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325 terms beginning with F, from Easton’s, Smith’s, the ISBE and Hitchcock’s.
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AntoniusHappy, the Roman procurator of Judea before whom Paul “reasoned” (Acts 24:25).E·S·IFableApplied in the New Testament to the traditions and speculations, “cunningly devised fables”, of the Jews on religious questions (1 Tim. 1:4; 4:7; 2 Tim. 4:4…E·S·IFaceMeans simply presence, as when it is recorded that Adam and Eve hid themselves from the “face [R.V., ‘presence’] of the Lord God” (Gen. 3:8; comp. Ex. 33:14…E·IFactLit. "a deed."IFadefad (nabhel; maraino): "To fade" is in the Old Testament the translation of nabhel, "to droop or wither," figuratively, "to fade," or "pass way" (Ps 18:45…IFailfal (kalah, karath; ekleipo): "Fail" is both intransitive, "to fall short," "be wanting," and trans, "to be wanting to."IFainfan (advb.): Occurs twice in English Versions of the Bible, in the sense of "gladly": (1) in Job 27:22 as the rendering of barach, "to flee with haste" (from…IFaintfant (`ayeph, `uph, ya`aph, `alaph, aTaph, dawway, yaghea`, macac, rakhakh, paghar, kahah; ekluo, ekkakeo, kamno): The Hebrew vocabulary for the depressing…IFairfar: The word translated in the King James Version from 9 Hebrew and 4 Greek expressions has nowhere in the Bible the modern sense of "blond," "fair-skinned."IFair HavensA harbour in the south of Crete, some 5 miles to the east of which was the town of Lasea (Acts 27:8).E·S·IFairs(Heb. ‘izabhonim), found seven times in Ezek. 27, and nowhere else.E·S·IFaithFaith is in general the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:13).E·IFaithfulAs a designation of Christians, means full of faith, trustful, and not simply trustworthy (Acts 10:45; 16:1; 2 Cor. 6:15; Col. 1:2; 1 Tim. 4:3, 12; 5:16; 6:2…E·IFaithful Sayingssa'-inz (pistos ho logos): "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation" (the King James Version).IFaithfulnessAs a designation of Christians, means full of faith, trustful, and not simply trustworthy (Acts 10:45; 16:1; 2 Cor. 6:15; Col. 1:2; 1 Tim. 4:3, 12; 5:16; 6:2…E·IFaithlessfath'-les: The translation of apistos, "without faith," having the sense of "unbelieving," "disbelieving."IFalconfo'-k'-n, fol'-k'-n, fal'-kun: The Hebrews did not know the word.IFallfol (vb.): The idea of falling is most frequently expressed in Hebrew by naphal, but also by many other words; in Greek by pipto, and its compounds.IFall of manAn expression probably borrowed from the Apocryphal Book of Wisdom, to express the fact of the revolt of our first parents from God, and the consequent sin…EFall, thefol: 1. Meaning of Genesis 3 2. Genesis 3 in the Old and New Testaments 3. The Fall and the Theory of Evolution 4. The Character of the Fall The question…IFalling StarsSee ASTRONOMY.IFallowfal'-o (damam): Damam is translated only once in the sense of "fallow" (Ex 23:11).IFallow-deerDeut. 14:5 (R.V., “Wild goat”); 1 Kings 4:23 (R.V., “roebucks”).E·SFallow-groundThe expression, “Break up your fallow ground” (Hos. 10:12; Jer. 4:3) means, “Do not sow your seed among thorns”, i.e., break off all your evil habits; clear…EFalse ProphetsSee PROPHESYINGS, FALSE.IFalse SwearingSee OATH; PERJURY; CRIMES.IFalse WitnessSee OATH; PERJURY; CRIMES.IFalse, ChristsSee CHRISTS, FALSE.IFalsehoodSee LYING.IFamefam (shem, shema`; akoe, pheme): "Fame" has the twofold meaning, (1) of report or rumor, (2) of renown or reputation (in the Old Testament it is not always…IFamiliarfa-mil'-yar: Is found as an adjective qualifying "friend" and "spirit."IFamiliar spiritSorcerers or necormancers, who professed to call up the dead to answer questions, were said to have a “familiar spirit” (Deut. 18:11; 2 Kings 21:6; 2 Chr.…EFamilyfam'-i-li (mishpachah, bayith; patria): 1. The Foundation 2. Monogamy, the Ideal Relation 3. Equality of the Sexes 4. Polygamy 5. The Commandments and the…IFamily RelationshipsSee RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY.IFamineThe first mentioned in Scripture was so grievous as to compel Abraham to go down to the land of Egypt (Gen. 26:1).E·S·IFamishfam'-ish ra`ebh, razah): "To famish" as a transitive verb is the translation of ra`ebh, "to hunger" (Ge 41:55): "All the land of Egypt was famished"; of…IFanA winnowing shovel by which grain was thrown up against the wind that it might be cleansed from broken straw and chaff (Isa. 30:24; Jer. 15:7; Matt. 3:12).E·SFan, Fannerfan'-er: The word "fan" occurs 3 times only in the American Standard Revised Version (Jer 15:7; Mt 3:12; Lu 3:17).IFancyfan'-si (phantazo, "to cause to appear," "show"): In Ecclesiasticus 34:5, "And the heart fancieth, as a woman's in travail" (compare The Wisdom of Solomon…IFarfar, far'-ther: "Far" (adj.), distant, remote; (advb.) widely removed, is most frequently in the Old Testament the translation of rachoq, and in the New…IFar HouseThe marginal explanation in the Revised Version (British and American) of Beth-merhak (beth ha-merchaq, "house of distance"), which is given in the text of…IFarefar: Occurs twice in the Old Testament as the translation of two Hebrew words, shalom, "peace," "prosperity," "completeness" (1Sa 17:18), found in the section…IFarewellfar-wel' (chairo), Fare ye, or thou, well: Originally a wish at parting for those faring forth (traveling): (1) As a parting wish at the close of a letter it…IFarm(Matt. 22:5).E·IFartherfar, far'-ther: "Far" (adj.), distant, remote; (advb.) widely removed, is most frequently in the Old Testament the translation of rachoq, and in the New…IFarthing(1.) Matt. 10:29; Luke 12:6.E·S·IFashionfash'-un (mishpaT; schema, the make, pattern, shape, manner or appearance of a thing (from Latin faction-em, "a making," through Old French fatson, fachon))…IFastThe sole fast required by the law of Moses was that of the great Day of Atonement, Lev. 23:26-32.E·IFastingThe sole fast required by the law of Moses was that of the great Day of Atonement, Lev. 23:26-32.E·IFasts1. One fast only was appointed by the Mosaic law, that on the day of atonement.SFasts and FeastsSee FEASTS AND FASTS.IFat(Heb. heleb) denotes the richest part of the animal, or the fattest of the flock, in the account of Abel’s sacrifice (Gen. 4:4).E·S·IFat (Vat)WINE, WINE PRESS, II.IFatherA name applied (1) to any ancestor (Deut. 1:11; 1 Kings 15:11; Matt. 3:9; 23:30, etc.); and (2) as a title of respect to a chief, ruler, or elder, etc. (Judg.…E·S·IFather's House, Fathers' House(beth 'abh, beth 'abhoth): Father's house in the Old Testament is (1) a dwelling, the family home (Ge 12:1; 31:14,30; 38:11; 1Sa 18:2); (2) a family or…IFather, God theIn the Christian religion God is conceived of as "Father," "Our Father .... in heaven" (Mt 6:9,14,26, etc.), "the God and Father of the Lord Jesus" (2Co…IFather-in-lawSee RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY.IFatherlessfa'-ther-les (yathom; orphanos): The fatherless are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, generally in association with the widow and the stranger, as…IFathers' BrotherSee RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY.IFathom(Old A.S. faethm, “bosom,” or the outstretched arms), a span of six feet (Acts 27:28).E·S·IFatling(1.) A fatted animal for slaughter (2 Sam. 6:13; Isa. 11:6; Ezek. 39:18.E·IFatnessfat'-nes (deshen; piotes): 1. Literal: The translation of deshen (Jud 9:9, "But the olive-tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness?"; Job 36:16 (of…IFatted(1.) A fatted animal for slaughter (2 Sam. 6:13; Isa. 11:6; Ezek. 39:18.E·IFauchionSee SCIMITAR.IFaultfolt (chaTa'; aitia, memphomai): Implies defect, of less moral weight than crime or sin.IFavorfa'-ver (chen, ratson, with other Hebrew words; charis): Means generally good will, acceptance, and the benefits flowing from these; in older usage it meant…IFawnSee DEER.IFearfer (yir'ah, yare'; phobos, phobeo): Terms, etc.: "Fear" is the translation of many words in the Old Testament; the chief are: yir'ah, "fear," "terror,"…IFear of the Lord theIs in the Old Testament used as a designation of true piety (Prov. 1:7; Job 28:28; Ps. 19:9).EFeastAs a mark of hospitality (Gen. 19:3; 2 Sam. 3:20; 2 Kings 6:23); on occasions of domestic joy (Luke 15:23; Gen. 21:8); on birthdays (Gen. 40:20; Job 1:4…EFeasts[FESTIVALS; MEALS]SFeasts and Fastsfests (mo`edh, "an appointed day" or "an assembling," chagh, from chaghagh, "to dance" or possibly "to make a pilgrimage"; tsom, "fast," ta`anith, "a day of…IFeasts, Seasons forRegulated by the sun and moon.IFeathersfeth'-erz (notsah; Latin penna): "Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings (the Revised Version (British and American) "pinions") and feathers…IFeeble Kneesfe'-b'-l nez: The expression. is found in three places (one being a free quotation of another): Job 4:4, "Thou hast made firm the feeble (kara`, "bending,"…IFeeble-mindedfe'-b'-l-min'-ded (oligopsuchos): Only in 1Th 5:14 the King James Version, in the sense of "fainthearted," as in the Revised Version (British and American).IFeelingfel'-ing: The following varieties of meaning are to be noted: (1) "To touch," "handle," "grope after" (mashash (Ge 27:12,22; Ex 10:21; mush, Ge 27:21; Jud…IFeet, Washing ofSee FOOT; WASHING OF FEET.IFeignfan (badha, nakhar; plastos): Occurs (1) in the sense of "to devise," "invent" as the translation of badha', "to form," "to fashion" (Ne 6:8, "Thou feignest…IFelixHappy, the Roman procurator of Judea before whom Paul “reasoned” (Acts 24:25).E·S·IFelloesfel'-oz (1Ki 7:33).IFellowfel'-o (chabher, rea`; hetairos): Meant originally a "partner," from fe, "property," and lag, "to lay," then "a companion," "an equal," "a person or…IFellowship(1.) With God, consisting in the knowledge of his will (Job 22:21; John 17:3); agreement with his designs (Amos 3:2); mutual affection (Rom. 8: 38, 39)…E·IFemalefe'-mal: Two Hebrew words are thus translated: (1) neqebhah, which is merely a physiological description of the sexual characteristic (from naqabh, "to…IFence(Heb. gader), Num. 22:24 (R.V.).E·IFenced citiesThere were in Palestine (1) cities, (2) unwalled villages, and (3) villages with castles or towers (1 Chr. 27:25).E·S·IFerretLev. 11:30 (R.V., “gecko”), one of the unclean creeping things.E·S·IFerry boat(2 Sam. 19:18), some kind of boat for crossing the river which the men of Judah placed at the service of the king. Floats or rafts for this purpose were in…E·IFerventfur'-vent (dalaq; ektenes, zeo): "Fervent" (from Latin fervere, "to boil") does not occur in the King James Version of the Old Testament, but the Revised…IFestivalSee FEASTS AND FASTS.IFestivalsI. The religious times ordained int he law fall under three heads: 1. Those formally connected with the institution of the Sabbath; 2. This historical or…SFestivals, ReligiousThere were daily (Lev. 23), weekly, monthly, and yearly festivals, and great stress was laid on the regular observance of them in every particular (Num.…EFestusfes'-tus, por'-shi-us Porkios Phestos): The Roman governor or procurator who succeeded Felix in the province of Judea (Ac 24:27), and was thus brought into…IFestus, PorciusThe successor of Felix (A.D. 60) as procurator of Judea (Acts 24:27).E·SFetchHas generally the meaning of "to bring"; it is commonly the translation of Hebrew laqach, "to take" or "lay hold of," Hoph.IFetterfet'-er: Found only in the plural in both Old Testament and New Testament; fetters of iron (Ps 105:18; 149:8; so probably Mr 5:4; Lu 8:29) or brass (Jud…IFettersFetters were for the feet only, while chains were for any part of the body.SFever(Deut. 28:22; Matt. 8:14; Mark 1:30; John 4:52; Acts 28:8), a burning heat, as the word so rendered denotes, which attends all febrile attacks.E·IField(Heb. sadeh), a cultivated field, but unenclosed.E·S·IFiery Heatfi'-er-i, fir'-i het: In De 28:22, where the King James Version has "an extreme burning."IFiery SerpentSee SERPENT.IFigFirst mentioned in Gen. 3:7.EFig, Fig TreeThe fig tree (Ficus carica) is very common in Palestine.S·IFightSee WAR; GAMES.IFigurefig'-ur, fig'-yur (cemel, cemel; tupos): The translation of cemel, or cemel, "a likeness or image"; perhaps a transposition of tselem, the usual word for…IFilefil: Found only in 1Sa 13:21, but the text here is obscure.IFilletfil'-et (chuT, chashuq): (1) Chut, from a root not used, meaning probably "to sew," therefore a string or a measuring rod or cord, and so a line, tape…IFilletsHeb. hashukum, plur., joinings (Ex. 27:17; 38:17, 28), the rods by which the tops of the columns around the tabernacle court were joined together, and from…EFilthfilth, fil'-thi-nes, fil'-thi (tso'ah, Tum'ah; rhupoo): The word once translated "filth" in the Old Testament is tso'ah, "excrement" or "dung," elsewhere…IFilthinessfilth, fil'-thi-nes, fil'-thi (tso'ah, Tum'ah; rhupoo): The word once translated "filth" in the Old Testament is tso'ah, "excrement" or "dung," elsewhere…IFilthyfilth, fil'-thi-nes, fil'-thi (tso'ah, Tum'ah; rhupoo): The word once translated "filth" in the Old Testament is tso'ah, "excrement" or "dung," elsewhere…IFinSee FISH.IFinefin (adj., from Latin finire, "to finish"): Indicates superior quality.IFinerA worker in silver and gold (Prov. 25:4).E·IFinesSee PUNISHMENTS.IFingerfin'-ger (Hebrew and Aramaic 'etsba`; daktulos): The fingers are to the Oriental essential in conversation; their language is frequently very eloquent and…IFiningA worker in silver and gold (Prov. 25:4).E·IFining potA crucible, melting-pot (Prov. 17:3; 27:21).EFinishfin'-ish (kalah; teleo, with other Hebrew and Greek words): The proper sense of "finish" is to end or complete; so for "finish," "finished," in the King James…IFinisherfin'-ish-er (teleiotes): This word is applied to Jesus (Heb 12:2), and comes from teleioo, "to complete," "to make perfect"; hence, it means finisher in the…IFirThe uniform rendering in the Authorized Version (marg. R.V., “cypress”) of berosh (2 Sam. 6:5; 1 Kings 5:8, 10; 6:15, 34; 9:11, etc.), a lofty tree (Isa.…E·S·IFir-treeThe uniform rendering in the Authorized Version (marg. R.V., “cypress”) of berosh (2 Sam. 6:5; 1 Kings 5:8, 10; 6:15, 34; 9:11, etc.), a lofty tree (Isa.…E·S·IFire(1.) For sacred purposes.E·S·IFire BaptismSee BAPTISM OF FIRE; MOLECH.IFire, Lake ofSee LAKE OF FIRE.IFire, StrangeSee FIRE.IFire, UnquenchableSee UNQUENCHABLE FIRE.IFirebrandIsa. 7:4, Amos 4:11, Zech. 3:2, denotes the burnt end of a stick (Heb. ‘ud); in Judg. 15:4, a lamp or torch, a flambeau (Heb. lappid); in Prov. 26:18 (comp.…E·IFirepan(Ex. 27:3; 38:3), one of the vessels of the temple service (rendered “snuff-dish” Ex. 25:38; 37:23; and “censer” Lev. 10:1; 16:12).E·S·IFiresfirz: In Isa 24:15 the King James Version translates 'urim ("lights," especially Urim in the phrase "Urim and Thummim") "fires."IFirkinUsed only in John 2:6; the Attic amphora, equivalent to the Hebrew bath, a measure for liquids containing about 8 7/8 gallons.E·S·IFirmamentFrom the Vulgate firmamentum, which is used as the translation of the Hebrew raki’a. This word means simply “expansion.”E·S·IFirstfurst ('echadh, ri'shon; proton, to proton, protos): Of these words, which are those most frequently used for "first," ri'shon is from rosh, "the head, and is…IFirst-begottenfurst-be-got'-'-n (prototokos): This Greek word is translated in two passages in the King James Version by "first-begotten" (Heb 1:6; Re 1:5), but in all…IFirst-bornSons enjoyed certain special privileges (Deut. 21:17; Gen. 25:23, 31, 34; 49:3; 1 Chr. 5:1; Heb. 12:16; Ps. 89:27).EFirst-born, Redemption ofFrom the beginning the office of the priesthood in each family belonged to the eldest son.EFirst-born, Sanctification of theA peculiar sanctity was attached to the first-born both of man and of cattle.EFirst-fruitsThe first-fruits of the ground were offered unto God just as the first-born of man and animals.E·IFirstbornUnder the law, in memory of the exodus (when the first-born of the Egyptians were slain), the eldest son was regarded as devoted to God, and was in very case…S·IFirstfruits1. The law ordered in general that the first of all ripe fruits and of liquors, or, as it is twice expressed, the first of first-fruits, should be offered in…SFirstlingSee FIRSTBORN.IFishCalled dag by the Hebrews, a word denoting great fecundity (Gen. 9:2; Num. 11:22; Jonah 2:1, 10).E·S·IFish GateSee JERUSALEM.IFish-hooksWere used for catching fish (Amos 4:2; comp. Isa. 37:29; Jer. 16:16; Ezek. 29:4; Job. 41:1, 2; Matt. 17:27).EFish-pools(Cant. 7:4) should be simply “pools,” as in the Revised Version.EFisherBesides its literal sense (Luke 5:2), this word is also applied by our Lord to his disciples in a figurative sense (Matt. 4:19; Mark 1:17).E·IFisher's Coatkot: This expression is found in Joh 21:7 where the Revised Version (British and American) and the American Standard Revised Version have "coat."IFishermanBesides its literal sense (Luke 5:2), this word is also applied by our Lord to his disciples in a figurative sense (Matt. 4:19; Mark 1:17).E·IFishhookfish'-hook (cir dughah, chakkah): The word "fishhooks" occurs but twice in the American Standard Revised Version (Job 41:1; Am 4:2).IFishingfish'-ing (halieuo): Several methods of securing fish are resorted to at the present day along the seashores of Palestine.IFishing, the art ofWas prosecuted with great industry in the waters of Palestine.EFishpoolsfish'-pools: This is a mistranslation.IFit, Fitlyfit'-li: The word "fit" (adjective and verb) occurs a few times, representing nearly as many Hebrew and Greek words. the Revised Version (British and…IFitches(Isa. 28:25, 27), the rendering of the Hebrew ketsah, “without doubt the Nigella sativa, a small annual of the order Ranunculacece, which grows wild in the…E·S·IFivefiv (chamesh; pente).IFlag(Heb., or rather Egyptian, ahu, Job 8:11), rendered “meadow” in Gen. 41:2, 18; probably the Cyperus esculentus, a species of rush eaten by cattle, the Nile…E·S·IFlagonHeb. ashishah, (2 Sam. 6:19; 1 Chr. 16:3; Cant. 2:5; Hos. 3:1), meaning properly “a cake of pressed raisins.”E·S·IFlakeflak (mappal, a word of uncertain meaning): It is used in the sense of "refuse (husks) of the wheat" in Am 8:6.IFlameflam (lahabh, and other forms from same root; phlox): In Jud 13:20 bis; Job 41:21; Isa 29:6; Joe 2:5, the word is lahabh.IFlame of fireIs the chosen symbol of the holiness of God (Ex. 3:2; Rev. 2:18), as indicating “the intense, all-consuming operation of his holiness in relation to sin.”EFlat Nose(charum; Septuagint koloborin): Used only in Le 21:18 as the name of a deformity which disqualified a member of a priestly family for serving the altar.IFlax(Heb. pishtah, i.e., “peeled”, in allusion to the fact that the stalks of flax when dried were first split or peeled before being steeped in water for the…E·S·IFlayingSee PUNISHMENTS.IFleaDavid at the cave of Adullam thus addressed his persecutor Saul (1 Sam. 24:14): “After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after…E·S·IFleeSee FLY.IFleeceThe wool of a sheep, whether shorn off or still attached to the skin (Deut. 18:4; Job 31:20).E·IFleshIn the Old Testament denotes (1) a particular part of the body of man and animals (Gen. 2:21; 41:2; Ps. 102:5, marg.); (2) the whole body (Ps. 16:9); (3) all…E·S·IFlesh and BloodSee FLESH, 5.IFlesh-hookA many-pronged fork used in the sacrificial services (1 Sam. 2:13, 14; Ex. 27:3; 38:3) by the priest in drawing away the flesh.E·IFlesh-potflesh'-pot (cir ha-basar, "pot of the flesh"): One of the six kinds of cooking utensils spoken of as pots or pans or caldrons or basins.IFliesSee FLY.IFlintAbounds in all the plains and valleys of the wilderness of the forty years’ wanderings.E·S·IFloat (Flote)See RAFT; SHIPS AND BOATSIFlockSee CATTLE.IFloodAn event recorded in Gen. 7 and 8. (See DELUGE.)E·S·IFloor[GABBATHA]S·IFlote (Float)See RAFT; SHIPS AND BOATS.IFlourGrain reduced to the form of meal is spoken of in the time of Abraham (Gen. 18:6).E·S·IFlourishflur'-ish (parach, tsuts; anathallo): The translation of parach, "to break forth" (Ps 72:7; 92:12,13; Pr 14:11; Isa 66:14; So 6:11; 7:12; the Revised Version…IFlowersVery few species of flowers are mentioned in the Bible although they abounded in Palestine.E·IFluefloo(King James Version, margin Hab 1:15).IFluteA musical instrument, probably composed of a number of pipes, mentioned Dan. 3:5, 7, 10, 15. In Matt. 9:23, 24, notice is taken of players on the flute, here…E·S·IFluxSee BLOODY FLUX; DYSENTERY.IFlux, Bloody(Acts 28:8) the same as our dysentery, which in the East is, though sometimes sporadic, generally epidemic and infectious, and then assumes its worst form.SFlyHeb. zebub, (Eccl. 10:1; Isa. 7:18).E·IFly, FliesThe two following Hebrew terms denote flies of some kind: 1. Zebub , which occurs only in (Ecclesiastes 10:1) and in Isai 7:18 And is probably a generic name…SFoalSee COLT.IFoam(Hos. 10:7), the rendering of ketseph, which properly means twigs or splinters (as rendered in the LXX. and marg. R.V.).E·IFodderHeb. belil, (Job 6:5), meaning properly a mixture or medley (Lat. farrago), “made up of various kinds of grain, as wheat, barley, vetches, and the like, all…E·IFoldAn enclosure for flocks to rest together (Isa. 13:20).E·IFoldingAn enclosure for flocks to rest together (Isa. 13:20).E·IFolkfok: The translation of `am, `am "a people or nation" (Ge 33:15, "some of the folk that are with me"; Pr 30:26, "The conies are but a feeble folk"); of le'om…IFollowfol'-o ('achar, radhaph; akoloutheo, dioko) : Frequently the translation of 'achar, "after," e.g. Nu 14:24, "hath followed me fully," literally, "fulfilled…IFollowerfol'-o-er (mimetes): "Followers" is in the King James Version the translation of mimetes, "to imitate" (in the New Testament in the good sense of becoming…IFollyfol'-i. See FOOL.IFoodOriginally the Creator granted the use of the vegetable world for food to man (Gen. 1:29), with the exception mentioned (2:17).E·S·IFoolfool nabhal, 'ewil, kecil, cakhal and forms; aphron, aphrosune, moros): I. In the Old Testament.IFooleryfool'-er-i: The plural "fooleries" occurs Ecclesiasticus 22:13 King James Version: "Talk not much with a fool .... and thou shalt never be defiled with his…IFootfoot (reghel, qarcol (only twice in parallel passages: 2Sa 22:37 = Ps 18:36, where it probably means ankle); pous): The dusty roads of Palestine and other…IFootmana word employed in the English Bible in two senses: 1. Generally, to distinguish those of the fighting men who went on foot from those who were on horseback…S·IFootstoolConnected with a throne (2 Chr. 9:18).E·IForfor (ki (conjunction), le, from 'el (preposition), and various other words.IForayfor'-a (2Sa 3:22).IForbearfor-bar' (chadhal; anechomai): In the Old Testament chadhal, "to leave off," is the word most frequently translated "forbear" (Ex 23:5, etc.); damam, "to be…IForbearancefor-bar'-ans (anoche): "Forbearance" (anoche, "a holding back") is ascribed to God (Ro 2:4, "the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering"…IForbidfor-bid' (kala; koluo): Occurs very seldom in the Old Testament except as the rendering of chalilah (see below); it is once the translation of kala', "to…IForcesOf the Gentiles (Isa. 60:5, 11; R.V., “the wealth of the nations”) denotes the wealth of the heathen.E·IFordMention is frequently made of the fords of the Jordan (Josh. 2:7; Judg. 3:28; 12:5, 6), which must have been very numerous; about fifty perhaps.E·IForecastfor-kast'; (vb.)IForefatherfor'-fa-ther: (1) 'abh ri'shon, "first father," "chief father," hence, "early ancestor": "turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers" (Jer 11:10).IForefrontfor'-frunt (panim): For "forefront," "front" is now generally used, since "back-front" has gone out of use.IForegoSee FORGO.IForeheadThe practice common among Oriental nations of colouring the forehead or impressing on it some distinctive mark as a sign of devotion to some deity is alluded…E·S·IForeign Divinitiesfor'-in di-vin'-i-tiz (Ac 17:18 margin).IForeignerA Gentile.E·IForeknowfor-no', for-nol'-ej: 1. Meaning of the Term 2. Foreknowledge as Prescience 3. Foreknowledge Based on Foreordination 4. Foreknowledge as Equivalent to…IForeknowledgefor-no', for-nol'-ej: 1. Meaning of the Term 2. Foreknowledge as Prescience 3. Foreknowledge Based on Foreordination 4. Foreknowledge as Equivalent to…IForeknowledge of GodActs 2:23; Rom. 8:29; 11:2; 1 Pet. 1:2), one of those high attributes essentially appertaining to him the full import of which we cannot comprehend.EForeordainfor-or-dan', for-or-di-na'-shun: The word "foreordain" is uniformly used in the Revised Version (British and American) to render the Greek proorizo, in the…IForepartfor'-part: The translation of panim, "face" (Ex 28:27; 39:20; 1Ki 6:20, the Revised Version (British and American) "within"; Eze 42:7, the Revised Version…IForerunnerJohn the Baptist went before our Lord in this character (Mark 1:2, 3).E·IForesailfor'sal, for'-s'-l (Ac 27:40).IForeshipfor'-ship (Ac 9,7:30).IForeskinfor'-skin (`orlah; akrobustia, often euphemistically translated "uncircumcision"): (1) In the literal sense the word is frequently mentioned owing to the rite…IForestHeb. ya’ar, meaning a dense wood, from its luxuriance.E·S·IForest of EphraimSee EPHRAIM.IForetellfor-tel', for-told': The King James Version occurrences of these words in the New Testament represent as many Greek terms, and are in each case rendered…IForetoldfor-tel', for-told': The King James Version occurrences of these words in the New Testament represent as many Greek terms, and are in each case rendered…IForfeitfor'-fit (charam): "Forfeit" (from forisfacere, "to act beyond") implies loss through transgression or non-observance of some law or rule.IForgeforj, for'-jer (Taphal): "Forgers of lies" occurs in Job's reply to his comforters (13:4; compare 14:17); the word is the translation of Taphal, "to patch,"…IForgerforj, for'-jer (Taphal): "Forgers of lies" occurs in Job's reply to his comforters (13:4; compare 14:17); the word is the translation of Taphal, "to patch,"…IForgetfor-get', for-get'-ful (shakhach; epilanthanomai): "Forget" is to fail to hold in mind, and the forgetfulness may be either innocent or blameworthy.IForgetfulfor-get', for-get'-ful (shakhach; epilanthanomai): "Forget" is to fail to hold in mind, and the forgetfulness may be either innocent or blameworthy.IForgivenessfor-giv'-nes (kaphar, nasa', calach; apoluein charizesthai, aphesis paresis): 1. Etymology 2. Pagan and Jewish Ideas 3. The Teaching of Christ 4. Conditions…IForgiveness of sinOne of the constituent parts of justification.EForgofor-go' (from for, negative, and go): Occurs in Ecclesiasticus 7:19, as translation of astocheo, which means "to miss the mark," "turn or swerve from."IForkfork (shelosh qilleshon): This compound word, meaning strictly "three points" or "three prongs," is found only once (1Sa 13:21), and doubtless there refers to…IFormform (yatsar, to'ar; morphe): (1) To form is "to fashion," "create," "produce."IFormerfor'-mer: The word in the sense of "maker," "framer," occurs only in Jer 51:19, "He is the former (from yatsar, "to form") of all things."IFornicationIn every form of it was sternly condemned by the Mosaic law (Lev. 21:9; 19:29; Deut. 22:20, 21, 23-29; 23:18; Ex. 22:16).E·IForordinationfor-or-dan', for-or-di-na'-shun: The word "foreordain" is uniformly used in the Revised Version (British and American) to render the Greek proorizo, in the…IForswearSee CRIMES.IFortfor-ti-fi-ka'-shun (including): I. IN RECENT EXCAVATIONS 1. Excavation of Tells 2. Sites 3. Primitive Character 4. Walls 5. Towers 6. Acropolis or Castle 7.…IForthforth: "Forth," adverb (from "for"), signifies movement (1) forward, (2) out of, (3) beyond a certain boundary.IFortificationfor-ti-fi-ka'-shun (including): I. IN RECENT EXCAVATIONS 1. Excavation of Tells 2. Sites 3. Primitive Character 4. Walls 5. Towers 6. Acropolis or Castle 7.…IFortifications[FENCED CITIES CITIES]SFortified Citiesfor-ti-fi-ka'-shun (including): I. IN RECENT EXCAVATIONS 1. Excavation of Tells 2. Sites 3. Primitive Character 4. Walls 5. Towers 6. Acropolis or Castle 7.…IFortressfor-ti-fi-ka'-shun (including): I. IN RECENT EXCAVATIONS 1. Excavation of Tells 2. Sites 3. Primitive Character 4. Walls 5. Towers 6. Acropolis or Castle 7.…IFortunatusFortunate, a disciple of Corinth who visited Paul at Ephesus, and returned with Stephanas and Achaicus, the bearers of the apostle’s first letter to the…E·S·IFortunefor'-tun (Gad): A god of Good Luck, possibly the Hyades.IFortyfor'-ti ('arba`im; tessarakonta).IForumfo'-rum: the King James Version Appii Forum (Ac 28:15), is in the Revised Version (British and American) Market of Appius (see APPII FORUM).IForwardfor'-werd for'-werd-nes (hale'ah, naca`; spoudaios): As an adverb "forward" has the meaning of "onward" in space or time, or in the movement of affairs.IForwardnessfor'-werd for'-werd-nes (hale'ah, naca`; spoudaios): As an adverb "forward" has the meaning of "onward" in space or time, or in the movement of affairs.IFoulfoul (raphas; akdthartos): The verb "to foul" (defile) occurs as the translation of raphas, "to trample" or "muddle" (streams) (Eze 32:2; 34:18); of chalmar…IFoundationfoun-da'-shun: In Hebrew the words for "foundation" are mostly derivatives from yacadh, "to found," and in Greek two words are used: one, katabole, of…IFounderfoun'-der (from tsaraph): A worker in molten metal (Jud 17:4, etc.).IFountain(Heb. ‘ain; i.e., “eye” of the water desert), a natural source of living water.E·S·IFountain GateSee JERUSALEM.IFountain of the VirginThe perennial source from which the Pool of Siloam is supplied, the waters flowing in a copious stream to it through a tunnel cut through the rock, the actual…EFourfor ('arba`; tessares): "Four" (cardinal number) was a sacred and complete number with the Hebrews, as well as with several other peoples.IFour HundredSee FOUR.IFour ThousandSee FOUR.IFourfoldfor-fold: Occurs but twice in English Versions: 2Sa 12:6, "He shall restore the lamb fourfold"; and Lu 19:8 the King James Version, "If I have wrongfully…IFourscoreSee FOUR; NUMBER.IFoursquarefor'-skwar (rabha`; tetragonos): "Foursquare," meaning equal in length and breadth, not round, is the translation of rabha` (from obsolete rebha`, "four"); it…IFourteenSee NUMBER.IFourth PartSee FOUR.IFowlSeveral distinct Hebrew and Greek words are thus rendered in the English Bible.S·IFowl, FattedSee preceding article.IFowlerThe arts of, referred to Ps. 91:3; 124:7; Prov. 6:5; Jer. 5:26; Hos. 9:8; Ezek. 17:20; Eccl. 9:12.E·IFox(Heb. shu’al, a name derived from its digging or burrowing under ground), the Vulpes thaleb, or Syrian fox, the only species of this animal indigenous to…E·S·IFragmentfrag'-ment (klasma): "Fragment," a piece broken off, occurs only in the plural, in the accounts of the miracles of the Loaves in the Gospels and references…IFramefram: (1) yetser (from root yatsar, "to knead," mold with the fingers): "For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust" (Ps 103:14).IFrankincense(Heb. lebonah; Gr. libanos, i.e., “white”), an odorous resin imported from Arabia (Isa. 60:6; Jer. 6:20), yet also growing in Palestine (Cant. 4:14).E·S·IFranklyfrank'-li (charizomai): "Frankly" in the sense of "freely," "readily," "graciously," occurs only in the translation of charizomai, properly "to gratify," "to…IFrayfra (haradh, "to make afraid," "cause to tremble": the King James Version of De 28:26; Jer 7:33; Zec 1:21; the Revised Version (British and American)…IFreckled Spotfrek'-'-ld, (bohaq; Septuagint alphos, called in the Revised Version (British and American) "a tetter," and described as a bright shining spot (beharoth…IFreeSee CHOICE; WILL.IFree-will offeringA spontaneous gift (Ex. 35:29), a voluntary sacrifice (Lev. 22:23; Ezra 3:5), as opposed to one in consequence of a vow, or in expiation of some offence.EFreedmanfred'-man, fre'-man: The term occurs in 1Co 7:22; Col 3:11, and Re 6:15, and represents two slightly different words.IFreedomThe law of Moses pointed out the cases in which the servants of the Hebrews were to receive their freedom (Ex. 21:2-4, 7, 8; Lev. 25:39-42, 47-55; Deut.…EFreelyfre'-li (chinnam, nedhabhah; dorean parrhesiazomai): "Freely" occurs in three senses:ts two slightly different words.IFreemanfred'-man, fre'-man: The term occurs in 1Co 7:22; Col 3:11, and Re 6:15, and represents two slightly different words.IFreewill OfferingSee SACRIFICE.IFreewomanfre'-woom-an (eleuthera): Found but 4 times in the King James Version (Ga 4:22,23,10,31).IFrequentfre'-kwent (peris-soteros): "Frequent," adjective (from Latin frequens, frequentis, "crowded") occurs only once in the text of the King James Version, as the…IFreshAdj.: The translation of hadhash, "new," "fresh" (Job 29:20, "My glory is fresh in me"); of leshadh, "sap," "moisture" (Nu 11:8, of the manna, "as the taste…IFret, Fretting(charah, ma'ar): To "fret" is from for (prefix) and etan, "to eat," "to consume."IFriedSee BREAD, III, 3, (2); FOOD, II; LOCUST.IFriendfrend, frend'-ship: In the Old Testament two words, variously translated "friend" or "companion": re`eh, indicating a mere associate, passing friend…IFriends(hoi philoi proton): Expressions used in 1 and 2 Macc to designate the favored courtiers of the Antiochi.IFriendshipfrend, frend'-ship: In the Old Testament two words, variously translated "friend" or "companion": re`eh, indicating a mere associate, passing friend…IFringesfrin'-jis (tsitsith, "tassel, lock" (Nu 15:38,39), gedhilim, "twisted threads," "festoons" (De 22:12)): Tassels worn by the Israelites on the four corners of…IFrockfrok (simlah; homolinon): The hempen frock, mentioned in Ecclesiasticus 40:4 as a mark of the lowly, was a simple garment consisting of a square piece of…IFrog(Heb. tsepharde’a, meaning a “marsh-leaper”).E·S·IFrontierfron'-ter, frun'ter (katseh): The word occurs once in plural in Eze 25:9. the Revised Version, margin has "in every quarter."IFrontletsOccurs only in Ex. 13:16; Deut. 6:8, and 11:18.E·S·IFrost(Heb. kerah, from its smoothness) Job 37:10 (R.V., “ice”); Gen. 31:40; Jer. 36:30; rendered “ice” in Job 6:16, 38:29; and “crystal” in Ezek. 1:22.E·IFruitA word as used in Scripture denoting produce in general, whether vegetable or animal.E·IFrustratefrus'-trat (parar; atheteo): "Frustrate" (from frustra, "vain") is the translation of parar, "to break," "to make void," "to bring to nothing" (Ezr 4:5), "to…IFrying-pan(Heb. marhesheth, a “boiler”), a pot for boiling meat (Lev. 2:7; 7:9).E·IFuelAlmost every kind of combustible matter was used for fuel, such as the withered stalks of herbs (Matt. 6:30), thorns (Ps. 58:9; Eccl. 7:6), animal excrements…E·IFugitiveGen. 4:12, 14, a rover or wanderer (Heb. n’a); Judg. 12:4, a refugee, one who has escaped (Heb. palit); 2 Kings 25:11, a deserter, one who has fallen away to…E·IFulfilfool-fil' (male; pleroo, teleo, with other words): "Fulfill" is used (1) in a sense more or less obsolete, "to fill up," complete (Ge 29:21,28; Ex 23:26; Job…IFullerThe word “full” is from the Anglo-Saxon fullian, meaning “to whiten.”E·S·IFuller's FountainSee EN-ROGEL.IFullers Field, thea spot near Jerusalem, (2 Kings 8:17; Isaiah 7:3; 36:2) so close to the walls that a person speaking from there could be heard on them.S·IFuller’s fieldA spot near Jerusalem (2 Kings 18:17; Isa. 36:2; 7:3), on the side of the highway west of the city, not far distant from the “upper pool” at the head of the…EFuller’s soap(Heb. borith mekabbeshim, i.e., “alkali of those treading cloth”).EFullnessfool'-nes: The translation of pleroma, which is generally, but not invariably, rendered "fullness" in the New Testament.IFulness(1.) Of time (Gal. 4:4), the time appointed by God, and foretold by the prophets, when Messiah should appear.EFuneralBurying was among the Jews the only mode of disposing of corpses (Gen. 23:19; 25:9; 35:8, 9, etc.).E·IFunerals[BURIAL, SEPULCHRES]SFurlongA stadium, a Greek measure of distance equal to 606 feet and 9 inches (Luke 24:13; John 6:19; 11:18; Rev. 14:20; 21:16).E·S·IFurnace(1.) Chald. attun, a large furnace with a wide open mouth, at the top of which materials were cast in (Dan. 3:22, 23; comp. Jer. 29:22).E·S·IFurnaces, Tower of the(Ne 3:11).IFurnishfur'-nish (male; plethomai): To "furnish" is to supply with what is useful or necessary, to fit out, provide, equip.IFurniturefur'ni-tur (kar, kelim; skeue): In Ge 31:34 kar is translated "furniture" in the King James Version, but "saddle" in the American Standard Revised Version.IFurrowAn opening in the ground made by the plough (Ps. 65:10; Hos. 10:4, 10).E·IFurtherfur'-ther, fur'-therans (yacaph; eti, prokope); Further, adverb and adjective, is comparative of "forth," meaning "to a greater distance," "something more,"…IFurtherancefur'-ther, fur'-therans (yacaph; eti, prokope); Further, adverb and adjective, is comparative of "forth," meaning "to a greater distance," "something more,"…IFuryAs attributed to God, is a figurative expression for dispensing afflictive judgments (Lev. 26:28; Job 20:23; Isa. 63:3; Jer. 4:4; Ezek. 5:13; Dan. 9:16; Zech.…E·IFutureSee ESCHATOLOGY.IPorciusfes'-tus, por'-shi-us Porkios Phestos): The Roman governor or procurator who succeeded Felix in the province of Judea (Ac 24:27), and was thus brought into…I
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