Dictionaries :: CustodyInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaCustody: kus'-to-di (yadh, pequddah): In Es 2:3,8 bis. 14, yadh, "the hand," is translated "Custody": pequddah, "numbering," "charge"; occurs in Nu 3:36 the Revised Version (British and American) "the appointed charge," margin, Hebrew "the office of the charge."

Dictionaries :: DegreeInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaDegree: de-gre' (ma‘alah, "a going up" or "ascent," hence, a staircase or flight of steps; "rank": tapeinos, "low"): By derivation it should mean "a step down" (Latin, de, down, gradus, step). It is used, however, of any step, up or down; then of grade or rank, whether high or

Dictionaries :: Deal, TenthEaston's Bible DictionaryDeal, Tenth: See OMER.

Dictionaries :: CornfloorInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaCornfloor: korn'-flor (goren daghan): "Thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor" (Ho 9:1 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "hire upon every grainfloor"). Israel had deserted Yahweh for supposed material benefits and regarded bounteous crops a

Dictionaries :: Cunning (Av)Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words Cunning (Av):For the AV CUNNING see CRAFTINESS. For CUNNINGLY see DEVISED

Dictionaries :: Devoted, ThingsInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaDevoted, Things: de-vot'-ed, (cherem). Devotion; Devotions →

Dictionaries :: CraneEaston's Bible DictionaryCrane: (Isa 38:14; Jer 8:7). In both of these passages the Authorized Version has reversed the Hebrew order of the words. "Crane or swallow" should be "swallow or crane," as in the Revised Version. The rendering is there correct. The Hebrew for crane is 'agur, the Grus cincerea, a bird well known in

Dictionaries :: CuriosityNave's Topical BibleCuriosity: General Scriptures Concerning Pro 27:20; Ecc 7:21Curiosity: Instances Of Of Eve, Gen 3:6. Of Abraham, to know whether God would destroy the righteous people who lived in Sodom, Gen 18:23-32. Of Jacob, to know the name of the angel, Gen 32:29. Of the Israelites,to see Go

Dictionaries :: DenounceInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaDenounce: de-nouns':Occurs in De 30:18: "I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish." It is used here in the obsolete sense of "to declare," to make known in a solemn manner. It is not found in the Bible with the regular meaning of "to censure," "arraign," etc.

Dictionaries :: Death of Saints, TheTorrey's New Topical TextbookDeath of Saints, The: A Sleep in Christ 1Cr 15:18; 1Th 4:14Death of Saints, The: Is Blessed Rev 14:13Death of Saints, The: Is Gain Phl 1:21Death of Saints, The: Is Full Of Faith Hbr 11:13 Peace Isa 57:2 Hope Pro 14:32Death of Saints, The: Sometimes Desired

Dictionaries :: CribInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaCrib: ('ebhuc): "Crib" translates the Hebrew word [~'ebhuc] exactly, as it denotes "a barred receptacle for fodder used in cowsheds and foldyards; also in fields, for beasts lying out in the winter." The Hebrew is from a word meaning to feed ('abhac), and is used in the precise sense

Dictionaries :: Covenant of SaltInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaCovenant of Salt: solt (berith melach; halas, classical Greek hals): As salt was regarded as a necessary ingredient of the daily food, and so of all sacrifices offered to Yahweh (Le 2:13), it became an easy step to the very close connection between salt and covenant-making

Dictionaries :: Custom (1)International Standard Bible EncyclopaediaCustom (1): kus'-tum (tax): (a) halakh, Ezr 4:13,20; 7:24 the King James Version; (b) belo, Ezr 4:13, etc.; (c) telonion, Mt 9:9; Mr 2:14; Lu 5:27, "receipt of custom" the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "place of toll," the collectors' of

Dictionaries :: Cuttings in the FleshInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaCuttings in the Flesh: (sereT, sareTeth): For relatives or friends to cut or beat themselves even to free blood-flowing, especially in the violence of grief in mourning for their dead (see BURIAL; MOURNING), was a widely prevalent custom among ancient peoples, and is

Dictionaries :: DelicaciesVine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words Delicacies:Note: For strenos, rendered "delicacies" in Rev 18:3, AV, denoting "wantonness" (RV), i.e., arrogant luxury, see WANTON. Cp. the verb streniao, below, under DELICATELY.

Dictionaries :: CushEaston's Bible DictionaryCush: black. (1.) A son, probably the eldest, of Ham, and the father of Nimrod (Gen 10:8; 1Ch 1:10). From him the land of Cush seems to have derived its name. The question of the precise locality of the land of Cush has given rise to not a little controversy. The second river of Paradise surrounded th

Dictionaries :: DeliverInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaDeliver: de-liv'-er (natsal, nathan; rhuomai, paradidomi): Occurs very frequently in the Old Testament and represents various Hebrew terms. The English word is used in two senses, (1) "to set free," etc., (2) "to give up or over." (1) The word most often translated "del

Dictionaries :: CuttingEaston's Bible DictionaryCutting: the flesh in various ways was an idolatrous practice, a part of idol-worship (Deu 14:1; 1Ki 18:28). The Israelites were commanded not to imitate this practice (Lev 19:28; 21:5; Deu 14:1). The tearing of the flesh from grief and anguish of spirit in mourning for the dead was regarded as a m

Dictionaries :: Crisping-PinEaston's Bible DictionaryCrisping-Pin: (Isa 3:22; R.V., "satchel"), some kind of female ornament, probably like the modern reticule. The Hebrew word harit properly signifies pouch or casket or purse. It is rendered "bag" in 2Ki 5:23.

Dictionaries :: Crocodile, LandInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaCrocodile, Land:  ← Crocodile