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860 terms beginning with C, from Easton’s, Smith’s, the ISBE and Hitchcock’s.
Every term
CabHollow (R.V., “kab”), occurs only in 2 Kings 6:25; a dry measure, the sixth part of a seah, and the eighteenth part of an ephah, equal to about two English…E·S·ICabbona town in the low country of Judah.S·ICabinkab'-in (chanuyyoth, "vaults"; Jer 37:16 the Revised Version (British and American), "cells"): In the East the prison often consisted of a pit (compare…ICabinsOnly in Jer. 37:16 (R.V., “cells”), arched vaults or recesses off a passage or room; cells for the closer confinement of prisoners.ECabulHow little! as nothing.E·S·ICaddiskad'-is. See GADDIS.ICadesSee KEDESH (Apocrypha).ICades-barneka'-dez bar'-ne. See KADESH-BARNEA (Apocrypha).ICaesarThe title assumed by the Roman emperors after Julius Caesar.E·S·ICaesar's Householdhous'-hold (hoi ek tes Kaisaros oikias, "they that are of Caesar's household," Php 4:22): These words occur in the epistle which Paul wrote from Rome near the…ICaesara PhilippiA city on the northeast of the marshy plain of el-Huleh, 120 miles north of Jerusalem, and 20 miles north of the Sea of Galilee, at the “upper source” of the…ECaesarea(Palestinae), a city on the shore of the Mediterranean, on the great road from Tyre to Egypt, about 70 miles northwest of Jerusalem, at the northern extremity…E·S·ICaesarea Philippiis mentioned only in the first two Gospels, (Matthew 16:13; Mark 8:27) and in accounts of the same transactions.SCage(Heb. kelub’, Jer. 5:27, marg. “coop;” rendered “basket” in Amos 8:1), a basket of wicker-work in which birds were placed after being caught.E·S·ICaiaphasThe Jewish high priest (A.D. 27-36) at the beginning of our Lord’s public ministry, in the reign of Tiberius (Luke 3:2), and also at the time of his…E·S·ICainA possession; a spear.E·S·ICainanPossession; smith.E·S·ICakeCakes made of wheat or barley were offered in the temple.E·ICalahOne of the most ancient cities of Assyria.E·S·ICalamityka-lam'-i-ti ('edh, "a load" or "burden" under which one is crushed, hence, "misfortune"; hayyah, hawwah, "fall," "ruin," the latter word used only in the…ICalamolaluskal-a-mol'-a-lus, -mol-a'-lus (Codex Alexandrinus, Kalamolalos, Codex Vaticanus, Kalamokalos): This name is corrupt (1 Esdras 5:22).ICalamusThe Latin for cane, Hebrew Kaneh, mentioned (Ex. 30:23) as one of the ingredients in the holy anointing oil, one of the sweet scents (Cant. 4:14), and among…E·S·ICalcol(1 Chr. 2:6), sustenance, the same probably as Chalcol (1 Kings 4:31), one of the four sages whom Solomon excelled in wisdom; for “he was wiser than all men.”E·S·ICaldron(1 Samuel 2:14; 2 Chronicles 35:13; Job 41:20; Micah 3:3)S·ICalebA dog.E·S·ICaleb-ephrathahka'-leb ef'-ra-tha, -ef'-ra-ta (the King James Version Caleb-ephratah, kalebh 'ephrathah): The place where Hezron died (1Ch 2:24).ICalendarkal'-en-dar (Latin calendarium, "an account book," from calendae, "day on which accounts were due"): The Hebrew or Jewish calendar had three stages of…ICalfCalves were commonly made use of in sacrifices, and are therefore frequently mentioned in Scripture.E·S·ICalf ImageSee IMAGES.ICalf, Goldenkaf, gol'-d'-n: I. THE NAME II. ANCIENT CALF WORSHIP 1. Narrative of Aaron's Golden Calf 2. Jeroboam's Golden Calves III. ATTITUDE OF ELIJAH TO THE BULL…ICalitaskal'-i-tas (Kalitas, or Kaleitais): One of the Levites who put away their foreign wives at the request of Esdras (Ezra), 1 Esdras 9:23, "Colius, who was…ICalkerSee SHIPS AND BOATS.ICalkersWorkmen skilled in stopping the seams of the deck or sides of vessels.ECall(1.) To cry for help, hence to pray (Gen. 4:26).ECallingA profession, or as we usually say, a vocation (1 Cor. 7:20).E·ICallistheneska-lis'-the-nez (Kallisthenes): An officer of Nicanor who was charged with the burning of the sacred portals of the temple at the time of the desecration…ICalnehFort, one of the four cities founded by Nimrod (Gen. 10:10).E·ICalnoFort, one of the four cities founded by Nimrod (Gen. 10:10).E·ICalphikal'-fi See CHALPHI.ICalvaryOnly in Luke 23:33, the Latin name Calvaria, which was used as a translation of the Greek word Kranion, by which the Hebrew word Gulgoleth was interpreted…E·S·ICalves, of the Lipskavz, (Septuagint: karpon cheileon): This is the King James Version rendering of a dubious Hebrew text in Ho 14:2 (parim sephathenu).ICambyseskam-bi'-sez (Aram., c-n-b-n-z-y; Persian, Kambujiya; Assyrian, Kambuzia; Egyptian, Kambythet; Susian, Kanpuziya): The older son of Cyrus, king of Persia.ICamelFrom the Hebrew gamal, “to repay” or “requite,” as the camel does the care of its master.E·S·ICamel's Hair(triches kamelou): In Mt 3:4 and Mr 1:6 the description of John's raiment is explicit to the extent of telling the kind of hair of which his raiment was made.ICamonFull of stalks, a place (Judg. 10:5) where Jair was buried.E·S·ICampDuring their journeys across the wilderness, the twelve tribes formed encampments at the different places where they halted (Ex. 16:13; Num. 2:3).E·S·ICamphire(Heb. copher), mentioned in Cant. 1:14 (R.V., “henna-flowers”); 4:13 (R.V., “henna”), is the al-henna of the Arabs, a native of Egypt, producing clusters of…E·S·ICanaReedy, a town of Galilee, near Capernaum.E·SCana, of Galileeka'-na, (Kana tes Galilaias): This was the scene of Christ's earliest miracle, when, at the marriage feast, He turned water into wine (Joh 2:1 ff).ICanaan(1.) The fourth son of Ham (Gen. 10:6).E·S·ICanaan, the Land of(lit. lowland), a name denoting the country west of the Jordan and the Dead Sea, and between those waters and the Mediterranean; given by God to Abraham’s…SCanaan, the language ofMentioned in Isa. 19:18, denotes the language spoken by the Jews resident in Palestine.ECanaaniteA name given to the apostle Simon (Matt. 10:4; Mark 3:18).ECanaanite, thethe designation of the apostle Simon, otherwise known as "Simon Zelotes."SCanaanitesThe descendants of Canaan, the son of Ham.ECanaanites, thea word used in two senses: 1. A tribe which inhabited a particular locality of the land west of the Jordan before the conquest; and 2. The people who…SCanaanitesska'-nan-it-es. See SHUA; BATHSHUA.ICanalska-nalz' (ye'orim): The word "canals" occurs in several places in the Revised Version, margin (Ex 7:19; 8:5; Isa 19:6; Na 3:8). ye'or is an Egyptian word, the…ICananaean(Matthew 10:4) Used in the Revised Version in place of "Canaanite." [See CANAANITE, THE]S·ICandaceThe queen of the Ethiopians whose “eunuch” or chamberlain was converted to Christianity by the instrumentality of Philip the evangelist (Acts 8:27).E·S·ICandleHeb. ner, Job 18:6; 29:3; Ps. 18:28; Prov. 24:20, in all which places the Revised Version and margin of Authorized Version have “lamp,” by which the word is…E·ICandlestickThe lamp-stand, “candelabrum,” which Moses was commanded to make for the tabernacle, according to the pattern shown him.E·SCandlestick, the Goldenkan'-d'-l-stik, gold'-'-n (menorah, literally "lamp-stand"): An important part of the furniture of the tabernacle and temples.ICaneA tall sedgy plant with a hollow stem, growing in moist places.E·S·ICankerA gangrene or mortification which gradually spreads over the whole body (2 Tim. 2:17).E·ICanker-wormkan'-ker-wurm (yeleq, (Joe 1:4; 2:25; Na 3:15,16)): The name given to a larval stage of the LOCUST (which see).ICankeredkan'-kerd (Jas 5:3 the Revised Version (British and American), "rusted").ICankerworm(Heb. yelek), “the licking locust,” which licks up the grass of the field; probably the locust at a certain stage of its growth, just as it emerges from the…E·SCannehMentioned only in Ezek. 27:23.E·S·ICanonThis word is derived from a Hebrew and Greek word denoting a reed or cane.ECanon of Scripture, themay be generally described as the "collection of books which form the original and authoritative written rule of the faith and practice of the Christian…SCanon of the New Testamentkan'-un I. TWO PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS 1. Early Christians Had the Old Testament 2. No Intention of Writing the New Testament II. THREE STAGES OF THE…ICanon of the Old Testamentkan'-un: I. INTRODUCTORY 1. The Christian Term "Canon" 2. The Corresponding Hebrew Expression 3. The "Hidden Books" of the Jews 4. The Determining Principle…ICanopyJudith 10:21; 13:9; 16:19.S·ICanticles(Song of Songs), entitled in the Authorized Version THE SONG OF SOLOMON. It was probably written by Solomon about B.C. 1012.S·ICaperberryka'-per-ber-i ('abhiyonah; kapparis; Ec 12:5 the Revised Version, margin): The translation "the caperberry shall fail" (the Revised Version (British and…ICapernaumNahum’s town, a Galilean city frequently mentioned in the history of our Lord.E·S·ICaphSee KAPH.ICapharone of the numerous words employed in the Bible to denote a village or collection of dwellings smaller than a city (Ir).SCapharsalamakaf-ar-sal'-a-ma, kaf-ar-sala'-ma (Chapharsalama): The site of an indecisive skirmish between Judas Maccabeus and Nicanor, an officer of the king of Syria and…ICaphenathaSee CHAPHENATHA.ICaphiraka-fi'-ra (Codex Alexandrinus, Kaphira, Codex Vaticanus, Peira): A town whose inhabitants returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:19).ICaphthorimkaf'-tho-rim (kaphtorim).ICaphtorA chaplet, the original seat of the Philistines (Deut. 2:23; Jer. 47:4; Amos 9:7).E·ICaphtor, Caphtorim(a crown), thrice mentioned as the primitive seat of the Philistines, (2:23; Jeremiah 47:4; Amos 9:7) who are once called Caphtorim .SCaphtorimA chaplet, the original seat of the Philistines (Deut. 2:23; Jer. 47:4; Amos 9:7).E·ICappadociaThe easternmost and the largest province of Asia Minor.E·ICappadocia, Cappadocians(province of good horses), (Acts 2:3; 1 Peter 1:1) the largest province in ancient Asia Minor.SCaptain(1.) Heb. sar (1 Sam. 22:2; 2 Sam. 23:19).E·S·ICaptiveOne taken in war.E·S·ICaptivities of the JewsThe present article is confined to the forcible deportation of the Jew; from their native land, and their forcible detention, under the Assyrian or Babylonian…SCaptivity(1.) Of Israel.E·ICaptivity EpistlesSee PHILEMON.ICarSee PALANQUIN.ICarabasionkar-a-ba'-zi-on (Rhabasion, Karabasion; Marimoth): One of the sons of Baani (1 Esdras 9:34) who had married foreign wives, during the captivity.ICaravankar'-a-van, kar-a-van' ('orach): This word is not found in the King James Version, but the Revised Version (British and American) employs it three times…ICaravansarySee INN.ICarbuncle(Ex. 28:17; 39:10; Ezek. 28:13).E·S·ICarcas(severe), the seventh of the seven "chamberlains," i.e. eunuchs, of King Ahasuerus.S·ICarcaseContact with a, made an Israelite ceremonially unclean, and made whatever he touched also unclean, according to the Mosaic law (Hag. 2:13; comp. Num. 19:16…ECarcasskar'-kas: The dead body of a beast; used sometimes in a contemptuous way of the dead body of a human being.ICarchemishFortress of Chemosh, a city on the west bank of the Euphrates (Jer. 46:2; 2 Chr. 35:20), not, as was once supposed, the Circesium at the confluence of the…E·S·ICarekar, kar'-fool-ness, kar'-fool: The English word "care" has such a variety of meanings, and so many Hebrew and Greek words in the Bible are translated by this…ICareah(bald head), father of Johanan, (2 Kings 25:23) elsewhere spelt KAREAH.S·ICarefulSee CARE.ICarefullykar'-fool-i: The same two strands of anxiety and of attention appear in this word as in care.ICarefulnesskar, kar'-fool-ness, kar'-fool: The English word "care" has such a variety of meanings, and so many Hebrew and Greek words in the Bible are translated by this…ICarelesskar'-les, kar'-les-li: These words always mean, "without anxiety," the confidence springing from a sense of security.ICarelesslykar'-les, kar'-les-li: These words always mean, "without anxiety," the confidence springing from a sense of security.ICaremka'-rem (Karem): A city of Judah interpolated by the Septuagint (Jos 15:59).ICariathe southern part of the region which int he New Testament is called ASIA, and the southwestern part of the peninsula of Asia Minor.S·ICariteskar'-i-tez (kari) , ("one ready," "life-guardsman"): A body of troops mentioned in 2Ki 11:4,19 (the King James Version "captains").ICarmaniansSee CARMONIANS.ICarmeSee CHARME.ICarmelA park; generally with the article, “the park.”E·S·ICarmelitekar'-mel-it (karmeli; Karmelios, Karmelites): A native of the Judean Carmel.ICarmelitesskar'-mel-it-es, kar-mel-i'-tes (karmelith; Karmelia): A name applied only to Abigail, the wife of Nabal, and subsequently of David, a native of Carmel in…ICarmiVine-dresser.E·S·ICarmonianskar-mo'-ni-anz; the King James Version Carmanians: A people mentioned in one of the visions--"an horrible vision" (2 Esdras 15:30 ff)--of the "Apocalypse of…ICarnaimkar-na'-im, kar'-na-im (Karnein, 1 Macc 5:26, Karnain, verses 43 f, to Karnion, 2 Macc 12:21,26): One of the strong cities besieged and captured by Judas…ICarnalUnconverted men are so called (1 Cor. 3:3).E·ICarnionSee CARNAIM.ICarousingska-rouz'-ingz (potois, dative plural of potos): This word is found only in the American Standard Revised Version and once only (1Pe 4:3).ICarpenterAn artificer in stone, iron, and copper, as well as in wood (2 Sam. 5:11; 1 Chr. 14:1; Mark 6:3).E·S·ICarpusa Christian at Troas.S·ICarriageIn the Authorized Version this word is found as the rendering of many different words.E·S·ICarrykar'-i (nasa', nahagh): The English Versions of the Bible rendering of a number of Hebrew and Greek words, and it has several shades of meaning, of which the…ICarshena(illustrious), one of the seven princes of Persia and Media.S·ICartA vehicle moving on wheels, and usually drawn by oxen (2 Sam. 6:3).E·S·ICarveThe arts of engraving and carving were much practised among the Jews.ECarvingThe arts of carving and engraving were much in request in the construction of both the tabernacle and the temple.S·ICasdimkaz'-dim See CHESED.ICasekas: Ordinarily to describe the circumstances or condition of things; sometimes, juridically (aitia, Mt 19:10; Ac 25:14), as that for which a reckoning has to…ICasementA barrier of open-work placed before windows (Prov. 7:6).E·ICasiphiaSilver, a place between Babylon and Jerusalem, where Iddo resided (Ezra 8:17); otherwise unknown.E·S·ICasluhimFortified, a people descended from Mizraim (Gen. 10:14; 1 Chr. 1:12).E·S·ICasphonSee CASPHOR.ICasphorkas'-for (the King James Version Casphon; Kasphor, 1 Macc 5:26; Chasphon, Chasphoth, 5:36; Kaspein, 2 Macc 12:13): A city East of the Jordan captured by Judas…ICaspinSee CASPHOR.ICaspisSee CASPHOR.ICassia(1.) Hebrew kiddah’, i.e., “split.”E·S·ICastIn general "to throw," with various degrees of violence; usually, with force, but not so necessarily, as e.g. in "cast a net," "cast lots."ICastanetskas'-ta-nets, kas-ta-nets' (mena`an`im): Are mentioned in 2Sa 6:5 among the musical instruments upon which David and the house of Israel played at the time of…ICastawayGr. adokimos, (1 Cor. 9:27), one regarded as unworthy (R.V., “rejected”); elsewhere rendered “reprobate” (2 Tim. 3:8, etc.); “rejected” (Heb. 6:8, etc.).E·ICastleA military fortress (1 Chr. 11:7), also probably a kind of tower used by the priests for making known anything discovered at a distance (1 Chr. 6:54).E·S·ICastor and PolluxThe “Dioscuri”, two heroes of Greek and Roman mythology.E·S·ICat(ailouros): The only mention of this animal is in Baruch 6:22.ICatechistkat'-e-kist, kate-ku'-men (katechizein "to resound," "to teach," "to instruct"): A catechist is a teacher who instructs his pupils in the elements of his own…ICatechumenkat'-e-kist, kate-ku'-men (katechizein "to resound," "to teach," "to instruct"): A catechist is a teacher who instructs his pupils in the elements of his own…ICaterpillarThe consumer.E·S·ICatholic epistlesThe epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude; so called because they are addressed to Christians in general, and not to any church or person in particular.E·ICathuaka-thu'-a (Kathoua; Codex Vaticanus, Koua): Head of a family of temple-servants who returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:30); corresponds…ICattleAbounded in the Holy Land.E·S·ICauda(Acts 27:16) The form given in the Revised Version to Clauda , an island south of Crete.S·ICaul(Heb. yothe’reth; i.e., “something redundant”), the membrane which covers the upper part of the liver (Ex. 29:13, 22; Lev. 3:4, 10, 15; 4:9; 7:4; marg.…E·S·ICaulsIn Isa. 3:18 this word (Heb. shebisim), in the marg. “networks,” denotes network caps to contain the hair, worn by females.ECausekos: In both the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) "for this cause" (the King James Version "cause") occurs in Ex 9:16 as the…ICausewayA raised way, an ascent by steps, or a raised slope between Zion and the temple (1 Chr. 26:16, 18).E·ICauseyA raised way, an ascent by steps, or a raised slope between Zion and the temple (1 Chr. 26:16, 18).E·ICaveThere are numerous natural caves among the limestone rocks of Syria, many of which have been artificially enlarged for various purposes.E·S·ICeaseses: A remarkable array of 20 Hebrew and 6 Greek words is so translated.ICedar(Heb. e’rez, Gr. kedros, Lat. cedrus), a tree very frequently mentioned in Scripture.E·S·ICedronThe black torrent, the brook flowing through the ravine below the eastern wall of Jerusalem (John 18:1).E·S·ICeilanSee KILAN.ICeiledseld, sel'-ing (the King James Version and the English Revised Version Cieled, Cieling; the Hebrew words for "ceiled" are chippah, caphan, sachiph; for…ICeilingThe covering (1 Kings 7:3,7) of the inside roof and walls of a house with planks of wood (2 Chr. 3:5; Jer. 22:14).E·SCelebratesel'-e-brat: Of the three Hebrew words so rendered halal, "to praise" is preeminently significant.ICelestialse-les'-chal (epouranios, "above the sky," "heavenly"): Peculiar to Paul's majestic argument on the resurrection: celestial verses terrestrial bodies (1Co…ICellarA subterranean vault (1 Chr. 27:28), a storehouse.E·ICelosyria[COELESYRIA]S·ICenchreaMillet, the eastern harbour of Corinth, from which it was distant about 9 miles east, and the outlet for its trade with the Asiatic shores of the Mediterranean.E·SCenchreaesen'-kre-e (Kegchreai, Westcott and Hort, The New Testament in Greek Kenchreai; the King James Version incorrectly Cenchrea): A seaport of Corinth on the…ICendebaeussen-de-be'-us (Kendebaios; the King James Version Cendebeus): A general of Antiochus VII who was appointed "captain of the seacoast" of Palestine (1 Macc…ICenserThe vessel in which incense was presented on “the golden altar” before the Lord in the temple (Ex. 30:1-9).E·S·ICensusThere are five instances of a census of the Jewish people having been taken.E·S·ICenturionA Roman officer in command of a hundred men (Mark 15:39, 44, 45).E·S·ICephasA Syriac surname given by Christ to Simon (John 1:42), meaning “rock.”E·S·ICerasse'-ras (Keras; the Revised Version (British and American) KERAS (which see)).ICertainser'-tin, ser'-tin-li, ser'tin-ti: The rendering of some Hebrew words and forms expressive of what is definitely settled or determined.ICertainlyser'-tin, ser'-tin-li, ser'tin-ti: The rendering of some Hebrew words and forms expressive of what is definitely settled or determined.ICertaintyser'-tin, ser'-tin-li, ser'tin-ti: The rendering of some Hebrew words and forms expressive of what is definitely settled or determined.ICertifyser'-ti-fi: Occurs in (1) 2Sa 15:28 (haggidh, "to show," "announce," from naghadh); (2) Ezr 4:14,16; 5:10; 7:24 (hodha`, "to make known," from yedha'; Aramaic…ICesareaSee CAESAREA.ECetabSee KETAB.IChabriska'-bris (Abris, Chabreis): Son of Gothoniel, one of the three rulers of Bethulia in the time of Judith (Judith 6:15; 8:10; 10:6).IChadias, They ofka'-di-as, ka'-di-a-si; (the Revised Version (British and American) Codex Alexandrinus, Chadasai; Codex Vaticanus, hoi Chadiasai): The inhabitants of the city…IChadiasaika'-di-as, ka'-di-a-si; (the Revised Version (British and American) Codex Alexandrinus, Chadasai; Codex Vaticanus, hoi Chadiasai): The inhabitants of the city…IChaereaske'-re-as (Chaireas; the King James Version Chereas): Brother of Timotheus, the Ammonite leader against Judas Maccabeus (1 Macc 5:6).IChafechaf (mar, "bitter"; hence, bitter of soul, deadly, destructive, ferocious, "as a bear robbed of her whelps"): Occurs only in 2Sa 17:8; used by Hushai to…IChaffThe refuse of winnowed corn.E·S·IChain(1.) A part of the insignia of office.E·S·IChains(1.) A part of the insignia of office.E·S·IChairSee SEAT; SEATS, CHIEF.IChalcedonyMentioned only in Rev. 21:19, as one of the precious stones in the foundation of the New Jerusalem.E·S·IChalcol(1 Kings 4:31) [CALCOL]S·IChaldeaThe southern portion of Babylonia, Lower Mesopotamia, lying chiefly on the right bank of the Euphrates, but commonly used of the whole of the Mesopotamian…E·S·IChaldeansIt appears that the Chaldeans (Kaldai or Kaldi) were in the earliest times merely one out of many Cushite tribes inhabiting the great alluvial plain known…SChaldee languageEmployed by the sacred writers in certain portions of the Old Testament, viz., Dan. 2:4-7, 28; Ezra 4:8-6:18; 7:12-26; Gen. 31:46; Jer. 10:11.EChaldeesOr Chaldeans, the inhabitants of the country of which Babylon was the capital.E·SChalk Stones[LIME]SChalkol(1 Chr. 2:6), sustenance, the same probably as Chalcol (1 Kings 4:31), one of the four sages whom Solomon excelled in wisdom; for “he was wiser than all men.”E·S·IChalkstonechok'-ston ('abhneghir (compare Eben-ezer, 'ebhen ha-`ezer, "stone of the help," 1Sa 7:12)): In Isa 27:9 we have: "Therefore by this shall the iniquity of…IChallengechal'-enj: Only in Ex 22:9, where the King James Version has taken Hebrew 'amar, "say," in the sense of "claim." the Revised Version (British and American)…IChalphikal'-fi (Chalphi; the King James Version Calphi): Father of Judas, who, along with Mattathias, steadily supported Jonathan at the battle of Gennesar when the…IChamber“on the wall,” which the Shunammite prepared for the prophet Elisha (2 Kings 4:10), was an upper chamber over the porch through the hall toward the street.E·S·IChamber, RoofSee CHAMBER.IChambering(Rom. 13:13), wantonness, impurity.E·IChamberlainA confidential servant of the king (Gen. 37:36; 39:1).E·S·IChambers in the HeavensSee ASTRONOMY; DIAL OF AHAZ.IChambers in the SouthSee ASTRONOMY; SOUTH, CHAMBERS OF THE.IChambers of Imageryim'-aj-ri, im'-a-jer-i (maskith): The reference (Eze 8:12) is to chambers in the temple where the elders of Israel were wont to assemble and practice rites of…IChameleonA species of lizard which has the faculty of changing the colour of its skin.E·S·IChamoisOnly in Deut. 14:5 (Heb. zemer), an animal of the deer or gazelle species.E·S·IChampaignsham-pan', sham'-pan (`arabhah, biq`ah): A champaign is a flat open country, and the word occurs in De 11:30 the King James Version (the Revised Version…IChampion(1 Sam. 17:4, 23), properly “the man between the two,” denoting the position of Goliath between the two camps.E·IChanaan[CANAAN, CANAAN, THE LAND OF]S·IChanaanite[CANAAN, CANAAN, THE LAND OF]S·IChance(Luke 10:31).E·IChancellorOne who has judicial authority, literally, a “lord of judgement;” a title given to the Persian governor of Samaria (Ezra 4:8, 9, 17).E·IChangechanj: A word which seeks to express the many shades of meaning contained in 13 variations of 9 Hebrew words and 5 Greek.IChange of RaimentSee DRESS.IChangerchan'-jer (kollubistes, "money-changer," and so rendered Mt 21:12; Mr 11:15): A banker or other person who changes money at a fixed rate.IChanges of raimentWere reckoned among the treasures of rich men (Gen. 45:22; Judg. 14:12, 13; 2 Kings 5:22, 23).EChannel(1.) The bed of the sea or of a river (Ps. 18:15; Isa. 8:7).E·IChanochha'-nok, ha'-nok-its (chanokh, "initiation," "dedication"): (1) A grandson of Abraham by Keturah, and an ancestral head of a clan of Midian (Ge 25:4; 1Ch…IChant(paraT): Occurs only once in the King James Version in Am 6:5, and the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.IChanuneuska-nun'-e-us (Chanounaios; the King James Version Channuneus): A Levite in the list of 1 Esdras 8:48, probably corresponding to "Merari" in Ezr 8:19.IChapelA holy place or sanctuary, occurs only in Amos 7:13, where one of the idol priests calls Bethel “the king’s chapel.”E·IChaphenathaka-fen'-a-tha (Chaphenatha; the King James Version Caphenatha): A name apparently given to part of the eastern wall of Jerusalem or a fort in that…IChapiterThe ornamental head or capital of a pillar.E·S·IChapman(i.e. cheap man), merchant.S·IChapt(chathath): The Hebrew term chathath means "broken," "terrified" or "dismayed."IChapterThe several books of the Old and New Testaments were from an early time divided into chapters.ECharaathalankar-a-ath'-a-lan (Charaathalan; the King James Version Charaathalar (1 Esdras 5:36)): Most probably a corruption of the text.ICharacaSee CHARAX.ICharashimCraftsmen, a valley named in 1 Chr. 4:14.E·ICharashim, the Valley of(ravine of craftsmen), a place near Lydda, a few miles east of Joppa.SCharaxkar'-ax, kar'-a-ka; (eis ton Charaka; the King James Version Charax): A place mentioned only in 2 Macc 12:17.ICharchemish(2 Chronicles 35:20) [CARCHEMISH]S·ICharchusSee BARCHUS.IChareakar'-re-a (Charea): Head of a family of temple-servants (1 Esdras 5:32); called "Harsha" in Ezr 2:52; Ne 7:54.IChargecharj, char'-ja-b'-l (from Latin carrus, "a wagon," hence, "to lay or put a load on or in," "to burden, or be a burden"): Figurative: (1) of a special duty…IChargeablecharj, char'-ja-b'-l (from Latin carrus, "a wagon," hence, "to lay or put a load on or in," "to burden, or be a burden"): Figurative: (1) of a special duty…IChargerA bowl or deep dish.E·S·IChargeschar'-jiz (dapanao, "to spend"): "Be at charges for them" (Ac 21:24, the King James Version "with them"), i.e. pay the sacrificial expenses of these poorer…IChariotA vehicle generally used for warlike purposes.E·S·IChariots of the Sun(markebhoth ha-shemesh): These, together with "horses of the sun," are mentioned in 2Ki 23:11.ICharitablychar'-i-ta-bli (kata agapen): The Revised Version (British and American), which substitutes "love" for "charity" regularly, removing the latter word from the…ICharity(1 Cor. 13), the rendering in the Authorized Version of the word which properly denotes love, and is frequently so rendered (always so in the Revised Version).E·ICharmcharm: Definition.--The word charm is derived from the Latin carmen, "a song," and denotes strictly what is sung; then it comes to mean a magical formula…ICharmekar'-me (so the Revised Version (British and American); the King James Version Carme; Charme): A Greek transliteration of Hebrew charim.ICharmerOne who practises serpent-charming (Ps. 58:5; Jer. 8:17; Eccl. 10:11).ECharmiskar'-mis (Charmeis, Charmeis, A, Chalmeis): The son of Melchiel, one of the three elders or rulers of the town of Bethulia (Judith 6:15; 8:10; 10:6).ICharranAnother form (Acts 7:2, 4) of Haran.E·S·IChase[HUNTING]S·IChasebakas'-e-ba (Chaseba): The name of a family of temple-servants in the list of those who returned from Babylon (1 Esdras 5:31).IChastechast, chas'-ti-ti. See CRIMES; MARRIAGE.IChasteningchas'-'-n-ing, chas'-tiz-ment: These two words corresponding to Hebrew mucar, and Greek paideia, are distinguished in English use, in that "chastisement" is…IChastisementchas'-'-n-ing, chas'-tiz-ment: These two words corresponding to Hebrew mucar, and Greek paideia, are distinguished in English use, in that "chastisement" is…IChastitychast, chas'-ti-ti. See CRIMES; MARRIAGE.IChatterchat'-er (tsaphaph): This word, which means to "peep," "twitter" or "chirp," as small birds do, is translated "chatter" only in Isa 38:14, "Like a swallow or…IChavahka'-va (Septuagint Zoe): A transliteration of the Hebrew chawwah or chavvah, which means "life giver" "living" and appears in our English versions as Eve (Ge…ICheani(a contraction of Chenaniah), one of the Levites who assisted at the solemn purification of the people under Ezra. (Nehemiah 9:4)SChebarLength, a river in the “land of the Chaldeans” (Ezek. 1:3), on the banks of which were located some of the Jews of the Captivity (Ezek. 1:1; 3:15, 23; 10:15…E·S·IChebel(cord), one of the singular topographical terms in which the ancient Hebrew language abounded.SCheck(mucar): Occurs in Job 20:3 the King James Version, "I have heard the check of my reproach" (the Revised Version (British and American) "the reproof which…IChecker-workchek'-er-wurk (sebhakhah): This was a kind of ornamentation used on the tops of the pillars of Jachin and Boaz before the porch of the Temple (1Ki 7:17).IChedorlaomer(= Khudur-Lagamar of the inscriptions), king of Elam.E·S·ICheekSmiting on the cheek was accounted a grievous injury and insult (Job 16:10; Lam. 3:30; Micah 5:1).E·ICheek Teeth(methalle`ah, transposed from malta`ah (only in Ps 58:6), literally "the biter," "crusher," "molar," "jaw-teeth," "great teeth" (Job 29:17 m; Joe 1:6)).ICheekboneSmiting on the cheek was accounted a grievous injury and insult (Job 16:10; Lam. 3:30; Micah 5:1).E·ICheercher, cher'-fool-nes: The English word "cheer" meant: (1) originally face, countenance (Greek kara, "head," through Old French, chere, "face"), (2) then the…ICheerfulnesscher, cher'-fool-nes: The English word "cheer" meant: (1) originally face, countenance (Greek kara, "head," through Old French, chere, "face"), (2) then the…ICheese(A.S. cese).E·S·IChelal(perfection), (Ezra 10:30) one who had a strange wife.S·IChelciasSee HELKIAS; HILKIAH.IChellianskel'-i-anz: The people of "Chellus" (Judith 2:23) (which see).IChelluh(completed), (Ezra 10:35) another like the above.S·IChelluskel'-us (Chellous), a place named (Judith 1:9) among those West of the Jordan to which Nebuchadnezzar sent his summons.IChelodke'-lod (Cheleoud, Cheleoul): In Judith 1:6 it is said that "many nations of the sons of Chelod assembled themselves to the battle."IChelub1. A man among the descendants of Judah.S·IChelubai(capable), the son of Hezron.S·ICheluhikel'-oo-hi (keluhi, Kt.; keluhu, Qere; the Revised Version, margin Cheluhu; the King James Version Chelluh): Mentioned in the list of persons with foreign…IChemarimBlack, (Zeph. 1:4; rendered “idolatrous priests” in 2 Kings 23:5, and “priests” in Hos. 10:5).E·IChemarim, the(those who go about in black , i.e. ascetics).SChemoshThe destroyer, subduer, or fish-god, the god of the Moabites (Num. 21:29; Jer. 48:7, 13, 46).E·S·IChenaanahMerchant.E·S·IChenaiahWhom Jehovah hath made.EChenanike-na'-ni (kenani, "planted"): One of the names mentioned in Ne 9:4, in connection with the constitution of "congregation."IChenaniah(established by the Lord), chief of the Levites when David carried the ark to Jerusalem.S·IChephar-ammonike-far-am'-o-ni (the King James Version Chephar-haammoni; kephar ha`ammoni; Codex Vaticanus, Kepheira kai Monei; A, Kapherammin, "village of the Ammonites")…IChephar-haamoniSee CHEPHAR-AMMONI.IChepharhaammonai(hamlet of the Ammonites), a place mentioned among the town of Benjamin.SChephirahVillage, one of the four cities of the Gibeonitish Hivites with whom Joshua made a league (9:17).E·S·ICheran(lyre), one of the sons of Dishon the Horite "duke."S·ICherethim(Ezek. 25:16), more frequently Cherethites, the inhabitants of Southern Philistia, the Philistines (Zeph. 2:5).E·SCherethites(executioners) and of King David.S·ICherishcher'-ish (cakhan; thalpo): Cakhan, "to act the friend," "to be useful," is translated "cherish" (1Ki 1:2,4); thalpo, "to warm," "to make warm," "to foster"…ICherithA cutting; separation; a gorge, a torrent-bed or winter-stream, a “brook,” in whose banks the prophet Elijah hid himself during the early part of the three…ECherith, the Brook(cutting, ravine), the torrent-bed or wady in which Elijah hid himself during the early part of the three-years drought.S·ICherubPlural cherubim, the name of certain symbolical figures frequently mentioned in Scripture.E·S·ICherub, CherubimThe symbolical figure so called was a composite creature-form which finds a parallel in the religious insignia of Assyria, Egypt and Persia, e.g. the sphinx…SCherubic, Forms in the ConstellationsSee ASTRONOMY.ICherubimcher'-u-bim, cher'-oo-bim (kerubhim, plural of cherub, kerubh): Through the influence of the Septuagint, "cherubim" was used in the earlier English versions…IChesalonStrength; confidence, a place on the border of Judah, on the side of Mount Jearim (Josh. 15:10); probably identified with the modern village of Kesla, on the…E·S·IChesedGain, the son of Nahor (Gen. 22:22).E·S·IChesilUngodly, a town in the south of Judah (Josh. 15:30); probably the same as Bethul (19:4) and Bethuel (1 Chr. 4:30); now Khelasa.E·S·IChesnutSee CHESTNUT.IChest(Heb. ’aron, generally rendered “ark”), the coffer into which the contributions for the repair of the temple were put (2 Kings 12:9, 10; 2 Chr. 24:8, 10, 11).E·S·IChestnut tree(Heb. ’armon; i.e., “naked”), mentioned in connection with Jacob’s artifice regarding the cattle (Gen. 30:37).E·S·IChesullothFertile places; the loins, a town of Issachar, on the slopes of some mountain between Jezreel and Shunem (Josh. 19:18).E·S·IChethSee CHETH.IChettiimket'-i-im, ket-i'-im (kittim).IChewchoo, chu, (ma`aleh gerah, literally "bringing up" (American Revised Versions margin), i.e. "chewing the cud," from garar, "to roll," "ruminate"): One of the…IChezibDeceitful, a town where Shelah, the son of Judah, was born (Gen. 38:5).E·S·IChickenchik'-'-n, chik'-in (Anglo-Saxon, cicen or cycen; Latin, Gallus ferrugineus; alektruon, masculine and fem.): A barnyard fowl of any age.IChidechid: Only in the Old Testament, translating Hebrew ribh, a word which is more frequently rendered "strive."IChidonDart, the name of the threshing-floor at which the death of Uzzah took place (1 Chr. 13:9).E·SChidon, the Threshing-floor ofki'-don, (goren kidhon; Septuagint B, omits; A has Cheilo): The place where Uzza perished because he touched the ark (1Ch 13:9).IChiefchef: The English word is in the King James Version of Old Testament the translation of some 17 different Hebrew words, most frequently of ro'sh, "head," sar…IChief FriendsSee CHIEF FRIENDS; GOOD, CHIEF; CHIEF.IChief MusicianSee ASAPH.IChief Seatschef sets (protokathedria): It was one of the reproaches urged by our Lord against the scribes and Pharisees that they loved the chief seats in the synagogues…IChief of the threeA title given to Adino the Eznite, one of David’s greatest heroes (2 Sam. 23:8); also called Jashobeam (1 Chr. 11:11).EChief priestSee PRIEST.EChiefs of Asia“Asiarchs,” the title given to certain wealthy persons annually appointed to preside over the religious festivals and games in the various cities of…EChildThis word has considerable latitude of meaning in Scripture.E·IChild-bearingchild'-bar-ing: Only in 1Ti 2:15: "She shall be saved through her (m "the") child-bearing" (dia tes teknogonias).IChildhood, Gospels of theSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.IChildrenThe blessing of offspring, but especially of the male sex, is highly valued among all eastern nations, while a the absence is regarded as one of the severest…SChildren of Edene'-d'-n (bene `edhen): In 2Ki 19:12; Isa 37:12 "the children of Eden that were in Telassar" are mentioned in connection with "Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph" as…IChildren of GodIntroduction: Meaning of Terms I. OLD TESTAMENT TEACHING 1. Mythological Survivals 2. Created Sonship 3. Israel's Collective Covenant Sonship 4. Individual…IChildren of Israeliz'-ra-el (bene yisra'el): A very common term in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, and it refers to the Israelites as the descendants of a common…IChildren of the BridechamberSee BRIDE-CHAMBER, SONS.IChildren of the Eastest (bene qedhem): A term which in a general way designated the inhabitants of the country East of Palestine The Hebrews thought of their own country as…IChileabProtected by the father, David’s second son by Abigail (2 Sam. 3:3); called also Daniel (1 Chr. 3:1).E·S·IChilionThe pining one, the younger son of Elimelech and Naomi, and husband of Orpah, Ruth’s sister (Ruth 1:2; 4:9).E·IChillon(pining, sickly), the son of Naomi and husband of Ruth. (Ruth 1:2-5; 4:9) (B.C. 1250.)SChilmadA place or country unknown which, along with Sheba and Asshur, traded with Tyre (Ezek. 27:23).E·S·IChimhamPining, probably the youngest son of Barzillai the Gileadite (2 Sam. 19:37-40).E·S·IChimhan[CHIMHAM]SChimneySee HOUSE;IChinnerethLyre, the singular form of the word (Deut. 3:17; Josh. 19:35), which is also used in the plural form, Chinneroth, the name of a fenced city which stood near…E·S·IChinnereth, Sea of(Numbers 34:11; Joshua 13:27) the inland sea, which is most similarly known to us as the "Lake of Gennesareth" or "Sea of Galilee."SChinneroth[CHINNERETH, CHINNERETH, SEA OF]SChiosMentioned in Acts 20:15, an island in the Aegean Sea, about 5 miles distant from the mainland, having a roadstead, in the shelter of which Paul and his…E·S·IChirpcherp (tsaphaph): "Chirp" occurs in the King James Version marginand the Revised Version, margin of Isa 29:4, "Thy voice shall be as of one that hath a…IChisleuThe name adopted from the Babylonians by the Jews after the Captivity for the third civil, or ninth ecclesiastical, month (Neh. 1:1; Zech. 7:1).E·S·IChislevThe name adopted from the Babylonians by the Jews after the Captivity for the third civil, or ninth ecclesiastical, month (Neh. 1:1; Zech. 7:1).E·S·IChislon(confidence), father of Elidad, the prince of the tribe of Benjamin chosen to assist in the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes.S·IChisloth-taborSee CHESULLOTH.IChislothtabor(loins of Tabor) a place to the border of which reached the border of Zebulun.SChitlishkit'-lish (kithlish, "separation"; the King James Version Kithlish, the English Revised Version "Chithlish," kith'lish): An unidentified town named with…IChittimOr Kittim, a plural form (Gen. 10:4), the name of a branch of the descendants of Javan, the “son” of Japheth.E·IChittim, Kittim(bruisers), a family or race descended from Javan.SChiunOccurs only in Amos 5:26 (R.V. marg., “shrine”).E·S·IChloeVerdure, a female Christian (1 Cor. 1:11), some of whose household had informed Paul of the divided state of the Corinthian church.E·S·IChobako'-ba, ko'-ba-i (Choba, Judith 4:4; Chobai, 15:4 f): A place named along with Jericho, Asora, and the valley of Salem (Judith 4:4; 15:4 f).IChobaiko'-ba, ko'-ba-i (Choba, Judith 4:4; Chobai, 15:4 f): A place named along with Jericho, Asora, and the valley of Salem (Judith 4:4; 15:4 f).IChoenixke'-niks (choinix): A Greek dry measure, almost equal to one quart.IChoiceSee CHOOSE; WILL.IChokechok (pnigo, and its compounds): Is used in its primary sense of "to strangle," or "to suffocate," in describing the fate of the swine (Lu 8:33 the King James…ICholako'-la (Chola; the King James Version, Cola): This names occurs only with that of Chobai (see CHOBA) in Judith 15:4.ICholerkol'-er: Lit. "bile," is used in the sense of a disease (cholera) (Sirach 31:20; 37:30), and in the sense of bitter anger (marar) (Da 8:7; 11:11 English…IChoosechooz, cho'-z'-n (bachar, qabhal, bara', barah; ek-lego): I. IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. Human Choice 2. God Chooses King of Israel 3. God Chooses Jerusalem 4.…IChop(paras): Figurative: This word, meaning "to cut in pieces," "to distribute," often translated "spread," is rendered "chop" in Mic 3:3, they "chop them in…IChor-ashanSmoking furnace, one of the places where “David himself and his men were wont to haunt” (1 Sam. 30:30, 31).EChorashan(1 Samuel 30:30) It may perhaps, be identified with ASHAN of Simeon.S·IChorazinNamed along with Bethsaida and Capernaum as one of the cities in which our Lord’s “mighty works” were done, and which was doomed to woe because of signal…E·S·IChosamaeuskos-a-me'-us (A, Simon Chosamaios; B, Chosamaos): Occurs in 1 Esdras 9:32 as the name of one of the sons of Annas.IChosenSpoken of warriors (Ex. 15:4; Judg. 20:16), of the Hebrew nation (Ps. 105:43; Deut. 7:7), of Jerusalem as the seat of the temple (1 Kings 11:13).E·IChozeba(1 Chr. 4:22), the same as Chezib and Achzib, a place in the lowlands of Judah (Gen. 38:5; Josh. 15:44).E·S·IChristAnointed, the Greek translation of the Hebrew word rendered “Messiah”, the official title of our Lord, occurring five hundred and fourteen times in the New…E·SChrist As King, Priest, ProphetSee under several titles; also CHRIST, OFFICES OF.IChrist, Humanity ofSee CHRIST, HUMANITY OF.IChrist, Intercession ofSee INTERCESSION OF CHRIST.IChrist, JesusSee JESUS CHRIST.IChrist, Offices ofof'-is-is. General Titles of our Lord I. CHRIST'S MEDIATION EXPRESSED IN THE SPECIFIC OFFICES Historical Review of the Theory II. THE THREEFOLD OFFICE IN THE…IChrist, Person ofSee PERSON OF CHRIST.IChrist, Temptation ofSee TEMPTATION OF CHRIST.IChrist, the Exaltation ofegz-ol-ta'-shun: I. THE RESURRECTION 1. Its Glorification of Christ 2. Resurrection Body--Identity, Change, Present Locality 3. The Agent of the Resurrection…IChristianThe name given by the Greeks or Romans, probably in reproach, to the followers of Jesus.E·S·IChristianitykris-chan'-i-ti, kris-chi-an'-i-ti, kris-ti-an'-i-ti (Christianismos): I. IN PRINCIPLE AND ESSENCE 1. Early Use of Term 2. New Testament Implications…IChristologySee PERSON OF CHRIST.IChristsSee CHRISTS, FALSE; MESSIAH.IChrists, FalseOur Lord warned his disciples that they would arise (Matt. 24:24).E·IChroniclesThe words of the days, (1 Kings 14:19; 1 Chr. 27:24), the daily or yearly records of the transactions of the kingdom; events recorded in the order of time.EChronicles of king David(1 Chr. 27:24) were statistical state records; one of the public sources from which the compiler of the Books of Chronicles derived information on various…EChronicles, Books ofThe two books were originally one.E·IChronicles, First and Second Books ofthe name originally given to the record made by the appointed historiographers in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.SChronologyIs the arrangement of facts and events in the order of time.E·SChronology of the New TestamentI. CHRONOLOGY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS 1. Birth of Jesus (1) Death of Herod (2) Census of Quirinius (3) Star of the Magi (4) Course of Abijah (5) Day and Month…IChronology of the Old Testamentkro-nol'-o-ji: I. INTRODUCTORY 1. Difficulties of the Subject 2. Plan of Treatment 3. Bible to be Regarded as Highest Authority II. THE AGES BETWEEN THE…IChryopraseoccurs only in (Revelation 21:20) The true chrysoprase is sometimes found in antique Egyptian jewelry set alternately with bits of lapis-lazuli.SChrysoliteone of the precious stones in the foundation of the heavenly Jerusalem.S·IChrysopraseSee STONES, PRECIOUS.IChrysoprasusGolden leek, a precious stone of the colour of leek’s juice, a greenish-golden colour (Rev. 21:20).EChrysprasusLatin form of CHRYSOPRAS.SChubThe name of a people in alliance with Egypt in the time of Nebuchadnezzar.E·S·IChunOne of the cities of Hadarezer, king of Syria.E·S·IChurchDerived probably from the Greek kuriakon (i.e., “the Lord’s house”), which was used by ancient authors for the place of worship.E·S·IChurch Governmentguv'-ern-ment: I. APPROACH TO SUBJECT 1. The General Sense 2. The Local Sense II. INTERNAL ORDER 1. Subjects of Admission 2. Definite Organizations 3.…IChurches, Robbers ofSee ROBBERS OF TEMPLES.IChurches, SevenSee ANGELS OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES.IChurlIn Isa. 32:5 (R.V. marg., “crafty”), means a deceiver.E·IChushan-rishathaimCush of double wickedness, or governor of two presidencies, the king of Mesopotamia who oppressed Israel in the generation immediately following Joshua (Judg.…E·IChushanrishathaim(chief of two governments), the king of Mesopotamia who oppressed Israel during eight years in the generation immediately following Joshua. (Judges 3:8) (B.C.…SChusiku'-si, (Chous): A place only named in Judith 7:18, as near Ekrebel on the brook Mochmur.IChuzaproperly Chu’zas (the seer), the house-steward of Herod Antipas.SChuzasku'-zas, chu'-zas (Chouzas; the King James Version Chuza): The steward of Herod Antipas.ICiccar[JORDAN]S·ICieledSee CEILED; CEILING.ICielingSee CEILED; CEILING.ICiliciaA maritime province in the south-east of Asia Minor.E·S·ICinnamonHeb. kinamon, the Cinnamomum zeylanicum of botanists, a tree of the Laurel family, which grows only in India on the Malabar coast, in Ceylon, and China.E·S·ICinnerethA harp, one of the “fenced cities” of Naphtali (Josh. 19:35; comp. Deut. 3:17).ECinneroth(1 Kings 15:20) This was possibly the small enclosed district north of Tiberias, and by the side of the lake, afterwards known as "the plain of Gennesareth."S·ICiramaSee KIRAMA.ICirclesur'-k'-l: Is used with reference to the vault of the heavens (hugh) in Isa 40:22, and in a similar sense in The Wisdom of Solomon 13:2 (Revised Version…ICircuitThe apparent diurnal revolution of the sun round the earth (Ps. 19:6), and the changes of the wind (Eccl. 1:6).E·ICircumcisionCutting around.E·S·ICisthe father of Saul, (Acts 13:21) usually called KISH.S·ICisaisi'-sa-i. See KISEUS.ICisternThe rendering of a Hebrew word bor, which means a receptacle for water conveyed to it; distinguished from beer, which denotes a place where water rises on the…E·S·ICitadelsit'-a-del (1 Macc 1:33; 3:45).ICithernsith'-ern (kithara; 1 Macc 4:54 the King James Version, kitharais kai kinurais is translated "citherns and harps"; the Revised Version (British and American)…ICitiesThe earliest notice in Scripture of city-building is of Enoch by Cain, in the land of his exile.SCities of Refugesix Levitical cities specially chosen for refuge to the involuntary homicide until released from banishment by the death of the high priest.S·ICities of the Plainsit'-iz, plan, (kikkar ha-yarden): Included Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim and Zoar.ICities, LeviticalSee LEVITICAL CITIES; CITY.ICities, StoreSee CITY.ICitims1 Macc. 8:5. [CHITTIM, KITTIM]S·ICitizenshipThe rights and privileges of a citizen in distinction from a foreigner (Luke 15:15; 19:14; Acts 21:39).E·S·ICitron[APPLE TREE, APPLE TREE]S·ICityThe earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain (Gen. 4:17).E·ICity of Confusionkon-fu'-zhun (qiryath-tohu): A name applied to Jerusalem (Isa 24:10 the King James Version).ICity of DavidSee ZION.ICity of Destructionde-struk'-shun `ir ha-herec; (Septuagint Base-dek): In his prediction of the future return of Egypt to Yahweh, Isaiah declares, "In that day there shall be…ICity of Palm Treespam'-trez (`ir ha-temarim).ICity of SaltSee SALT, CITY OF.ICity of WatersSee RABBAH.ICity, GoldenSee GOLDEN CITY.ICity, RoyalSee RABBAH.ICity, Rulers ofrool'-erz: The English Versions of the Bible rendering of the politarchai, of Thessalonica, before whom Jason and the other Christians were dragged by the mob…IClapAn emphatic expression of joy, "They clapped their hands (nakhah), and said, Long live (the King James Version "God save") the king" (2Ki 11:12); "Oh clap…IClaspsklasps (qerec): The word occurs nine times in Ex 26; 36, 39; which record the specifications for the erection of the tabernacle and their subsequent carrying…IClaudaA small island off the southwest coast of Crete, passed by Paul on his voyage to Rome (Acts 27:16).E·S·IClaudiaA female Christian mentioned in 2 Tim. 4:21.E·S·IClaudiusLame.E·S·IClaudius Lysias[LYSIAS CLAUDIUS]S·IClawklo (parcah, literally, "hoof"): One of the marks of a "clean" animal is stated thus: "Every beast that parteth the hoof, and cleaveth the cleft into two…IClayThis word is used of sediment found in pits or in streets (Isa. 57:20; Jer. 38:60), of dust mixed with spittle (John 9:6), and of potter’s clay (Isa. 41:25…E·S·ICleanThe various forms of uncleanness according to the Mosaic law are enumerated in Lev. 11-15; Num. 19. The division of animals into clean and unclean was…E·ICleanseklenz: "Make clean," "purify" being a frequent rendering of the original.IClearkler, kler'-nes (bar; diablepo): Equivalent of several Hebrew and Greek words for bright, unclouded, shining without obstruction, distinct, brilliant…IClearnesskler, kler'-nes (bar; diablepo): Equivalent of several Hebrew and Greek words for bright, unclouded, shining without obstruction, distinct, brilliant…ICleaveklev: Is used in the Bible in two different senses: (1) baqa` "to split," or "to rend."ICleftkleft, klif, klift: The first of these words, from cleave, "to split," is a crevice or narrow opening, as "of the ragged rocks" (Isa 2:21); "under the clefts…IClemencyklem'-en-si (epietkeia, "fairness," "sweet reasonableness," Ac 24:4): The Greek word is rendered elsewhere "gentleness," 2Co 10:1; Tit 3:2, "meekhess"; Jas…IClementMild, a Christian of Philippi, Paul’s “fellow-labourer,” whose name he mentions as “in the book of life” (Phil. 4:3).E·S·ICleopas(abbreviation of Cleopatros), one of the two disciples with whom Jesus conversed on the way to Emmaus on the day of the resurrection (Luke 24:18).E·S·ICleopatrakle-o-pa'-tra (Kleopatra, "from a famous father"): A daughter of Ptolemy VI (Philometor) and of Queen Cleopatra, who was married first to Alexander Balas 150…ICleophas(in the spelling of this word h is inserted by mistake from Latin MSS.), rather Cleopas, which is the Greek form of the word, while Clopas is the Aramaic form.E·S·IClerkSee TOWN CLERK.ICliffSee CLEFT.ICliftkleft, klif, klift: The first of these words, from cleave, "to split," is a crevice or narrow opening, as "of the ragged rocks" (Isa 2:21); "under the clefts…ICloakAn upper garment, “an exterior tunic, wide and long, reaching to the ankles, but without sleeves” (Isa. 59:17).E·IClodIn Job 7:5 (gish, gush, "a mass of earth"), "clods of dust," the crust of his sores, formed by the dry, swollen skin--a symptom of leprosy, though not…IClokeAn upper garment, “an exterior tunic, wide and long, reaching to the ankles, but without sleeves” (Isa. 59:17).E·IClopasklo'-pas (Klopas): The former in the Revised Version (British and American), the latter in the King James Version, of Joh 19:25, for the name of the husband…IClosekloz, klos verb, adjective and adverb, (kacah, caghar; kammuo): Other words are charah, "to burn"; "Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar?"IClosetAs used in the New Testament, signifies properly a storehouse (Luke 12: 24), and hence a place of privacy and retirement (Matt. 6:6; Luke 12:3).E·IClothSee DRESS.IClothed Uponklothd, (ependuo, "to put on over" another garment): Used only in 2Co 5:2,4.IClothes, Rending ofklothz, (keri`ath beghadhim): This term is used to describe an ordinary tear made in a garment.IClothing[DRESS]SCloudThe Hebrew so rendered means “a covering,” because clouds cover the sky.E·S·ICloud, Pillar ofThe pillar of cloud by day and of fire by night that God caused to pass before the camp of the children of Israel when in the wilderness.S·ICloutklout: As substantive (ha-cechabhoth) a patch or piece of cloth, leather, or the like, a rag, a shred, or fragment.IClouted(Joshua 9:5)SClovenklo'-v'-n: In the Old Testament, represented by a participle from shaca, "to split," and applied to beasts that divide the hoof (Le 11:3; De 14:7).IClubSee ARMOR, III, 1; SHEPHERD; STAFF.IClusterklus'-ter: (1) 'eshkol; compare proper name VALE OF ESHCOL.ICnidusA town and harbour on the extreme south-west of the peninsula of Doris in Asia Minor.E·S·ICoalIt is by no means certain that the Hebrews were acquainted with mineral coal, although it is found in Syria.E·S·ICoastborder, with no more reference to lands bordering on the sea than to any other bordering lands.S·ICoatThe tunic worn like the shirt next the skin (Lev. 16:4; Cant. 5:3; 2 Sam. 15:32; Ex. 28:4; 29:5).E·S·ICoat of mailThe rendering of a Hebrew word meaning “glittering” (1 Sam. 17:5, 38).E·ICock(Matthew 26:34; Mark 13:35; 14:30) etc. The domestic cock and hen were early known to the ancient Greeks and Romans, and as no mention is made in the Old…S·ICock-crowingIn our Lord’s time the Jews had adopted the Greek and Roman division of the night into four watches, each consisting of three hours, the first beginning at…E·ICockatriceThe mediaeval name (a corruption of “crocodile”) of a fabulous serpent supposed to be produced from a cock’s egg.E·S·ICockerkok'-er (titheneo, "to nurse," "coddle," "pamper"): Occurs only in Ecclesiasticus 30:9 with the meaning "to pamper": "Cocker thy child, and he shall make thee…ICockleOccurs only in Job 31:40 (marg., “noisome weeds”), where it is the rendering of a Hebrew word (b’oshah) which means “offensive,” “having a bad smell,”…E·S·ICode of HammurabiSee HAMMURABI, CODE OF.ICoele-SyriaHollow Syria, the name (not found in Scripture) given by the Greeks to the extensive valley, about 100 miles long, between the Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon…E·ICoelesyria(hollow Syria), the remarkable valley or hollow which intervenes between Libanus and Anti-Libanus, stretching a distance of nearly a hundred miles.SCofferThe receptacle or small box placed beside the ark by the Philistines, in which they deposited the golden mice and the emerods as their trespass-offering (1…E·S·ICoffinUsed in Gen. 50:26 with reference to the burial of Joseph.E·S·ICogitationkoj-i-ta'-shun, ra`yon, "the act of thinking or reflecting," as in Da 7:28, "my cogitations much troubled me" (the Revised Version (British and American) "my…ICogitations(or “thoughts,” as the Chaldee word in Dan. 7:28 literally means), earnest meditation.ECohortko'-hort: In the Revised Version, margin of Mt 27:27; Mr 15:16; Joh 18:3,12; Ac 10:1; 21:31; 27:1, the translation of speira (the King James Version and the…ICoinBefore the Exile the Jews had no regularly stamped money.ECoinskoinz: There were no coins in use in Palestine until after the Captivity.ICol-hozehkol-ho'-ze (kol-chozeh, "all seeing"; Septuagint omits): A man whose son Shallum rebuilt the fountain gate of Jerusalem in the days of Nehemiah (Ne 3:15).IColako'-la. See CHOLA.IColdkold (qor; psuchros (adj.), psuchos (noun)): Palestine is essentially a land of sunshine and warmth.IColhozeh(all-seeing), a man of the tribe of Judah in the time of Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 3:15; 11:5) (B.C. 536.)SColiusko'-li-us (Kolios, 1 Esdras 9:23).ICollar(Heb. peh), means in Job 30:18 the mouth or opening of the garment that closes round the neck in the same way as a tunic (Ex. 39:23).E·S·ICollectionThe Christians in Palestine, from various causes, suffered from poverty.E·ICollegeHeb. mishneh (2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chr. 34:22), rendered in Revised Version “second quarter”, the residence of the prophetess Huldah.E·ICollege, theIn (2 Kings 22:14) it is probable that the word translated "college" represents here not an institution of learning, but that part of Jerusalem known as the…SCollopkol'-up (pimah): A slice of meat or "fat," the King James Version in Job 15:27, "maketh collops of fat (thick folds of flesh) on his flanks," said of the…IColonyThe city of Philippi was a Roman colony (Acts 16:12), i.e., a military settlement of Roman soldiers and citizens, planted there to keep in subjection a…E·S·IColorkul'-er, kul'-erz: The word translated "color" in the King James Version is `ayin, which literally means "eye" or "appearance," and has been so translated in…IColorsThe terms relative to color, occurring in the Bible, may be arranged in two classes, the first including those applied to the description of natural objects…SColossaeOr Colosse, a city of Phrygia, on the Lycus, which is a tributary of the Maeander.E·IColossemore properly Colos’sae, was a city of Phrygia in Asia Minor, in the upper part of the basin of the Maeander, on the Lycus.SColossians, Epistle to theWas written by Paul at Rome during his first imprisonment there (Acts 28:16, 30), probably in the spring of A.D. 57, or, as some think, 62, and soon after he…E·IColossians, the Epistle to thewas written by the apostle St. Paul during his first captivity at Rome.SColourThe subject of colours holds an important place in the Scriptures.EColtkolt (`ayir, ben; polos, huios, with some word such as hupozugiou, understood; huios alone = "son"): The English words "colt" and "foal" are used in the Bible…IComekum: The translation of many Hebrew and Greek words.IComelinesskum'-li-nes, kum'-li: Cognate with "becoming," namely, what is suitable, graceful, handsome.IComelykum'-li-nes, kum'-li: Cognate with "becoming," namely, what is suitable, graceful, handsome.IComfortkum'-fert (nacham; parakaleo): The New Testament word is variously translated, as "comfort," "exhort," "beseech," the exact translation to be determined by…IComfortablykum'-fer-ta-bli (`al lebh, "to the heart"): "To speak to the heart," i.e. to speak kindly, to console, to comfort, is the ordinary Hebrew expression for…IComforterThe designation of the Holy Ghost (John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7; R.V. marg., “or Advocate, or Helper; Gr. paracletos”).E·S·IComfortlesskum'-fert-les (orphanous, "orphans"): The Greek original is found but twice in the New Testament; rendered "comfortless" in Joh 14:18, the Revised Version…IComing of Christ(1) with reference to his first advent “in the fulness of the time” (1 John 5:20; 2 John 1:7), or (2) with reference to his coming again the second time at…EComing, SecondSee PAROUSIA.ICommandmentko-mand'-ment (mitswah; entole): The commandments are, first of all, prescriptions, or directions of God, concerning particular matters, which He wanted…ICommandment, the Newnu (entole kaine): The word "commandment" is used in the English versions of the Old Testament to translate several Hebrew words, more especially those…ICommandmentsko-mand'-ment (mitswah; entole): The commandments are, first of all, prescriptions, or directions of God, concerning particular matters, which He wanted…ICommandments, the Ten(Ex. 34:28; Deut. 10:4, marg. “ten words”) i.e., the Decalogue, is a summary of the immutable moral law.E·ICommendko-mend': (1) For paratithemi (Lu 23:46), translating the Hebrew paqadh (Ps 31:5), in the dying words of Jesus: "Into thy hands I commend my Spirit." the King…ICommentarieskom'-en-ta-riz: I. THE WORD--GENERAL SCOPE II. DIFFERENCES IN CHARACTER OF COMMENTARIES III. RANGE OF COMMENTARIES 1. Early Commentaries (1) Origen, etc. (2)…ICommentaries, Hebrewhe'-broo: 1. Philo Judaeus 2. Targum 3. Midrash 4. Talmud 5. Karaites 6. Middle Ages (1) Saadia ben Joseph (2) Rashi (3) Joseph Kara (4) Abraham ibn Ezra (5)…ICommentarykom'-en-ta-ri (midhrash, "an investigation," from darash, "to search," "inquire," "explore"; the King James Version "story"): "The commentary of the prophet…ICommerceFrom the time that men began to live in cities, trade, in some shape, must have been carried on to supply the town-dwellers with necessaries from foreign as…S·ICommitko-mit': Used in two senses: (1) "To give in charge" or "entrust": sim, "to put" (Job 5:8); galal, "to roll" (Ps 37:5; Pr 16:3); paqadh, "to give, in charge"…ICommodiousko-mo'-di-us (aneuthetos, "not well placed"): The word occurs only in Ac 27:12.ICommonkom'-un: koinos, in the classics, and primarily in the New Testament, means what is public, general, universal, as contrasted with idios, what is peculiar…ICommonwealthkom'-un-welth (politeia): Spoken of theocracy (Eph 2:12).ICommuneko-mun', komun'-i-kat, ko-mu-ni-ka'-shun: To commune is to converse confidentially and sympathetically.ICommunicateko-mun', komun'-i-kat, ko-mu-ni-ka'-shun: To commune is to converse confidentially and sympathetically.ICommunicationko-mun', komun'-i-kat, ko-mu-ni-ka'-shun: To commune is to converse confidentially and sympathetically.ICommunionFellowship with God (Gen. 18:17-33; Ex. 33:9-11; Num. 12:7, 8), between Christ and his people (John 14:23), by the Spirit (2 Cor. 13:14; Phil. 2:1), of…E·ICommunion with Demonsde'-monz, (dev'-'-lz): I. Use of Term: The actual expression "communion with demons" (koinonoi ton daimonion) occurs but once in Scripture (1Co 10:20) where…ICommunity of Goodsko-mu'-ni-ti, (hapanta koina eichon, literally, "They had all things (in) common"): In Ac 2:44, it is said that, in the infant church at Jerusalem, "all that…ICompactkom-pakt', kom-pakt'-ed (chabhar, "to be joined"; sumbibazo, "to raise up together"): "Compact" appears as translation of chabhar in Ps 122:3, "Jerus .... a…ICompactedkom-pakt', kom-pakt'-ed (chabhar, "to be joined"; sumbibazo, "to raise up together"): "Compact" appears as translation of chabhar in Ps 122:3, "Jerus .... a…ICompanykum'-pa-ni: The fertility of the original languages in synonyms and varied shades of meaning is seen by the fact that 20 Hebrew and 12 Greek words are…IComparative Religionkom-par'-a-tiv: I. THE SUBJECT IN GENERAL 1. Universality of Religion 2. Theories of Its Origin and Growth of Religion 3. Evolution II. RELATION OF…IComparekom-par' (damah, mashal, [`arakh]; paraballo, sugkrino): "Compare" is the translation of damah, "to be like" (So 1:9); of mashal, "to liken," "compare" (Isa…ICompasskum'-pas, kum'-pas-iz: "Compass," noun, is the translation of chugh, "a circle," "vault" or "arch" ("when he set a compass upon the face of the depth" Pr 8:27…ICompasseskum'-pas, kum'-pas-iz: "Compass," noun, is the translation of chugh, "a circle," "vault" or "arch" ("when he set a compass upon the face of the depth" Pr 8:27…ICompassionkom-pash'-un: Compassion is the translation of racham, "to love," "pity," "be merciful" (De 13:17; 30:3); of rachamim, "mercies" (1Ki 8:50); of chamal, "to…ICompelkom-pel': Our English word always has in it now the flavor of force, not always, however, physical.IComplainingkom-plan'-ing (tsewachah, "cry," "outcry," siach, "meditation," "complaint"): tsewachah is translated "complaining" (Ps 144:14, the Revised Version (British…ICompletekom-plet': In the King James Version for pleroo, the verb ordinarily used for the coming to pass of what had been predicted. the King James Version translates…ICompositionkom-po-zish'-un, kom'-pound (mathkoneth, "measure"); (subst.)ICompoundkom-po-zish'-un, kom'-pound (mathkoneth, "measure"); (subst.)IComprehendkom-pre-hend': Used in a twofold sense in both the Old Testament and New Testament.IConaniahWhom Jehovah hath set, a Levite placed over the tithes brought into the temple (2 Chr. 35:9).E·S·IConcealkon-sel' (parakalupto): Found but once in the New Testament (Lu 9:45).IConceitkon-set': An idiomatic rendering of a phrase, phronimoi en heautois, in Ro 11:25; 12:16; meaning literally, "wise with one's self," i.e. "in one's own…IConceivekon-sep'-shun, kon-sev' (harah, and derivatives; sullambano): Physically, the beginning of a new life in the womb of a mother, "to catch on," used thus some…IConceptionkon-sep'-shun, kon-sev' (harah, and derivatives; sullambano): Physically, the beginning of a new life in the womb of a mother, "to catch on," used thus some…IConception, ImmaculateSee IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.IConcerningkon-surn'-ing: The Revised Version (British and American) makes frequent changes, such as "for," "as for," "from," "about," for "concerning"; "concerning"…IConcision(Gr. katatome; i.e., “mutilation”), a term used by Paul contemptuously of those who were zealots for circumcision (Phil. 3:2).E·IConcludekon-klood' (sumbibazo): Used only in Ac 16:10, where the King James Version has "assuredly gathering," i.e. "inferring."IConclusionkon-kloo'-zhun (coph): In Ec 12:13 the King James Version, where the Revised Version (British and American) has "the end," namely, a summary of the entire…IConcordancekon-kor'-dans: 1. Nature of Work 2. Classes of Concordances 3. Their Indispensableness 4. Concordances to Latin Vulgate 5. Concordances to the Hebrew Old…IConcoursekon'-kors (hamah, "to hum," "to make a noise"; sustrophe, "a turning" or "twisting together"): Hamah, usually translated by some word signifying "sound" is…IConcubinageSee FAMILY.IConcubineIn the Bible denotes a female conjugally united to a man, but in a relation inferior to that of a wife.E·SConcupiscenceDesire, Rom. 7:8 (R.V., “coveting”); Col. 3:5 (R.V., “desire”).E·ICondemnkon-dem', kon-dem-na'-shun: 1. In the Old Testament: (1) The causative stem of rasha` "to declare (or make) wrong," "to condemn," whether in civil, ethical or…ICondemnationkon-dem', kon-dem-na'-shun: 1. In the Old Testament: (1) The causative stem of rasha` "to declare (or make) wrong," "to condemn," whether in civil, ethical or…ICondescension, of ChristSee KENOSIS.IConductSee ETHICS.IConduitA water-course or channel (Job 38:25).E·S·IConey(Heb. shaphan; i.e., “the hider”), an animal which inhabits the mountain gorges and the rocky districts of Arabia Petraea and the Holy Land.E·S·IConfection(Ex. 30:35, “ointment” in ver. 25; R.V., “perfume”).E·IConfectionariesOnly in 1 Sam. 8:13, those who make confections, i.e., perfumers, who compound species and perfumes.EConfectionary(Ex. 30:35, “ointment” in ver. 25; R.V., “perfume”).E·IConfederacykon-fed'-er-at, kon-fed'-er-a-si: "Confederate" as an adjective in the sense of united or leagued is twice the translation of berith "covenant," in several…IConfederatekon-fed'-er-at, kon-fed'-er-a-si: "Confederate" as an adjective in the sense of united or leagued is twice the translation of berith "covenant," in several…IConferkon'-fer, kon'-ferens: The equivalent of three Greek words of different shades of meaning.IConferencekon'-fer, kon'-ferens: The equivalent of three Greek words of different shades of meaning.IConfession(1) An open profession of faith (Luke 12:8).E·IConfidencekon'-fi-dens (baTach, and forms, kecel; parrhesia; peitho, pepoithesis, hupostasis): The chief Hebrew word translated "confidence" (baTach, and its forms)…IConfirmkon-furm, konfer-ma'-shun: In the Old Testament represented by several Hebrew words, generally with reference to an increase of external strength, as "c. the…IConfirmationkon-furm, konfer-ma'-shun: In the Old Testament represented by several Hebrew words, generally with reference to an increase of external strength, as "c. the…IConfiscationSee PUNISHMENTS.IConflictkon'-flikt (agon, "contest," "fight"): In Php 1:30, "having the same c. which ye saw in me," and Col 2:1 the King James Version; 1Th 2:2 (the King James…IConformkon-form', kon-form'-a-b'-l (summorphoo "to become or be like," or "of the same form"): Indicating an inner change of nature, working into the outward life…IConformablekon-form', kon-form'-a-b'-l (summorphoo "to become or be like," or "of the same form"): Indicating an inner change of nature, working into the outward life…IConfoundkon-found': The physical origin of spiritual terms is well illustrated by the principal Hebrew words for "confounded" (rendered also "ashamed," etc.); bosh…IConfusionkon-fu'-zhun (bosheth, "shame, paleness," kelimmah, "blushing," tohu; akatastasia, sugchusis): In the Old Testament bosheth (1Sa 20:30; Ps 109:29 the King…IConfusion of TonguesSee BABEL, TOWER OF; TONGUES, CONFUSION OFICongregation(Heb. kahal), the Hebrew people collectively as a holy community (Num. 15:15).E·S·ICongregation, Mount of(har-mo`edh Isa 14:13): The prophet has depicted the excitement caused in Sheol by the descent of the once mighty king of Babylon into the world of shades…ICongregation, mount of the(Isa. 14:13), has been supposed to refer to the place where God promised to meet with his people (Ex. 25:22; 29:42, 43) i.e., the mount of the Divine…EConiah[JECONIAH]S·ICononiah(appointed by the Lord), a Levite, ruler of the offerings and tithes in the time of Hezekiah.S·IConquerorkon'-ker-er: Known only in the compound verb (hupernikomen, Ro 8:37): A usual meaning of the preposition in composition is "above all measure"; hence, "more…IConscienceThat faculty of the mind, or inborn sense of right and wrong, by which we judge of the moral character of human conduct.E·IConsecrate1. In the Old Testament: In the Old Testament for several Hebrew words of different meanings: (1) charam: "I will consecrate (the Revised Version (British and…IConsecrationThe devoting or setting apart of anything to the worship or service of God.E·SConsentkon-sent': The verb implies compliance with the guidance and direction of another, and, therefore, a secondary and subordinate relation of approval, sympathy…IConsiderkon-sid'-er: In the New Testament the force of the word is brought out most vividly in Mt 6:26 (katamanthano), where it means to "examine closely," as though…IConsistkon-sist' (sunistemi): To stand together, exist, subsist (Col 1:17, "in him all things consist," i.e. the continuance of the universe is dependent upon His…IConsolationkon-so-la'-shun (paraklesis): "Consolation of Israel" (Lu 2:25), refers to the fulfillment of the promises in Isa 40:1 ff.IConsolation of IsraelA name for the Messiah in common use among the Jews, probably suggested by Isa. 12:1; 49:13.EConsortkon-sort' (proskleroo, "to allot," Ac 17:4).IConspiracySee CONFEDERACY.IConstantkon'-stant, kon'-stant-li: In 1Ch 28 (chazaq) meaning "firm," "strong."IConstantlykon'-stant, kon'-stant-li: In 1Ch 28 (chazaq) meaning "firm," "strong."IConstellationA cluster of stars, or stars which appear to be near each other in the heavens, and which astronomers have reduced to certain figures (as the “Great Bear,”…EConstellationskon-ste-la'-shuns (kecilim, literally, "Orions").IConstrainkon-stran': Generally in the sense of pressing urgently (2Ki 4:8; Lu 24:29; Ac 16:15), to impel or carry away (2Co 5:14); sometimes to be compelled of…IConsultkon-sult' (sha'al, malakh, ya`ats (Aramaic) ye`aT; sumbouleuomai): (1) "To ask," "inquire," "seek advice."IConsumekon-sum' (akhal, kalah, tamam; analisko): In Old Testament 'akhal ("to eat," "devour") occurs very frequently, and is translated "consumed" (Ge 31:40; Ex…IConsummationkon-su-ma'-shun (killayon from kalah): The word, meaning destruction, completion, or failing (Isa 10:23; 28:22; Da 9:27) is translated interchangeably in the…IConsumptionkon-sump'-shun (shachepheth, "wasting away"): One of the punishments which was to follow neglect or breach of the law.IContainSee CONTINENCY.IContendkon-tend', kon-ten'-shun: The meeting of effort by effort, striving against opposition; sometimes physically, as in battle (De 2:9), or with horses (Jer…IContentkon-tent', kon-tent'-ment (ya`al; arkeo): To be free from care because of satisfaction with what is already one's own.IContentionkon-tend', kon-ten'-shun: The meeting of effort by effort, striving against opposition; sometimes physically, as in battle (De 2:9), or with horses (Jer…IContentmentA state of mind in which one’s desires are confined to his lot whatever it may be (1 Tim. 6:6; 2 Cor. 9:8).EContinencykon'-ti-nen-si (egkrateuomai "to have self-control" or "continency" the Revised Version (British and American), "to contain" the King James Version): Paul…IContinualkon-tin'-u-al, kon-tin'-u-a-li: Without cessation, although there may be intervals between its presence; that which regularly recurs throughout a period, as…IContinuallykon-tin'-u-al, kon-tin'-u-a-li: Without cessation, although there may be intervals between its presence; that which regularly recurs throughout a period, as…IContinuancekon-tin'-u-ans: Not in the Revised Version (British and American); in Ps 139:16 the King James Version, as an interpretation of Hebrew yamim, "days," treating…IContradictionkon-tra-dik'-shun: the King James Version for antilogia (Heb 7:7; 12:3).IContrarykon'-tra-ri (qeri; enantios): In the Old Testament it has the sense of antagonistic, as one person opposed or hostile to the other, especially in Le…IContributionkon-tri-bu'-shun (koinonia, "communion" or "fellowship," Ro 15:26; 2Co 9:13): The meaning "contribution" is drawn from the context, rather than from the Greek…IContritekon'-trit, kontrish'-un (dakka', "bruise"): Only in Old Testament (Ps 34:18; Ps 51:17; Isa 57:15); nakheh, "smitten" (Isa 66:2).IContritionkon'-trit, kontrish'-un (dakka', "bruise"): Only in Old Testament (Ps 34:18; Ps 51:17; Isa 57:15); nakheh, "smitten" (Isa 66:2).IControversykon'-tro-ver-si (ribh, "strife," "contention"; homologoumenos, "confessedly," "without controversy"): Used frequently of disputes among men (as De 17:8) and…IConvenientkon-ven'-yent: In the Revised Version (British and American) limited to translation of kairos, "suitable time," "season," and its compounds: "that which is…IConventkon-vent': Found in the King James Version margin of Jer 49:19: "Who will convent me in judgment?" and in Jer 50:44: "Who will convent me to plead?"IConversantkon-vur'-sant (halakh, "to go on," "to walk"): This word is translated "conversant" in Jos 8:35 the King James Version (margin "walked"), and 1Sa 25:15 the…IConversationGenerally the goings out and in of social intercourse (Eph. 2:3; 4:22; R.V., “manner of life”); one’s deportment or course of life.E·IConversionThe turning of a sinner to God (Acts 15:3).E·IConvictkon-vikt', kon-vik'-shun (elegcho and compounds, "to prove guilty"): Usual translation of English Versions of the Bible, where the King James Version has…IConvictionkon-vikt', kon-vik'-shun (elegcho and compounds, "to prove guilty"): Usual translation of English Versions of the Bible, where the King James Version has…IConvincekon-vins' (elegcho): Another form etymologically of "convict," means to bring to a decision concerning the truth or the falsehood of a proposition (Job 32:12).IConvocationA meeting of a religious character as distinguished from congregation, which was more general, dealing with political and legal matters.E·S·IConvulsingkon-vuls'-ing (Mr 1:26 margin (the King James Version torn)).ICookA person employed to perform culinary service.ECookingAs meet did not form an article of ordinary diet among the Jews, the art of cooking was not carried to any perfection.S·ICoolkool (ruach, "wind"; katapsucho, "to cool down"): "Cool of the day" (Ge 3:8, margin "wind"), when the evening breeze has tempered the heat of the day…ICoos(written Cos in the R.V.), a small island, one of the Sporades in the Aegean Sea, in the north-west of Rhodes, off the coast of Caria.E·S·ICopingSee HOUSE.ICopperDerived from the Greek kupros (the island of Cyprus), called “Cyprian brass,” occurs only in the Authorized Version in Ezra 8:27.E·S·ICoppersmithkop'-er-smith (chalkeus): The word is found in New Testament once only, in 2Ti 4:14: "Alexander the coppersmith did (margin "showed") me much evil."ICoptic Versionskop'-tik vur'-shunz: I. LANGUAGE AND ALPHABET 1. Alphabet 2. Dialects.ICorThis Hebrew word, untranslated, denotes a round vessel used as a measure both for liquids and solids.E·ICor-ashankor-ash'-an, ko-ra'-shan (English Revised Version, the King James Version Chor-ashan; kor `ashan, 1Sa 30:30): The original reading was probably Bor- ashan…ICoralHeb. ramoth, meaning “heights;” i.e., “high-priced” or valuable things, or, as some suppose, “that which grows high,” like a tree (Job 28:18; Ezek. 27:16)…E·S·ICorbanA Hebrew word adopted into the Greek of the New Testament and left untranslated.E·S·ICorbeSee CHORBE.ICordFrequently used in its proper sense, for fastening a tent (Ex. 35:18; 39:40), yoking animals to a cart (Isa. 5:18), binding prisoners (Judg. 15:13; Ps. 2:3…E·S·ICords, Smallkordz (schoinion, the diminutive of schoinos, "a rush," hence, "a rope of rushes"): Translated "small cords" (Joh 2:15 the King James Version; the Revised…ICore(Jude 1:11) [KORAH, 1]S·ICorianderHeb. gad, (Ex. 16:31; Num. 11:7), seed to which the manna is likened in its form and colour.E·S·ICorinthA Grecian city, on the isthmus which joins the Peloponnesus to the mainland of Greece.E·S·ICorinthians, First Epistle to theWas written from Ephesus (1 Cor. 16:8) about the time of the Passover in the third year of the apostle’s sojourn there (Acts 19:10; 20:31), and when he had…E·S·ICorinthians, Second Epistle to theShortly after writing his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul left Ephesus, where intense excitement had been aroused against him, the evidence of his great…E·S·ICorinthusko-rin'-thus: Latin form for Greek Korinthos in the subscription to Ro (the King James Version).ICormorant(Lev. 11:17; Deut. 14:17), Heb. shalak, “plunging,” or “darting down,” (the Phalacrocorax carbo), ranked among the “unclean” birds; of the same family group…E·S·ICornThe word so rendered (dagan) in Gen. 27:28, 37, Num. 18:27, Deut. 28:51, Lam. 2:12, is a general term representing all the commodities we usually describe by…E·S·ICorneliusA centurion whose history is narrated in Acts 10. He was a “devout man,” and like the centurion of Capernaum, believed in the God of Israel.E·S·ICornerThe angle of a house (Job 1:19) or a street (Prov. 7:8).E·S·ICorner GateSee JERUSALEM.ICorner-stonekor'-ner ston (pinnah, zawith; akrogoniaios): Part of the public or imposing buildings, to which importance has been attached in all ages and in many nations…ICorners of the EarthSee EARTH, CORNERS OF THE.ICornerstoneThe phrase "corner-stone" is sometimes used to denote any principal person, as the princes of Egypt, (Isaiah 19:13) and is thus applied to our Lord.SCornetHeb. shophar, “brightness,” with reference to the clearness of its sound (1 Chr. 15:28; 2 Chr. 15:14; Ps. 98:6; Hos. 5:8).E·S·ICornfloorkorn'-flor (goren daghan): "Thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor" (Ho 9:1 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "hire…ICoronationkor-o-na'-shun (protoklisia): Occurs in 2 Macc 4:21 (the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "enthronement") where Apollonius was…ICorpsekorps: This word in the King James Version is the translations of two Hebrew words, pegher, and gewiyah, while nebhelah, and guphah, which mean the same, are…ICorrectionko-rek'-shun (mucar, usually rendered "instruction," is translated "correction" in several passages): The verb from which the noun is derived signifies "to…ICorruptionko-rup'-shun: The Hebrew words mishchath, mashchath, mashchith, and their Greek equivalents, phthora, and diaphthora, with numerous derivatives and cognate…ICorruption, Mount of(har ha-mashchith; to oros tou Mosoath): The hill on the right hand of which Solomon built high places for Ashtoreth, Chemosh and Milcom (2Ki 23:13).ICos(now Stanchio or Stanko).S·ICosam(a diviner), son of Elmodam, in the line of Joseph the husband of Mary.S·ICosmogonySee ANTHROPOLOGY; CREATION; EARTH; EVOLUTION; WORLD.ICosmologySee WORLD; PROVIDENCE.ICostlinesskost'-li-nes (timiotes, "preciousness," "an abundance of costly things"): Found only in Re 18:19, "made rich by reason of her costliness."ICotesPens or enclosures for flocks (2 Chr. 32:28, “cotes for flocks;” R.V., “flocks in folds”).E·ICottage(1.) A booth in a vineyard (Isa. 1:8); a temporary shed covered with leaves or straw to shelter the watchman that kept the garden.E·ICottonCotton is now both grown and manufactured in various parts of Syria and Palestine; but there is no proof that, till they came in contact with Persia, the…S·ICouch(Gen. 49:4; 1 Chr. 5:1; Job 7:13; Ps. 6:6, etc.), a seat for repose or rest.E·S·ICouching-placekouch'-ing-plas (marbets; once in English Versions of the Bible, Eze 25:5): The same Hebrew word, however, which means simply "place of lying down" of animals…ICoulter(1 Sam. 13:20, 21), an agricultural instrument, elsewhere called “ploughshare” (Isa. 2:4; Micah 4:3; Joel 3:10).E·ICouncilSpoken of counsellors who sat in public trials with the governor of a province (Acts 25:12).E·S·ICouncillorSpoken of counsellors who sat in public trials with the governor of a province (Acts 25:12).E·S·ICounselkoun'-sel, koun'-seler (sumboulion): Ordinarily found as object of verb "to take" or "to give," expressing, beside the idea of a practical end to be reached…ICounsellorAn adviser (Prov. 11:14; 15:22), a king’s state counsellor (2 Sam. 15:12).ECountkount (caphar, manah; psephizo): Used of arithmetical computation "to number" (Ps 139:18; Nu 23:10); also for kathabh, "to reckon," to indicate classification…ICountenancekoun'-te-nans: (1) The noun (see also under the word FACE) is the translation of a variety of Hebrew and Greek expressions, panim; prosopon, being the most…ICounter-charmSee AMULET; CHARM.ICounterfeitkoun'-ter-fit (kibdelos, anatupoo, homoioo): "Counterfeit" occurs as the translation of kibdelos, "mixed with dross," "not genuine" (The Wisdom of Solomon…ICountervailkoun-ter-val' (shawah, "equalize"): To thwart or overcome by acting against with equal force; thus, "The enemy could not countervail the king's damage" or…ICountrykun'-tri ('erets, "land," sadheh, "field"; agros, "field," chora, "region"): The foregoing are the principal words rendered "country" in English Versions of…ICountrymankun'-tri-man (sumphuletes): "Of the same tribe" (1Th 2:14); also in idiomatic rendering (genos) for those of one's own race or kin (2Co 11:26; Ga 1:14 the…ICouplekup'-l: (1) Used as a noun, indicates two objects of the same kind that are considered together.ICouplingkup'ling: Is the FV rendering of machbereth.ICouragekur'-aj: Hebrew chazaq, "to show oneself strong" (Nu 13:20; 2Sa 10:12; 1Ch 19:13; 2Ch 15:8; Ezr 10:4; Ps 27:14; 31:24; Isa 41:6); ruach, "spirit," "animus"…ICoursekors (from Latin cursus, "a running," "race," "voyage," "way"): (1) euthudromeo, "forward or onward movement," as of a ship: "We made a straight course" (Ac…ICourse of Priests and LevitesSee PRIESTS AND LEVITES.ICoursesWhen David was not permitted to build the temple, he proceeded, among the last acts of his life, with the assistance of Zadok and Ahimelech, to organize the…ECourtThe enclosure of the tabernacle (Ex. 27:9-19; 40:8), of the temple (1 Kings 6:36), of a prison (Neh. 3:25), of a private house (2 Sam. 17:18), and of a king’s…E·S·ICourt of the GentilesSee TEMPLE (HEROD'S).ICourt of the SabbathSee COVERED WAY.ICourt of the Sanctuarykort, sank'~-tu-a-ri: By "court" (chatser) is meant a clear space enclosed by curtains or walls, or surrounded by buildings.ICourts, Judicial1. Their Organization: At the advice of Jethro, Moses appointed judges (shopheTim, Ex 18).ICousinkuz'-'-n (anepsios): Only in Col 4:10, where Mark is said to be "cousin" (Revised Version) to Barnabas, and not as in the King James Version, "sister's son."ICouthaSee CUTHAH.ICovenantA contract or agreement between two parties.E·SCovenant of Saltsolt (berith melach; halas, classical Greek hals): As salt was regarded as a necessary ingredient of the daily food, and so of all sacrifices offered to…ICovenant, Ark of theSee ARK OF THE COVENANT.ICovenant, Book of the(cepher ha-berith): 1. Historical Connection 2. Analysis 3. Critical Theories 4. True, or Biblical Conception 5. Nature of the Laws LITERATURE The name given…ICovenant, in the New TestamentDiatheke, was the word chosen by the Septuagint translators to render the Hebrew berith, and it appears thus nearly 300 times in the Greek Old Testament in…ICovenant, in the Old Testamentkuv'-e-nant (berith): I. GENERAL MEANING II. AMONG MEN 1. Early Idea 2. Principal Elements 3. Different Varieties 4. Phraseology Used III. BETWEEN GOD AND MEN…ICovenant, the New(berith chadhashah, Jer 31:31; he diatheke kaine, Heb 8:8,13, etc., or nea, Heb 12:24: the former Greek adjective has the sense of the "new" primari1y in…ICoverkuv'-er, kuv'-er-ing: The translation of several Hebrew words.ICovered Waykuv'-erd wa (mecakh, "a covered walk"): Mentioned in 2Ki 16:18 (the King James Version "covert") as a gallery belonging to the temple, concerning the purpose…ICoveringkuv'-er, kuv'-er-ing: The translation of several Hebrew words.ICovering of the eyesOccurs only in Gen. 20:16.ECovering, for the Headkuv'-er-ing, (peribolaion): Mentioned in the New Testament only in 1Co 11:15: "For her hair is given her for a covering," literally, "something cast round,"…ICovertkuv'-ert: Now seldom used, except for game, and then generally spelt "cover."ICovetkuv'-et ('awah; zeloo, "to desire earnestly," "to set the heart and mind upon anything"): Used in two senses: good, simply to desire earnestly but…ICovetousnessA strong desire after the possession of worldly things (Col. 3:5; Eph. 5:5; Heb. 13:5; 1 Tim. 6:9, 10; Matt. 6:20).E·ICowA cow and her calf were not to be killed on the same day (Lev. 22:28; Ex. 23:19; Deut. 22:6, 7).E·S·ICoz(thorn), a man among the descendants of Judah.S·ICozbi(deceitful), daughter of Zur, a chief of the Midianites.S·ICozebako-ze'-ba (1Ch 4:22).ICracknelkrak'nel: Occurs in 1Ki 14:3, where Jeroboam bids his wife go to Abijah to inquire concerning their son: "And take with thee ten loaves and cracknels" (King…ICraftkraft, kraf'-ti-nes, kraf'-ti, (panourgia), (panourgos): The original meaning is that of "ability to do anything," universally applied in a bad sense to…ICraftinesskraft, kraf'-ti-nes, kraf'-ti, (panourgia), (panourgos): The original meaning is that of "ability to do anything," universally applied in a bad sense to…ICraftsI. SOURCES OF OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE CRAFTS OF THE BIBLE 1. Written Records and Discoveries of Craftsmanship (1) Jewish (2) Canaanitish and Phoenician (3)…ICraftykraft, kraf'-ti-nes, kraf'-ti, (panourgia), (panourgos): The original meaning is that of "ability to do anything," universally applied in a bad sense to…ICragkrag (shen (1Sa 7:12; 14:4; Job 39:28 the King James Version and the English Revised Version)): In a mountainous country composed of sedimentary rocks, like…ICrane(Isa. 38:14; Jer. 8:7).E·S·ICrashingkrash'-ing (shebher): This word, meaning "a breach," figuratively "destruction," is translated "crashing" in Ze 1:10: "a great crashing from the hills,"…ICrateskra'-tez (Krates), governor of the Cyprians, left as deputy of Sostratus when the latter, who was governor of Jerusalem, was summoned to Antioch by Antiochus…ICreateTo create is to cause something to exist which did not exist before, as distinguished from make , to re-form something already in existence.SCreation“In the beginning” God created, i.e., called into being, all things out of nothing.E·S·ICreatorkre-a'-ter (ktistes, 1Pe 4:19): The distinctive characteristic of Deity, as the Creator, is that He is the Cause of the existent universe--Cause of its being…ICreatureDenotes the whole creation in Rom. 8:39; Col. 1:15; Rev. 5:13; the whole human race in Mark 16:15; Rom. 8:19-22.E·ICreature, Living(chayyah; zoon): "Living creature" (chayyah) is the designation of each of the composite figures in Ezekiel's visions (Eze 1:5,13 ff; 3:13; 10:15,17,20) and…ICreditkred'-it (pisteuein; 1 Macc 10:46 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "gave no credence"; The Wisdom of Solomon 18:6 the King…ICreditor[LOAN]S·ICreedkred: I. SCRIPTURAL BASIS 1. In the Old Testament 2. In the New Testament--Gospels 3. In the Epistles (1) Paul (2) Later Writings (3) Hebrews II. HISTORICAL…ICreedskred: I. SCRIPTURAL BASIS 1. In the Old Testament 2. In the New Testament--Gospels 3. In the Epistles (1) Paul (2) Later Writings (3) Hebrews II. HISTORICAL…ICreekkrek, colloq. krik (kolpos (Ac 27:39), the Revised Version (British and American) "bay"): The spot has been identified as the traditional Bay of Paul about 8…ICreeping Thingkrep'-ing (remes, sherets; herpeton): Remes and sherets, with the root verbs ramas and sharats, are used without any sharp distinction for insects and other…ICremationkre-ma'-shun (compare saraph, Jos 7:15, etc., "shall be burnt with fire"; kaio, 1Co 13:3, "If I give my body to be burned," etc.): Cremation, while the…ICrescensIncreasing, probably one of the seventy disciples of Christ.E·S·ICrescentskres'-ents (saharonim): Moon-shaped necklaces (Jud 8:21,26; Isa 3:18).f Paul, mentioned in 2Ti 4:10 as having gone to Galatia.ICreteNow called Candia, one of the largest islands in the Meditterranean, about 140 miles long and 35 broad.E·S·ICretes(Acts 2:11) Cretans, inhabitants of Crete.SCrib('ebhuc): "Crib" translates the Hebrew word [~'ebhuc] exactly, as it denotes "a barred receptacle for fodder used in cowsheds and foldyards; also in fields…ICricketkrik'-et (chargol): This occurs in Le 11:22 (the King James Version "beetle"), and doubtless refers to some kind of locust or grasshopper.ICrierkri'-er (qara'; compare boao): (1) Neither is this exact word found in English Versions of the Bible, nor a word exactly corresponding to it in the Hebrew…ICrimekrim, krimz: This. term is used in English as the equivalent of the Hebrew mishpaT, "judgment," "verdict" (Eze 7:23); zimmah, "a heinous crime" (Job 31:11)…ICrimeskrim, krimz: This. term is used in English as the equivalent of the Hebrew mishpaT, "judgment," "verdict" (Eze 7:23); zimmah, "a heinous crime" (Job 31:11)…ICrimsonSee COLOUR.E·ICripplekrip'-'-l (cholos): Only occurs in Ac 14:8, denoting the congenitally lame man at Lystra.ICrisping Pins(Isaiah 3:22) The original word means some kind of female ornament, probably a reticule or richly ornamented purse, often made of silk inwrought with gold or…S·ICrisping-pin(Isa. 3:22; R.V., “satchel”), some kind of female ornament, probably like the modern reticule.ECrispusCurled, the chief of the synagogue at Corinth (Acts 18:8).E·S·ICriticism(The Graf-Wellhausen Hypothesis) I. PRELIMINARY 1. Thesis 2. Historical Perspective 3. Inspiration and Criticism II. THE LEGISLATION 1. Groups 2. Covenant…ICriticism and ArchaeologySee ARCHAEOLOGY AND CRITICISM.ICriticism of the Biblekrit'-i-siz'-m: Criticism in General I. Divisions 1. Lower or Textual Criticism 2. Higher Criticism II. LOWER OR TEXTUAL CRITICISM 1. Origin of the Science 2.…ICrocodileSee LEVIATHAN; DRAGON.ICrocodile, LandSee CHAMELEON.ICrook-backedkrook'-bakt (gibben; kurtos): A disqualification for the priesthood (Le 21:20); was probably an angular curvature of the spine, usually the result of…ICrookedkrook'-ed (`awah, `aqash, `aqalqal, `aqallathon, pethaltol; skolios): Primarily designates something that is bent, twisted or deformed (Isa 27:1; 45:2 the…ICrooked SerpentSee ASTRONOMY.ICrop(1) As noun the translation of mur'-ah (Le 1:16), which is the craw of a bird, especially of doves and pigeons, which had to be removed by the priest before…ICrossIn the New Testament the instrument of crucifixion, and hence used for the crucifixion of Christ itself (Eph. 2:16; Heb. 12:2; 1 Cor. 1:17, 18; Gal. 5:11…E·S·ICrosswaykros'-wa (perek, literally, "division"): A forking or dividing of the way.ICrown(1.) Denotes the plate of gold in the front of the high priest’s mitre (Ex. 29:6; 39:30).E·S·ICrown of thornsOur Lord was crowned with a, in mockery by the Romans (Matt. 27:29).E·S·ICrucifixionA common mode of punishment among heathen nations in early times.E·S·ICruelkroo'-el, kroo'-el-ti 'akhzar, ("harsh," "fierce," chamac, "violence"): There are various uses of the word "cruel" in the Old Testament: (a) "the cruel…ICrueltykroo'-el, kroo'-el-ti 'akhzar, ("harsh," "fierce," chamac, "violence"): There are various uses of the word "cruel" in the Old Testament: (a) "the cruel…ICrumbkrum (psichion, "a little bit"): Occurs only in the New Testament, of remnants of food, scraps.ICruseA utensil; a flask or cup for holding water (1 Sam. 26:11, 12, 16; 1 Kings 19:6) or oil (1 Kings 17:12, 14, 16).E·S·ICry, Cryingkri'-ing (zaaq, tsa`aq (and forms), qara', shawa`, rinnah; boao, krazo, phoneo): Various words are translated "cry," "crying," etc., the chief of which are…ICrystal(Ezek. 1:22, with the epithet “terrible,” as dazzling the spectators with its brightness).E·S·ICubkub (kubh; the King James Version Chub): The word occurs only in Eze 30:5.ICubitHeb. ‘ammah; i.e., “mother of the arm,” the fore-arm, is a word derived from the Latin cubitus, the lower arm.E·S·ICuckoo(Heb. shahaph), from a root meaning “to be lean; slender.”E·SCuckowkook'-oo, kuk'-oo (shachaph; laros; Latin Cuculus canorus): The Hebrew root from which the word shachaph is derived means "to be lean" and "slender," and in…ICucumberku'-kum-ber (qishshu'im; sikuos): One of the articles of food for which Israel in the wilderness looked back with longing to Egypt (Nu 11:5).ICucumbers(Heb. plur. kishshuim; i.e., “hard,” “difficult” of digestion, only in Num. 11:5).E·SCudSee CHEW.ICulturekul'-tur: Found only in 2 Esdras 8:6 the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American), "give .... culture to our understanding," i.e. to…ICumberkum'-ber, (katargeo, "to make idle," perispaomai, "to be drawn about," in mind "to be distracted"): Spoken of the barren fig tree in the parable: "Cut it…ICumberedkum'-ber, (katargeo, "to make idle," perispaomai, "to be drawn about," in mind "to be distracted"): Spoken of the barren fig tree in the parable: "Cut it…ICumikoo'-me, ku'-mi. See TALITHA CUMI.ICummin(Heb. kammon; i.e., a “condiment”), the fruit or seed of an umbelliferous plant, the Cuminum sativum, still extensively cultivated in the East.E·S·ICunkun (kun, A, ek ton eklekton poleon, "from the chosen cities"): One of the cities of Hadarezer, king of Syria, spoiled by David (1Ch 18:8, the King James…ICunningkun'-ing (chakham, chashabh): In Bible-English "cunning" means always "wise" or "skilful"; the word does not occur in the bad sense, and it is found in the…ICupA wine-cup (Gen. 40:11, 21), various forms of which are found on Assyrian and Egyptian monuments.E·S·ICup-bearerAn officer of high rank with Egyptian, Persian, Assyrian, and Jewish monarchs.ECupbeareran officer of high rank with Egyptian, Persian and Assyrian as well as Jewish monarchs.S·ICupboardkub'-erd (kulikion, 1 Macc 15:32): A kind of sideboard in or on which Simon's gold and silver vessels were displayed, and which, among other evidences of his…ICurdlekur'-dl (qapha', "to congeal," "harden," "curdle"): Occurs in Job 10:10, "Hast thou not .... curdled me like cheese?" i.e. made him take solid form.ICurekur: Represents the words gahah, marpe', raphdh; therapeuo, iasis.ICureskur: Represents the words gahah, marpe', raphdh; therapeuo, iasis.ICuriousku'-ri-us (machashebheth; periergos): The above Hebrew word, meaning "thought," "device," "design," is translated "curious," Ex 35:32 the King James Version…ICurious arts(Acts 19:19), magical arts; jugglery practised by the Ephesian conjurers.ECurrent MoneySee MONEY, CURRENT.ICurseDenounced by God against the serpent (Gen. 3:14), and against Cain (4:11).E·ICurtain(1.) Ten curtains, each twenty-eight cubits long and four wide, made of fine linen, also eleven made of goat’s hair, covered the tabernacle (Ex. 26:1-13…E·ICushBlack.E·S·ICushanProbably a poetic or prolonged name of the land of Cush, the Arabian Cush (Hab. 3:7).E·S·ICushan-rishathaimku'-shan-rish-a-tha'-im (kushan rish`athayim, translated, or rather interpreted, as "man from Cush, he of the twofold crime"; Septuagint Chousarsathaim, the…ICushiProperly "the Cushite," "the Ethiopian," a man apparently attached to Joab’s person.S·ICushionkoosh'-un (proskephalaion): In New Testament, only in Mr 4:38 the Revised Version (British and American).ICushite(1.) The messenger sent by Joab to David to announce his victory over Absalom (2 Sam. 18:32).E·ICushite Womankush'-it: In Nu 12:1 Moses is condemned by his sister Miriam and his brother Aaron "because of the Cushite woman ha-'ishshah ha-kushith whom he had married"…ICustodykus'-to-di (yadh, pequddah): In Es 2:3,8 bis. 14, yadh, "the hand," is translated "Custody": pequddah, "numbering," "chanrge"; occurs in Nu 3:36 the Revised…ICustomA tax imposed by the Romans. The tax-gatherers were termed publicans, who had their stations at the gates of cities, and in the public highways, and at the…E·ICut(karath, gadha`, kachadh, nathach; apokopto, ekkopto): Many Hebrew words are translated "cut."ICuthone of the countries whence Shalmaneser introduced colonists into Samaria.S·ICuthaku'-tha (Koutha; 1 Esdras 5:32, the King James Version Coutha): Head of a family of temple servants who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon; not mentioned…ICuthahOne of the Babylonian cities or districts from which Shalmaneser transplanted certain colonists to Samaria (2 Kings 17:24).E·ICutheanSee CUTH; SAMARITANS.ICuthiteSee CUTH; SAMARITANS.ICuttingThe flesh in various ways was an idolatrous practice, a part of idol-worship (Deut. 14:1; 1 Kings 18:28).ECutting AsunderSee ASUNDER; PUNISHMENTS.ICutting OffSee CONCISION; PUNISHMENTS.ICuttings [in the Flesh]Cuttings in the flesh, or the laceration of one’s body for the "propitiation of their gods," (1 Kings 18:28) constituted a prominent feature of idolatrous…S·ICyamonsi'-a-mon (Kuamon, Judith 7:3): Probably identical with JOKNEAM (which see).ICymbalSee MUSIC.ICymbal, CymbalsTwo kinds of cymbals are mentioned in (Psalms 150:5) "loud cymbals" or castagnettes , and "high-sounding cymbals."SCymbals(Heb. tzeltzelim, from a root meaning to “tinkle”), musical instruments, consisting of two convex pieces of brass one held in each hand, which were clashed…ECypress(Heb. tirzah, “hardness”), mentioned only in Isa. 44:14 (R.V., “holm tree”).E·S·ICyprianssip'-ri-ans (Kuprioi): Occurs in 2 Macc 4:29.ICyprusOne of the largest islands of the Mediterranean, about 148 miles long and 40 broad.E·S·ICyramaSee KIRAMA.ICyreneA city (now Tripoli) in Upper Libya, North Africa, founded by a colony of Greeks (B.C. 630).E·S·ICyreniansi-re'-ni-an (Kurenaios, "a native or inhabitant of Cyrene"): Two Jews of Cyrene are mentioned in the New Testament, namely, Simon (Mr 15:21 and Lu 23:26 the…ICyrenianssi-re'-ni-an (Kurenaios, "a native or inhabitant of Cyrene"): Two Jews of Cyrene are mentioned in the New Testament, namely, Simon (Mr 15:21 and Lu 23:26 the…ICyreniusThe Grecized form of Quirinus.E·S·ICyriasir'-i-a (Kuria): The word means "lady," feminine of lord, and it is so translated in the King James Version and the text of the Revised Version (British and…ICyrus(Heb. Ko’resh), the celebrated “King of Persia” (Elam) who was conqueror of Babylon, and issued the decree of liberation to the Jews (Ezra 1:1, 2).E·S·IDevilsde'-monz, (dev'-'-lz): I. Use of Term: The actual expression "communion with demons" (koinonoi ton daimonion) occurs but once in Scripture (1Co 10:20) where…IGood MenSee CHIEF FRIENDS; GOOD, CHIEF; CHIEF.IHanochitesha'-nok, ha'-nok-its (chanokh, "initiation," "dedication"): (1) A grandson of Abraham by Keturah, and an ancestral head of a clan of Midian (Ge 25:4; 1Ch…I
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