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BaalLord.E·S·I Baal-berithCovenant lord, the name of the god worshipped in Shechem after the death of Gideon (Judg. 8:33; 9:4).E·I Baal-gadLord of fortune, or troop of Baal, a Canaanite city in the valley of Lebanon at the foot of Hermon, hence called Baal-hermon (Judge. 3:3; 1 Chr. 5:23), near…E·IBaal-hamonPlace of a multitude, a place where Solomon had an extensive vineyard (Cant. 8:11).E·I Baal-hananLord of grace.E·I Baal-hazorHaving a courtyard, or Baal’s village, the place on the borders of Ephraim and Benjamin where Absalom held the feast of sheep-shearing when Amnon was…E·IBaal-hermonLord of Hermon.E·I Baal-meonLord of dwelling, a town of Reuben (Num. 32:38), called also Beth-meon (Jer. 48:23) and Beth-baal-meon (Josh. 13:17).E·I Baal-peorLord of the opening, a god of the Moabites (Num. 25:3; 31:16; Josh. 22:17), worshipped by obscene rites.E·I Baal-perazimBaal having rents, bursts, or destructions, the scene of a victory gained by David over the Philistines (2 Sam. 5:20; 1 Chr. 14:11).E·I Baal-shalishaLord of Shalisha, a place from which a man came with provisions for Elisha, apparently not far from Gilgal (2 Kings 4:42).E Baal-shalishahba-al-shal'-i-sha, ba-al-shale-'sha ba`al shalishah; Baithsarisa: Whence a man came to Gilgal with first-fruits (2Ki 4:42) was probably not far from the…I Baal-tamarLord of palm trees, a place in the tribe of Benjamin near Gibeah of Saul (Judg. 20:33).E·I Baal-zebubFly-lord, the god of the Philistines at Ekron (2 Kings 1:2, 3, 16).E Baal-zephonBaal of the north, an Egyptian town on the shores of the Gulf of Suez (Ex. 14:2; Num. 33:7), over against which the children of Israel encamped before they…E·IBaalahMistress; city.E·S·I BaalathA town of the tribe of Dan (Josh. 19:44).E·S·I Baalath-beerBaalah of the well, (Josh. 19:8, probably the same as Baal, mentioned in 1 Chr. 4:33, a city of Simeon.E·I BaalbecCalled by the Greeks Heliopolis i.e., “the city of the sun”, because of its famous Temple of the Sun, has by some been supposed to be Solomon’s “house of the…E BaalbekSee AVEN; ON.I Baale of JudahLords of Judah, a city in the tribe of Judah from which David brought the ark into Jerusalem (2 Sam. 6:2).E·S Baale-judahba'-al-e-joo'-da. See KIRIATH-JEARIM.I BaaliMy lord, a title the prophet (Hos. 2:16) reproaches the Jewish church for applying to Jehovah, instead of the more endearing title Ishi, meaning “my husband.”E·S·IBaalimPlural of Baal; images of the god Baal (Judg. 2:11; 1 Sam. 7:4).E·S·I BaalisKing of the Ammonites at the time of the Babylonian captivity (Jer. 40:14).E·S·I Baalsamusba-al'-sa-mus Baalsamos; (the King James Version Balasamus): B. stood at the right side of Ezra, when the law was read to the people (1 Esdras 9:43).I Baalzebubba-al-ze'-bub ba`al zebhubh = "Lord of flies"; Baal-muian: A deity worshipped by the Philistines at Ekron (2Ki 1:2,3,6,16).I BaanaSon of affliction.E·S·I BaanahSon of affliction.E·S·I Baaniba'-a-ni (A, Baani; B, Baanei; the King James Version Maani =Bani [Ezr 10:34]): The descendants of Baani put away their "strange wives" (1 Esdras 9:34).I BaaniasSee BANNEAS (Apocrypha).I Baara(brutish) one of the wives of Shaharaim, a descendant of Benjamin.S·I Baaseiah(work of Jehovah), a Gershonite Levite, one of the forefathers of Asaph the singer.S·I BaashaBravery, the third king of the separate kingdom of Israel, and founder of its second dynasty (1 Kings 15; 16; 2 Chr. 16:1-6).E·S·I Babblerbab'-ler ba`al ha-lashon; the King James Version of Ec 10:11 literally, "master of the tongue"; the Revised Version (British and American) CHARMER; lapistes…I Babblingbab'-ling siach; the Revised Version (British and American) COMPLAINING): The consequence of tarrying long at the wine (Pr 23:29 the King James Version)…I BabeUsed of children generally (Matt. 11:25; 21:16; Luke 10:21; Rom. 2:20).E·I Babel(confusion), Bab’ylon (Greek form of Babel), is properly the capital city of the country which is called in Genesis Shinar, and in the later books Chaldea, or…S Babel, Babylonba'-bel, bab'-i-lon (Topographical): Babylon was the Greek name of the city written in the cuneiform script of the Babylonians, bab-ili, which means in…I Babel, tower ofThe name given to the tower which the primitive fathers of our race built in the land of Shinar after the Deluge (Gen. 11:1-9).E·I Babiba'-bi (Codex Alexandrinus, Babi; Codex Vaticanus, Baier = Bebai (Ezr 8:11)).I BabylonThe Greek form of BABEL; Semitic form Babilu, meaning “The Gate of God.”E·SBabylon in the New TestamentBabylon Babulon, is used in New Testament in at least two different senses: 1. Mesopotamian Babylon: In Mt 1:11,12,17; Ac 7:43 the old Mesop city is plainly…I Babylon in the Old TestamentSee BABEL, BABYLON.I Babylon, kingdom ofCalled “the land of the Chaldeans” (Jer. 24:5; Ezek, 12:13), was an extensive province in Central Asia along the valley of the Tigris from the Persian Gulf…E Babyloniabab-i-lo'-ni-a 1. Mounds 2. Explorations 3. Names 4. Semites 5. Sumerians 6. Home of the Semites 7. Immigration 8. Language 9. Script 10. Architecture 11. Art…I Babylonia and Assyria, Religion ofI. DEFINITION 1. First Period 2. Second Period 3. Third Period II. THE SOURCES III. THE HISTORY IV. THE PANTHEON 1. Enlil, Ellil 2. Anu 3. Ea 4. Sin 5.…I Babylonian CaptivitySee CAPTIVITY.I Babyloniansthe inhabitants of Babylon, a race of Shemitic origin, who were among the colonists planted in the cities of Samaria by the conquering Assyrian.S·I Babylonish Mantleman'-tl (the King James Version Babylonish Garment): One of the articles taken by Achan from the spoil of Jericho (Jos 7:21).I Babylonish garmentA robe of rich colours fabricated at Babylon, and hence of great value (Josh.7:21).E·S·I Baca(weeping), The Valley of, A valley in Palestine, through which the exiled Psalmist sees in vision the pilgrims passing in their march towards the sanctuary of…S·IBaca, Valley of(Ps. 84:6; R.V., “valley of weeping,” marg., “or balsam trees”), probably a valley in some part of Palestine, or generally some one of the valleys through…E Bacchidesbak-i-dez: Bakchides: Bacchides, ruler over Mesopotamia and a faithful friend of both Antiochus Epiphanes and Demetrius Soter, established at the request of…I Bacchurusba-ka'-rus: Bakchouros: One of the "holy singers" who put away his "strange wife" (1 Esdras 9:24).I Bacchusbak'-us Dionusos; later Bakchos, the Feast of Bacchus; Dionusia: The god of wine.I Bacenorba-se'-nor Bakenor: An officer in the army of Judas Maccabee engaged in war against Gorgias, governor of Idumaea (2 Macc 12:35).I BachriteSee BECHER.I Bachrites, thethe family of BECHER, son of Ephraim.S Back, Back Parts(1) 'achar, ("back side" as in the King James Version): "He led the flock to the back of the wilderness" (Ex 3:1), i.e. "to the pasture-lands on the other…I BackbiteIn Ps. 15:3, the rendering of a word which means to run about tattling, calumniating; in Prov. 25:23, secret talebearing or slandering; in Rom. 1:30 and 2…E·IBacksidebak'sid': See BACK.I BackslideTo draw back or apostatize in matters of religion (Acts 21:21; 2 Thess. 2:3; 1 Tim. 4:1).E·I BadgerThis word is found in Ex. 25:5; 26:14; 35:7, 23; 36:19; 39:34; Num. 4:6, etc. The tabernacle was covered with badgers’ skins; the shoes of women were also…E·IBadger SkinsThere is much obscurity as to the meaning of the word tachash , rendered "badger" in the Authorized Version, (Exodus 25:5; 35:7) etc. The ancient versions…S Baeanbe'-an huioi Baian; the King James Version Bean; 1 Macc 5:4: A tribe mentioned only because of its malignant hatred of the Jews.I Bag(1.) A pocket of a cone-like shape in which Naaman bound two pieces of silver for Gehazi (2 Kings 5:23).E·S·I Baggagebag'aj: (1) keli, ("the impedimenta of an army"): "David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage" (1Sa 17:22); "at Michmash he layeth up his…I Bagoba'-go (Codex Alexandrinus, Bago; Codex Alexandrinus, @Banai = Bigvai [Ezr 8:14]): The descendants of Bago returned with Ezra to Jerusalem (1 Esdras 8:40).I Bagoasba-go'as Bagoas: The eunuch in charge of the household of Holofernes whom the latter engaged to bring Judith to his palace (Judith 12:11 ff; 13:1,3; 14:14).I Bagoibag'-o-i (Codex Alexandrinus, Bagoi; Codex Vaticanus, Bosai = Bigvai [Ezr 2:14; Ne 7:19]): The descendants of B. returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem (1…I Baharumiteba-ha'-rum-it; bar-hu'-mit (1Ch 11:33; 2Sa 23:31): A native of BAHURIM (which see).I Baharumite, the[BAHURIM]S BahurimYoung men, a place east of Jerusalem (2 Sam. 3:16; 19:16), on the road to the Jordan valley.E·S·I Baiterusba-i'-ter-us Baiterous; (the King James Version Meterus): The descendants of Baiterus returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem (1 Esdras 5:17).I BajithHouse, probably a city of Moab, which had a celebrated idol-temple (Isa. 15:2).E·S·I Bakbakkar(admirable), a Levite, apparently a descendant of Asaph.S·I Bakbuk(bottle).S·I Bakbukiah(wasting of Jehovah), a Levite in the time of Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 11:17; 12:9) (B.C. before 536.)S·IBakeThe duty of preparing bread was usually, in ancient times, committed to the females or the slaves of the family (Gen. 18:6; Lev. 26:26; 1 Sam. 8:13); but at a…E·SBake-meatsBaked provisions (Gen. 40:17), literally “works of the baker,” such as biscuits and cakes.E Bakemeatsbak'-mets: Only in Ge 40:17 the King James Version and the English Revised Version.I BakingSee BREAD.I Baking PanSee BREAD; PAN.I BalaamLord of the people; foreigner or glutton, as interpreted by others, the son of Beor, was a man of some rank among the Midianites (Num. 31:8; comp. 16).E·S·I Balac(Revelation 2:14) [BALAK]S·IBaladanHe has given a son, the father of the Babylonian king (2 Kings 20:12; Isa. 39:1) Merodach-baladan.E·S·I BalahA city in the tribe of Simeon (Josh. 19:3), elsewhere called Bilhah (1 Chr. 4:29) and Baalah (Josh. 15:29).E·S·I BalakEmpty; spoiler, a son of Zippor, and king of the Moabites (Num. 22:2, 4).E·S·I Balamo[BAAL, Geogr.S Balamonbal'-a-mon Balamon; (the King James Version, Balamo): In the field between Balamon and Dothaim Manasses, the husband of Judith, was buried (Judith 8:3).I BalanceOccurs in Lev. 19:36 and Isa. 46:6, as the rendering of the Hebrew kanch’, which properly means “a reed” or “a cane,” then a rod or beam of a balance.E·I BalancesReference to balances is found in (Leviticus 19:36) They were in common use, gold and silver being paid out and received by weight.S Balancingsbal'-ans-ins: "The balancings of the clouds" (Job 37:16), the manner in which they are poised and supported in the air, alike with their mysterious spreadings…I BalasamusSee BAALSAMUS.I Bald LocustSee LOCUST.I BaldnessFrom natural causes was uncommon (2 Kings 2:23; Isa. 3:24).E·S·I Ballbol (dur): A rare Hebrew word used in this sense only in Isa 22:18, and correctly rendered in the American Standard Revised Version "He will surely wind thee…I BalmContracted from Bal’sam, a general name for many oily or resinous substances which flow or trickle from certain trees or plants when an incision is made…E·S·IBalm of GileadThe people of Jericho today prepare for the benefit of pilgrims a "Balm of Gilead" from the zaqqum (Balanites Aegyptiaca), but this has no serious claims to…I Balnuusbal-nu'-us (Codex Alexandrinus, Balnouos; Codex Vaticanus, Balnous = Binnui (Ezr 10:30)): Balnuus put away his "strange wife" (1 Esdras 9:31).I BalsamAlex.I Baltasarbal-ta'-sar (Baltasar; the King James Version Balthasar): (1) The Greek of Hebrew, belTesha'tstsar, or belTe'shatstsar, perhaps corresponding to…I BamahA height, a name used simply to denote a high place where the Jews worshipped idols (Ezek. 20:29).E·S·I BamothHeights, the forty-seventh station of the Israelites (Num. 21:19,20) in the territory of the Moabites.E·I Bamoth-baalHeights of Baal, a place on the river Arnon, or in the plains through which it flows, east of Jordan (Josh. 13:17; comp. Num. 21:28).E Bamothbaal(heights of Baal), a sanctuary of Baal in the country of Moab (Joshua 13:17) which is probably mentioned in (Numbers 21:19) under the shorter form of Bamoth…S Ban(A, Ban; B, Bainan; 1 Esdras 5:37 = Tobiah (Ezr 2:60; Ne 7:62); some manuscripts of the Septuagint read Boua): The descendants of Ban were not able to trace…I Banaiasban-a-i'-as (Banaias; 1 Esdras 9:35 = Benaiah (Ezr 10:43)): Banaias put away his "strange wife."I BandThe "band of Roman soldiers" referred to in (Matthew 27:27) and elsewhere was the tenth part of a legion.S·I Bands(1) of love (Hos. 11:4); (2) of Christ (Ps. 2:3); (3) uniting together Christ’s body the church (Col. 2:19; 3:14; Eph. 4:3); (4) the emblem of the captivity…E Bands of RudderSee RUDDER.I Bands, Beauty andSee BEAUTY AND BANDS.I BaniBuilt.E·S·I Baniasba-ni'-as (B, Banias; A, Bani; the King James Version Banid (1 Esdras 8:36)): An ancestor of Salimoth.I Banidba'-nid (1 Esdras 8:36): In the Revised Version (British and American) BANIAS, which see.I BanishmentSee PUNISHMENTS.I Bankbank: (1) (saphah, "lip," "edge"): "By the bank of the Jordan" (2Ki 2:13); "Upon the bank of the river were very many trees" (Eze 47:7,12).I Bankingbank: (1) (saphah, "lip," "edge"): "By the bank of the Jordan" (2Ki 2:13); "Upon the bank of the river were very many trees" (Eze 47:7,12).I BannaiaSee SABANNEUS.I Bannasban'-as (Bannos; the King James Version, Banuas): A name occurring in the list of those who returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:26).I Banneasban-e'-as (Bannaias; the King James Version Baanias (1 Esdras 9:26) = Benaiah (Ezr 10:25)): Banneas put away his "strange wife."I Banner(1.) The flag or banner of the larger kind, serving for three tribes marching together.E·S·I Bannusban'-us (Bannous (1 Esdras 9:34) = Bani or Binnui (Ezr 10:29,30)): The sons of Bannus put away their "strange wives."I BanquetA feast provided for the entertainment of a company of guests (Esther 5; 7; 1 Pet. 4:3); such as was provided for our Lord by his friends in Bethany (Matt.…E·IBanquetsamong the Hebrews, were not only a means of social enjoyment, but were a part of the observance of religious festivity.S Banuasban'-u-as (1 Esdras 5:26): A misprint for BANNAS (Revised Version), which see.I BaptismIt is well known that ablution or bathing was common in most ancient nations as a preparation for prayers and sacrifice or as expiatory of sin.S Baptism (Lutheran Doctrine)I. THE TERM 1. The Derivation 2. The Meaning 3. The Application 4. Equivalent Terms II. THE ORDINANCE 1. The Teaching of Scripture (1) An Authoritative…I Baptism (Non-immersionist View)I. THE SCRIPTURAL NAMES FOR THE RITE II. PRE-CHRISTIAN BAPTISM 1. Baptism of Proselytes 2. Baptism of John 3. Baptism in the Pagan Mysteries III. CHRISTIAN…I Baptism (the Baptist Interpretation)I. MEANING OF BAPTISM 1. Terminology 2. Proselyte Baptism 3. Greek Usage 4. New Testament Usage 5. The Didache 6. Baptismal Regeneration II. THE SUBJECTS OF…I Baptism for the deadOnly mentioned in 1 Cor. 15:29.E·I Baptism of ChristChrist had to be formally inaugurated into the public discharge of his offices.E Baptism of Fire(en pneumati hagio kai puri): This expression is used in Mt 3:11.I Baptism of the Holy Spirit1. The Biblical Material: The expression "baptism of the Holy Spirit" is based on a number of predictions found in our four Gospels and in connection with…I Baptism, ChristianAn ordinance immediately instituted by Christ (Matt. 28:19, 20), and designed to be observed in the church, like that of the Supper, “till he come.”E Baptism, InfantSee BAPTISM (I), II; (II), III, 3, v; (III), III, 3.I Baptism, John’sWas not Christian baptism, nor was that which was practised by the disciples previous to our Lord’s crucifixion.E Baptismal Regenerationbap-tiz'-mal re-jen-er-a'-shun: As indicated in the general articles on BAPTISM and SACRAMENTS, the doctrine ordinarily held by Presbyterians…I BaptistSee JOHN THE BAPTIST.I BarUsed to denote the means by which a door is bolted (Neh. 3:3); a rock in the sea (Jonah 2:6); the shore of the sea (Job 38:10); strong fortifications and…E·IBar-jesusSon of Joshua, the patronymic of Elymas the sorcerer (Acts 13:6), who met Paul and Barnabas at Paphos.E·I Bar-jonaSon of Jonah, the patronymic of Peter (Matt. 16:17; John 1:42), because his father’s name was Jonas.E Bar-jonahbar-jo'-na (Bar-ionas): Simon Peter's patronymic (Mt 16:17).I BarabbasI.e., son of Abba or of a father, a notorious robber whom Pilate proposed to condemn to death instead of Jesus, whom he wished to release, in accordance with…E·S·IBarachelWhom God has blessed, a Buzite, the father of Elihu, one of Job’s friends (Job 32:2, 6).E·S·I Barachiahbar-a-ki'-a (Barachias; the King James Version Barachias; Mt 23:35): Father of Zachariah who was murdered between the sanctuary and the altar.I Barachias(Matthew 23:35) [ZACHARIAS]S·IBarachias, Berechiah4, whom Jehovah hath blessed, father of the prophet Zechariah (Zech. 1:1,7; Matt. 23:35).E BarakLightning, the son of Abinoam (Judg. 4:6).E·S·I BarbarianA Greek word used in the New Testament (Rom. 1:14) to denote one of another nation.E·S·I BarbarousA Greek word used in the New Testament (Rom. 1:14) to denote one of another nation.E·S·I BarberFound only once, in Ezek. 5:1, where reference is made to the Jewish custom of shaving the head as a sign of mourning.E·I Barchusbar'-kus (Codex Vaticanus, Bachous; Codex Alexandrinus, Barchoue; the King James Version Charchus, from Aldine edition, Charkous; 1 Esdras 5:32 = Barkos (Ezr…I BarefootTo go barefoot was a sign of great distress (Isa. 20:2, 3, 4), or of some great calamity having fallen on a person (2 Sam. 15:30).E·I BarhumiteSee BAHARUMITE.I Barhumite, the[BAHURIM]S BariahFugitive, one of Shemaiah’s five sons.E·S·I Barjesus(son of Jesus). [ELYMAS]S Barjona(son of Jonah). [PETER]S BarkosPainter, (Ezra 2:53; Neh. 7:55).E·S·I BarleyA grain much cultivated in Egypt (Ex. 9:31) and in Palestine (Lev. 27:16; Deut. 8:8).E·S·I BarnA storehouse (Deut. 28:8; Job 39:12; Hag. 2:19) for grain, which was usually under ground, although also sometimes above ground (Luke 12:18).E·I BarnabasSon of consolation, the surname of Joses, a Levite (Acts 4:36).E·S·I Barnabas, Epistle ofSee APOCRYPHAL EPISTLES.I Barnabas, Gospel ofSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.I Barodisba-ro'-dis (Barodeis, 1 Esdras 5:34): The descendants of Barodis (sons of the servants of Solomon) returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem.I BarrelA vessel used for keeping flour (1 Kings 17:12, 14, 16).E·I BarrenFor a woman to be barren was accounted a severe punishment among the Jews (Gen. 16:2; 30:1-23; 1 Sam. 1:6, 27; Isa. 47:9; 49:21; Luke 1:25).E·I BarrennessFor a woman to be barren was accounted a severe punishment among the Jews (Gen. 16:2; 30:1-23; 1 Sam. 1:6, 27; Isa. 47:9; 49:21; Luke 1:25).E·I BarsabasSon of Saba, the surname (1) of Joseph, also called Justus (Acts 1:23), some identify him with Barnabas; (2) of Judas, who was a “prophet.”E·S·IBarsabbasRevised Version of (Acts 1:23) for BAR’SABAS.S Bartacusbar'-ta-kus (Bartakos; Josephus Rhabezdkes; Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A. D.) Bezazes (1 Esdras 4:29)): The father of Apame.I BartholomewSon of Tolmai, one of the twelve apostles (Matt. 10:3; Acts 1:13); generally supposed to have been the same as Nathanael.E·S·I Bartholomew, Gospel ofSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS; BARTHOLOMEW.I BartimaeusSon of Timaeus, one of the two blind beggars of Jericho (Mark 10:46; Matt. 20:30).E·S·I BaruchBlessed.E·S·I Baruch, Apocalypse ofSee APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE.I Baruch, Book ofOne of the apocryphal books of the Old Testament.S·I BarzillaiOf iron.E·S·I Basalothbas'-a-loth (A, Baaloth; B, Basalem; 1 Esdras 5:31 = Bazluth (Ezr 2:52) and Bazlith (Ne 7:54)): The descendants of Basaloth (temple-servants) returned with…I Bascamabas'-ka-ma (Baskama (1 Macc 13:23)): A town located in the country of Gilead, where Tryphon slew Jonathan, the son of Absalom.I Base(1) Substantive from Latin basis, Greek basis, a foundation.I Basemathbas'-e-math, bash'-e-math, bas'-math (basemath, "fragrant"): (1) Basemath, one of the wives of Esau, a daughter of Elon, the Hittite (Ge 26:34; the King James…I BashanLight soil, first mentioned in Gen. 14:5, where it is said that Chedorlaomer and his confederates “smote the Rephaim in Ashteroth,” where Og the king of…E·S·IBashan, Hill of(Ps. 68:15), probably another name for Hermon, which lies to the north of Bashan.E Bashan-havoth-jairThe Bashan of the villages of Jair, the general name given to Argob by Jair, the son of Manasseh (Deut. 3:14), containing sixty cities with walls and brazen…E Bashan-havvoth-jairba'-shan-hav'-oth-ja'-ir (bashan chawwoth ya'ir).I Bashanhavothjair(Bashan of the villages of Jair), a name given to Argob after its conquest by Jair.S BashemathSweet-smelling.E·S·I Basilisk(in R.V., Isa. 11:8; 14:29; 59:5; Jer. 8:17), the “king serpent,” as the name imports; a fabulous serpent said to be three spans long, with a spot on its head…E·IBasinOr Bason.E·S·I BasketThere are five different Hebrew words so rendered in the Authorized Version: (1.) A basket (Heb. sal, a twig or osier) for holding bread (Gen. 40:16; Ex.…E·S·IBasmath(fragrant, pleasing), a daughter of Solomon, married to Ahimaaz, one of his commissariat officers.S·I Basonba'-s'-n. See BASIN.I Bassabas'-a. See BASSAI.I Bassaibas'-a-i, bas'-i (Bassai, Bassa; the King James Version Bassa; 1 Esdras 5:16; Bezai (Ezr 2:17; Ne 7:23)): The sons of Bassai returned with Zerubbabel to…I Basseiah(work of Jehovah), a Gershonite Levite, one of the forefathers of Asaph the singer.S·I Bastaibas'-ta-i. See BASTHAI.I BastardIn the Old Testament the rendering of the Hebrew word mamzer’, which means “polluted.”E·S·IBasthaibas'-tha-i, bas'-thi (Basthai; the King James Version Bastai; 1 Esdras 5:31 = Besai (Ezr 2:49; Ne 7:52)): The descendants of Basthai (temple-servants)…I BastinadoBeating, a mode of punishment common in the East.E BatThe Hebrew word (atalleph’) so rendered (Lev. 11:19; Deut. 14:18) implies “flying in the dark.”E·S·IBatanaeabat-a-ne'-a: The name used in Greek times for BASHAN (which see), Josephus, Life, II; Ant, XV, x, 1; XVII, ii, 1, "toparchy of Butanea."I BathA Hebrew liquid measure, the tenth part of an homer (1 Kings 7:26, 38; Ezek. 45:10, 14).E·S·I Bath Kolbath'-kol, bath kol (bath qol, "the daughter of the voice"): Originally signifying no more than "sound," "tone," "call" (e.g. water in pouring gives forth a…I Bath, BathingThis was a prescribed part of the Jewish ritual of purification in cases of accident, or of leprous or ordinary uncleanness, (Leviticus 15; 16:28; 22:6…S Bath-rabbimDaughter of many, the name of one of the gates of the city of Heshbon, near which were pools (Cant.7:4).E Bath-rabbim, the Gate ofW. EwingI Bath-shebaDaughter of the oath, or of seven, called also Bath-shu’a (1 Chr. 3:5), was the daughter of Eliam (2 Sam. 11:3) or Ammiel (1 Chr. 3:5), and wife of Uriah the…E·IBath-zachariasSee BETH-ZACHARIAS.I BathingA Hebrew liquid measure, the tenth part of an homer (1 Kings 7:26, 38; Ezek. 45:10, 14).E·S·I Bathrabbim(daughter of many), The gate of, One of the gates of the ancient city of heshbon.S BathsThe use of the bath was very frequent among the Hebrews (Lev. 14:8; Num. 19:19, ect.).E Bathsheba(daughter of the oath), (2 Samuel 11:3) etc., also called Bath-shua in (1 Chronicles 3:5) the daughter of Eliam, (2 Samuel 11:3) or Ammiel, (1 Chronicles 3:5)…S Bathshua[BATH-SHEBA]S·IBattering-ram(Ezek. 4:2; 21:22), a military engine, consisting of a long beam of wood hung upon a frame, for making breaches in walls.E·I Batteringram(Ezekiel 4:2; 21:22) a large beam with a head of iron which was sometimes made to resemble the head of a ram.S BattleSee WAR.I Battle-axeA mallet or heavy war-club.E·I Battle-bowThe war-bow used in fighting (Zech. 9:10; 10:4).E·I Battleaxe(Jeremiah 51:20) [MAUL]S BattlementA parapet wall or balustrade surrounding the flat roofs of the houses, required to be built by a special law (Deut. 22:8).E·S·I Bavaison of Henadad, ruler of the district of Keilah in the time of Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 3:18) (B.C. 446.)S·IBavvaibav'-a-i (bawway; Septuagint Codex Alexandrinus, Benei; Codex Vaticanus, Bedei; the King James Version Bavai, "wisher" (?)I BayDenotes the estuary of the Dead Sea at the mouth of the Jordan (Josh. 15:5; 18:19), also the southern extremity of the same sea (15:2).E·I Bay treeNamed only in Ps. 37:35, Authorized Version.E·S·I Bayithba'-yith (bayith; the King James Version Bajith, "house" (Isa 15:2)): A town in the country of Moab.I Bazlith(asking).S·I Bazluth[BAZLITH]S BdelliumOccurs only in Gen. 2:12, where it designates a product of the land of Havilah; and in Num. 11:7, where the manna is likened to it in colour.E·S·I Beachbech (aigialos): The part of the shore washed by the tide on which the waves dash (Mt 13:2,48; Joh 21:4; Ac 21:5; 27:39,40).I BeaconA pole (Heb. to’ren) used as a standard or ensign set on the tops of mountains as a call to the people to assemble themselves for some great national purpose…E·S·IBealiahWhose Lord is Jehovah, a Benjamite, one of David’s thirty heroes of the sling and bow (1 Chr. 12:5).E·S·I BealothCitizens, a town in the extreme south of Judah (Josh. 15:24); probably the same as Baalath-beer (19:8).E·S·I BeamOccurs in the Authorized Version as the rendering of various Hebrew words.E·I BeanSee BAEAN.I BeansMentioned in 2 Sam. 17:28 as having been brought to David when flying from Absalom.E·S·I BearA native of the mountain regions of Western Asia, frequently mentioned in Scripture.E·S·I Bear, the (Arcturus)A great northern constellation.I Bearbel(house of God’s court), named only in (Hosea 10:14) as the scene of a sack and massacre by Shalman.S BeardThe mode of wearing it was definitely prescribed to the Jews (Lev. 19:27; 21:5).E·S·I BeastThis word is used of flocks or herds of grazing animals (Ex. 22:5; Num. 20:4, 8, 11; Ps. 78:48); of beasts of burden (Gen. 45:17); of eatable beasts (Prov.…E·IBeast-fightSee GAMES.I Beaten goldIn Num. 8:4, means “turned” or rounded work in gold.E·I Beaten oil(Ex. 27:20; 29:40), obtained by pounding olives in a mortar, not by crushing them in a mill.E·I BeatingSee PUNISHMENTS.I Beatitudesbe-at'-i-tudes: 1. The Name: The word "beatitude" is not found in the English Bible, but the Latin beatitudo, from which it is derived, occurs in the Vulgate…I Beautiful gateThe name of one of the gates of the temple (Acts 3:2).E·I Beautybu'-ti: The space allotted to this topic allows liberty only for the statement of two problems to students of the Bible.I Beauty and Bandsbu'-ti, bandz (no`am, and chobhelim): The names given in Zec 11:7,14 to two symbolical staves, the first signifying Yahweh's covenant of grace with the…I Bebai(fatherly).S·I Becausebe-kos' (hina, "in order that"): "The multitude rebuked them, because (AV; the Revised Version (British and American) "that") they should hold their peace"…I BecherFirst-born; a youth, the second son of Benjamin (Gen. 46:21), who came down to Egypt with Jacob.E·S·I Bechorath(first-born), son of Aphiah or Abiah, and grandson of Becher according to (1 Samuel 9:1; 1 Chronicles 7:8) (B.C. before 1093.)S·IBeckbek, 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…I Beckonbek, 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…I Becomebe-kum': (1) Greek ginomai, used in New Testament for a change of state, corresponding to Hebrew hayah of Old Testament.I Becorathbe-ko'-rath (bekhorath, "the first birth"; the King James Version Bechorath): A forefather of Saul of the tribe of Benjamin (1Sa 9:1).I Bectilethbek'-ti-leth (to pedion Baikteilaith): A plain which is defined as "near the mountain which is at the left hand of the upper Cilicia" (Judith 2:21).I Bed(Heb. mittah), for rest at night (Ex. 8:3; 1 Sam. 19:13, 15, 16, etc.); during sickness (Gen. 47:31; 48:2; 49:33, etc.); as a sofa for rest (1 Sam. 28:23…E·S·IBed-chamberAn apartment in Eastern houses, furnished with a slightly elevated platform at the upper end and sometimes along the sides, on which were laid mattresses.E Bedad(solitary), the father of Hadad king of Edom.S·I BedanOne of the judges of Israel (1 Sam. 12:11).E·S·I BedchamberSee BED.I Bedeiahone of the sons of Bani, in the time of Ezra, who had taken a foreign wife.S·I BedsteadUsed in Deut. 3:11, but elsewhere rendered “couch,” “bed.”E·IBeeFirst mentioned in Deut. 1:44.E·S·I BeefSee CATTLE.I Beeliada(the Lord knows); one of David’s 9 sons, born in Jerusalem.S·I Beelsarusbe-el'-sa-rus, be-el-sa'-rus (Beelsaros): One who accompanied Zerubbabel in the return from the captivity (1 Esdras 5:8), called Bilshan in Ezr 2:2 and Ne 7:7.I Beeltethmusbe-el-teth'-mus (Beeltethmos; Balthemus): One of the officers of King Artaxerxes in Palestine (1 Esdras 2:16,25).I Beelzebub(Gr. form Beel’zebul), the name given to Satan, and found only in the New Testament (Matt. 10:25; 12:24, 27; Mark 3:22).E·S·I Beelzebul(lord of the house), the title of a heathen deity, to whom the Jews ascribed the sovereignty of the evil spirits; Satan, the prince of the devils.S BeerWell.E·S·I Beer-elimWell of heroes, probably the name given to Beer, the place where the chiefs of Israel dug a well (Num. 21:16; Isa. 15:8).E·I Beer-lahai-roiI.e., “the well of him that liveth and seeth me,” or, as some render it, “the well of the vision of life”, the well where the Lord met with Hagar (Gen.…E·IBeera(a well), son of Zophah, of the tribe of Asher.S Beerahprince of the Reubenites, carried away by Tiglath-pileser.S·I Beerelim(well of heroes), a spot named in (Isaiah 15:8) as on the "border of Moab."S BeeriIllustrious, or the well-man.E·S·I Beerlahairoi(a well of the living), a living spring, Authorized Version, fountain, comp. (Jeremiah 6:7) between Kadesh and Bered, in the wilderness.S BeerothWells, one of the four cities of the Hivites which entered by fraud into a league with Joshua. It belonged to Benjamin (Josh. 18:25).E·S·I Beeroth Bene-jaakanben'-e-ja'-a-kan (be'eroth bene ya`aqan; the Revised Version, margin "the wells of the children of Jaakan"): A desert camp of the Israelites mentioned before…I Beeroth of the children of Jaakan(Deut. 10:6).E·S Beerothitebe-e'-roth-it, be'-er-oth-it (be'erothi; 2Sa 4:5,9; 2Sa 23:37; shortened form, 1Ch 11:39).I BeershebaWell of the oath, or well of seven, a well dug by Abraham, and so named because he and Abimelech here entered into a compact (Gen. 21:31).E·S·I Beeshterah(house of Ashterah), one of the two cities allotted to the sons of Gershon out of the tribe of Manasseh beyond Jordan.S·I Beetle(Heb. hargol, meaning “leaper”).E·S·I Beeves(an old English plural of the word beef), a name applicable to all ruminating animals except camels, and especially to the Bovidce, or horned cattle (Lev.…E·S·IBeforebe-for': The translation of a great variety of Hebrew and Greek words.I BegThat the poor existed among the Hebrews we have abundant evidence (Ex. 23:11; Deut. 15:11), but there is no mention of beggars properly so called in the Old…E·IBeggarThat the poor existed among the Hebrews we have abundant evidence (Ex. 23:11; Deut. 15:11), but there is no mention of beggars properly so called in the Old…E·IBeggar, BeggingThe poor among the Hebrews were much favored.S Beggarlybeg'-er-li (ptochos): The word has the thought of "to crouch" or "cringe," such as is common with professional beggars.I BeggingThat the poor existed among the Hebrews we have abundant evidence (Ex. 23:11; Deut. 15:11), but there is no mention of beggars properly so called in the Old…E·IBeginbe-gin': To make the first movement toward a given end (chalal; archomai).I Beginningbe-gin'-ing (re'-shith; arche): The natural meaning of the word is with reference to time.I Begottenbe-got'-'-n (yaladh; "to bear," "bring forth," "beget"; denotes the physical relation of either parent to a child, Ge 3:16; 4:18): Used metaphorically of…I Beguilebe-gil': In 2Pe 2:14 the King James Version (compare Jas 1:14) the word deleazo, is translated "beguile," and means particularly to "entice," "catch by bait."I Behalfbe-haf': "On the part of" (Ex 27:21, i.e. so far as it affects them); "on the side of" (Job 36:2).I Behaviorbe-hav'-yer (Ta`am, "taste," "flavor," hence, "intellectual taste," i.e. judgment, reason, understanding): Of significance as referring to David's feigning…I BeheadA method of taking away life practised among the Egyptians (Gen. 40:17-19).E BeheadingSee PUNISHMENTS.I Behemoth(Job 40:15-24).E·S·I Beholdingbe-hold'-ing: Many Hebrew and Greek words are so rendered in English Versions of the Bible, but epopteusantes, "your good works, which they behold" (1Pe…I Behoovebe-hoov': Used in the New Testament for two Greek words dei (Lu 24:26; Ac 17:3) and opheilo (Heb 2:17); the former referring to a physical, and the latter to…I BeirutSee BERYTUS.I Bekabe'-ka (beqa`, "half"): Half a shekel, the amount contributed by each male of the Israelites for the use of the Sanctuary (Ex 38:26).I BekahBoth the name and its explanation, “a half shekel,” are given in Ex. 38:26.E·S BelThe Aramaic form of Baal, the national god of the Babylonians (Isa. 46:1; Jer. 50:2; 51:44).E·S·I Bel and the DragonSee DANIEL, BOOK OF, sec.I BelaA thing swallowed.E·S·I Belah[BELA, 3]S Belaitesbe'-la-its (bal`i, "belonging to Bela"): The descendants of Bela (Nu 26:38).I Belaites, the(Numbers 26:38) [BELA, 3]S Belchbelsh: The primary idea of this word is "to gush forth" as a fountain.I Belemusbel'-e-mus (Belemos; Balsamus): An officer of King Artaxerxes in Palestine associated with Beeltethmus in hindering the rebuilding of the temple (1 Esdras…I BelialWorthlessness, frequently used in the Old Testament as a proper name.E·S·I Beliebe-li': Is the translation of kachash, "to be untrue" (Jer 5:12), "They have belied the Lord" (the American Standard Revised Version "denied Yahweh"), here…I BeliefSee FAITH.I Believersbe-lev'-ers (in the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) of Ac 5:14, for posteuontes, the Revised Version, margin "believing"; in…I BellThe bells first mentioned in Scripture are the small golden bells attached to the hem of the high priest’s ephod (Ex. 28:33, 34, 35).E·I BellowsOccurs only in Jer. 6:29, in relation to the casting of metal.E·S·I BellsIn (Exodus 28:33) the bells alluded to were the golden ones 72 in number, round the hem of the his priest’s ephod.S BellyThe seat of the carnal affections (Titus 1:12; Phil. 3:19; Rom. 16:18).E·I Belmaimbel'-ma-im, the King James Version Belmen (Belmaim, Judith 7:3; Bailmain, 4:4): A place in the neighborhood of Dothan (Judith 7:3), to which warning was sent…I BelmenSee BELMAIM.I BelmonSee BELMAIM.I BelomancySee AUGURY, IV, 2.I Belovedbe-luv'-ed, be-luv'-d' (agapetos): A term of affectionate endearment common to both Testaments; in the Old Testament found, 26 out of 42 times, in Solomon's…I BelshazzarBel protect the king!, the last of the kings of Babylon (Dan. 5:1).E·S·I BeltSee ARMOR; DRESS.I BelteshazzarBeltis protect the king!, the Chaldee name given to Daniel by Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 1:7).E·S·I Belus, Temple ofSee BABEL.I Ben(son), a Levite, one of the porters appointed by David for the ark.S·I Ben-abinadabben-a-bin'-a-dab, ben-ab-i-na'-dab (ben 'abhinadhabh, "son of Abinadab"): One of the "captains" of Solomon who provided for the king and his household, each…I Ben-ammiSon of my kindred; i.e., “born of incest”, the son of Lot by his youngest daughter (Gen. 19:38).E·I Ben-dekerben-de'-ker (ben-deqer, "son of Deker," the King James Version "son of Dekar"): The word is derived from a Hebrew root meaning "to pierce."I Ben-geberben-ge'-ber (ben-gebher, "son of Geber"; the King James Version son of Geber; the word is derived from a Hebrew root meaning "to be strong."I Ben-hadadThe standing title of the Syrian kings, meaning “the son of Hadad.”E Ben-hailben-ha'-il (ben-chayil, "son of strength"; compare HPN, 65, 231): One of the princes who was sent by Jehoshaphat "to teach in the cities of Judah" (2Ch 17:7).I Ben-hananben-ha'-nan (ben-chanan, "son of grace"): A son of Shimon of the house of Judah (1Ch 4:20).I Ben-hesedben-he'-sed (ben-checedh, "son of Hesed"; the King James Version son of Hesed; the word is derived from a Hebrew root meaning "to be kind"): A commissariat…I Ben-hurben-hur' (ben-chur, "son of Hur"; the King James Version son of Hur; from a Hebrew root meaning "to be white."I Ben-jaakanSee BENE-JAAKAN.I Ben-oniben-o'-ni (ben-'oni; huios odunes mou, "son of my sorrow"): The name given by the dying Rachel to her new-born son; changed by his father Jacob to BENJAMIN…I Ben-zohethben-zo'-heth (ben-zoheth, "son of Zoheth," from a Hebrew root meaning "to be strong(?)"): A son of Ishi of the house of Judah (1Ch 4:20).I BenaiahBuilt up by Jehovah.E·S·I Benammi(son of my people), the son of the younger daughter of Lot, and progenitor of the Ammonites.S BenchDeck of a Tyrian ship, described by Ezekiel (27:6) as overlaid with box-wood.E·I Bene-berakben-e-be'-rak (bene beraq; Banebarak): A town in the territory of Da (Jos 19:45), represented by the modern village Ibn Ibraq, about an hour Southeast of Jaffa.I Bene-jaakanChildren of Jaakan (Num. 33:31, 32), the same as Beeroth.E·I Beneathbe-neth': The adverb for "under" (kato).I Beneberak(son of lightning), one of the cities of the tribe of Dan, mentioned only in (Joshua 19:45)S Benedictionben-e-dik'-shun: From the earliest times the records bear testimony that pronouncing the benediction or giving the blessing was a common practice.I Benefactorben-e-fak'-ter (Greek euergetes, Lu 22:25): There is here a probable allusion to two kings of Egypt (Ptolemy III and VII), who had the surname "Euergetes," of…I Benefitben'-e-fit (gemul = "a deed," 2Ch 32:25); yaTabh = (causat.)I Benejaakan(sons of Jaakan), a tribe who gave their name to certain wells in the desert which formed one of the halting-places of the Israelites on their journey to…S Benekedem(the children of the East), an appellation given to a people or to peoples dwelling to the east of Palestine.S Benevolencebe-nev'-o-lens: the King James Version translation of phrase in Textus Receptus of the New Testament of 1Co 7:3, rejected by the Revised Version (British and…I Benhadad(son of Hadad), the name of three kings of Damascus.S·I Benhail(son of the host, strong), one of the princes whom King Jehoshaphat sent to teach in the cities of Judah.S Benhanan(son of the gracious), son of Shimon, in the line of Judah.S Beninu(our son), a Levite; one of those who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:13,14)S·IBenjaminSon of my right hand.E·S·I Benjamin, Gate ofSee JERUSALEM.I Benjamin, the Land ofThe proximity of Benjamin to Ephraim during the march to the promised land was maintained in the territory allotted to each.S Benjamin, the Tribe ofThe contrast between the warlike character of the tribe and the peaceful image of its progenitor comes out in many scattered notices.S Benjamiteben'-ja-mit: One belonging to the tribe of Benjamin, such as Ehud (Jud 3:15), Saul (1Sa 9:1,2), Sheba (2Sa 20:1), Shimei (1Ki 2:8), etc.I Beno(his son), a Levite of the sons of Merari.S·I Benon(Numbers 32:3) [BETH-BAALMEON] Comp. ver. 38.S Benoni(son of my sorrow).S Benzoheth(son of Zoheth), a descendant of Judah.S Beonbe'-on (Nu 32:3).I BeorA torch.E·S·I BeraGift, or son of evil, king of Sodom at the time of the invasion of the four kings under Chedorlaomer (Gen. 14:2, 8, 17, 21).E·S·I Beraa(well watered).S Beracahbe-ra'-ka (berakhah, "blessing," the King James Version Berachah): A Benjamite who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:3).I Beracah, Valley ofbe-ra'-ka, ber'-a-ka (the King James Version Berachah; `emeq berkhah; koilas eulogias): After the victory of Jehoshaphat and his people over Moab and Ammon…I BerachahBlessing.E·S Berachah, Valley ofa valley in which Jehoshaphat and his people assembled to "bless" Jehovah after the overthrow of the hosts of Moabites.S Berachiah(blessed of Jehovah), a Gershonite Levite, father of Asaph.S·I Beraiah(created by Jehovah), son of Shimhi, a chief man of Benjamin.S·I BereaA city of Macedonia to which Paul with Silas and Timotheus went when persecuted at Thessalonica (Acts 17:10, 13), and from which also he was compelled to…E·IBereavebe-rev', be-rev'-er, be-reft': Bereave is frequently used in the Old Testament in the (now almost obsolete) meaning of "to deprive," "to take away,"…I Bereaverbe-rev', be-rev'-er, be-reft': Bereave is frequently used in the Old Testament in the (now almost obsolete) meaning of "to deprive," "to take away,"…I BerechiahBlessed by Jehovah.E·S·I BeredHail.E·S·I Bereftbe-rev', be-rev'-er, be-reft': Bereave is frequently used in the Old Testament in the (now almost obsolete) meaning of "to deprive," "to take away,"…I Berenice[BERNICE, OR BERENICE]S·IBeri(a well), son of Zophah, of the tribe of Asher.S·I BeriahA gift, or in evil.E·S·I BeriitesA gift, or in evil.E·S·I Beriites, theA tribe of people who are named with Abel and Beth-maachah, and who were therefore doubtless situated in the north of Palestine.S Beritesbe'-rits (berim; according to Klostermann and others, bikhrim): The word is found only once in the Old Testament (2Sa 20:14).I Berith(Judges 9:46) [BAAL-BERITH]S·IBerniceBearer of victory, the eldest daughter of Agrippa I., the Herod Agrippa of Acts 12:20.E·S·I Berodach-baladanThe king of Babylon who sent a friendly deputation to Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:12).E·I Berodachbaladan(2 Kings 20:12) [MERODACH-BALADAN]S Beroeabe-re'-a (Beroia or Berroia): (1) A town of southwestern Macedonia, in the district of Emathia.I Berothbe'-roth (1 Esdras 5:19).I Berothah(toward the wells), Bero’-tha-i (my wells).S·I BerothiteSee BEEROTHITE.I Berothite, the(1 Chronicles 11:39) [BEEROTH OF THE CHILDREN OF JAAKAN]S Berriesber'-is: Occurs in Jas 3:12 (the King James Version) in the phrase "olive berries" (elaiai).I BerylThe rendering in the Authorized Version of the Hebrew word tarshish, a precious stone; probably so called as being brought from Tarshish.E·S·I Berytusber'-i-tus, be-ri'-tus (Berutos; Arabic: modern Beirut, Beyrout, Beyrouth): An ancient Phoenician city situated on the North side of a promontory jutting out…I BerzelusSee ZORZELLEUS.I Besai(sword).S·I Besetbe-set' (euperistatos): The most common sense of this word is "to surround."I Besidebe-sid': Near to, or close to (Ps 23:2).I BesiegeSee SIEGE.I Besodeiah(n the secret of the Lord) father of one of the repairers of the wall of Jerusalem.S·I BesomThe rendering of a Hebrew word meaning sweeper, occurs only in Isa. 14:23, of the sweeping away, the utter ruin, of Babylon.E·S·I BesorCold, a ravine or brook in the extreme south-west of Judah, where 200 of David’s men stayed behind because they were faint, while the other 400 pursued the…E Besor, the Brook(cool), a torrent-bed or wady in the extreme south of Judah.S·I BestOf five Hebrew originals the chief is Tobh, "good," expressing quality, character.I BesteadThe rendering in Isa. 8:21, where alone it occurs, of a Hebrew word meaning to oppress, or be in circumstances of hardship.E·I Bestialitybes-ti-al'-i-ti. See CRIMES.I Bestowbe-sto': The seven Hebrew words rendered by this term variously mean "to put" or "place," "to give"; "do," "deposit," as e.g. to locate chariots and horsemen…I BetahConfidence, a city belonging to Hadadezer, king of Zobah, which yielded much spoil of brass to David (2 Sam. 8:8).E·S·I Betanebet'-a-ne (Baitane): A place named in Judith 1:9, among those to which the messengers of Nebuchadnezzar were sent.I Beten(height), one of the cities on the border of the tribe of Asher.S·I BethOccurs frequently as the appellation for a house, or dwelling-place, in such compounds as the words immediately following:E·S·IBeth-anathHouse of response, one of the fenced cities of Naphtali (Josh. 19:38).E·I Beth-anothHouse of answers, a city in the mountainous district of Judah (Josh. 15:59).E·I Beth-arabahHouse of the desert, one of the six cities of Judah, situated in the sunk valley of the Jordan and Dead Sea (Josh. 18:22).E·I Beth-aramHouse of the height; i.e., “mountain-house”, one of the towns of Gad, 3 miles east of Jordan, opposite Jericho (Josh. 13:27).E Beth-arbelHouse of God’s court, a place alluded to by Hosea (10:14) as the scene of some great military exploit, but not otherwise mentioned in Scripture.E·I Beth-avenHouse of nothingness; i.e., “of idols”, a place in the mountains of Benjamin, east of Bethel (Josh. 7:2; 18:12; 1 Sam. 13:5).E·I Beth-azmavethbeth-az-ma'-veth (Ne 7:28).I Beth-baal-meonbeth-ba-al-me'-on (Jos 13:17).I Beth-barahHouse of crossing, a place south of the scene of Gideon’s victory (Judg. 7:24).E·I Beth-biribeth-bir'-i (the King James Version Beth-birei, beth-bir'-e-i) beth bir'i; oikos Braoumseoreim; 1Ch 4:31 (called in Jos 19:6, Beth-lebaoth, "abode of lions")…I Beth-carSheep-house, a place to which the Israelites pursued the Philistines west from Mizpeh (1 Sam. 7:11).E·I Beth-dagonHouse of Dagon.E·I Beth-diblathaimHouse of two cakes of figs, a city of Moab, upon which Jeremiah (48:22) denounced destruction.E·I Beth-edenbeth-e'-den (Am 1:5 King James Version, margin; English Versions of the Bible "house of Eden").I Beth-emekbeth-e'-mek (beth ha-'emeq; Bethaemek, "house of the valley"): A town in the territory of Zebulun (Jos 19:27).I Beth-ezelbeth-e'-zel (beth ha-'etsel; oikos echomenous autes; literally, "adjoining house"): A place named along with other cities in the Philistine plain (Mic 1:11).I Beth-gaderbeth-ga'-der (bethgadher; Baithgedor, or (Codex Vaticanus) Baithgaidon): The name occurs between those of Bethlehem and Kiriath-jearim in 1Ch 2:51.I Beth-gamulCamel-house, a city in the “plain country” of Moab denounced by the prophet (Jer. 48:23); probably the modern Um-el-Jemal, near Bozrah, one of the deserted…E·IBeth-gilgalHouse of Gilgal, a place from which the inhabitants gathered for the purpose of celebrating the rebuilding of the walls on the return exile (Neh. 12:29).E·I Beth-hacceremHouse of a vineyard, a place in the tribe of Judah (Neh. 3:14) where the Benjamites were to set up a beacon when they heard the trumpet against the invading…E Beth-haccherembeth-ha-ke'-rem, beth-hak'-e-rem (the King James Version Beth-haccerem; beth ha-kerem; Bethachcharma (see DB), "place of the vineyard"): A district (in Ne…I Beth-hagganbeth-hag'-an (beth-ha-gan, "house of the garden").I Beth-hananbeth-ha'-nan (1Ki 4:9).I Beth-harambeth-ha'-ram (beth haram; Baitharan; Codex Alexandrinus, Baitharra; the King James Version wrongly, Beth-Aram): An Amorite city taken and fortified by the…I Beth-haranbeth-ha'-ran (beth haran): A fenced city East of the Jordan (Nu 32:36) identical with BETH-HARAM, which see.I Beth-hoglahbeth-hog'-la (beth-choghlah; Septuagint Baithaglaam, "house of partridge"): Mentioned in Jos 15:6; 18:19, identified with Ain Haijab ("partridge spring")…I Beth-horonHouse of the hollow, or of the cavern, the name of two towns or villages (2 Chr. 8:5; 1 Chr. 7:24) in the territory of Ephraim, on the way from Jerusalem to…E·IBeth-horon, the Battle of1. The Political Situation 2. Joshua's Strategy 3. Joshua's Command to the Sun and Moon 4. The Astronomical Relations of the Sun and Moon 5. The "Silence" of…I Beth-jeshimothHouse of wastes, or deserts, a town near Abel-shittim, east of Jordan, in the desert of Moab, where the Israelites encamped not long before crossing the…E·IBeth-le-Aphrah(R.V. Micah 1:10), house of dust.E Beth-leaphrahbeth-le-af'-ra (beth le`aphrah; Septuagint ex oikou kata gelota, "house of dust"): The name of a place found only in Mic 1:10.I Beth-lebaothbeth-le-ba'-oth, beth-leb'-aoth (beth lebha'oth; Baithalbath, "house of lionesses"): A town in the territory of Simeon (Jos 19:6).I Beth-lehemitebeth'-le-hem-it (beth ha-lachmi): An inhabitant of Bethlehem, a town in Judah, 5 miles South of Jerusalem.I Beth-lomonbeth-lo'-mon (Baithlomon; Codex Vaticanus, Rhagethlomon): The inhabitants of this city are mentioned as returning with Zerubbabel from Babylon (1 Esdras 5:17).I Beth-maacahSee ABEL-BETH-MAACAH.I Beth-marcabothbeth-mar'-ka-both (beth ha-markabhoth; Baithmachereb, "the house of chariots"): Mentioned along with Hazar-susah, "the station of horses" (Jos 19:5; 1Ch 4:31)…I Beth-meonbeth-me'-on: A city of Moab (Jer 48:23), identical with BAAL-MEON (which see).I Beth-merhakbeth-mer'-hak (beth ha-merchaq; en oiko to makran, literally "a place (house) that was far off" (2Sa 15:17 the Revised Version, margin "the Far House")): A…I Beth-millobeth-mil'-o. See JERUSALEM.I Beth-nimrahbeth-nim'-ra (beth nimrah, "house of leopard," Nu 32:36, but in verse Nu 32:3 it is simply Nimrah): In Jos 13:27 the full name appears.I Beth-paletSee BETH-PELET.I Beth-pazzezbeth-paz'-ez (beth patstsets; Bersaphes, Baithphrasee): A town in the territory of Issachar, named with En-gannim and En- haddah (Jos 19:21).I Beth-peletbeth-pe'-let (beth-peleT; Baithphaleth, "house of escape"; the King James Version Beth-palet; Jos 15:27, Beth-phelet, the King James Version Ne 11:26): One of…I Beth-peorHouse of Peor; i.e., “temple of Baal-peor”, a place in Moab, on the east of Jordan, opposite Jericho.E·I Beth-phageHouse of the unripe fig, a village on the Mount of Olives, on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho (Matt. 21:1; Mark 11:1; Luke 19:29), and very close to Bethany.E Beth-pheletSee BETH-PELET.I Beth-raphabeth-ra'-fa (beth rapha'; B, ho Bathraia, Bathrepha): The name occurs only in the genealogical list in 1Ch 4:12.I Beth-rehobbeth-re'-hob (beth-rechobh; ho oikos Rhaab) : An Aramean town and district which, along with Zobah and Maacah, assisted Ammon against David (2Sa 10:6,8, Rehob).I Beth-shanHouse of security or rest, a city which belonged to Manasseh (1 Chr. 7:29), on the west of Jordan.E·I Beth-sheanHouse of security or rest, a city which belonged to Manasseh (1 Chr. 7:29), on the west of Jordan.E·I Beth-shemeshHouse of the sun.E·I Beth-shemitebeth-she'-mit beth-shimshi (1Sa 6:14,20): An inhabitant of Beth-shemesh in Judah (compare BETH-SHEMESH 1).I Beth-shittahbeth-shit'-a (beth ha-shiTTah, "house of the acacia"): A place on the route followed by the Midianites in their flight before Gideon (Jud 7:22).I Beth-tappuahHouse of apples, a town of Judah, now Tuffuh, 5 miles west of Hebron (Josh. 15:53).E·I Beth-zachariasbeth-zak-a-ri'-as (Baith-zacharia): Here Judas Maccabeus failed in battle with Antiochus Eupator, and his brother Eleazar fell in conflict with an elephant (1…I Beth-zurbeth'-zur (beth-tsur; Baith-sour, "house of rock"; less probably "house of the god Zur"): (1) Mentioned (Jos 15:58) as near Halhul and Gedor in the hill…I BethabaraHouse of the ford, a place on the east bank of the Jordan, where John was baptizing (John 1:28).E·S·I Bethanath(house of echo or reply), one of the "fenced cities" of Naphtali, named with Beth-shemesh, (Joshua 19:38) from neither of them were the Canaanites expelled.S Bethanoth(house of echo), a town in the mountainous district of Judah, named with Halhul, Beth-zur and others in (Joshua 15:58) only.S BethanyHouse of dates.E·S·I Betharabah(house of the desert), one of the six cities of Judah which were situated down in the Arabah, the sunk valley of the Jordan and Dead Sea, (Joshua 15:61) on…S Betharam(house of the height), accurately BETH-HARAM, one of the towns of Gad on the east of Jordan, described as in "the valley," (Joshua 13:27) and no doubt the…S·IBethasmothbeth-az'-moth (the King James Version Bethsamos; Baithasmoth (1 Esdras 5:18); corresponds to Beth-azmaveth in Ne 7:28): A town in the territory of Benjamin…I Bethaven(house of nothingness , i.e. of idols), a place on the mountains of Benjamin, east of Bethel, (Joshua 7:2; 18:12) and lying between that place and Michmash.S Bethbaalmaveth(house of Azmaveth).S Bethbaalmeon(house of Baalmeon), a place in the possessions of Reuben, on the downs (Authorized Version "plain") east of the Jordan.S Bethbarah(house of the ford), named only in (Judges 7:24) It derived its chief interest in the possibility that its more modern representative may have been…S Bethbasibeth-ba'-si (Baithbasi): The name may mean "place of marshes" = Hebrew beth-betsi.I Bethbirei(house of my creation), a town of Simeon, (1 Chronicles 4:31) which by comparison with the parallel list in (Joshua 19:6) appears to have had also the name Of…S Bethcar(house of the lamb), a place named as the point to which the Israelites pursued the Philistines, (1 Samuel 7:11) and therefore west of Mizpeh.S Bethdagon(house of Dagon).S Bethdiblathaim(house of fig-cakes), a town of Moab, (Jeremiah 48:22) apparently the place elsewhere called ALMON-DIBLATHAIM.S BethelHouse of God.E·S·I Bethel, Mount(har beth-'el; Baithel louza (1Sa 13:2, the Revised Version (British and American) "the mount of Bethel"; Jos 16:1)): The hill which stretches from the North…I BetheliteA designation of Hiel, who rebuilt Jericho and experienced the curse pronounced long before (1 Kings 16:34).E·I Bethemek(house of the valley), a place on or near the border of Asher, on the north side of which was the ravine of Jiphthah-el (Joshua 19:27)S BetherDissection or separation, certain mountains mentioned in Cant. 2:17; probably near Lebanon.E·S·I BethesdaHouse of mercy, a reservoir (Gr. kolumbethra, “a swimming bath”) with five porches, close to the sheep-gate or market (Neh. 3:1; John 5:2).E·S·I Bethezel(neighbor’s house), a place named only in (Micah 1:11) From the context it was doubtless situated in the plain of Philistia.S Bethgader(house of the wall), doubtless a place, though it occurs in the genealogies of Judah as if a person.S Bethgamul(camel-house), a town of Moab, in the downs east of Jordan.S BethgilgalSame as Gilgal.S Bethhaccerem(house of the vine).S Bethharan(Numbers 32:36) It is no doubt the same place as BETH-ARAM.S Bethhogla(partridge-house), and Holg’lah a place on the border of Judah, (Joshua 15:6) and of Benjamin.S Bethhoron(house of caverns), the name of two towns or villages, an "upper" and a "nether," (Joshua 16:3,5; 1 Chronicles 7:24) on the road from Gibeon to Azekah…S Bethinkbe-think' (heshibh 'el lebh, "to lay to heart," hence, "recall to mind"): Anglo-Saxon word used only in seventh petition of Solomon's prayer at the dedication…I Bethjeshimoth(house of deserts) or Jes’imoth , a town or place east of Jordan, on the lower level at the south end of the Jordan valley, (Numbers 33:49) and named with…S Bethlebaoth(house of lionesses), a town in the lot of Simeon, (Joshua 19:6) in the extreme south of Judah. [ (Joshua 15:32) LEBAOTH] In (1 Chronicles 4:31) the name is…S BethlehemHouse of bread.E·S·I Bethlehem, Star ofSee STAR OF THE MAGI.I Bethlomon1 Esd. 5:17. [BETHLEHEM, 1]S Bethmaachah(house of oppression), a place named only in (2 Samuel 20:14,15) In the absence of more information we can only conclude that it is identical with Maachah or…S Bethmarcaboth(house of the chariots), one of the towns of Simeon, situated to the extreme south of Judah.S Bethmeon(Jeremiah 48:23) A contracted form of Beth-baal-meon.S Bethnimrah(house of leopards) one of the fenced cities on the east of Jordan taken and built by the tribe of Gad (Numbers 32:36) and described as being in the valley…S Bethpalet(house of flight), a town among those in the extreme south of Judah, named in (Joshua 15:27)S Bethpazzez(house of the dispersion), a town of Issachar named with En-haddah (Joshua 19:21) and of which nothing is known.S Bethpeor(house of Peor), a place on the east of Jordan, opposite Jericho and six miles above Libias or Beth-haran.S Bethphage(g hard) (house of figs) the name of a place on the Mount of Olives on the road between Jericho and Jerusalem.S·I Bethphelet(Nehemiah 11:26) [BETHPALET]S Bethraphaa name which occurs in the genealogy of Judah as the son of Eshton.S Bethrehob(house of Rehob), place mentioned as having near it the valley in which lay the town of Laish or Dan. (Judges 18:28) It was one of the little kingdoms of Aram…S BethsaidaHouse of fish.E·S·I BethsamosSee BETHASMOTH.I Bethshean(house of rest), or in Samuel, BETHSHAN, a city which belonged to Manasseh, (1 Chronicles 7:29) though within the limits of Issachar (Joshua 17:11) and…S Bethshemesh(house of the sun).S Bethshittah(home of the acacia), one of the spots to which the flight of the host of the Midianites extended after their discomfiture by Gideon.S Bethsurabeth-su'-ra (Baithsoura (1 Macc 4:29, etc.)), (2 Macc 11:5 the Revised Version (British and American)): The Greek form of the name BETH-ZUR (which see).I Bethsuronbeth-su'-ra (Baithsoura (1 Macc 4:29, etc.)), (2 Macc 11:5 the Revised Version (British and American)): The Greek form of the name BETH-ZUR (which see).I Bethtappuah(house of apples), one of the towns of Judah in the mountainous district, and near Hebron.S BethuelMan of God, or virgin of God, or house of God.E·S·I Bethul(dweller in God) a town of Simeon in the south named with Eltolad and Hormah, (Joshua 19:4) called also Chesil and Bethuel.S·I Bethuliabe-thu'-li-a (Baithouloua): A town named only in the Book of Judith (4:6; 6:10 ff; 7:1 ff; 8:3; 10:6; 12:7; 15:3,6; 16:21 ff).I BethzurHouse of rock, a town in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:58), about 4 miles to the north of Hebron.E·S Betimesbe-timz': In the sense of "early" is the translation of two Hebrew words: (1) shakham, a root meaning "to incline the shoulder to a load," hence "to load up,"…I Betolionbe-to'-li-on (Betolio (Codex Alexandrinus), or (Codex Vaticanus) Betolio; the King James Version Betolius, be-to'-li-us): A town the people of which to the…I Betomasthaimbe-to-mes'-tha-im, be-to-mes'-tham the King James Version Betomestham, (Betomesthaim (Judith 4:6)): the King James Version Betomasthem (Baitornasthaim (Judith…I Betomesthaimbe-to-mes'-tha-im, be-to-mes'-tham the King James Version Betomestham, (Betomesthaim (Judith 4:6)): the King James Version Betomasthem (Baitornasthaim (Judith…I Betonima town of Gad, apparently on the northern boundary.S·I Betraybe-tra' (ramah; paradidomi): In the Old Testament only once (1Ch 12:17).I Betrayersbe-tra'-ers (prodotai, "betrayers," "traitors"): Stephen charged the Jews with being betrayers of the Righteous One (Ac 7:52) i.e. as having made Judas' act…I BetrothTo promise “by one’s truth.”E·IBetrothing[MARRIAGE.1]S Between the TestamentsI. THE PERIOD IN GENERAL II. A GLANCE ALTES TESTAMENT CONTEMPORANEOUS HISTORY 1. The Egyptian Empire 2. Greece 3. Rome 4. Asia III. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS 1.…I BeulahMarried, is used in Isa. 62:4 metaphorically as the name of Judea: “Thy land shall be married,” i.e., favoured and blessed of the Lord.E·S·I Bewailbe-wal' (kopto): In the middle voice, this word has the thought of striking on the breast and of loud lamentation, so common among oriental people in time of…I Bewitchbe-wich' (existemi): There are two Greek words in the New Testament translated "bewitch."I BewrayTo reveal or disclose; an old English word equivalent to “betray” (Prov. 27:16; 29:24, R.V., “uttereth;” Isa. 16:3; Matt. 26:73).E·I BewrayerTo reveal or disclose; an old English word equivalent to “betray” (Prov. 27:16; 29:24, R.V., “uttereth;” Isa. 16:3; Matt. 26:73).E·I BeyondWhen used with reference to Jordan, signifies in the writings of Moses the west side of the river, as he wrote on the east bank (Gen. 50:10, 11; Deut. 1:1, 5…E·IBezaanannimbe-za-an-an'-im (Jos 19:33 the Revised Version, margin).I Bezai(conqueror).S·I BezaleelIn the shadow of God; i.e., “under his protection”, the artificer who executed the work of art in connection with the tabernacle in the wilderness (Ex. 31:2…E·SBezalelbez'-a-lel (betsal'el, "in the shadow (protection) of 'El (God)"; Beseleel; the King James Version Bezaleel): (1) A master workman under Moses; son of Uri…I BezekLightning.E·S·I BezerOre of gold or silver.E·S·I Bezer in the Wildernessa city of refuge in the downs on the east of the Jordan.S Bezethbe'-zeth (Bezeth): A place in the neighborhood of Jerusalem to which Bacchides withdrew and where he slew several deserters (1 Macc 7:19).I Bezethabe-ze'-tha: Also called by Josephus the "New City" (BJ, V, iv, 2), certain suburbs of Jerusalem, North of the Temple, which were outside the second but…I Biatasbi'-a-tas (Phalias; Codex Alexandrinus, Phiathas): the Revised Version (British and American) "Phalias," one of the Levites (1 Esdras 9:48) who "taught (the…I BibleBible, the English form of the Greek name Biblia, meaning “books,” the name which in the fifth century began to be given to the entire collection of sacred…E·SBible, thebi'-b'-l, (biblia): I. THE NAMES 1. Bible 2. Other Designations--Scriptures, etc. 3. Old Testament and New Testament II. LANGUAGES III. COMPASS AND DIVISIONS…I Biblical CriticismSee CRITICISM OF THE BIBLE.I Biblical DiscrepanciesSee DISCREPANCIES, BIBLICAL.I Biblical Theologybib'-li-kal the-ol'-o-ji: I. BIBLICAL THEOLOGY AS A SCIENCE 1. Definition 2. Relation to Dogmatics 3. Place and Method of Biblical Theology 4. Relation to…I Bichri(first-born), (2 Samuel 20:1) an ancestor of Sheba.S·I BidVariously signifying, according to six Hebrew and as many Greek originals: (1) "to command" (Nu 14:10; Mt 1:24 the King James Version, prostasso); (2) "to…I Biddenbid'-n: "Called," "invited" (1Sa 9:13).I Bidebid: A variant of "abide" (which see); is the rendering of perimeno, in The Wisdom of Solomon 8:12 (the Revised Version (British and American) "they shall…I Bidkar(son of stabbing , i.e, one who stabs), Jehu’s "captain," originally his fellow officer, (2 Kings 9:25) who completed the sentence on Jehoram, son of Ahab.S·I BierThe frame on which dead bodies were conveyed to the grave (Luke 7:14).E·S·I BigthaGarden, or gift of fortune, one of the seven eunuchs or chamberlains who had charge of the harem of Ahasuerus (Esther 1:10).E·S·I BigthanOne of the eunuchs who “kept the door” in the court of Ahasuerus.E·S·I BigthanaOne of the eunuchs who “kept the door” in the court of Ahasuerus.E·S·I Bigvai(happy).S·I Bikath-avenbik-ath-a'-ven (biq`ath 'awen, "valley of vanity" (Am 1:5 King James Version, margin)).I BildadSon of contention, one of Job’s friends.E·S·I Bileam(foreigners), a town in the western half of the tribe of Manasseh, named only in (1 Chronicles 6:70) same as Ibleam and Gath-rimmon.S·I BilgahCheerful.E·S·I Bilgai(Nehemiah 10:8) [BILGAH, 2]S BilhahFaltering; bashful, Rachel’s handmaid, whom she gave to Jacob (Gen. 29:29).E·S·I Bilhan(modest).S·I Bill of DivorcementSee DIVORCE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.I Bill, Bond, Etc.(1) In the parable of the Unjust Steward (Lu 16:6 f) "bill," the King James Version, better "bond," the Revised Version (British and American), is used to…I Billowbil'-o (gal, "a great rolling wave"): Figuratively, of trouble, "All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me" (Ps 42:7; compare Jon 2:3).I BilshanSon of the tongue; i.e., “eloquent”, a man of some note who returned from the Captivity with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:2; Neh. 7:7).E·S·I Bimhal(circumcised), one of the sons of Japhlet in the line of Asher.S·I Bindbind (deo): There are a number of Hebrew words used to express this word in its various meanings, 'alam (Ge 37:7), 'acar (Ge 42:24), qashar (De 6:8).I Binea(fountain), one of the descendants of Saul.S·I Binnui(familyship).S·I BirdBirds are divided in the Mosaic law into two classes, (1) the clean (Lev. 1:14-17; 5:7-10; 14:4-7), which were offered in sacrifice; and (2) the unclean (Lev.…E Bird-catcherburd'-kach-er See FOWLER.I Birds[SPARROW]S·IBirds of AbominationSee ABOMINATION, BIRDS OF.I Birds of Preypra: They were undoubtedly the first birds noticed by the compilers of Biblical records.I Birds, Uncleanun-klen': The lists of birds forbidden as food are given in Le 11:13-19 and De 14:12-18.I BirshaSon of wickedness, a king of Gomorrah whom Abraham succoured in the invasion of Chedorlaomer (Gen. 14:2).E·S·I BirthAs soon as a child was born it was washed, and rubbed with salt (Ezek. 16:4), and then swathed with bandages (Job 38:9; Luke 2:7, 12).E·I Birth, NewSee REGENERATION.I Birth, VirginSee VIRGIN BIRTH.I Birth-dayThe observance of birth-days was common in early times (Job 1:4, 13, 18).E Birth-stoolburth'-stool: Found only in Ex 1:16, in connection with Hebrew women in Egypt when oppressed by Pharaoh.I BirthdayThe custom of observing birthdays is very ancient, (Genesis 40:20; Jeremiah 20:15) and in (Job 1:4) etc., we read that Job’s sons "feasted every one his day."S·IBirthright(1.) This word denotes the special privileges and advantages belonging to the first-born son among the Jews.E·S·I Birzaithbur-za'-ith, bur-za'-vith the King James Version Birzavith, (birzawith or birzayith; Bezaith, or Berzaie): The name of a town in Asher founded by Malchiel…I Birzavitha name occurring in the genealogies of Asher.S Bishlambish'-lam (bishlam, "peaceful" (?)): One of three foreign colonists who wrote a letter of complaint against the Jews to Artaxerxes (Ezr 4:7 = 1 Esdras 2:16).I BishopAn overseer.E·S·I Bishopric(Acts 1:20; 1 Timothy 3:1)S Bishoprickbish'-up-rik (episkope; Ac 1:20 the King James Version, quoted from Ps 109:8): the Revised Version (British and American) "office," margin, "overseership."I Bishops' BibleSee ENGLISH VERSIONS.I BitThe curb put into the mouths of horses to restrain them.E Bit and Bridlebri'-d'-l (methegh wa-recen): The two words occur in conjunction (Ps 32:9 the King James Version, "Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no…I Bith-ronThe broken or divided place, a district in the Arabah or Jordan valley, on the east of the river (2 Sam. 2:29).E Bithiah(daughter of the Lord), daughter of a Pharaoh, and wife of Mered.S·I Bithronmore accurately the Bithron (a craggy gorge or ravine), a place, doubtless a district, in the Jordan valley on the east side of the river.S·I BithyniaA province in Asia Minor, to the south of the Euxine and Propontis.E·S·I BitterBitterness is symbolical of affliction, misery, and servitude (Ex. 1:14; Ruth 1:20; Jer. 9:15).E·I Bitter HerbsThe Israelites were commanded to eat the Paschal lamb "with unleavened bread and with bitter herbs."S·IBitter WaterSee ADULTERY (2); MARAH.I BitternIs found three times in connection with the desolations to come upon Babylon, Idumea, and Nineveh (Isa. 14:23; 34:11; Zeph. 2:14).E·S·I BitternessSee BITTER.I Bitterness, Water ofSee ADULTERY (2).I BitumenGen. 11:3, R.V., margin, rendered in the A.V. “slime”), a mineral pitch.E·I Biziothiahbiz-yo-thi'-a, biz-joth'-ja (bizyotheyah; Septuagint hai komai auton, literally "their villages"; the King James Version Bizjothjah, "place of Jah's olives"…I Bizjothjah(contempt of Jehovah), a town in the south of Judah.S Biztha(eunuch), the second of the seven eunuchs of King Ahasuerus’ harem.S·I BlackProperly the absence of all colour.E·I Blackness(kimririm, "obscurations"; qadhruth, "darkness"; gnophos, "darkness" zophos "blackness"): Terms rarely used but of special significance in picturing the…I BladeApplied to the glittering point of a spear (Job 39:23) or sword (Nah. 3:3), the blade of a dagger (Judg. 3:22); the “shoulder blade” (Job 31:22); the “blade”…E BlainsOccurs only in connection with the sixth plague of Egypt (Ex. 9:9, 10).E·S·I BlasphemyIn the sense of speaking evil of God this word is found in Ps. 74:18; Isa. 52:5; Rom. 2:24; Rev. 13:1, 6; 16:9, 11, 21. It denotes also any kind of calumny…E·S·IBlast(neshamah, ruach): (1) The blowing of the breath of Yahweh, expressive of the manifestation of God's power in Nature and Providence.I Blasting(neshamah, ruach): (1) The blowing of the breath of Yahweh, expressive of the manifestation of God's power in Nature and Providence.I BlastusChamberlain to king Herod Agrippa I. (Acts 12:20).E·S·I Blazeblaz ("to publish"): Found only in the King James Version of Mr 1:45, for Greek diaphemizein, translated by the Revised Version (British and American) "spread…I BlemishImperfection or bodily deformity excluding men from the priesthood, and rendering animals unfit to be offered in sacrifice (Lev. 21:17-23; 22:19-25).E·I Bless(1.) God blesses his people when he bestows on them some gift temporal or spiritual (Gen. 1:22; 24:35; Job 42:12; Ps. 45:2; 104:24, 35).E·I Blessedbles'-ed (barukh): Where God is referred to, this word has the sense of "praise," as in 1Sa 25:32, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel."I Blessednessbles'-ed-nes: This translation of makarismos (a word signifying "beatification" or "the ascription of blessing"), is used but three times, in Ro 4:6,9, and Ga…I Blessing(berakhah; eulogia): Sometimes means the form of words used in invoking the bestowal of good, as in De 33:1; Jos 8:34; and Jas 3:10.I Blessing, Cup of(to poterion tes eulogias, "the consecrated cup," 1Co 10:16): A technical term from the Jewish liturgy transferred to the Lord's Supper, and signifying the…I Blessing, Valley ofSee BERACAH.I BlindBlind beggars are frequently mentioned (Matt. 9:27; 12:22; 20:30; John 5:3).E Blindfoldblind'-fold (perikalupto): A sport common among the children of ancient times, in which the blindfolded were struck on the cheek, then asked who had struck…I BlindingSee PUNISHMENTS.I Blindnessis extremely common in the East from many causes.S·I Blindness, Judicialju-dish'-al, joo-dish'-al: Among the ancient Israelites in the pre-Canaanite period disputes within the family or clan or tribe would be settled by the…I Blood(1.) As food, prohibited in Gen. 9:4, where the use of animal food is first allowed.E·S·I Blood and Water(haima kai hudor): The remarkable passage (Joh 19:34) from which this expression is taken refers to the piercing of the Savior's side by the soldier.I Blood, Avenger ofSee AVENGER.I Blood, Issue ofish'-u. See BLOODY FLUX.I Blood, Revenger ofHe who avenged the blood of one who had been killed.S Blood-revengeblud-re-venj': See AVENGER.I Bloodguiltinessblud-gilt'-i-nes: Found in the King James Version only in Ps 51:14.I Bloodsheddingblud'-shed-ing (haimatekchusia, Heb 9:22): In this passage the indispensability of expiating sacrifice is positively set forth.I Bloodthirstyblud'-thurs-ti ('anshe damim, "men of blood"): This occurs in the King James Version only in Pr 29:10; in the Revised Version (British and American), Ps 5:6…I Bloodyblud'-i (dam = "blood" of man or an animal; and where the King James translators have rendered with the adjective "bloody," the Hebrew employs the noun in the…I Bloody Fluxfluks (puretos kai dusenteria, literally "fever and dysentery"): The disease by which the father of Publius was afflicted in Malta (Ac 28:8). the Revised…I Bloody sweatThe sign and token of our Lord’s great agony (Luke 22:44).E·I BloomSee FLOWERS.I BlossomSee FLOWERS.I BlotA stain or reproach (Job 31:7; Prov. 9:7).E·I Blowblo (nashaph): Used with reference to the wind (Ex 15:10; Ps 78:26; 147:18; pneo, "to breathe," Lu 12:55; Joh 3:8; Re 7:1); taqa`, with reference to trumpet…I BlueGenerally associated with purple (Ex. 25:4; 26:1, 31, 36, etc.).E·I BoanergesSons of thunder, a surname given by our Lord to James and John (Mark 3:17) on account of their fervid and impetuous temper (Luke 9:54).E·S·I BoarOccurs only in Ps. 80:13.E·S·I Boardbord (qeresh, "a slab or plank," "deck of a ship," "bench," "board"): This word is found in Ex 26:16-21; 36:21 ff; its plural occurs in Ex 26:15,17-29; 35:11…I Boastbost (halal, "to praise"; kauchaomai, "to vaunt oneself," used both in a good and a bad sense): To praise God: "In God have we made our boast all the day…I BoatSee SHIPS AND BOATS.I BoazAlacrity.E·S·I Boccasbok'-as (Bokkas): A priest in the line of Ezra (1 Esdras 8:2) called Bukki in Ezr 7:4 and Borith in 2 Esdras 1:2.I Bocheru(youth), son of Azel, according to the present Hebrew text of (1 Chronicles 8:38)S·IBochimWeepers, a place where the angel of the Lord reproved the Israelites for entering into a league with the people of the land.E·S·I Bodybod'-i: I. PHILOLOGICAL: Generally speaking, the Old Testament language employs no fixed term for the human body as an entire organism in exact opposition to…I Body of Deathdeth (soma tou thanatou): These words are found in Paul's impassioned argument on the reign of the law, which dooms man to continuous disappointment and…I Body of HeavenThe King James Version translates the Hebrew idiom, etsem ha-shamayim, by "the body of heaven" (Ex 24:10).I Body, Spiritualspir'-it-u-al: Paul describes the body after the resurrection as a spiritual body (soma psuchikon) and contrasts it with the natural (psychical body, soma…I Body-guardbod'-i-gard: The expression occurs in Apocrypha (1 Esdras 3:4), "the body-guard that kept the king's person."I Bohan(thumb), a Reubenite.S·I Bohan, Stone ofa stone erected in honor of Bohan on the boundary between Judah and Benjamin, in the valley of Achor, along the eastern side of the present Wady Dahr…S Boil(rendered “botch” in Deut. 28:27, 35), an aggravated ulcer, as in the case of Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:7; Isa. 38:21) or of the Egyptians (Ex. 9:9, 10, 11; Deut.…E·S·IBoldnessbold'-nes (parresia, "confidence," "fearlessness," "freedom of speech"): This was one of the results of discipleship (Ac 4:13,29,31; Eph 3:12; Php 1:20; 1Ti…I Bolled(Ex. 9:31), meaning “swollen or podded for seed,” was adopted in the Authorized Version from the version of Coverdale (1535).E·I BolsterThe Hebrew word kebir, rendered “pillow” in 1 Sam. 19:13, 16, but in Revised Version marg. “quilt” or “network,” probably means some counterpane or veil…E·IBoltbolt (na`al, "to bind up"): The ancient Hebrews had fastenings of wood or iron for the doors of houses (2Sa 13:17,18; So 5:5), city gates (Ne 3:3,6,13-15)…I BondAn obligation of any kind (Num. 30:2, 4, 12).E·I BondageOf Israel in Egypt (Ex. 2:23, 25; 5), which is called the “house of bondage” (13:3; 20:2).E·S·I Bondmaidbond'-mad: Occurs but three times in the King James Version (Le 19:20; 25:44; Ga 4:22 (the Revised Version (British and American) "handmaid")).I Bondmanbond'-man: One of the translations of the word `ebhedh, very common in the Old Testament.I Bondservantbond'-sur-vant: Appears only once in the King James Version (Le 25:39) where it translates `ebhedh, "a slave": "Thou shalt not cause him to render the service…I Bonebon (`etsem, `otsem; Aramaic gerem, by extension used for "bony frame," "body," "strength," Ps 35:10; "the whole man"; Lu 24:39, "flesh and bones" = the solid…I Bonesbon (`etsem, `otsem; Aramaic gerem, by extension used for "bony frame," "body," "strength," Ps 35:10; "the whole man"; Lu 24:39, "flesh and bones" = the solid…I Bonnet(Heb. peer), Ex. 39:28 (R.V., “head-tires”); Ezek. 44:18 (R.V., “tires”), denotes properly a turban worn by priests, and in Isa. 3:20 (R.V., “head-tires”) a…E·IBookThis word has a comprehensive meaning in Scripture.E·S·I Book of AbrahamSee APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE.I Book of EnochSee ENOCH, BOOK OF.I Book of JubileesSee APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE; APOCRYPHA.I Book of Life(cepher chayyim; he biblos tes zoes, "book of life"): The phrase is derived from the custom of the ancients of keeping genealogical records (Ne 7:5,64…I Book of NoahSee APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE.I Book of Remembrancere-mem'-brans (cepher zikkdron, "book of record"): Is related in meaning to the "Book of Life."I Books of AdamSee APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE; ADAM, BOOKS OF.I Bootboot (ce'on; the King James Version battle; the American Standard Revised Version "armor"; the American Revised Version, margin "boot"): The word ce'on, found…I BoothA hut made of the branches of a tree.E·I Booths[SUCCOTH; TABERNACLES, THE FEAST OF, FEAST OF]S Booths, Feast ofSee FEASTS AND FASTS, I, 2.I BootyCaptives or cattle or objects of value taken in war.E·S·I Booz(Matthew 1:5; Luke 3:32) [BOAZ]S·IBor-ashanbor-ash'-an: A correction of the Massoretic Text in the American Standard Revised Version in 1Sa 30:30 for the King James Version "Chor-ashan" and the English…I Borderbor'-der: Indicating in both singular and plural the outlines or territory of a country.I Bordererbor'-der-er (parakeimenous): One who dwells on the borders or confines of a country.I Bordersbor'-der: Indicating in both singular and plural the outlines or territory of a country.I Borebor: According to the Book of the Covenant (Ex 20:20-23:33) a slave whom his master had purchased was to be released after six years.I Borithbo'-rith: Mentioned in the genealogical table which traces the descent of Esdras (Ezra) from Aaron (2 Esdras 1:2).I BornSee BORN.I Born AgainSee REGENERATION.I BorneSee BORN.I BorrowThe Israelites “borrowed” from the Egyptians (Ex. 12:35, R.V., “asked”) in accordance with a divine command (3:22; 11:2).E Borrowingbor'-o-ing: (1) In the Old Testament period loans were not of a commercial nature, i.e. they were not granted to enable a man to start or run a business.I Boscath(2 Kings 22:1) [BOZKATH]S·IBosomIn the East objects are carried in the bosom which Europeans carry in the pocket.E·I Bosom, Abraham'sSee ABRAHAM'S BOSOM.I BosorThe Chaldee or Aramaic form of the name Beor, the father of Balaam (2 Pet. 2:15).E·S·I Bosorabos'-o-ra (Bosora): One of the strong cities of Gilead taken by Judas Maccabeus (1 Macc 5:26,28).I Bossbos: Occurs only in the plural as a translation of gabh = "arch," or "protuberance," referring to the curved ornaments of a shield (Job 15:26), the central…I BossesThe projecting parts of a shield (Job 15:26).E Botany1. General Characteristics of Palestinian Flora: On account of the great diversity in the climatic and topographical conditions Palestine is peculiarly rich…I BotchThe name given in Deut. 28:27, 35 to one of the Egyptian plagues (Ex. 9:9).E·I Botrysbot'-ris (Botrus; modern Batrun): A town of Phoenicia on the coast some miles North of Gebal (Byblus) on the southern side of the bold promontory called in…I BottleA vessel made of skins for holding wine (Josh. 9:4. 13; 1 Sam. 16:20; Matt. 9:17; Mark 2:22; Luke 5:37, 38), or milk (Judg. 4:19), or water (Gen. 21:14, 15…E·S·IBottombot'-um: Rendered by several Hebrew words: (1) sheresh, "root"; Chaldaic, shoresh (Job 36:30, "the bottom of the sea").I Bottomless, Pitbot'-um-les, (to phrear tes abussou, "the pit of the abyss," Re 9:1,2 the King James Version): In the Revised Version (British and American), he abussos…I BoughSee BRANCH.I Boughtbout (tawekh, "bisection," "middle"): The best part of a sling that contains the stone, "in the midst of the bought of a sling" (1Sa 25:29 King James Version…I BoundSee BIND.I Boundsboundz: gabhal = "to twist" (as a rope), "to make an enclosure" (as by a line) occurs in Ex 19:12,23; Ps 104:9; gebhul = "a cord," hence, "a boundary,"…I Bountifulnessboun'-ti-fool-nes, boun'-ti (haplotes, "singleness," "benevolence," 2Co 9:11 the King James Version; Tobh, "to be good" (Pr 22:9); eulogia, "good speech,"…I Bountyboun'-ti-fool-nes, boun'-ti (haplotes, "singleness," "benevolence," 2Co 9:11 the King James Version; Tobh, "to be good" (Pr 22:9); eulogia, "good speech,"…I BowThe bow was in use in early times both in war and in the chase (Gen. 21:20; 27:3; 48:22).E·S·I Bow, in the Cloudbo: Reference to the promise made to Noah (Ge 9:13) preserved in the Constellation figures.I Bowels(Phil. 1:8; 2:1; Col. 3:12), compassionate feelings; R.V., “tender mercies.”E·IBowingA mode of showing respect.E·I BowlThe sockets of the lamps of the golden candlestick of the tabernacle are called bowls (Ex. 25:31, 33, 34; 37:17, 19, 20); the same word so rendered being…E·IBowmanbo'-man: Israel seems not to have been equal to the surrounding peoples in the use of the bow.I Bowshotbo'-shot: Found only in Ge 21:16 in the account of Hagar and her child: "And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a…I BoxFor holding oil or perfumery (Mark 14:3).E·I Box-tree(Heb. teashshur), mentioned in Isa. 60:13; 41:19, was, according to some, a species of cedar growing in Lebanon.E·I BoxingSee GAMES.I Boxtree(Isaiah 41:19; 60:13) A beautiful evergreen growing in many parts of Europe and Asia.S Boy(yeledh, "child," na`ar, "lad," "youth"; ho pais and he pais): Refers to a child of any age, and is sometimes used of either sex: Joe 3:3; Zec 8:5; Mt 17:18…I Bozcathboz'-kath (botsqath).I Bozes(the height), one of the two sharp rocks between the passages which Jonathan entered the Philistine garrison.S Bozezbo'-zez (botsets; Bazes, probably from an obsolete root batsats, corresponding to the Arabic batstsa, "to shine" or "to ooze"): The name of the northern of…I Bozkath(rocky height), a city of Judah in the lowlands (Joshua 15:39; 2 Kings 22:1)S·IBozrahEnclosure; fortress.E·S·I Bracelet(1.) Anklets (Num. 31:50; 2 Sam. 1:10), and with reference to men.E·S·I Brag(megalaucheo, "proud brags"): Occurs only in the Apocrypha (2 Macc 15:32), not being sufficiently dignified to be given a place in the canonical Scriptures by…I Braidedbrad'-ed, brad'-ing (to plegama, "that which is plaited," 1Ti 2:9; he emploke, "a plaiting," 1Pe 3:3): Used with reference to Christian women in two passages…I Braidingbrad'-ed, brad'-ing (to plegama, "that which is plaited," 1Ti 2:9; he emploke, "a plaiting," 1Pe 3:3): Used with reference to Christian women in two passages…I Bramble(1.) Hebrew atad, Judg. 9:14; rendered “thorn,” Ps. 58:9.E·S·I Bran(ta pitura): The women of Babylon are described as burning "bran for incense" in their unchaste idolatrous worship (Baruch 6:43).I BranchA symbol of kings descended from royal ancestors (Ezek. 17:3, 10; Dan. 11:7); of prosperity (Job 8:16); of the Messiah, a branch out of the root of the stem…E·IBrandIn the double signification of an object on fire and of objects used to feed a fire.I BrandingSee PUNISHMENTS.I Brasenbra'-z'-n. See BRASS.I BrassWhich is an alloy of copper and zinc, was not known till the thirteenth century.E·S·I Bravery(Isa. 3:18), an old English word meaning comeliness or beauty.E·I Brawlerbrol'-er (Qere midhyanim; Kethibh midhwanim, "quarrelsomeness"; amachos, "not fighting"): Spoken of the quarrelsome woman; "a contentious (the King James…I Braybra (nahaq, "to bray," of the ass; kathash, "to pound in a mortar"): This word occurs with two distinct meanings: (a) The harsh cry of the ass (Job 6:5).I Brazenbra'-z'-n. See BRASS.I Brazen SeaSee SEA, THE MOLTEN.I Brazen Serpent[SERPENT]S·IBreachAn opening in a wall (1 Kings 11:27; 2 Kings 12:5); the fracture of a limb (Lev. 24:20), and hence the expression, “Heal, etc.” (Ps. 60:2).E·I Breach of CovenantSee CRIMES.I Breach of RitualSee CRIMES.I Breach of TrustSee CRIMES.I BreadAmong the Jews was generally made of wheat (Ex. 29:2; Judg. 6:19), though also sometimes of other grains (Gen. 14:18; Judg. 7:13).E·S·I Breadthbredth (rochabh, the root idea being to make wide, spacious): A term of expanse or measurement used of the ark (Ge 6:15); of the tabernacle (Ex 27:13); of…I Breakbrak: shabhar = "break" (down, off, in pieces, up), "destroy," "quench" (Isa 14:25; Jer 19:10,11; Eze 4:16; Am 1:5); paraq = "to break off" or "craunch"…I Break of Day'or, "to be light," "the light breaks" (2Sa 2:32); auge, "bright light," "radiance" (Ac 20:11).I Breastbrest: Signifying the front view of the bust in humans and the corresponding portion of the body in animals. chazeh, occurs in Ex 29:26,27; Le 7:30,31,34…I Breastplate(1.) That piece of ancient armour that protected the breast.E·S·I Breastplate of the High Priestprest: The Hebrew word choshen, rendered in the King James Version "breastplate," means really a "pouch" or "bag."I Breathbreth, breth, breath'-ing: In the English Versions of the Bible of the Old Testament "breath" is the rendering of neshamah, and of ruach.I Breathebreth, breth, breath'-ing: In the English Versions of the Bible of the Old Testament "breath" is the rendering of neshamah, and of ruach.I Breathingbreth, breth, breath'-ing: In the English Versions of the Bible of the Old Testament "breath" is the rendering of neshamah, and of ruach.I Breeches(Ex. 28:42), rather linen drawers, reaching from the waist to a little above the knee, worn by the priests (Ezek. 44:17, 18).E·I Breedbred: Found in the past tense in Ex 16:20 as a translation of rum = "to bring up," "to rise."I BrethrenSee BROTHER.I Brethren of Jesus[JAMES THE LESS]S Brethren of the LordIn Mt 12:46 ff; Mr 3:31 ff; Lu 8:19 ff, while Jesus was in the midst of an earnest argument with scribes and Pharisees, His mother and brothers sent a message…I BribeNone to be taken; “for the gift maketh open eyes blind, and perverteth the cause of the righteous” (Ex. 23:8, literally rendered).E Briberybrib'-er-i (shochadh, "a gift," in a corrupt sense, "a bribe"): The Hebrew law condemns everything that would tend to impair the impartial administration of…I Brick(Genesis 11:3) The brick in use among the Jews were much larger than with us, being usually from 12 to 13 inches square and 3 1/2 inches thick; they thus…S·IBrick-kilnbrik'-kil, -kiln (malben): The Hebrew word is better translated by "brickmould."I BricksThe making of, formed the chief labour of the Israelites in Egypt (Ex. 1:13, 14).E BrideFrequently used in the ordinary sense (Isa. 49:18; 61:10, etc.).E·I Bride, Bridegroom[MARRIAGE]S Bride-chamberbrid'-cham-ber (numphon): The room in which the marriage ceremonies were held (Mt 9:15; Mr 2:19; Lu 5:34; compare Mt 22:10).I Bride-chamber, Sons (Children) of the(hoi huioi tou numphonos): These were friends or companions of the bridegroom and were usually very numerous (Mt 9:15; Mr 2:19; Lu 5:34).I Bridegroombrid'-groom; See MARRIAGE.I Bridegroom, Friend ofbrid'-groom; See MARRIAGE.I Bridgebrij (gephura, 2 Macc 12:13 the King James Version; the Revised Version (British and American) GEPHYRUN): Does not occur in the canonical Scriptures, unless…I BridleThree Hebrew words are thus rendered in the Authorized Version.E·I BrierThis word occurs frequently, and is the translation of several different terms.E·I Brigandine(Jer. 46:4; 51:3), an obsolete English word denoting a scale coat of armour, or habergeon, worn by light-armed “brigands.”E·S·IBrightnessbrit'-nes: Used by the King James Version in Heb 1:3 for "effulgence of his glory," as in the Revised Version (British and American) and the American Standard…I Brimqatseh or qetseh = "an extremity" (in a variety of applications and idioms), "border," "edge," "side," "shore" (Jos 3:15 the King James Version; the Revised…I BrimstoneAn inflammable mineral substance found in quantities on the shores of the Dead Sea.E·S·I Bringdasha' = "to sprout," "spring" (Ge 1:11 the King James Version); sharats = "to wriggle," "swarm" (Ge 1:20 f; 9:7; Ex 8:3); yaladh = "to bear," "beget" (Ge…I Brinkbrink: saphah, or sepheth = "the lip," "margin," "bank," "edge" (Ge 41:3; Ex 2:3; 7:15); qatseh, or qetseh = "an extremity," "border," "brim" (Jos 3:8,15; Isa…I Broadbrod (rochabh, "width"; rechobh, "a broadway," "street," "court"; eurchoros, "spacious"): Occurs frequently as a term of dimension (Ex 27:1; 1Ki 6:6; Eze…I Broad PlaceSee CITY.I Broideredbroid'-erd: (1) riqmah, "variegation of color" (Eze 16:10,13,18; 26:16; 27:7,16,24); (2) tashbets, "checkered stuff" (as reticulated).I Brokenbro'-k'-n: Occurs both as past participle of the verb translated "to break" and as an adjective, the former use will be dealt with here only so far as verbs…I Brokenfootedbro'-k'-n-foot-ed (shebher reghel): In Le 21:19, one of the blemishes which prevented a man of priestly descent from the execution of the priestly office.I Brokenhandedbro'-k'-n-hand-ed (shebher yadh): In Le 21:19 one of the blemishes which prevented a man of priestly descent from the execution of the priestly office.I Brokenheartedbro'-k'-n-har-ted (shabhar lebh; suntetrimmenoi ten kardian; Ps 69:20,21; Isa 61:1; Lu 4:18 the King James Version; "of a broken heart," Ps 34:18; "broken in…I Broochbroch (chach): Used in plural by the Revised Version (British and American) (the King James Version "bracelets") for a class of "jewels of gold" brought as…I BrookA torrent.E·I Brook of Egypt, the(nachal = "a flowing stream," "a valley"; best translated by the oriental word wady, which means, as the Hebrew word does, both a stream and its valley).I Broombroom: Occurs in 1Ki 19:4 m ("broomtree"); Job 30:4, and Ps 120:4 m as the translation of the Hebrew rothem, where the King James Version employed "juniper"…I Brothbroth (maraq): Equivalent to our "soup."I Brother(1.) In the natural and common sense (Matt. 1:2; Luke 3:1, 19).E·S·I Brother's Wife(yebhemeth = "a sister-in-law," "brother's wife" (De 25:7,9); 'ishshah = "a woman," "wife"; `esheth 'ach = "brother's wife" (Ge 38:8,9; Le 18:16;20:21); he…I Brother-in-lawSee RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY.I Brotherhoodbruth'-er-hood: The rare occurrence of the term (only Zec 11:14 and 1Pe 2:17) in contrast with the abundant use of "brother," "brethren," seems to indicate…I Brotherlybruth'-er-li ('ach, "brother"; philadelphia, "brotherly love"): Like a brother in all the large human relationships indicated above; e.g. the early friendly…I Brotherly Kindnesskind'-nes (the King James Version 2Pe 1:7), or LOVE (the King James Version Ro 12:10; 1Th 4:9; Heb 13:1; philadelphia): 1. As Moral Ideal: In the Revised…I Brotherly Lovekind'-nes (the King James Version 2Pe 1:7), or LOVE (the King James Version Ro 12:10; 1Th 4:9; Heb 13:1; philadelphia): 1. As Moral Ideal: In the Revised…I Browbrou: Is found in Isa 48:4, "thy brow brass" as the translation of metsch, meaning "to be clear," i.e. conspicuous.I BrownSee COLORS.I Bruisebrooz, broozd: The noun occurs in Isa 1:6 the King James Version, "bruises and putrifying sores," as the translation of chabbarah.I Bruisedbrooz, broozd: The noun occurs in Isa 1:6 the King James Version, "bruises and putrifying sores," as the translation of chabbarah.I BruitA rumour or report (Jer. 10:22, R.V. “rumour;” Nah. 3:19).E·I Brutebroot, brootish (ba`ar, "stupid"; alogos, "without speech," hence, irrational, unreasonable (Ac 25:27; 2Pe 2:12; Jude 1:10 the King James Version)): The man…I Brutishbroot, brootish (ba`ar, "stupid"; alogos, "without speech," hence, irrational, unreasonable (Ac 25:27; 2Pe 2:12; Jude 1:10 the King James Version)): The man…I BubastisSee PI-BESETH.I BucketA vessel to draw water with (Isa. 40:15); used figuratively, probably, of a numerous issue (Num. 24:7).E·I Bucklebuk'-'-l (porpe): As a mark of favor Jonathan Maccabeus was presented by Alexander Balas with a buckle of gold (1 Macc 10:89), the wearing of which was…I Buckler(1.) A portable shield (2 Sam. 22:31; 1 Chr. 5:18).E·I BudSee FLOWERS.I BuffaloSee CATTLE.I Buffetbuf'-et (kolaphizo, "to beat with the fist"): Refers to bodily maltreatment and violence: "Then did they spit in his face and buffet him" (Mt 26:67; Mr 14:65…I Bugeanbu-je'-an, ba'-je-an (Bougaios): An epithet given to Haman in Apocrypha, Additions to Esther 12:6, the Revised Version (British and American); the King James…I Buildbild, bild'-ing (banah, binyah, once (Eze 41:13); oikodomeo).I Builderbild'-er (banah; oikodomeo, technites): "To build," "builder," ete, are in the Old Testament commonly the translation of banah, "to build," occurring very…I BuildingAmong the Jews was suited to the climate and conditions of the country.E Bukki(wasting).S·I Bukkiah(wasting from Jehovah), a Kohathite Levite, of the sons of Heman, one of the musicians in the temple.S·I BulRainy, the eighth ecclesiastical month of the year (1 Kings 6:38), and the second month of the civil year; later called Marchesvan.E·S·I BullSee CATTLE.I Bull, BullockIt is variously rendered "bullock," (Isaiah 65:25) "cow," (Ezekiel 4:15) "oxen," (Genesis 12:16) Kine is used in the Bible as the plural of cow.S Bull, WildSee ANTELOPE; CATTLE.I Bullock(1.) The translation of a word which is a generic name for horned cattle (Isa. 65:25).E Bulls, Jeroboam'sSee CALF (GOLDEN).I Bulrush(1.) In Isa. 58:5 the rendering of a word which denotes “belonging to a marsh,” from the nature of the soil in which it grows (Isa. 18:2).E·S·I Bulrushes, Ark ofSee ARK OF BULRUSHES.I Bulwarkbool'-wark: The word represents several Hebrew terms (chel, Isa 26:1; chelah, Ps 48:13; matsodh, Ec 9:14; matsor, De 20:20).I BulwarksMural towers, bastions, were introduced by king Uzziah (2 Chr. 26:15; Zeph. 1:16; Ps. 48:13; Isa. 26:1).E Bunah(understanding), a son of Jerahmeel, of the family of Pharez in Judah.S·I Bunch(1.) A bundle of twigs (Ex. 12:22).E·I Bundlebun'-d'-l: Represents in English Versions of the Bible the words tseror, from a verb meaning "cramp" "bind," etc. (Ge 42:35; 1Sa 25:29; So 1:13); tsebheth…I Bunni(my understanding).S·I Burden(1.) A load of any kind (Ex. 23:5).E·I BurglarySee CRIMES.I BurialThe first burial we have an account of is that of Sarah (Gen. 23).E·I Burial, Sepulchres[TOMBS] On this subject we have to notice -- 1. The place of burial, its site and shape; 2. The mode of burial; 3. The prevalent notions regarding this duty.S Burierber'-i-er (kabhar): "Set up a sign by it, till the buriers have buried it" (Eze 39:15).I Burnburn, burn'-ing: Figurative: In addition to the ordinary meaning, burn is used metaphorically in the following passages of the New Testament: (1) kaio (Lu…I Burningburn, burn'-ing: Figurative: In addition to the ordinary meaning, burn is used metaphorically in the following passages of the New Testament: (1) kaio (Lu…I Burnt SacrificeSee SACRIFICE.I Burnt offeringHebrew olah; i.e., “ascending,” the whole being consumed by fire, and regarded as ascending to God while being consumed.E·S BushIn which Jehovah appeared to Moses in the wilderness (Ex. 3:2; Acts 7:30).E·S·I Bush, Burning1. Meaning and Use: The scene at the burning bush (ceneh, "a bush," Septuagint batos, "blackberry bush") reveals God to the world in one of theophanies with…I Bushel[WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AND MEASURES]S·IBushyboosh'-i: Found in So 5:11 as the translation of taltal, meaning trailing, pendulous (Septuagint elatai, literally "ductile"); the Revised Version, margin…I Businessbiz'-nes: Is the rendering of four Hebrew words: (1) mela'khah, in Ge 39:11 (the American Standard Revised Version "work"); 1Ch 26:29,30; 2Ch 13:10 (the…I Busybodybiz'-i-bod-i (periergos, allotrioepiskopos): The word is found twice in Paulinic literature.: 1Ti 5:13, "not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies," and…I ButlerProperly a servant in charge of the wine (Gen. 40:1-13; 41:9).E·S·I Butter(Heb. hemah), curdled milk (Gen. 18:8; Judg. 5:25; 2 Sam. 17:29), or butter in the form of the skim of hot milk or cream, called by the Arabs kaimak, a…E·S·IBuyingbi'-ing (karah, laqach, qena', qanah, shabhar; agorazo, oneomai, emporeuomai): I. IN THE EARLIEST PERIODS AND AMONG NOMADS 1. The Primitive Stage (the "Shop")…I BuzContempt.E·S·I BuziThe father of the prophet Ezekiel (1:3).E·S BuziteContempt.E·S·I ByIn the expression “by myself” (A.V., 1 Cor. 4:4), means, as rendered in the Revised Version, “against myself.”E·IBy and byImmediately (Matt. 13:21; R.V., “straightway;” Luke 21:9).E·I By-waysOnly in Judg. 5:6 and Ps. 125:5; literally “winding or twisted roads.”E By-wordHebrew millah (Job 30:9), a word or speech, and hence object of talk; Hebrew mashal (Ps. 44:14), a proverb or parable.E ByblusSee GEBAL.I BypathsSee BYWAY.I ByssusSee LINEN.I Bywaybi'-wa (nethibhoth): Only in Jud 5:6.I Bywordbi'-wurd: shammah = "consternation," "astonishment," "waste," "wonderful language," "object of remark" (De 28:37; 1Ki 9:7; 2Ch 7:20); mashal, or meshol = "a…I Elon-beth-hananbeth-ha'-nan (1Ki 4:9).I Gate ofSon of my right hand.E·S·I High GateSon of my right hand.E·S·I

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