540
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Son of Rehob, Syrian king of Zobah. He was defeated by David with great loss, and driven across the Euphrates. David took much spoil and the shields of gold he dedicated to the Lord. Hadadezer was also again totally defeated by David (2 Sam. 8:3-12; 1 Kings 11:23). Called HADAREZER
Article #81541
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Place in the valley of Megiddo where there had been great mourning. It is quoted as an illustration of the great mourning there will be at Jerusalem when the sin of Judah is brought home to their conscience for having demanded the death of their Messiah (Zech. 12:11). The allusion
Article #81542
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
See HADAD.
Article #81543
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
See HADADEZER.
Article #81544
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
City in the lowlands of Judah (Josh. 15:37). Identified by some with Ebdis or Eddis, 31° 41' N, 34° 42' E.
Article #81545
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
Another name for Esther (Esther 2:7).
Article #81546
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
City in the south of Juda (Josh. 15:25). See HAZORHADATTAH.
Article #81547
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: H
George Morrish
See HELL.
Article #81548
Book #
16008
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
See GOD.
Article #81882
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
Son of David, born at Jerusalem (2 Sam. 5:15; 1 Chron. 3:6; 1 Chron. 14:5).
Article #81883
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
City assigned to Manasseh, but situate in Issachar or Asher (Josh. 17:11; Judg. 1:27; 2 Kings 9:27). Identified by some with Yebla, in Issachar, 32° 35' N, 35° 28' E. See BILEAM.
Article #81884
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
Son of Jeroham, a Benjamite (1 Chron. 9:8).
Article #81885
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
Father of Reuel, a Benjamite (1 Chron. 9:8).
Article #81886
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
Descendant of Merari (1 Chron. 24:27).
Article #81887
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
A man of Bethlehem, perhaps the city in Zebulon, and if so, he was judge of Israel in the N. E. of the land. He ruled seven years, and had thirty sons and thirty daughters. He was succeeded by Elon a Zebulonite (Judg. 12:8, 10-11).
Article #81888
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
Frozen water or snow. God demanded of Job, "Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it?" It is answered in the Psalms: it is God who "casteth forth His ice like morsels: who can stand before His cold?" (Job 6:16; Job
Article #81889
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
The name which the wife of Phinehas gave to her son, because the ark of God had been taken by the Philistines, and her fatherin-law and her husband were dead. After naming her child she died also: “the glory had departed,” as the name signifies (1 Sam. 4:21; 1 Sam.
Article #81890
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
City in Lycaonia in the center of Asia Minor, visited by Paul and Barnabas when they had been driven from Antioch of Pisidia. Multitudes of Jews and Greeks believed the word of God's grace, and the apostles wrought many signs and wonders there. They had to flee for their lives
Article #81891
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
City of Zebulon (Josh. 19:15). Identified by some with el Huwarah, 32° 44' N, 35° 10' E.
Article #81892
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
One “of the father of Etam,” a descendant of Judah (1 Chron. 4:3).
Article #81893
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
1. Father of Ahinadab one of Solomon's commissariat officers (1 Kings 4:14).
Article #81894
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
The worship of idols—a sin which is mentioned as committed after the flood. There seems to have been a universal giving up of the knowledge of the true God. Paul, speaking of men, says that when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, they did not like to
Article #81895
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
See EDOM.
Article #81896
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
1. Son of Joseph, of the tribe of Issachar (Num. 13:7).
Article #81897
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
Father of Hanan, “a man of God” (Jer. 35:4).
Article #81898
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
Son of Shemaiah, a descendant of David (1 Chron. 3:22).
Article #81899
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
1. A contraction of Ije-Abarim.
Article #81900
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: I
George Morrish
One of the later halting places of the Israelites on the S. E. border of Moab, translated in the margin “Heaps of Abarim” (Num. 21:11; Num. 33:44). Contracted into Iim in Numbers 33:45. Not identified.
Article #81901
Book #
16009
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Son of Ezer, a son of Seir (Deut. 10:6; 1 Chron. 1:42). Same as AKAN in Genesis 36:27.
Article #81999
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Prince in the tribe of Simeon (1 Chron. 4:36).
Article #82000
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Ancestor of some who returned from exile (Ezra 2:56; Neh. 7:58).
Article #82001
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Son of Esau (Gen. 36:5, 14, 18; 1 Chron. 1:35).
Article #82002
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
A chief man of the tribe of Gad (1 Chron. 5:12).
Article #82003
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Father of Elhanan who killed one of the giants (2 Sam. 21:19). Called JAIR in 1 Chronicles 20:5.
Article #82004
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
One who had married a strange wife (Ezra 10:37).
Article #82005
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Son of Abner, a Benjamite (1 Chron. 27:21).
Article #82006
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
1. Son of Hoshaiah, a Maachathite, and a captain among those left in the land by the king of Babylon (2 Kings 25:23). Called JEZANIAH in Jer. 40:8; 42:1.
Article #82007
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
City and district in Gilead: it was taken from the Amorites by Israel, allotted to Gad, and given to the Levites (Num. 21:32; Num. 32:1, 3, 35; Josh. 13:25; Josh. 21:39; 1 Chron. 6:81; Isa. 16:8-9). In Jeremiah 48:32 the “sea of Jazer” is supposed to refer to a lake
Article #82008
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Descendant of Merari (1 Chron. 24:26-27).
Article #82009
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
A Levite who assisted when David brought up the ark (1 Chron. 15:18). Apparently the name is contracted into AZIEL in 1 Chronicles 15:20.
Article #82010
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Son of Lamech and Adah: he is described as “the father of such as dwell in tents” (Gen. 4:20).
Article #82011
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Stream on the east of the Jordan, near to which the angel wrestled with Jacob. It was afterward called “the border of the children of Ammon” (Gen. 32:22; Num. 21:24; Deut. 2:37; Deut. 3:16; Josh. 12:2; Judg. 11:13, 22). In some parts it runs in a deep ravine, and in
Article #82012
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Father of Shallum king of Israel (2 Kings 15:10, 13-14).
Article #82013
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
City in Gilead. When the tribe of Benjamin had been punished for its sin, and wives were wanted for the survivors, Jabesh-gilead was smitten because they came not when called, and only the young women were spared (Judg. 21:8, 14). The city was afterward saved from the Ammonites by Saul;
Article #82014
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
1. City in which the various families of the scribes dwelt (1 Chron. 2:55). Not identified.
Article #82015
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
1. King of Hazor in the north, who, with confederate kings, raised an enormous army “as the sand that is upon the sea shore,” but was signally defeated by Joshua, after he had overthrown the confederacy in the south (Josh. 11:1-11). Thus early in the history of Israel the kings
Article #82016
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
1. Border city between Judah and Dan. It was taken from the Philistines by Uzziah (Josh. 15:11; 2 Chron. 26:6). Identified with Yebnah, 31° 52' N, 34°, 44' E.
Article #82017
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: J
George Morrish
Head of a family of Gad (1 Chron. 5:13).
Article #82018
Book #
16010
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
See JEKABZEEL.
Article #82334
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
This place is first mentioned in connection with the battle of the kings, when Lot was taken captive. They "came to EN-MISHPAT, which is Kadesh" (Gen. 14:7). It was one of the halting places of the Israelites, and where they made a prolonged stay, and from whence the twelve spies
Article #82335
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
A Levite and his family who returned from exile, and helped in the rebuilding of the temple. He led the devotions of the people and sealed the covenant (Ezra 2:40; Ezra 3:9 (see margin); Neh. 7:43; Neh. 9:4-5; Neh. 10:9; Neh. 12:8, 24).
Article #82336
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
One of the ancient peoples who possessed the land promised to Abraham (Gen. 15:19). Probably the same as bene-Kedem, “children of the east” (Judg. 6:3).
Article #82337
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
Priest of the family of Sallai (Neh. 12:20).
Article #82338
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
City in Asher (Josh. 19:28). Identified with Kana, 33° 12' N, 35° 18' E.
Article #82339
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
Brook between Ephraim and Manasseh (Josh. 16:8; Josh. 17:9). Identified with Wady Kanah, 32° 9' N, 35° E.
Article #82340
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
Father of Johanan and Jonathan (Jer. 40:8-16; Jer. 41:11-16; Jer. 42:1, 8; Jer. 43:2-5). Called CAREAH in 2 Kings 25:23.
Article #82341
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
City in the south of Judah (Josh. 15:3). Not identified.
Article #82342
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
Place in the east of Jordan, where the host of Zebah and Zalmunna encamped (Judg. 8:10). Not identified.
Article #82343
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
City in Zebulun, given to the Levites (Josh. 21:34). It is not mentioned in the list in 1 Chronicles 6, and is not identified.
Article #82344
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
City in Naphtali, given to the Levites (Josh. 21:32). In 1 Chronicles 6:76 it appears to be called KIRJATHAIM. Not identified. Kat'tath. City in Zebulun (Joshua 19:15). Not identified.
Article #82345
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
City in Zebulun. Joshua 19:15. Not identified.
Article #82346
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
Son of Ishmael, and founder of an important tribe inhabiting the north-west of Arabia, though the name is probably also employed for Arabs generally (Gen. 25:13; 1 Chron. 1:29). The Psalmist desired peace, for he had been dwelling in the tents of Kedar, with those who “hated peace” (Psalm 120:5-6).
Article #82347
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
Youngest son of Ishmael (Gen. 25:15; 1 Chron. 1:31).
Article #82348
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
1. City in Reuben, given to the Levites (Josh. 13:18; Josh. 21:37; 1 Chron. 6:79).
Article #82349
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
1. City in the extreme south of Judah (Josh. 15:23). Supposed by some to refer to Kadesh-barnea.
Article #82350
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
See KEDESH, No. 3.
Article #82351
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
See KIDRON.
Article #82352
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: K
George Morrish
One of the encampments of Israel (Num. 33:22-23).
Article #82353
Book #
16011
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
Son of Shelah and grandson of Judah (1 Chron. 4:21).
Article #82414
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
1. Son of Tahan, an Ephraimite (1 Chron. 7:26).
Article #82415
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
1. Son of Bethuel, brother of Rebekah, and father of Leah and Rachel. His prompt hospitality towards Abraham's servant shows a heart disposed by the Lord in answer to prayer; but why he took the lead instead of Bethuel, his father, is not revealed. In his dealings with Jacob, Laban
Article #82416
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
An Amorite city in the lowlands of Judah. Its king was one of the four called upon by the king of Jerusalem to join him in attackipg Gibeon because it had made peace with the Israelites. But the Amorites were smitten, and Lachish was taken by Joshua after a siege
Article #82417
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
Father of Eliasaph, a Gershonite (Numb. 3:24).
Article #82418
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
Son of Jahath, of the family of the Zorathites (1 Chron. 4:2).
Article #82419
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
See BEER LAHAI-ROI.
Article #82420
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
City in the lowlands of Judah (Josh. 15:40). Identified with ruins at el Lahm, 31° 34' N, 34° 54' E.
Article #82421
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
Brother of Goliath, killed by Elhanan (1 Chron. 20:5).
Article #82422
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
1. City in the far north of Palestine, conquered by the tribe of Dan (Judg. 18:7, 14, 27; Isa. 10:30). Called LESHEM in Joshua 19:47. Its name was afterward altered to DAN.
Article #82423
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
See HELL.
Article #82424
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
There are three lakes in Palestine, all connected with the Jordan.
Article #82425
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
Border city of Naphtali (Josh. 19:33). Not identified.
Article #82426
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
The lamb is symbolical of meek submissiveness, and when selected for the sacrifices, must be without blemish and without spot: a very apt type of the Lord Jesus, the Lamb of God. He, the submissive and spotless One, was "like a lamb dumb before his shearer," and was proclaimed by
Article #82427
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
1. Descendant of Cain. He was the first to take two wives (sign of corruption); his sons were noted for making musical instruments, and working in brass and iron (Gen. 4:18-24). Lamech acknowledged his vengeance (sign of violence), for some injury he had received, but intimated his belief that God
Article #82428
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
This book shows the compassion and interest God has in the afflictions of His people, and that these are not lessened even when the afflictions have been brought about by Himself because of their sins. It is declared of the Lord that "in all their affliction he was afflicted" (Isa.
Article #82429
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
The lamp was commonly used to furnish artificial light, and numbers of them have been found in the ruins of Jerusalem and other cities, some being made of terra cotta and others of glass. In the “golden candlestick” the light was obtained from lamps, and wherever the word “candle” occurs
Article #82430
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
A light spear that could be thrown at an enemy (Jer. 50:42).
Article #82431
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
A spear used by warriors, with a metal point (1 Kings 18:28). The word is often translated “spear.” The priests of Baal, in their desperation, wounded themselves with this weapon.
Article #82432
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: L
George Morrish
Anything, as a stone or stake, that marked the boundary of a tribe, or of a man's possession. The moving of such was forbidden by the law (Deut. 19:14; Job 24:2; Prov. 22:28; Prov. 23:10).
Article #82433
Book #
16012
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
1. Daughter of Nahor, Abraham's brother (Gen. 22:24).
Article #82549
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
The inhabitants of Maacah, or Maachah (Deut. 3:14; Josh. 12:5; Josh. 13:11, 13; 2 Sam. 23:34; 2 Kings 25:23; 1 Chron. 4:19; Jer. 40:8).
Article #82550
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
One who had married a strange wife (Ezra 10:34).
Article #82551
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
Priest who returned from exile (Neh. 12:5). Probably the same as MOADIAH in Nehemiah 12:17.
Article #82552
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
Musician at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 12:36).
Article #82553
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
See AKRABBIM.
Article #82554
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
City in the hill country of Judah (Josh. 15:59). Identified with Beit Ummar, 31° 37' N, 35° 6' E.
Article #82555
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
1. Levite, musician and door-keeper in the time of David (1 Chron. 15:18, 20).
Article #82556
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
Son of Adiel, a priest (1 Chron. 9:12).
Article #82557
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
Son of Mattathias in the genealogy of the Lord Jesus (Luke 3:26).
Article #82558
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
Son of Ram, a son of Jerahmeel (1 Chron. 2:27).
Article #82559
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
1. Head of the twenty-fourth course of priests (1 Chron. 24:18).
Article #82560
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
Name of a noted Jewish family not mentioned in scripture. When Antiochus (Epiphanes) was expelled from Egypt by the Romans, he vented his anger on the Jews, and sought to abolish their worship at Jerusalem, putting multitudes to death (B. C. 168). Mattathias the Asmonean, an aged priest, rallied together
Article #82561
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
The northern part of Greece as divided by the Romans. It contained the cities of Neapolis, Philippi, Amphipolis, Thessalonica, Apollonia, and Berea. Paul saw in a vision a man of Macedonia, who said, "Come over into Macedonia and help us." To this he at once responded, believing it was a
Article #82562
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
An inhabitant of Macedonia (Acts 27:2).
Article #82563
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
A Gadite who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chron. 12:13).
Article #82564
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
Son of (or town founded by) Sheva (1 Chron. 2:49).
Article #82565
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
A Gadite, father of Geuel (Num. 13:15).
Article #82566
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
1. Eldest son of Manasseh, and father of Gilead. His descendants were warlike and were the foremost in the tribe (Gen. 50:23; Num. 26:29; Num. 32:39-40; Josh. 17:1, 3; Judg. 5:14; 1 Chron. 2:21, 23; 1 Chron. 7:14-17).
Article #82567
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: M
George Morrish
Descendants of Machir, father of Gilead (Num. 26:29).
Article #82568
Book #
16013
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
Son of Caleb, the son of Jephunneh (1 Chron. 4:15).
Article #82898
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
1. Daughter of Lamech, a descendant of Cain (Gen. 4:22).
Article #82899
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
1. Son of Benjamin (Gen. 46:21).
Article #82900
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
Designation of Zophar, one of Job's friends (Job 2:11; Job 11:1; Job 20:1; Job 42:9). The origin of the name is unknown.
Article #82901
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
The family of Naaman, son of Bela (Num. 26:40).
Article #82902
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
Wife of Ashur, a descendant of Judah (1 Chron. 4:5-6).
Article #82903
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
Son of Ezbai and one of David's mighty men (1 Chron. 11:37). Perhaps, as in the margin, the same as PAARAI the Arbite in 2 Samuel 23:35.
Article #82904
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
City in Ephraim (Josh. 16:7; 1 Chron. 7:28). Some early writers place it five miles from Jericho, and some identify it with ruins at el Aujah et Tahtani, 31° 57' N, 35° 28' E.
Article #82905
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
See NAHSHON.
Article #82906
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
A wealthy man in Maon, husband of Abigail. His shepherds and his flocks had been protected in the wilderness by David and his followers. David, therefore, during the sheep-shearing festivities, sent to greet Nabal and to ask for a share of his abundance—anything he liked to send him. Nabal, however,
Article #82907
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
A Jezreelite, owner of a vineyard adjoining the property of Ahab, king of Israel. Ahab desired to purchase this vineyard, or exchange it for another; but Naboth refused to part with it, because it was the inheritance of his fathers. Jezebel, Ahab's wife, observing her husband's vexation on account of
Article #82908
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
The person at whose threshing-floor Uzzah was smitten for touching the ark when it shook (2 Sam. 6:6). Called CHIDON in (1 Chron. 13:9).
Article #82909
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
See NAHOR.
Article #82910
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
1. Eldest son of Aaron. He was taken up into the mount by Moses, but lost his life for offering strange fire before the Lord (Ex. 6:23; Ex. 24:1, 9; Ex. 28:1; Lev. 10:1; Num. 3:2, 4; Num. 26:60-61; 1 Chron. 6:3; 1 Chron. 24:1-2). See Arnim.
Article #82911
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
Son of Maath, in the genealogy of the Lord Jesus (Luke 3:25-26).
Article #82912
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
See NAHALLAL.
Article #82913
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
One of the stations of the Israelites (Num. 21:19). Identified by some with the ravine of the Zerka Main, 31° 38' N, 35' 44' E.
Article #82914
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
Levitical city in Zebulun (Josh. 19:15; Josh. 21:35; Judg. 1:30). Identified with Ain Mahil, 32° 44' N, 35° 21' E.
Article #82915
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
A man of Judah, father of Keilah and Eshtemoa (1 Chron. 4:19).
Article #82916
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: N
George Morrish
One who returned from exile (Neh. 7:7).
Article #82917
Book #
16014
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
There are four Hebrew words so translated, but they are all apparently from the same root, signifying “strong, hardy,” and are mostly applied to the oak, which lives to a great age. Three species of the Quercus are known in Palestine, the pseudo-coccifera, cegilops, and iafectoria. It is symbolical of
Article #83051
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
A solemn asseveration with an appeal to God that what is said is true. The apostle said that among men an oath for confirmation is the "end of all strife" or dispute; and God, willing to show "the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath; that by two
Article #83052
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
1. The governor of Ahab's house. He feared the Lord greatly, and had the boldness, in spite of Ahab and Jezebel, to hide a hundred of the prophets of Jehovah, and feed them with bread and water, when Jezebel was cutting off the prophets. When Elijah sent Obadiah to tell
Article #83053
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
There is nothing in this prophecy to fix its date. The whole of it relates to Edom or the Edomites. Edom (Esau) is characterized in scripture by his deadly hatred to his “brother Jacob” (Obadiah 1:10). His pride is spoken of, exalting himself as the eagle, setting his nest in
Article #83054
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
See EBAL.
Article #83055
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
1. Son of Boaz and Ruth the Moabitess, and father of Jesse (Ruth 4:17-22; 1 Chron. 2:12; Matt. 1:5; Luke 3:32).
Article #83056
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
1. The Gittite at whose house the ark rested for three months (2 Sam. 6:10-12; 1 Chron. 13:13-14; 1 Chron. 15:25).
Article #83057
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
An Ishmaelite, camel-herdsman of David (1 Chron. 27:30).
Article #83058
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
Anything presented to God. All the Hebrew words so translated are also rendered “offering,” except maseth in Ezekiel 20:40; it signifies “lifting up,” a gift. See OFFERINGS.
Article #83059
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
One of the stations of the Israelites east of Moab (Num. 21:10-11; Num. 33:43-44).
Article #83060
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
Father of Pagiel, a chief of the tribe of Asher (Num. 1:13; Num. 2:27; Num. 7:72, 77; Num. 10:26).
Article #83061
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
1. A prophet and father of the prophet Azariah (2 Chron. 15:1, 8).
Article #83062
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
See SIN.
Article #83063
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
There were two distinct actions connected with the sacrifices. Any Israelite could bring an offering, or offer a gift, or a sacrifice; but only the priest could offer up the sacrifice on the altar to God. In the N. T. there are two Greek words translated “to offer.” One is
Article #83064
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
The sacrifices described in the O. T. show the ground and means of approach to God. They are all typical, having no intrinsic value, but they foreshadowed Christ, who, as antitype, fulfilled them all. The principal offerings are four: the Burnt offering, the Meat offering, the Peace offering, and the
Article #83065
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
This word is used in scripture indefinitely for any one in authority, there being seven Hebrew words so translated. In the N. T. are
Article #83066
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
Scrapings, refuse (Lam. 3:45; 1 Cor. 4:13).
Article #83067
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
The Amore king of Bashan, one of the giant warriors who ruled over sixty cities, inhabited by a hardy and warlike race. He came against Israel, but was smitten by Moses, and his land was possessed by the half-tribe of Manasseh. His bedstead is spoken of as measuring 9 cubits
Article #83068
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
Third son of Simeon (Gen. 46:10; Ex. 6:15).
Article #83069
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: O
George Morrish
Son of Zerubbabel (1 Chron. 3:20).
Article #83070
Book #
16015
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
See NAARAI.
Article #83126
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
A cultivated district in Mesopotamia, in which was the city of Nahor, to which Terah and his family migrated from Ur of the Chaldees; and from whence Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel, the wives of Isaac and Jacob, were obtained (Gen. 25:20; Gen. 28:2-7; Gen. 31:18; Gen. 33:18; Gen. 35:9, 26;
Article #83127
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
Lit. “a pin or nail”; probably a small spade (Deut. 23:13).
Article #83128
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
Ancestor of some Nethinim who returned from exile (Ezra 2:44; Neh. 7:47).
Article #83129
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
Son of Ocran and a chief of the tribe of Asher (Num. 1:13; Num. 2:27; Num. 7:72, 77; Num. 10:26).
Article #83130
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
“Governor of Moab.” A family who returned from exile, one of whom sealed the covenant, and several had married strange wives (Ezra 2:6; Ezra 8:4; Ezra 10:30; Neh. 3:11; Neh. 7:11; Neh. 10:14).
Article #83131
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
City in Edom in which Hadad or Hadar reigned (1 Chron. 1:50). Called PAU in Genesis 36:39. Not identified.
Article #83132
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
Only once applied to a house: “painted with vermilion” (Jer. 22:14). Jezebel “painted her eyes,” as 2 Kings 9:30 should read. Israel is compared to a lewd woman who painted her eyes (Ezek. 23:40). "Thou rentest thy face with painting" in Jeremiah 4:30 is “enlarging the eyes.” The eyelids and
Article #83133
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
This term represents several Hebrew words, and may signify castle, fortress, the king's residence, or any large building. Thus the expression occurs, "the palace of the king's house" (2 Kings 15:25). Solomon built several for himself and for his wives (2 Chron. 36:19). The temple built by Solomon is also
Article #83134
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
Son of Uzai: he helped to repair the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:25).
Article #83135
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
The Hebrew word, Pelesheth, occurs but four times, and did not allude to the whole of the land of Canaan, as the name Palestine is now applied; but was restricted to part of the coast of the Mediterranean, occupied by the Philistines. In Exodus 15:14-15, Palestina, Edom, and Moab are
Article #83136
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
Second son of Reuben, and his descendants (Ex. 6:14; Num. 26:5, 8; 1 Chron. 5:3). He is called PHALLU in Genesis 46:9.
Article #83137
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Article #83138
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
This is a lofty tree without lateral branches, with a large tuft of leafy branches clustering at the top several feet long. At the base of the branches grow the dates in large clusters (Ex. 15:27; Num. 33:9; Judg. 4:5; Song of Sol. 7:7-8; Jer. 10:5; Joel 1:12). The branches
Article #83139
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
The word is gazam, from a root signifying “to cut off,” and is supposed to refer to some species of caterpillar, but to which is unknown. The devastations it causes are mentioned in Joel 1:4; Joel 2:25; Joel Amos 4:9.
Article #83140
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
The Greek word, παραλὐω, to loosen, shows that the disease was paralysis. Persons thus afflicted were brought to the Lord on beds or couches (Matt. 9:2-6; Mark 2:3-10; Luke 5:18, 24; Acts 8:7; Acts 9:33). The paralyzed were a type of that thorough human helplessness which can be relieved and
Article #83141
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
Son of Raphu, a Benjamite (Num. 13:9).
Article #83142
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
Son of Azzan, and prince of Issachar (Num. 34:26).
Article #83143
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
Designation of Helez, one of David's mighty men (2 Sam. 23:26). Connected by some with Beth-palet; but in 1 Chronicles 11:27 Helez is called “the Pelonite.”
Article #83144
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: P
George Morrish
District in the south of Asia Minor, having Cilicia on the east and Lycia on the S.W. (Acts 2:10; Acts 13:13; Acts 14:24; Acts 15:38; Acts 27:5).
Article #83145
Book #
16016
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
George Morrish
This is generally believed to have been the common quail, the coturnix vulgaris. It migrates, but is so tired when it arrives at its destination that it is easily captured. They are still called salwah by the Arabs. Scripture speaks of their being brought with the wind, and this agrees
Article #83392
Book #
16017
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
George Morrish
The word pesilim is commonly translated “graven images,” or “carved images”; therefore in Judges 3:19, 26 the word is better rendered as in margin of A. V. “graven images.” It is not supposed to refer to a place where stone was excavated, but to some images or blocks of stone
Article #83393
Book #
16017
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
George Morrish
A “brother” whose salutation was sent to Rome (Rom. 16:23).
Article #83394
Book #
16017
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
George Morrish
A party of “four soldiers.” Four such parties were told off to guard Peter when in prison, that they might relieve each other every three hours in the night (Acts 12:4).
Article #83395
Book #
16017
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
George Morrish
This is applied, as now, to one reigning in her own right, as the queen of Sheba (2 Chron. 9:1-12): and Candace, queen of the Ethiopians (Acts 8:27). The title was also given to the consort of a reigning sovereign, as queen Esther; and to the queen-mother, who often had
Article #83396
Book #
16017
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
George Morrish
See MOON.
Article #83397
Book #
16017
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
George Morrish
This term is used in the O. T. with the force of “to revive, or give new life” in a moral sense: hence we read "quicken me again." In Psalm 119 the psalmist asked nine times to be quickened—according to God's word, or His righteousness, or His judgments, &c. (See
Article #83398
Book #
16017
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
George Morrish
The receptacle for arrows (Gen. 27:3; Lam. 3:13). It is used symbolically as a place of safety, strength, &c. (Job 39:23; Psa. 127:5; Isa. 49:2; Jer. 5:16).
Article #83400
Book #
16017
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
George Morrish
The Syrtis is a quicksand on the north African coast between long. 10° and 20° E. (Acts 27:17). There are properly two, called the major and the minor; it would have been the major one on the east of the bay that they were in danger of. It is now
Article #83399
Book #
16017
Concise Bible Dictionary: Q
George Morrish
The quotations from the Old Testament in the New are important as proving incontestably that God is the author of the whole. It is not simply that Moses or David said this or that—though the quotations prove that Moses was the writer of the Pentateuch—but they are introduced by such
Article #83401
Book #
16017
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
Fourth son of Cush, a son of Ham. He was father of Sheba and Dedan, whose descendants are supposed to have settled along the shores of the Persian Gulf. Merchants of Raamah traded with Tyre, who were doubtless connected with the above (Gen. 10:7; 1 Chron. 1:9; Ezek. 27:22).
Article #83403
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
See REELAIAH.
Article #83404
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
District in Goshen in Lower Egypt, east of the Nile, in which Jacob and his descendants were placed, and in which they built a treasure city of the same name for Pharaoh. It was from thence the Israelites began their march out of Egypt (Gen. 47:11; Ex. 1:11; Ex. 12:37;
Article #83405
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
1. The fortified capital of the Ammonites. It was not included in the cities taken by the tribes on the east of the Jordan (Deut. 3:11; Josh. 13:25). Joab, however, attacked it, and, during its siege, Uriah, by the instigation of David, lost his life. The city was eventually taken
Article #83406
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
A title of respect among the Jews, signifying “master, teacher,” but is not known to have been used till the time of Herod the Great. It was applied to the Lord, though often translated “master” in the A.V. (Mark 9:5; Mark 11:21; Mark 14:45; John 1:38, 49; John 3:2, 26;
Article #83407
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
City in Issachar (Josh. 19:20). Identified with Raba, 32° 23' N, 35° 23' E.
Article #83408
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
Lit. “My master, or teacher” (Mark 10:51—translated “Lord” in A. V.; John 20:16). See RABBI.
Article #83409
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
This is not a proper name, but the title of Nergal-sharezer (Jer. 39:3, 13). It has been supposed by some to signify “chief of the Magi,” and by others, “chief priest.” On the monuments it is given as ruba eniga, which has been interpreted “the glorious prince.” This would be
Article #83410
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
This, like Rab-mag, is a title, its meaning being “chief eunuch.” It was the title of one who accompanied the Assyrian army when it was sent against Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:17). One of the princes of Nebuchadnezzar at the siege of Jerusalem also bore this title (Jer. 39:3, 13).
Article #83411
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
This is a title, signifying “chief cup-bearer,” borne by an officer who was sent by Sennacherib with the Tartan (general) and a Rab-saris to Jerusalem. He was the chief spokesman; and from the fact of his being able to speak in the Jews' language, he is supposed to have been
Article #83412
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
An Aramaic word signifying “worthless,” a term of great contempt (Matt. 5:22).
Article #83413
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
One of the Grecian contests used by the apostle to illustrate the Christian race. All ran, but only one received the prize; let each, casting aside every weight and sin, so run as to obtain; not for a fading crown (of laurel, pine, or parsley), but an incorruptible one (1
Article #83414
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
See RAHAB.
Article #83415
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
Place where David was “wont to haunt” (1 Sam. 30:29). Not identified.
Article #83416
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
The beautiful daughter of Laban, for whom Jacob served seven years, which seemed to him but a few days, because of his great love for her. When the time was expired Jacob was cheated by Laban, and Leah was given him instead. He served another seven years for Rachel. She
Article #83417
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
Son of Jesse and brother of David (1 Chron. 2:14).
Article #83418
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
See REV.
Article #83419
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
See JETHRO.
Article #83420
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
A poetical name, signifying “insolence,” given to Egypt (Psa. 87:4; Psa. 89:10; Isa. 51:9). The same word occurs in Isaiah 30:7, where the R. V. reads "therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still."
Article #83421
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: R
George Morrish
The harlot who secreted the spies that Joshua sent into the land. She had heard of the wonders of God in delivering Israel out of Egypt, and she was aware of the fear that had fallen on the inhabitants. In faith she risked her life in hiding the spies. Her
Article #83422
Book #
16018
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
An Aramaic word, signifying “hast thou forsaken me?” uttered by the Lord when on the cross as the sin-bearer (Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34).
Article #83557
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
See HOSTS, LORD OF.
Article #83558
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
The first time the Sabbath is specifically mentioned in scripture is in Exodus 16:23, after the manna had been given from heaven; but the Sabbath clearly had its origin in the sanctification and blessing of the seventh day after the six days of creative work. And a hebdomadal division of
Article #83559
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
This is mentioned as the greatest distance a Jew was allowed to travel on the Sabbath. There is no injunction as to this in the law, but when some of the people went out to gather manna on the Sabbath, Moses enjoined, "Abide ye every man in his place, let
Article #83560
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
The Sabbath being the sign of God's covenant with Israel (see SABBATH), and that He purposed that they should enjoy His rest, even the land must keep its Sabbath every seventh year. God promised that the produce of the sixth year should be enough for three years, so that the
Article #83561
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
There are four persons who have been regarded as progenitors of the Sabeans.
Article #83562
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
Third son of Cush (Gen. 10:7; 1 Chron. 1:9). Where he was located is not known.
Article #83563
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
Fifth son of Cush (Gen. 10:7; 1 Chron. 1:9). It is not known where he was located.
Article #83564
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
1. A Hararite, father of Ahiam, one of David's mighty men (1 Chron. 11:35). Called SHAHAR in 2 Samuel 23:33.
Article #83565
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
The Hebrew word sabka is judged to refer to a stringed musical instrument—not a wind instrument, as the name sackbut implies (Dan. 3:5-15). It was probably the same as the sambuca of the Greeks and Romans. This was a triangular harp.
Article #83566
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
A rough cloth made of hair, of which sacks and coarse clothing was made. When put on as a symbol of sorrow or repentance it was worn next the skin, and not taken off at night: it was often associated with ashes (1 Kings 21:27; 2 Kings 6:30; Job 16:15;
Article #83567
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
As a technical religious term “sacrifice” designates anything which, having been devoted to a holy purpose, cannot be called back. In the generality of sacrifices offered to God under the law the consciousness is supposed in the offerer that death, as God's judgment, was on him; hence the sacrifice had
Article #83568
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
Next to the Pharisees, the Sadducees were the most prominent sect of the Jews. The Pharisees made proselytes, but the Sadducees were much more exclusive, and therefore remained fewer in number. They did not believe in the resurrection, nor in angels, nor in spirits: they held that the soul perished
Article #83569
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
Son of Azor, in the genealogy of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 1:14).
Article #83570
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
A common odoriferous plant. The Hebrew karkom agrees with the Arabic karkum and points to the Crocus sativus, or saffron crocus (Song of Sol. 14). In the East it is pressed into small cakes and sold in the bazaars.
Article #83571
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
Two words are employed in the Hebrew.
Article #83572
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
Son of Arphaxad and father of Eber (Gen. 10:24; Gen. 11:12-15; Luke 3:35). Called SHELAH in 1 Chronicles 1:18, 24, which agrees with the Hebrew in Genesis.
Article #83573
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
City in the east of Cyprus, visited by Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13:5). Its ruins are a little south of Hagios Sergis.
Article #83574
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
Son or grandson of Jehoiachin or Jeconiah, king of Judah (1 Chron. 3:17; Ezra 3:2, 8; Ezra 5:2; Neh. 12:1; Hag. 1:1, 12, 14; Hag. 2:2, 23; Matt. 1:12).
Article #83575
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: S
George Morrish
City and district on the border of Bashan allotted to Gad (Deut. 3:10; Josh. 12:5; Josh. 13:11; 1 Chron. 5:11). The city is identified with Salkhad, 32° 32' N, 36° 40' E.
Article #83576
Book #
16019
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
Ancient Canaanite city: its king was slain by Joshua, but the inhabitants were not driven out. It fell to the lot of Issachar or Asher, but was occupied by Manasseh and given to the Levites. The kings of Canaan under Sisera fought there against Deborah and Barak, but were overcome
Article #84088
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
City on the boundary of Ephraim (Josh. 16:6). Identified with Tana, 32° 11' N, 35° 22' E.
Article #84089
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
Ancestor of some Nethinim who returned from exile (Ezra 2:43; Neh. 7:46).
Article #84090
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
Place near the Jordan whither the Midianites fled when defeated by Gideon (Judg. 7:22). Not identified.
Article #84091
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
Father of one whom the kings of Syria and Israel proposed to make king of Judah (Isa. 7:6).
Article #84092
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
Persian officer, who, with others, wrote to Artaxerxes against the Jews (Ezra 4:7).
Article #84093
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
“To tap or beat.” The word is used of the Ninevite maids when led into captivity. They should mourn as doves tabering upon their breasts (Nah. 2:7).
Article #84094
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
Name given to a place in the wilderness of Paran, where the Israelites murmured and were consumed by the fire of the Lord until Moses prayed for them. The name signifies “burning” (Num. 11:1-3; Deut. 9:22). Not identified.
Article #84095
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
This is variously styled the “tabernacle of testimony, or of witness,” the “tabernacle of the congregation,” or “tent of meeting.” It was the place recognized by Jehovah, where, as dwelling among them, He met His people, and where in separation from the outer world His will was made known. It
Article #84096
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
This fell on the fifteenth day of the seventh month and continued seven days, with a holy convocation on the eighth day. Israel dwelt in booths during the feast, in remembrance of their having lived in tents when brought out of Egypt (Lev. 23:34; Num. 29:12; Deut. 16:13; 2 Chron.
Article #84097
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
A disciple at Joppa, who made clothes for the poor and was "full of good works." She was raised to life by Peter (Acts 9:36-41). She was also named DORCAS, which is the Greek form of the Syriac Tabitha.
Article #84098
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
In a few places this term refers to a tablet which could be written on, (Hab. 2:2; Luke 1:63; 2 Cor. 3:3). In Mark 7:4 the word translated “table” is κλίνη, “a couch,” often translated “bed” in the A.V.
Article #84099
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
This was made of shittim wood overlaid with gold. For the tabernacle it was two cubits in length, one cubit in breadth, and a cubit and a half in height. It had an ornamental crown and border, with another crown around its edge. The table was put in the holy
Article #84100
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
In the O. T. the word kumaz signifies ornaments (Ex. 35:22; Num. 31:50). In Isaiah 3:20 they are supposed to be receptacles for perfume. The margin reads “houses of the soul,” which agrees with the Hebrew beth nephesh. See TABLE.
Article #84101
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
1. A conspicuous mountain in Galilee, about seven miles east of Nazareth. It formed a boundary to Issachar and Zebulon. Its sides are well wooded, and on the summit is an irregular plain of about a mile in circuit, with ruins of fortifications. The height of it is 1,843 feet
Article #84102
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
A musical instrument with loose pieces of metal attached, similar to the modern tambourine. This instrument is still a favorite in the East. It is tapped with the fingers (Gen. 31:27; Ex. 15:20; Judg. 11:34; 1 Sam. 10:5; 2 Sam. 6:5; Psa. 68:25; Psa. 81:2; Psa. 149:3; Psa. 150:4: Isa.
Article #84103
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
Father of Ben-hadad I., king of Syria (1 Kings 15:18).
Article #84104
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
Some form of fastening with which the curtains of the tabernacle and of the tent were coupled together, as is often done with a hook and a loop, so that they could be easily separated (Ex. 26:6, 11, 33; &c).
Article #84105
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
See HACHMONITE.
Article #84106
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: T
George Morrish
City built in the wilderness by Solomon (2 Chron. 8:4). Josephus (Ant. viii. 6, 1) says it was the same as that which the Greeks called PALMYRA, and that it was built so far away because there were springs there, but no water nearer in that direction. Palmyra was situated
Article #84107
Book #
16020
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
One mentioned with Ithiel, to whom Agur addressed some proverbs (Prov. 30:1).
Article #84310
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
One who had married a strange wife (Ezra 10:34).
Article #84311
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
River flowing near to the city of Shushan, where Daniel saw himself in a vision (Dan. 8:2, 16). It is judged to be the Eulaeus of the Greeks and Romans. Identified by some with the Kerkhah, an affluent of the Tigris, and this agrees with the upper Eulaeus. Others have
Article #84312
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
1. Son of Sheresh, a descendant of Manasseh (1 Chron. 7:16-17).
Article #84313
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
A descendant of Asher (1 Chron. 7:39).
Article #84314
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
City in Asher (Josh. 19:30). Identified by some with Alma esh Shaub, 33° 7' N, 35° 11' E.
Article #84315
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
The name given in scripture to the class of persons who have not faith in the divine revelation of the gospel (Luke 12:46; 1 Cor. 6:6; 1 Cor. 14:23; 2 Cor. 6:14). The word is translated “infidel” (2 Cor. 6:15; 1 Tim. 5:8); and “faithless” (Matt. 17:17; Mark 9:19; Luke
Article #84316
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
See ANIMALS.
Article #84317
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
Ceremonial uncleanness had a large place in the Jewish ritual (Lev. 5:3). It demanded separation from the camp for a time, and in many cases an offering must be brought before there could be restoration. It is typical of the moral uncleanness that separates from communion with God and the
Article #84318
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
In 2 Corinthians 5:3-4 the reference is to a person raised from the dead and yet found morally “naked” in his sins before God. In Matthew 27:28 and Luke 10:30, the A. V. has “stripped” for the same Greek word.
Article #84319
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
This term occurs only in 1 John 2:20, though the same word, χρίδμα, is twice translated “anointing” in 1 John 2:27. The Holy Spirit is an unction that permeates, as it were, the whole being of the Christian to give him Christ's character.
Article #84320
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
The binding of either ropes or chains round a ship in bad weather, to keep it from parting asunder in consequence of its being old or because of its imperfect construction (Acts 27:17). It is called in the navy trapping.
Article #84321
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
Corner pieces or blocks as parts of the foundation of the molten sea (1 Kings 7:30, 34).
Article #84322
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
The Hebrew word is reem, translated in the LXX by ἁδρός, and μονοκέρως, from the last of which the A. V. adopted the rendering “unicorn.” There is nothing in the scripture to intimate that the animal had but one horn, indeed Deuteronomy 33:17 speaks of the horns of a “unicorn”
Article #84323
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
See PASSOVER.
Article #84324
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
1. Levite musician and door-keeper when David brought up the ark (1 Chron. 15:18, 20).
Article #84325
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
This term is commonly applied to blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, in attributing the miracles wrought by Christ to the power of Satan. There may be many sins against the Holy Spirit, but it was this special one of blasphemy of which the Lord said it should not be forgiven,
Article #84326
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
See MENE.
Article #84327
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
Some place from whence gold was brought (Jer. 10:9; Dan. 10:5): supposed according to some ancient versions to be the same as OPHIR.
Article #84328
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: U
George Morrish
Father of Eliphal one of David's mighty men (1 Chron. 11:35).
Article #84329
Book #
16021
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
A term not used opprobriously in scripture, but as signifying a “wanderer”: from the Latin vagabundus (Gen. 4:12, 14; Psa. 109:10). In Acts 19:13 the R. V. has “strolling.”
Article #84350
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
Beside the allusions to the veils worn by women (a custom which has become almost universal in the East), the veil is often used symbolically in scripture for that which hides the glory of God. It was this literally when Moses came down from the mount; his face shone because
Article #84351
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
One of the sons of Haman: he was slain and hanged (Esther 9:9).
Article #84352
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
There are few places in Palestine which resemble the valleys of other countries. Two of the words translated “valley” are also translated “plain,” and signify broad plains between the hills. Two other words refer to the narrow dales or ravines through which the streams run in winter, but many of
Article #84353
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
See REPHAIM, VALLEY OF.
Article #84354
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
One who had married a strange wife (Ezra 10:36).
Article #84355
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
These have been briefly considered under the word BIBLE, but as the subject is important more detail is here added, confining attention however to the N. T. “Readings” must be distinguished from different “translations.” Thus, for instance, the Revised Version omits a part of John 5:3, and the whole of
Article #84356
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
See JOEL No. 1.
Article #84357
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
Queen of Ahasuerus, whom he repudiated on account of her refusing to show her beauty before the people and princes at the king's feast (Esther 1:9-19; Esther 2:1, 4, 17).
Article #84358
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
See MONTHS.
Article #84359
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
See VAIL.
Article #84360
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
On the accession of James (A. D. 1603) there were more outcries for a new translation of the Bible, but the suggestion was as strongly discountenanced by others. It was discussed at the Hampton Court Conference in 1604, but nothing definitely settled.
Article #84363
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
This originated with a resolution passed in the Convocation of Canterbury in the year 1870. A Committee of Revisers was appointed for the Old Testament and another for the New, and the work was proceeded with. The New Testament was published in May, 1881.
Article #84364
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
It is very gratifying to find in history how in many places, as the gospel was disseminated and souls were saved, they naturally felt a need for the scriptures, and how that need was by the providence of God supplied. This blessing would doubtless have been vouchsafed everywhere, and continually
Article #84361
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
Bede relates that Caadmon embodied a history of the Bible in Anglo-Saxon poetry; Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne, translated the Psalms in the seventh century; and Bede translated the Gospel of John; he finished dictating it as he breathed his last, A.D. 735. King Alfred translated Exodus 20-23 as the groundwork
Article #84362
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
Wardrobe (2 Kings 10:22).
Article #84365
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
Golden bowls, mentioned in the symbolical language of the Revelation as
Article #84366
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
A term often used in the O. T. where a city is mentioned and “its villages,” but at times nothing more is meant than its “suburbs,” not in the sense of separate villages. The two principal words are bath, “daughter” (Num. 21:25, 32, &c.); and chatser, “hamlet, encampment” &c. (Josh.
Article #84367
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
Many suggestions have been made as to what tree this refers to. Josephus speaks of some fruits that grew near the Dead Sea, which have a color as if fit to be eaten, but if plucked they dissolve into smoke and ashes." Many have sought for such fruit. Some judge
Article #84369
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: V
George Morrish
The vine was extensively cultivated in Palestine. One sign of peace and prosperity was that every man might sit under his own vine. The grapes were large and plentiful, as was proved by the cluster found at Eshcol and borne by the spies. The illustration of a “vineyard” representing Israel
Article #84368
Book #
16022
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
See CART.
Article #84382
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
The Israelites were always directed by God as to their journeyings and when and where to pitch their tents. It was God who caused them to “wander” because of their sin (Num. 32:13).
Article #84383
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
War is the natural consequence of sin being in the world, and men and nations coveting the possessions of others (James 4:1-3). The principal wars recorded in scripture are, however, different: they are those of Israel in taking possession of Canaan for Jehovah as the Lord's host, and in maintaining
Article #84384
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
A requirement of frequent literal recurrence under the law, but in the N. T. a term bearing commonly a moral force and application. Important truth may be learned from the different significations of the Greek words used for “washing” in John 13. The word in John 13:10 is λούω, “to
Article #84385
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
This term occurs only in Titus 3:5. “Regeneration” is not used in scripture in the modern ecclesiastical signification of the word, as may be seen from the only other occurrence of it in Matthew 19:28, where it evidently refers to an order of things still future. In Titus the believer
Article #84386
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
Twice used by the Psalmist in the sentence, "Moab is my washpot" (Psa. 60:8; Psa. 108:9). Moab is to be brought down to the lowest servile subjection.
Article #84387
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
There were with the Israelites three night watches:
Article #84388
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
Used for purification in cases of ceremonial defilement, without the re-application of blood (Num. 19:9-21). See HEIFER, RED.
Article #84389
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
See OFFERING.
Article #84390
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
A traveler (Judg. 19:17; 2 Sam. 12:4; Isa. 33:8; Isa. 35:8; Jer. 9:2; Jer. 14:8).
Article #84391
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
This occurs only in Leviticus 11:29 as one of the unclean animals. The word is choled, and occurs nowhere else. Gesenius translates it “weasel,” so called from its swift gliding motion, or its gliding into holes. Some, however, judge it to be the mole, the Arabic name of which is
Article #84392
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
This art was early practiced in Egypt, and though the looms were of the simplest description, some Egyptian productions were very fine. Weaving was known to the Israelites, and by it they produced fine work for the tabernacle and the priests' robes. A weaver's beam is often referred to as
Article #84393
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
See MARRIAGE.
Article #84394
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
See PENTECOST.
Article #84395
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
See SEVENTY.
Article #84396
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
In the O. T. money was weighed. The first recorded transaction in scripture is that of Abraham buying the field of Ephron the Hittite for four hundred shekels of silver, which Abraham “weighed” to Ephron (Gen. 23:15-16). The shekel here was a weight. Judas Maccabaeus, about B. C. 141, was
Article #84397
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
There are several Hebrew words for the wells that were in Palestine. Some may have been dug in connection with springs of water and others have been principally supplied by water from the surrounding land. The word ayin differs from either of the above: it signifies literally “an eye,” and
Article #84398
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
A suppurating sore (Lev. 22:22).
Article #84399
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
This was expressed by
Article #84400
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: W
George Morrish
The word tannin (Gen. 1:21; Job 7:12; Ezek. 32:2); and κῆτος (Matt. 12:40); refer to any sea monsters, without defining any particular one. In the case of Jonah the Hebrew word is dag, or dagah, a fish; it may not have been a whale: sharks have been known to swallow
Article #84401
Book #
16023
Concise Bible Dictionary: X
George Morrish
See Ahasuerus and Esther.
Article #84442
Book #
16024
Concise Bible Dictionary: Y
George Morrish
Mentioned in the A. V. only in 1 Kings 10:28 and 2 Chron. 1:16, as being brought out of Egypt; but as “horses” are mentioned just before and just after, it is improbable that “linen yarn” is intended. The Masoretic punctuation makes the above two passages different from any other
Article #84443
Book #
16025
Concise Bible Dictionary: Y
George Morrish
Under the word MONTHS it has been stated that the Jews reckoned the months to consist alternately of twenty-nine and thirty days, being therefore in twelve months eleven and a quarter days short of the year. To remedy this an additional month was added about every three years. In the
Article #84444
Book #
16025
Concise Bible Dictionary: Y
George Morrish
The word yesterday is used for the previous day (Ex. 5:14; John 4:52; Acts 7:28); and for past time indefinitely, as "a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday;" and as when the Lord Jesus is said to be "the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Psa. 90:4; Heb.
Article #84445
Book #
16025
Concise Bible Dictionary: Y
George Morrish
The harness that secures an animal to a cart or plow; and the beam to which two animals are fastened for any purpose of labor; it is also used to denote the number two, as “a yoke of oxen” (1 Sam. 11:7). It is employed as a symbol of servitude
Article #84446
Book #
16025
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
Instead of “the Plain of Zaanaim” it is more accurately translated the “oak of Zaanaim” (Judg. 4:11). It is the same place as ZAANANNIM in Joshua 19:33. It is only known as being somewhere near Kadesh in Naphtali.
Article #84447
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
City in the lowlands of Judah (Mic. 1:11). Probably the same as ZENAN in Joshua 15:37. Not identified.
Article #84448
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
See ZAANAIM.
Article #84449
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
Son of Ezer, a descendant of Seir (Gen. 36:27). Called ZAVAN (1 Chron. 1:42).
Article #84450
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
1. Son of Nathan, a descendant of Judah (1 Chron. 2:36, 37).
Article #84451
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
1. One who had married a strange wife (Ezra 10:28).
Article #84452
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
Son of Bigvai: he returned from exile (Ezra 8:14).
Article #84453
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
1. Son of Zerah and ancestor of Achan. Josh. 7:1, 17, 18.
Article #84454
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
1. Father of Jashobeam, one of David's captains (1 Chron. 27:2).
Article #84455
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
Son of Nathan, and “principal officer and friend of Solomon” (1 Kings 4:5).
Article #84456
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
See ZEBULUN.
Article #84457
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
Ancestor of some who returned from exile (Ezra 2:9; Neh. 7:14).
Article #84458
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
A chief of the tax-collectors, who, in his anxiety to see Jesus, climbed a tree; he was agreeably surprised to hear that Jesus wished to abide at his house. On being called a sinner, Zacchaeus said "The half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have
Article #84459
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
Son of Hamuel a Simeonite (1 Chron. 4:26).
Article #84460
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
1. A Reubenite, father of Shammua (Num. 13:4).
Article #84461
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
1. Son and successor of Jeroboam II. king of Israel. He reigned only six months in B. C. 773. Apparently there was an interregnum of eleven years before he reigned. He did that which was evil before the Lord. He was the fourth in the dynasty of Jehu, and this,
Article #84462
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
1. Son of Barachias, who was slain between the temple and the altar (Matt. 23:35; Luke 11:51). This probably refers to Zecharias the son of Jehoiada, who was thus slain by order of the king (2 Chron. 24:20-22): “son” in one of the places may signify “grandson.” As the Book
Article #84463
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
Son of Jehiel and father or founder of Gibeon (1 Chron. 8:31). Called ZECHARIAH (1 Chron. 9:37; Compare 1 Chron. 9:35).
Article #84464
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
1. Son of Ahitub, of the house of Eleazar. He was priest in the reign of David, and though Abiathar was called high priest, at times Zadok is named before him. Abiathar was set aside by Solomon, and Zadok became high priest (2 Sam. 8:17: 2 Sam. 15:24-36; 2 Sam.
Article #84465
Book #
16026
Concise Bible Dictionary: Z
George Morrish
Son of Rehoboam (2 Chron. 11:19).
Article #84466
Book #
16026