Dictionaries :: BeckonVine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words1Strong's Number: g3506Greek: neuoBeckon:lit., "to give a nod, to signify by a nod," is used in Jhn 13:24, of Peter's beckoning to John to ask the Lord of whom He had been speaking; in Act 24:10, of the intimation given by Felix to Paul to speak.2Strong's Number: g1269Greek: d

Dictionaries :: Armor-BearerInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaArmor-Bearer: ar'-mer-bar'-er (nose' keli; Greek uses a phrase, ho airon ta skeue, literally "the one carrying the armor"): One who carried the large shield and perhaps other weapons for a king (1Sa 31:4), commander-in-chief (2Sa 23:37), captain (1Sa 14:7) or champion (1Sa 17:

Dictionaries :: BecherEaston's Bible DictionaryBecher: first-born; a youth, the second son of Benjamin (Gen 46:21), who came down to Egypt with Jacob. It is probable that he married an Ephraimitish heiress, and that his descendants were consequently reckoned among the tribe of Ephraim (Num 26:35; 1Ch 7:20,21). They are not reckoned among the des

Dictionaries :: AzaziahEaston's Bible DictionaryAzaziah: whom Jehovah strengthened. (1.) One of the Levitical harpers in the temple (1Ch 15:21). (2.) The father of Hoshea, who was made ruler over the Ephraimites (1Ch 27:20). (3.) One who had charge of the temple offerings (2Ch 31:13).Hitchcock's Bible Names DictionaryAzaziah:strength of th

Dictionaries :: AshuritesEaston's Bible DictionaryAshurites: mentioned among those over whom Ish-bosheth was made king (2Sa 2:9).International Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAshurites: ash'-ur-its (ha-'ashuri): According to the Massoretic Text of 2Sa 2:9, a tribe included in the short-lived kingdom of Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. A slight textual co

Dictionaries :: Arise, Arose, Arouse, Raise, Rise, RouseVine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words1Strong's Number: g450Greek: anistemiArise, Arose, Arouse, Raise, Rise, Rouse:"to stand up or to make to stand up," according as its use is intransitive or transitive (ana, "up," histemi, "to stand"), is used (a) of a physical change of po

Dictionaries :: Ashurites, TheSmith's Bible DictionaryAshurites, The: Only in 2 Samuel 2:9. By some of the old interpreters the name is taken as meaning the Geshurites; but if we follow the Targum of Jonathan,"the Asherites" will denote the inhabitants of the whole of the country west of the Jordan above Jez‐reel.

Dictionaries :: AxletreeKing James DictionaryAxletree: Spindle of a Wheel.And under the borders were four wheels; and the AXLETREES of the wheels were joined to the base: and the height of a wheel was a cubit and half a cubit. (1 Kings 7:32)Nave's Topical BibleAxletree: Part of a Wheeled Vehicle 1Ki 7:32, 33

Dictionaries :: Asshur; AssurInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAsshur; Assur: ash'-oor, as'-oor.

Dictionaries :: ArrowInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaArrow: ar'-o. Nave's Topical BibleArrow: Definition Of A weaponArrow: Used In Hunting, Gen 21:20; 27:3; war, 1Sa 31:3; 2Sa 22:15; 1Ki 22:34; 2Ki 19:32; Psa 7:13; Isa 22:3; Jer 51:3.Arrow: Divination By Eze 21:21Arrow: Shot by Jonathan as a Sign to David 1Sa 20:20

Dictionaries :: BeansEaston's Bible DictionaryBeans: mentioned in 2Sa 17:28 as having been brought to David when flying from Absalom. They formed a constituent in the bread Ezekiel (Eze 4:9) was commanded to make, as they were in general much used as an article of diet. They are extensively cultivated in Egypt and Arabia and Syria.International

Dictionaries :: ArzarethInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaArzareth: ar'-za-reth, ar'-sareth (the King James Version, Arsareth): This is the land to which the ten tribes were deported (2 Esdras 13:45). It is described as "another land" lying a year and a half's journey beyond the river, i.e. the Euphrates. It probably answers to the Hebre

Dictionaries :: AschenazInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAschenaz: ash'-e-naz.

Dictionaries :: AtonementEaston's Bible DictionaryAtonement: This word does not occur in the Authorized Version of the New Testament except in Rom 5:11, where in the Revised Version the word "reconciliation" is used. In the Old Testament it is of frequent occurrence. The meaning of the word is simply at-one-ment, i.e., the state of being at o

Dictionaries :: ArisaiInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaArisai: ar'-i-sai, a-ris'-a-i ('aricai): Probably a Persian word of unknown meaning. One of Haman's sons, slain by the Jews (Es 9:9). Nave's Topical BibleArisai: Son of Haman Est 9:9Smith's Bible DictionaryArisai: (lion‐like) eighth son of Haman (Esther 9:9).

Dictionaries :: Beck; BeckonInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaBeck; Beckon: bek, bek'-'-n (neuma): This word from neuo, "to nod," "beckon," "make a sign" by moving the head or eyes (Lu 5:7; Joh 13:24; Ac 21:40; 24:10), occurs only in 2 Macc 8:18, "Almighty God who at a beck can cast down both them that come against us, and also all the w

Dictionaries :: Become (To Be Fitting)Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament WordsA-1VerbStrong's Number: g4241Greek: prepoBecome (To Be Fitting):"to be conspicuous among a number, to be eminent, distinguished by a thing," hence, "to be becoming, seemly, fit." The adornment of good works "becometh women professing godliness," 1Ti 2:10. Those

Dictionaries :: AwakeInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAwake: a-wak' yaqats, ("to waken"; ‘ur, "to rouse up" from sleep; egeiro, "to arouse from sleep"): The ordinary terms for awaking from natural slumber: as of Jacob at Bethel (Ge 28:16); of Solomon at Gibeon (1Ki 3:15); of Jesus in the storm-tossed boat (Lu 8:24). Used figure

Dictionaries :: Atroth-ShophanInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAtroth-Shophan: at'-roth-sho'fan ‘Troth shophan; Septuagint gen sophan: A town built or fortified by the children of Gad East of the Jordan (Nu 32:35), named next to Aroer. If it had been at Khirbet ‘Attarus or Jebel ‘Attarus (HDB and EB, under the word) Aroer

Dictionaries :: AzekahEaston's Bible DictionaryAzekah: dug over, a town in the Shephelah or low hills of Judah (Jos 15:35), where the five confederated Amoritish kings were defeated by Joshua and their army destroyed by a hailstrom (Jos 10:10,11). It was one of the places re-occupied by the Jews on their return from the Captivity (Neh 11:30).Hit