Dictionaries :: Discernings of SpiritsInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaDiscernings of Spirits: di-zurn'-inz, (diakriseis pneumaton, "judicial estimation," "through judgment or separation"): Occurs in 1Co 12:10 as being one of the gifts of the Spirit. The Greek word occurs in Heb 5:14; and Ro 14:1: "But him that is weak in faith receive

Dictionaries :: Doleful CreaturesEaston's Bible DictionaryDoleful Creatures: (occurring only Isa 13:21. Heb. ochim, i.e., "shrieks; " hence "howling animals"), a general name for screech owls (howlets), which occupy the desolate palaces of Babylon. Some render the word "hyaenas."

Dictionaries :: DileanHitchcock's Bible Names DictionaryDilean:that is poorInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaDilean: dil'-e-an (dil‘an, "cucumber"): A town in the Shephelah of Judah named with Migdal-gad and Mizpeh (Jos 15:38, the English Revised Version "Dilan"), which lay probably on the North of Lachish and Eglon. It has not been

Dictionaries :: Election of GraceEaston's Bible DictionaryElection of Grace: The Scripture speaks (1) of the election of individuals to office or to honour and privilege, e.g., Abraham, Jacob, Saul, David, Solomon, were all chosen by God for the positions they held; so also were the apostles. (2) There is also an election of nations to special p

Dictionaries :: DissemblersKing James DictionaryDissemblers: Pretenders; Hypocrites.Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with DISSEMBLERS. I have hated the congregation of evildoers; and will not

Dictionaries :: ElementsEaston's Bible DictionaryElements: In its primary sense, as denoting the first principles or constituents of things, it is used in 2Pe 3:10: "The elements shall be dissolved." In a secondary sense it denotes the first principles of any art or science. In this sense it is used in Gal 4:3, 9; Col 2:8, 20, where the expressi

Dictionaries :: Eliada; EliadahInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaEliada; Eliadah: e-li'-a-da, ('elyadha‘, "God is knowing." Compare HPN, 219, 266, 301; Epidae, or Elidae): (1) One of the sons of David (2Sa 5:16; 1Ch 3:8; called BEELIADA, 1Ch 14:7 (which see)). (2) A descendant of Benjamin and a captain in the army of Jeho

Dictionaries :: DivideInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaDivide: di-vid':It is difficult to decide whether ragha‘ (Job 26:12; Isa 51:15; Jer 31:35) should be rendered "to stir up" or "to still." The Hebrew has both meanings. Some render "He causes the sea to tremble." the Revised Version (British and American) reads "to stir" in text

Dictionaries :: DoomedVine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words Doomed:For RV in 1Cr 4:9, see APPOINT (Note at end), DEATH, B.

Dictionaries :: EbonyEaston's Bible DictionaryEbony: a black, hard wood, brought by the merchants from India to Tyre (Eze 27:15). It is the heart-wood, brought by Diospyros ebenus, which grows in Ceylon and Southern India.International Standard Bible EncyclopaediaEbony: eb'-o-ni (hobhnim (pl. only), vocalization uncertain; compare Arabic abnu

Dictionaries :: DoctrinesNave's Topical BibleDoctrines: General Scriptures Concerning Jhn 7:16, 17Doctrines: Set Forth By church councils (leaders in Jerusalem), Act 15:6-29.Doctrines: False Mat 5:19; 15:9, 13; Rom 16:17, 18; 1Cr 3:1-4, 11, 21; 11:18, 19; 2Cr 2:17; 11:3, 4; Gal 1:6-8; Eph 4:14; Col 2:4, 8, 18-23; 1Ti 1:3, 4, 6, 7, 19; 4

Dictionaries :: DispensationEaston's Bible DictionaryDispensation: (Gr. oikonomia, "management," "economy"). (1.) The method or scheme according to which God carries out his purposes towards men is called a dispensation. There are usually reckoned three dispensations, the Patriarchal, the Mosaic or Jewish, and the Christian. (See COVENANT, Admin

Dictionaries :: DogEaston's Bible DictionaryDog: frequently mentioned both in the Old and New Testaments. Dogs were used by the Hebrews as a watch for their houses (Isa 56:10), and for guarding their flocks (Job 30:1). There were also then as now troops of semi-wild dogs that wandered about devouring dead bodies and the offal of the streets (1Ki

Dictionaries :: EdifyKing James DictionaryEdify: To Construct, Build up or Establish.Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may EDIFY another. (Romans 14:19)

Dictionaries :: Dice-PlayingInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaDice-Playing:

Dictionaries :: Dispersion of NationsInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaDispersion of Nations:  Dispersion, The →

Dictionaries :: Disease, Diseased (Be)Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament WordsA-1NounStrong's Number: g769Greek: astheneiaDisease, Diseased (Be):lit., "lacking strength" (a, negative, sthenos, "strength"), "weakness, infirmity," is translated "diseases" in Mat 8:17, RV, for AV, "sicknesses," and in Act 28:9. Its usual rendering is "infir

Dictionaries :: El-BethelEaston's Bible DictionaryEl-Bethel: God of Bethel, the name of the place where Jacob had the vision of the ladder, and where he erected an altar (Gen 31:13; 35:7).

Dictionaries :: Discipline of the ChurchTorrey's New Topical TextbookDiscipline of the Church: Ministers Authorised to Establish Mat 16:19; 18:18Discipline of the Church: Consists In Maintaining sound doctrine 1Ti 1:3; Tts 1:13 Ordering its affairs 1Cr 11:34; Tts 1:5 Rebuking offenders 1Ti 5:20; 2Ti 4:2 Removing obstinate of

Dictionaries :: Eli, Eli, Lama, SabachthaniInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaEli, Eli, Lama, Sabachthani: e'-li or a'-le, la'-ma, sa-bak'-tha-ni.