Dictionaries :: ThresholdEaston's Bible DictionaryThreshold: (1.) Heb. miphtan, probably a projecting beam at a higher point than the threshold proper (1Sa 5:4,5; Eze 9:3; 10:4,18; 46:2; 47:1); also rendered "door" and "door-post." (2.) 'Asuppim, pl. (Neh 12:25), rendered correctly "storehouses" in the Revised Version. In 1Ch 2......

There was also a great deal of military activity during this time. When the Old Testament closes, Cyrus the Great and Persia are the great superpowers. But by the time of the New Testament, we hear of the Romans being the ones who are ruling, and the language is in Greek, not Hebrew. Much has changed on the world stage in that 400-ye......

EZER e'-zer (`ezer, "help"): (1) A Horite chief (Genesis 36:21; 1 Chronicles 1:38). (2) A Judahite (1 Chronicles 4:4). (3) An Ephraimite, slain by men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21). (4) A Gadite who followed David while in exile on account of the wrath of Saul (1 Chronicles 12:9). (5) One of those who under direction of Nehemiah r......

ASIPHA as'-i-fa (Codex Alexandrinus, Aseipha; Codex Vaticanus, Taseipha) = Hasupha (Ezra 2:43; Nehemiah 7:46). The sons of Asipha (temple- servants) returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem (1 Esdras 5:29). Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'ASIP......

SHINE shin: The Hebrew words 'ahal, 'or, halal, zahar, zarach, yapha`, naghah, `ashath and qaran are all translated "shine." All indicate either the direct or indirect diffusion of beams of light. In a direct and literal sense the word "shine" is used of the heavenly bodies, or of candles, and fire (Job 18:5; 25:5 the King James Ver......

Dictionaries :: ChalphiInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaChalphi: kal'-fi (Chalphi; the King James Version Calphi): Father of Judas, who, along with Mattathias, steadily supported Jonathan at the battle of Gennesar when the hosts of Demetrius' princes were routed (1 Macc 11:70)....

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Bible Verses About ConversationThe Importance of Kind WordsIn the journey of faith, we learn that the words we choose in our conversations hold a lot of power. Let's remind ourselves that our dialogues can either build someone up or tear them down. The Bible encourages us to speak with kindness, ensuring that our words reflect God's ......

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