Dictionaries :: AfflictionInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAffliction: a-flik'-shun: Represents no fewer than 11 Hebrew words in the Old Testament, and 3 Greek words in the New Testament, of which the most common are (oni), (thlipsis). It is used (1) actively = that which causes or tends to cause bodily pain or mental distress, as "t

Dictionaries :: AdarsaInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAdarsa: a-dar'-sa.

Dictionaries :: AdornInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAdorn: a-dorn' (kosmeo): Has as its primary meaning "to arrange," "to put In order," "to decorate." It is used with reference to the manner in which Christian women were urged to dress. This was a vital question in the early church, and both Paul and Peter give advice on the subject

Dictionaries :: Accad; AccadiansInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAccad; Accadians: ak'-ad, ak-a'-di-ans.

Dictionaries :: AcknowledgeInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAcknowledge: ak-nol'-ej (gignosko): To declare that one recognizes the claims of a person or thing fully established. Both in Old Testament and New Testament expressed by various forms of the word "know" (Pr 3:6; Isa 61:9; Col 2:2 the King James Version). The Psalmist (Ps 32:5)

Dictionaries :: AhavaEaston's Bible DictionaryAhava: water, the river (Ezr 8:21) by the banks of which the Jewish exiles assembled under Ezra when about to return to Jerusalem from Babylon. In all probability this was one of the streams of Mesopotamia which flowed into the Euphrates somewhere in the north-west of Babylonia. It has, however, been

Dictionaries :: Abel, Stone OfSmith's Bible DictionaryAbel, Stone Of: (the great Abel) the place where the ark rested in the field of Joshua at Beth‐shemesh (1 Samuel 6:18).

Dictionaries :: Abijah or AbijamSmith's Bible DictionaryAbijah or Abijam: (my father is Jehovah). (1.) Son and successor of Rehoboam on the throne of Judah (1 Kings 4:21; 2 Chronicles 12:16). He is called ABIJAH in Chronicles, ABIJAM in Kings. He began to reign B.C. 959, and reigned three years. He endeavored to recover the kingdom of the Ten

Dictionaries :: AddusInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAddus: ad'-us (Addous): The descendants of Addus (sons of Solomon's servants) returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem (1 Esdras 5:34). Omitted in Ezr 2 and Ne 7.

Dictionaries :: AchborEaston's Bible DictionaryAchbor: gnawing = mouse. (1.) An Edomitish king (Gen 36:38; 1Ch 1:49). (2.) One of Josiah's officers sent to the prophetess Huldah to inquire regarding the newly-discovered book of the law (2Ki 22:12,14). He is also called Abdon (2Ch 34:20).Hitchcock's Bible Names DictionaryAchbor:a rat; bruising

Dictionaries :: AbigailEaston's Bible DictionaryAbigail: father (i.e., "leader") of the dance, or "of joy." (1.) The sister of David, and wife of Jether an Ishmaelite (1Ch 2:16-17). She was the mother of Amasa (2Sa 17:25). (2.) The wife of the churlish Nabal, who dwelt in the district of Carmel (1Sa 25:3). She showed great prudence and del

Dictionaries :: AgueEaston's Bible DictionaryAgue: the translation in Lev 26:16 (R.V., "fever") of the Hebrew word kaddah'ath, meaning "kindling", i.e., an inflammatory or burning fever. In Deu 28:22 the word is rendered "fever."International Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAgue: a'-gu (qaddachath): In Le 26:16 the King James Version is one of th

Dictionaries :: Abdon (2)International Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAbdon (2): ab'-don (‘abhdon, perhaps "service"): One of the four Levitical cities in the tribe of Asher (Jos 21:30; 1Ch 6:74). Probably the same with Ebron (in the King James Version "Hebron") in Jos 19:28, where some copies have the reading Abdon. Now called Abdeh, a few miles f

Dictionaries :: AgeEaston's Bible DictionaryAge: used to denote the period of a man's life (Gen 47:28), the maturity of life (Jhn 9:21), the latter end of life (Job 11:17), a generation of the human race (Job 8:8), and an indefinite period (Eph 2:7; 3:5,21; Col 1:26). Respect to be shown to the aged (Lev 19:32). It is a blessing to communities w

Dictionaries :: Administer, Administration (AV)Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words Administer, Administration (AV):For the AV ADMINISTER and ADMINISTRATION see MINISTER and MINISTRATION, SERVE and SERVICE.

Dictionaries :: AbstinenceInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAbstinence: abs'-ti-nens: Abstinence as a form of asceticism reaches back into remote antiquity, and is found among most ancient peoples. It may be defined as a self-discipline which consists in the habitual renunciation, in whole or in part, of the enjoyments of the flesh, with

Dictionaries :: AhuzzathInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaAhuzzath: a-huz'-ath ('achuzzath, "possession"): A "friend" perhaps a minister, of Abimelech, king of Gerar. He together with Phicol, commander of the army, accompanied their sovereign to Beersheba to make a covenant with Isaac (Ge 26:26). The termination "-ath" reminds us of Phil

Dictionaries :: AhikamEaston's Bible DictionaryAhikam: brother of support = helper, one of the five whom Josiah sent to consult the prophetess Huldah in connection with the discovery of the book of the law (2Ki 22:12-14; 2Ch 34:20). He was the son of Shaphan, the royal secretary, and the father of Gedaliah, governor of Judea after the destructio

Dictionaries :: According AsVine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words1Strong's Number: g2530Greek: kathotiAccording As:from kata, "according to," and hoti, "that," lit., "because that," Luk 1:7; 19:9; Act 2:24, is translated "according as" in Act 2:45; RV (AV, "as"); Act 4:35; "inasmuch as," Act 17:31.2Strong's Number: g2531Greek: kathosA

Dictionaries :: Affliction, Prayer UnderTorrey's New Topical TextbookAffliction, Prayer Under: Exhortation To Jam 5:13Affliction, Prayer Under: That God Would Consider Our Trouble 2Ki 19:16; Neh 9:32; Psa 9:13; Lam 5:1Affliction, Prayer Under: For the Presence and Support of God Psa 10:1; 102:2Affliction, Prayer Under: That the Holy Spirit