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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Acomb, E.
Anstey, H.C.
Armet, J.T.
Baines, T.B.
Barber
Barker, W.
Barry, A.M.
Batten, J.E.
Bayley, J.C.
Beacon, R.
Bellett, J.G.
Bevan, F.
Bevan, Frances
Bevir, E.L.
Blount, F.C.
Bonar, H.
Borlase, H.
Bowley, Mary
Bradshaw, J.R.
Brereton, J.
Brown, A.C.
Brown, C.H.
Buchanan, C.
Buchanan, D.C.
Burkitt, F.G.
Burlingham, H.K.
Burton, A.H.
Byford, G.S.
Cameron, H.A.
Cecil, A.P.
Chapman, R.C.
Chater, E.H.
Close, W.D.
Compain, P.
Corrin, E.P.
Cousins, Mrs.
Cowper
Cutting, G.
D.D., M'Caul
Darby, J.N.
Davies, Samuel
Davis, C.J.
Deck, J.G.
Deck, Jane
Demaurex, R.
Dennett, E.
Denny, E.
Dick, W.B.
Dickie, J.
Dorman, W.H.
Dunlop, J.B.
Dyer, H.
Easton, W.
Erisman, J.L.
Feaver, C.J.
Fereday, W.W.
Feuvre, Amy Le
Fife, A.W.
Fosbery, W.H.S.
Foxe, John
Frazer, G.W.
Gandy, Whitlock
Gardner, G.
Gerhardt, Paul
Gill, A.
Gill, J.R.
Gill, S.R.
Grant, F.W.
Grant, R.T.
Greenman, B.C.
Grenfell, Wilfred
Grimston, D.T.
Gurnall, W.
Hall, P.F.
Harke, W.
Harris, J.L.
Hartt, E.B.
Havergal, F.R.
Hayhoe, A.C.
Hayhoe, G.H.
Hayhoe, H.E.
Heath, F.T.
Heijkoop, H.L.
Heney, W.G.
Hocking, L.H.
Hocking, W.J.
Holden, R.
Hopkins, J.J.
Hull, Miss A.M.
Humphreys, P.A.
Hurst, S.P.
Hutton, T.
Kelly, H.A.
Kelly, T.
Kelly, W.
Kent, R.
Kerr, R.
Kever, Nancy
Kilcup, J.
Kingscote, R.F.
Knight, A.E.
Ladd, C.J.
Lavington, F.
Lowe, W.J.
Lunden, C.E.
Mackintosh, C.H.
Marson, J.T.
Mawson, J.T.
Maynard, C.D.
McAdam, C.
McCarthy, H.H.
Midlane, A.
Miller, A.
Moody, Dwight L.
Morris, Don
Morrish, G.
Muller, G.
Newberry, T.
Newton, John
Olson, T.M.
Ormsby, A.S.
Patterson, F.G.
Payson
Pinkerton, B.F.
Poggius
Pollock, A.B.
Pollock, A.J.
Potter, W.
Powerscourt, T.A.
Pridham, C.
Prorok, William
Prost, W.J.
Reeves, R.L.
Reid, W.
Renwick, J.
Reynolds, T.H.
Ridout, S.
Ritchie, J.
Ropes, Mary E.
Rossier, H.L.
Rule, A.H.
Schnell, C.
Schofield, A.T.
Schwartz, F.W.
Scott, W.
Selassie, H.
Sheldrake, L.
Sherrington-Morris, G.
Sibthorpe, W.E.
Smith, E.F.
Smith, Frances
Smith, Grandma
Smith, H.
Smith, J.D.
Smith, J.W.
Smith, M.W.
Snell, H.H.
Soltau, H.W.
Spurgeon, C.H.
Stanley, C.
Stoney, J.B.
Stuart, C.E.
Tait, J.M.S.
Taylor, J.A.
Thomas, E.J.
Timley, J.
Tomkins, S.
Tomkins, W.N.
Tregelles
Trotter, W.
Tuggy, H.
Tuininga, Margaret Jean
Tunley, R.
Turner, W.G.
Turpin, W.T.
Valderama, R.
vonPoseck, J.A.
Walderstrom
Walton, Mrs. O.F.
Wellesley, Mrs.
Wesley, C.
Wesley, J.
Weston, T.
Whitfield, E.E.
Whitley, D.G.
Whybrow, W.T.
Wigram, G.V.
Wilhelm, Myra L.
Wilhelm, S.
Willans, W.
Willis, G.C.
Wilson, P.
Witherby, H.F.
Wolston, C.
Wolston, W.T.P.
Zaharik, D.
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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
Book #
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
Book #
16001
Concise Bible Dictionary: A
George Morrish
See MONTHS
Article #79596
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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