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GaalLoathing, the son of Ebed, in whom the Shechemites “placed their confidence” when they became discontented with Abimelech.E·S·IGaashA shaking, a hill, on the north side of which Joshua was buried (Josh. 24:30; Judg. 2:9), in the territory of Ephraim.E·S·IGabaThe same name as GEBA, which see.S·IGabaelgab'-a-el (Gabael; Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) "Gabelus"): (1) An ancestor of Tobit ( /APC Tobit 1:1).IGabatha(Esther 12:1) [BIGTHAN, OR BIGTHANA]S·IGabbai(tax gatherer), apparently the head of an important family of Benjamin resident at Jerusalem.S·IGabbathaGab Baitha, i.e., “the ridge of the house” = “the temple-mound,” on a part of which the fortress of Antonia was built.E·S·IGabbegab'-e (Gabbe; the King James Version Gabdes ( /APC 1Esdras 5:20)): Called Geba in Ezr 2:26.IGabriasga'-bri-as (Gabrias): Brother of GABAEL (which see).IGabrielChampion of God, used as a proper name to designate the angel who was sent to Daniel (8:16) to explain the vision of the ram and the he-goat, and to…E·S·IGadFortune; luck.E·S·IGad, Valley of(nachal ha-gadh; the King James Version River of Gad): In 2Sa 24:5 we read that Joab and the captains of the host passed over Jordan and pitched in Aroer, on…IGad, the Tribe ofThe country allotted to the tribe of Gad appears, speaking roughly, to have lain chiefly about the centre of the land east of Jordan.SGadaraThe capital of the Roman province of Peraea.E·S·IGadarenesThe inhabitants of Gadara, in Revised Version “Gerasenes” (Mark 5:1; Luke 8:26, 37).E·IGadarenes, Girgesenes, Gerasenes(These three names are used indiscriminately to designate the place where Jesus healed two demoniacs.SGaddiFortunate, the representative of the tribe of Manasseh among the twelve “spies” sent by Moses to spy the land (Num. 13:11).E·S·IGaddielFortune (i.e., sent) of God, the representative of the tribe of Zebulum among the twelve spies (Num. 13:10).E·S·IGaddisgad'-is (A Gaddis; Kaddis; the King James Version Caddis): Surname of John, the eldest brother of Judas Maccabeus ( /APC 1Macc 2:2).IGadiA Gadite, father of Menahem a king of Israel.S·IGaditesgad'-its: Members of the tribe of Gad (De 3:12, etc.).IGadites, thethe descendants of Gad, and members of his tribe.SGaham(sunburnt), son of Nahor Abraham’s brother, by his concubine Reumah.S·IGaharLurking-place, one of the chief of the Nethinim, whose descendants returned to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:47).E·S·IGaiga'-i (gay'): In the Revised Version (British and American) of 1Sa 17:52 for the King James Version "valleys." the Revised Version, margin notes: "The Syriac…IGaingan: In the Old Testament the translation of three Hebrew substantives, betsa`, "unjust gain," "any gain" (Jud 5:19; Job 22:3; Pr 1:19; 15:27; Isa 33:15…IGainsaygan-sa, gan'-sa (anteipon, antilego, "to say or speak against"): Occurs as anteipon, "not .... able to withstand or to gainsay" (Lu 21:15); as antilego, "a…IGaius(1.) A Macedonian, Paul’s fellow-traveller, and his host at Corinth when he wrote his Epistle to the Romans (16:23).E·S·IGalaadthe Greek form of the word Gilead.S·IGalal(influential) 1. A Levite, one of the sons of Asaph.S·IGalatiaHas been called the “Gallia” of the East, Roman writers calling its inhabitants Galli.E·S·IGalatiansSee preceding article.IGalatians, Epistle toThe genuineness of this epistle is not called in question.EGalatians, Epistle to the|| I. THE AUTHORSHIP 1. Position of the Dutch School 2. Early Testimony II. THE MATTER OF THE EPISTLE A) Summary of Contents 1. Outline 2. Personal History…IGalatians, the Epistle to thewas written by the apostle St. Paul not long after his journey through Galatia and Phrygia, (Acts 18:23) and probably in the early portion of his…SGalbanumHeb. helbenah, (Ex. 30:34), one of the ingredients in the holy incense.E·S·IGaleedHeap of witness, the name of the pile of stones erected by Jacob and Laban to mark the league of friendship into which they entered with each other (Gen.…E·S·IGalgalagal'-gal-a (Gallgala): Greek equivalent for Gilgal.IGalileanAn inhabitant or native of Galilee.E·IGalileansthe inhabitants of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine.SGalileeCircuit.E·S·IGalilee, Mountain inAfter the resurrection the disciples "went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them" (Mt 28:16).IGalilee, Sea of(Matt. 4:18; 15:29), is mentioned in the Bible under three other names.E·S·IGall(1) Heb. mererah, meaning “bitterness” (Job 16:13); i.e., the bile secreted in the liver.E·S·IGallantgal'-ant: The translation of 'addir, "bright," "splendid," "mighty" (Isa 33:21, "Neither shall gallant ('addir) ship pass thereby"); the word is translated…IGallery(1.) Heb. ‘attik (Ezek. 41:15, 16), a terrace; a projection; ledge.E·S·IGalley[SHIP]S·IGallimHeaps, (1 Sam. 25:44; Isa. 10:30).E·S·IGallioThe elder brother of Seneca the philosopher, who was tutor and for some time minister of the emperor Nero.E·S·IGallowsHeb. ‘ets, meaning “a tree” (Esther 6:4), a post or gibbet.E·S·IGamaelgam'-a-el (Gamael): Chief of the family of Ithamar who went up from Babylon with Ezra ( /APC 1Esdras 8:29); called Daniel in Ezr 8:2.IGamalielReward of God.E·S·IGames(1.) Of children (Zech. 8:5; Matt. 11:16).E·S·IGammadim(Ezek. 27:11) brave warriors; R.V. marg., “valorous men;” others interpret this word as meaning “short-swordsmen,” or “daring ones”, the name of a class of…E·S·IGamulWeaned the leader of one of the priestly courses (1 Chr. 24:17).E·S·IGangrenegan'-gren (gaggraina, pronounced gan-graina; the King James Version canker): The name was used by the old Greek physicians for an eating ulcer which corrodes…IGapA rent or opening in a wall (Ezek. 13:5; comp. Amos 4:3).E·IGargar: the King James Version for GAS (which see).IGardenGardens in the East, as the Hebrew word indicates, are enclosures on the outskirts of towns, planted with various trees and shrubs.S·IGarden, the King'sMention is made of "the king's garden" in 2Ki 25:4; Jer 39:4; 52:7 (fundamentally the same passage), in connection with the flight of Zedekiah from Jerusalem…IGarden-house(beth ha-gan): A place mentioned in describing the flight of Ahaziah, king of Judah, from Jehu (2Ki 9:27).IGardenergar'-d'-n-er (kepouros): "Gardener" occurs once in the English Versions of the Bible (Joh 20:15), the translation of kepos and ouros, "warden" or "keeper."IGardensMentioned in Scripture, of Eden (Gen. 2:8, 9); Ahab’s garden of herbs (1 Kings 21:2); the royal garden (2 Kings 21:18); the royal garden at Susa (Esther 1:5)…EGarebScabby; itch.E·S·IGareb, the Hillin the neighborhood of Jerusalem, named only in (Jeremiah 31:39)SGareb, the Hill ofga'-reb, (garebh): A hill in the neighborhood of Jerusalem, which was one of the landmarks to which the prophet Jeremiah (31:39) foresaw that the city should…IGarizimSee GERIZIM.IGarlandgar'-land (stemma, "wreath"): Mentioned only in Ac 14:13, where it is said that the priest of Jupiter brought oxen and garlands unto the gates with which to…IGarlands(Acts 14:13).EGarlic(Heb. shum, from its strong odour), mentioned only once (Num. 11:5).E·S·IGarment[DRESS]S·IGarmitegar'-mit (garmi): A gentilic name applied to Keilah in 1Ch 4:19.IGarmite, theKeilah the Garmite, i.e. the descendant of Gerem, is mentioned in the obscure genealogical lists of the families of Judah.SGarner(1.) Heb. ‘otsar, a treasure; a store of goods laid up, and hence also the place where they are deposited (Joel 1:17; 2 Chr. 32:27, rendered “treasury”).E·IGarnishOverlay with stones (2 Chr. 3:6), adorn (Rev. 21:19), deck with garlands (Matt. 23:29), furnish (12:44).E·IGarrison(1.) Heb. matstsab, a station; a place where one stands (1 Sam. 14:12); a military or fortified post (1 Sam. 13:23; 14:1, 4, 6, etc.).E·S·IGasgas (Gas): Named among the "sons of the servants of Solomon" ( /APC 1Esdras 5:34); not mentioned in the lists of Ezra and Nehemiah.IGashmua variation of the name GESHEM.S·IGatam(a burnt valley), the fourth son of Eliphaz the son of Esau, (Genesis 36:11; 1 Chronicles 1:36) and one of the "dukes" of Eliphaz.S·IGate(1.) Of cities, as of Jerusalem (Jer. 37:13; Neh. 1:3; 2:3; 3:3), of Sodom (Gen. 19:1), of Gaza (Judg. 16:3).E·S·IGate, Corner, Fountain, Horse, SurSee JERUSALEM.IGate, EastThe expressions are found in Ezekiel: "Even the gate that looketh toward the east" (43:1); "The gate whose prospect is toward the east" (43:4); but the idea…IGate, ValleyIn Ne 2:13 the King James Version, "gate of the valley."IGate, the Beautifulbu'-ti-fool (he horaia pule tou hierou): This gate of Herod's temple is mentioned in the narrative of the healing of the lame man by Peter and John in Ac…IGathA wine-vat, one of the five royal cities of the Philistines (Josh. 13:3) on which the ark brought calamity (1 Sam. 5:8, 9; 6:17).E·S·IGath-hepherWine-press of the well, a town of Lower Galilee, about 5 miles from Nazareth; the birthplace of Jonah (2 Kings 14:25); the same as Gittah-hepher (Josh. 19:13).E·IGath-rimmonPress of the pomegranate.E·IGathergath'-er ('acaph, qabhats; sullego, sunago): "Gather," transitive "to bring together," "collect," etc., and intransitive "to come together," "assemble," etc.…IGathhepher(wine-press on the hill), a town on the border of the territory of Zebulun, not far from Japhia, now ’Yafa , (Joshua 19:12,13) celebrated as the native place…SGathrimmon(press of the pomegranate) 1. A city given out of the tribe of Dan to the Levites.SGaulanitisA name derived from “Golan”, one of the cities of refuge in the territory of Manasseh (Josh. 20:8; 21:27; Deut. 4:43).EGaulonitisSee GOLAN.IGaulsgolz (Galatai): Galatia in Asia Minor is literally the Gallia of the East; its inhabitants are called Galli by Roman writers, just as the inhabitants of…IGazaCalled also Azzah, which is its Hebrew name (Deut. 2:23; 1 Kings 4:24; Jer. 25:20), strong, a city on the Mediterranean shore, remarkable for its early…E·S·IGazaraga-za'-ra (Gazara, Gazera): A fortress of great strength in Judea, which figures often in the Maccabean wars.IGazathitesga'-zath-its (`azzathim): The inhabitants of GAZA (which see) (Jos 13:3 the King James Version), rendered "Gazites" (Jud 16:2).IGazathites, the(Joshua 13:3) the inhabitants of Gaza.SGazellega-zel' (tsebhi, and feminine tsebhiyah; compare Tabeitha (Ac 9:36), and Arabic zabi; also Arabic ghazal; Dorkas (Ac 9:36); modern Greek zarkadi): The word…IGazer(2 Samuel 5:25; 1 Chronicles 14:16) [GEZER]S·IGazeraga-ze'-ra (Gazera): (1) A fortress of Judea (/APC 1Macc 4:15; 7:45); in the Revised Version (British and American) always GAZARA (which see).IGazez(shearer), a name which occurs twice in (1 Chronicles 2:46) --first as son of Caleb by Ephah his concubine, and second as son of Haran, the son of the same…S·IGazing-stockgaz'-ing-stok: This obsolete word occurs twice: (1) in Na 3:6, as the translation of ro'i, "a sight" or "spectacle" (from ra'ah, "to look," "see," also "to…IGazitesgaz'-its: Inhabitants of Gaza, who were Philistines when the Israelites came into contact with them (Jos 13:3; Jud 16:2), but there was an older stratum of…IGazites, theInhabitants of Gaza.SGazzam(devouring).S·IGe-harashimge-ha-ra'-shim (ge'charashim): In 1Ch 4:14, the King James Version renders "valley of Charashim."IGebaThe hill, (2 Sam. 5:25 [1 Chr. 14:16, “Gibeon”]; 2 Kings 23:8; Neh. 11:31), a Levitical city of Benjamin (1 Kings 15:22; 1 Sam. 13:16; 14:5, wrongly “Gibeah”…E·S·IGebalA line (or natural boundary, as a mountain range).E·S·IGebalites(1 Kings 5:18 R.V., in A.V. incorrectly rendered, after the Targum, “stone-squarers,” but marg. “Giblites”), the inhabitants of Gebal (2).E·IGeberA valiant man, (1 Kings 4:19), one of Solomon’s purveyors, having jurisdiction over a part of Gilead, comprising all the kingdom of Sihon and part of the…E·S·IGebimCisterns, (rendered “pits,” Jer. 14:3; “locusts,” Isa. 33:4), a small place north of Jerusalem, whose inhabitants fled at the approach of the Assyrian army…E·S·IGeckogek'-o (the Revised Version (British and American) for 'anaqah, only in Le 11:30; Septuagint mugale, "shrew mouse" or "field mouse"; the King James Version…IGedaliahMade great by Jehovah.E·S·IGeddurged'-ur (Geddour): Head of a family of temple-servants (1 Esdras 5:30), corresponding to Gahar of Ezr 2:47 and Ne 7:49.IGedeonThe Greek form of the Hebrew name GIDEON.S·IGederA walled place, (Josh. 12:13), perhaps the same as Gederah or Gedor (15:58).E·S·IGederahThe fortress; a fortified place, a town in the plain (shephelah) of Judah (Josh. 15:36).E·S·IGederathiteAn epithet applied to Josabad, one of David’s warriors at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:4), a native of Gederah.EGederathite, thethe native of a place called Gederah, apparently in Benjamin.SGederitege'-der-it, ge-de'-rit (gedheri): Inhabitant of GEDER, which see (1Ch 27:28).IGederite, thethe native of some place named Geder or Gederah.SGederoth(sheepfolds), a town in the low country of Judah.S·IGederothaim(two sheepfolds), a town in the low country of Judah, (Joshua 15:36) named next in order to Gederah.S·IGedorA wall.E·S·IGehaziValley of vision, Elisha’s trusted servant (2 Kings 4:31; 5:25; 8:4, 5).E·S·IGehenna(originally Ge bene Hinnom; i.e., “the valley of the sons of Hinnom”), a deep, narrow glen to the south of Jerusalem, where the idolatrous Jews offered their…E·S·IGelilothCircles; regions, a place in the border of Benjamin (Josh. 18:17); called Gilgal in 15:7.E·S·IGemjem (Pr 26:8, the English Revised Version "a bag of gems,").IGemalli(camel-driver), the father of Ammiel, the Danite spy.S·IGemaraSee TALMUD.IGemariahJehovah has made perfect.E·S·IGematriage-ma'-tri-a. See NUMBERS; GAMES.IGems[STONES, PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS]SGenderjen'-der (yaladh, `abhar; gennao): "Gender" is an abbreviation of "engender."IGenealogyIn Hebrew the term for genealogy or pedigree is "the book of the generations;" and because the oldest histories were usually drawn up on a genealogical basis…S·IGenealogy of Jesus ChristThe New Testament gives us the genealogy of but one person, that of our Saviour.SGenealogy of Jesus Christ, theI. INTRODUCTION 1. The Problems Involved 2. Nature and Importance of the Issue II. THE GENEALOGIES SEPARATELY 1. Peculiarities of Matthew's Genealogy 2.…IGeneraljen'-er-al, jen'-er-al-i (kullah; paneguris): (1) General is the translation of sar, "master," "head," "chief"; used once in the King James Version in the…IGenerallyjen'-er-al, jen'-er-al-i (kullah; paneguris): (1) General is the translation of sar, "master," "head," "chief"; used once in the King James Version in the…IGenerationGen. 2:4, “These are the generations,” means the “history.” 5:1, “The book of the generations,” means a family register, or history of Adam. 37:2, “The…E·S·IGenesisThe five books of Moses were collectively called the Pentateuch, a word of Greek origin meaning “the five-fold book.”E·S·IGennaeusge-ne'-us, ge-ne'-us (Gennaios): Father of Apollonius, one of the Syrian generals who troubled the Jews while Lysias was governor for Antiochus Eupator (2…IGennesaretA garden of riches.E·SGennesaret, Lake ofge-nes'-a-ret See GALILEE, SEA OF.IGennesaret, Land ofge-nes'-a-ret he ge Gennesaret): 1. The Name: The first syllable of the name Gennesaret is evidently the Hebrew gan, "garden"; while the second may be a…IGennesaret, Sea of[See GALILEE, SEA OF, SEA OF]SGennesarethInaccurately written for [GENNESARET]SGenneusge-ne'-us, ge-ne'-us (Gennaios): Father of Apollonius, one of the Syrian generals who troubled the Jews while Lysias was governor for Antiochus Eupator (2…IGentiles(Heb., usually in plural, goyim), meaning in general all nations except the Jews.E·S·IGentiles, Court of theSee TEMPLE.IGentiles, Isles of theSee ISLES OF THE GENTILES.IGentlenessjen'-t'-l-nes (`anah; epieikeia, chrestotes): In 2Sa 22:36 `anah, "to bend low," "to condescend," is translated "gentleness," "Thy gentleness hath made me…IGenubathTheft, the son of Hadad, of the Edomitish royal family.E·S·IGeographySee PALESTINE; TABLE OF NATIONS; WORLD.IGeology of Palestineje-ol'-o-ji, The geology of Palestine cannot be discussed intelligently without taking into consideration the surrounding regions.IGeonSee GIHON (Apocrypha).IGephyrunge-fi'-run (Gephuroun): In 2 Macc 12:13, referring to the capture by Judas of a stronghold East of Jordan, the Revised Version (British and American) reads…IGeraGrain.E·S·IGerahA bean, probably of the carob tree, the smallest weight, and also the smallest piece of money, among the Hebrews, equal to the twentieth part of a shekel (Ex.…E·S·IGerarA region; lodging-place, a very ancient town and district in the south border of Palestine, which was ruled over by a king named Abimelech (Gen. 10:19; 20:1…E·S·IGerasager'-a-sa, ger'-a-senz (Gerasa; Gerasenon): 1. Country of the Gerasenes: The town itself is not named in Scripture, and is referred to only in the expression…IGerasenes(Luke 8:26) Revised Version; [See GADARENES, GIRGESENES, GERASENES]SGergesa=Gerasa, identified with the modern Khersa, “over against Galilee,” close to the lake.EGergesenes[See GADARENES, GIRGESENES, GERASENES]S·IGerizimA mountain of Samaria, about 3,000 feet above the Mediterranean.E·SGerizim, Mountger'-i-zim, ge-ri'-zim (har gerizzim): 1. Scriptural References: Named in the directions for the reading of the law (De 11:29), and in the account of that…IGerizites(1 Samuel 27:8) [GERZITES]SGeronge'-run (Geron): Not much seems to be gained by translating with the Revised Version, margin "Geron, an Athenian," for "an old man of Athens" in 2 Macc 6:1.IGerreniansge-re'-ni-anz (heos ton Gerrenon): The name indicates the southern limit of the territory assigned by Antiochus Eupator to the government of Judas Maccabeus…IGershomExpulsion.E·S·IGershon=Ger’shom expulsion, the eldest of Levi’s three sons (Gen. 46:11; Ex. 6:16).E·S·IGershonites=Ger’shom expulsion, the eldest of Levi’s three sons (Gen. 46:11; Ex. 6:16).E·S·IGershonites, thethe family descended from Gershon or Gershom, the son of Levi.SGersongur'-sun (Gerson; 1 Esdras 8:29): Called Gershom in Ezr 8:2.IGeruth Chimhamge'-rooth kim'-ham (geruth kimham): If the reading geruth is correct, a "lodging-place" or "khan" on the highway to Egypt, may be meant (Jer 41:17).IGerzites(dwellers in the desert), The, a tribe who with the Geshurites and the Amalekites occupied the land between the south of Palestine and Egypt in the time of…S·IGesham(filthy) (sometimes written GESHAN), one of the sons of Judah, in the genealogy of Judah and family of Caleb.SGeshange'-shan (geshan, "firm," "strong"): A descendant of Judah through Caleb (1Ch 2:47).IGeshemOr Gashmu, firmness, probably chief of the Arabs south of Palestine, one of the enemies of the Jews after the return from Babylon (Neh. 2:19; 6:1, 2).E·S·IGeshurBridge, the name of a district or principality of Syria near Gilead, between Mount Hermon and the Lake of Tiberias (2 Sam. 15:8; 1 Chr. 2:23).E·S·IGeshuri and Geshurites1. The inhabitants of Geshur.SGeshurites(1.) The inhabitants of Geshur.E·IGesturejes'-tur, jes'-tur: The Oriental is rich in gestures by which feelings are expressed and force added to words.IGetA great many Hebrew words are in the Old Testament translated "get," "got," etc. The word "get" has two meanings: (1) with the idea of movement, "to go,"…IGether(fear), the third in order of the sons of Aram.S·IGethsemaneOil-press, the name of an olive-yard at the foot of the Mount of Olives, to which Jesus was wont to retire (Luke 22:39) with his disciples, and which is…E·S·IGettingA great many Hebrew words are in the Old Testament translated "get," "got," etc. The word "get" has two meanings: (1) with the idea of movement, "to go,"…IGeuel(majesty of God), son of Machi the Gadite spy.S·IGezerA precipice, an ancient royal Canaanitish city (Josh. 10:33; 12:12).E·S·IGezritesSee GIRZITES.IGezrites theThe word which the Jewish critics have substituted in the margin of the Bible for the ancient reading, "the Gerizite."SGhostAn old Saxon word equivalent to soul or spirit.E·IGhost, HolySee HOLY SPIRIT.IGiah(a waterfall), a place named only in (2 Samuel 2:24) to designate the position of the hill Ammah.S·IGiants(1.) Heb. nephilim, meaning “violent” or “causing to fall” (Gen. 6:4).E·S·IGiants, Valley of theSee REPHAIM, VALLEY OF.IGibbar(gigantic), the father of some who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon.S·IGibbethonA height, a city of the Philistines in the territory of Dan, given to the Kohathites (Josh. 19:44; 21:23).E·S·IGibea(a hill).S·IGibeahA hill or hill-town, “of Benjamin” (1 Sam. 13:15), better known as “Gibeah of Saul” (11:4; Isa. 10:29).E·S·IGibeah of Judah(Josh. 15:57), a city in the mountains of Judah, the modern Jeba, on a hill in the Wady Musurr, about 7 1/2 miles west-south-west of Bethlehem.EGibeah of Phinehas(Josh. 15:57, R.V. marg.), a city on Mount Ephraim which had been given to Phinehas (24:33 “hill,” A.V.; R.V. marg. and Heb., “Gibeah.”).EGibeah-haaraloth(Josh. 5:3, marg.), hill of the foreskins, a place at Gilgal where those who had been born in the wilderness were circumcised.EGibeathprobably the same as, GIBEAH OF BENJAMIN, THE LAND OF.S·IGibeathiteSee SHEMAAH.IGibeonHill-city, “one of the royal cities, greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty” (Josh. 10:2).E·S·IGibeonitesInhabitants of GIBEON (which see).IGibeonites, thethe people of Gibeon, and perhaps also of the three cities associated with Gibeon, (Joshua 9:17) --Hivites; and who, on the discover of the stratagem by which…SGiblitesSee GEBALITES.IGiblites, the[GEBAL]SGiddalti(I have trained up), one of the sons of Heman, the king’s seer.S·IGiddel(very great).S·IGideonCalled also Jerubbaal (Judg. 6:29, 32), was the first of the judges whose history is circumstantially narrated (Judg. 6-8).E·S·IGideoni(a cutting down), a Benjamite, father of Abidan.S·IGidom(desolation), a place named only in (Judges 20:45) It would appear to have been situated between Gibeah (Tuliel-el-Ful) and the cliff Rimmon.S·IGier eagleHeb. raham = “parental affection,” Lev. 11:18; Deut. 14:17; R.V., “vulture”), a species of vulture living entirely on carrion.E·IGiereaglean unclean bird mentioned in (Leviticus 11:18) and Deuteronomy 14:17 Identical in reality as in name with the racham , of the Arabs, viz., the Egyptian vulture.SGift(1.) An gratuity (Prov. 19:6) to secure favour (18:16; 21:14), a thank-offering (Num. 18:11), or a dowry (Gen. 34:12).E·S·IGift of TonguesSee TONGUES, GIFT OF.IGifts of HealingSee HEALING.IGifts, spiritual(Gr. charismata), gifts supernaturally bestowed on the early Christians, each having his own proper gift or gifts for the edification of the body of Christ.E·IGihonA stream.E·S·IGilalai(weighty), one of the priests’ sons at the consecration of the wall of Jerusalem.S·IGilboaBoiling spring, a mountain range, now Jebel Fukua’, memorable as the scene of Saul’s disastrous defeat by the Philistines.E·SGilboa, Mountgil-bo'-a (~har hagilboa], "Mount of the Gilboa"): Unless we should read "Gilboa" for "Gilead" in Jud 7:3 (see GILEAD, 2) this mountain is mentioned in…IGileadHill of testimony, (Gen. 31:21), a mountainous region east of Jordan.E·S·IGilead, Balm ofThe region of Gilead abounded in spices and aromatic gums, which were exported to Egypt and Tyre (Gen. 37:25; Jer. 8:22; 46:11; Ezek. 27:17).E·IGilead, MountSee GILEAD (2).IGileaditesgil'-e-ad-its: (1) A branch of the tribe of Manasseh (Nu 26:29).IGileadites, the(Numbers 26:29; Judges 10:3; 12:4,5), a branch of the tribe of Manasseh, descended from Gilead.SGilgalRolling.E·S·IGilohExile, a city in the south-west part of the hill-country of Judah (Josh. 15:51).E·S·IGiloniteSee preceding article.IGilonite, thenative of Giloh.SGimelge'-mel, gim'-el ("g"): The 3rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and used as such to designate the 3rd part of Ps 119; transliterated in this Encyclopedia with…IGimzoA place fertile in sycamores, a city in the plain of Judah, the villages of which were seized by the Philistines (2 Chr. 28:18).E·S·IGinA trap.E·S·IGinath(protection), father of Tibni.S·IGinnetho(gardner), one of the chief of the priests and Levites who returned to Judea with Zerubbabel.SGinnethoigin-e-tho'-i, gin'-e-thon (the King James Version Ginnetho), (ginnethoy, and ginnethon): The head of a priestly family.IGinnethon(gardener), a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:6) (B.C. 410.)SGirdle(1.) Heb. hagor, a girdle of any kind worn by soldiers (1 Sam. 18:4; 2 Sam. 20:8; 1 Kings 2:5; 2 Kings 3:21) or women (Isa. 3:24).E·S·IGirgashiteDwelling in clayey soil, the descendants of the fifth son of Canaan (Gen. 10:16), one of the original tribes inhabiting the land of Canaan before the time of…E·IGirgashites(dwelling on a clayey soil), The, one of the nations who were in possession of Canaan east of the Sea of Galilee before the entrance thither of the children…SGirgasite, the(Genesis 10:16) or NEXT ENTRY ...SGirlgurl: Twice in the Old Testament as the rendering of yaldah (Joe 3:3; Zec 8:5), in both cases in association with boys.IGirzitesSee GIZRITES.IGishpagish'-pa (the King James Version Gispa; gishpa'): An officer of the Nethinim (Ne 11:21).IGispa(caress), one of the overseers of the Nethinim, in "the Ophel," after the return from captivity.SGittah-hepher(Josh. 19:13).E·IGittahhepher(Joshua 19:13) [GATH-HEPHER]SGittaimTwo wine-presses, (2 Sam. 4:3; Neh. 11:33), a town probably in Benjamin to which the Beerothites fled.E·S·IGittiteA native of the Philistine city of Gath (Josh. 13:3).EGittites(belonging to Gath), the 600 men who followed David from Gath, under Ittai the Gittite, (2 Samuel 15:18,19) and who probably acted as a kind of body-guard.S·IGittithA stringed instrument of music.E·S·IGive(nathan, yahabh, sum; didomi): "Give" is a very common word in the Old Testament.IGizoniteA name given to Hashem, an inhabitant of Gizoh, a place somewhere in the mountains of Judah (1 Chr. 11:34; 2 Sam. 23:32, 34).E·IGizonites, the(inhabitant of Gizoh).SGizritesgiz'-rits (gizri (Kethibh); the King James Version Gezrites): Inhabitants of GEZER, (which see).IGlad Tidingsti'-dingz (euaggelizo): "Glad-tidings" occurs in the King James Version in the translation of the verb euaggelizo, "to tell good news" (Lu 1:19; 8:1; Ac…IGlassWas known to the Egyptians at a very early period of their national history, at least B.C. 1500.E·S·IGlass, Sea of(thalassa hualine; Re 4:6; 15:2): In the vision of heaven in these two apocalyptic passages a "glassy sea" is seen before the throne of God.IGleanThe corners of fields were not to be reaped, and the sheaf accidentally left behind was not to be fetched away, according to the law of Moses (Lev. 19:9…EGleaningThe gleaning of fruit trees, as well as of corn-fields, was reserved for the poor. [CORNER]S·IGledeAn Old English name for the common kite, mentioned only in Deut. 14:13 (Heb. ra’ah), the Milvus ater or black kite.E·S·IGlisteringglis'-ter-ing (pukh, "dye" (spec.IGlitterglit'-er, glit'-er-ing (baraq, "lightning"): The word is used in sense of "glittering" in the Old Testament with "sword," "spear" (De 32:41; Job 20:25; Eze…IGlitteringglit'-er, glit'-er-ing (baraq, "lightning"): The word is used in sense of "glittering" in the Old Testament with "sword," "spear" (De 32:41; Job 20:25; Eze…IGlorify(1.) To make glorious, or cause so to appear (John 12:28; 13:31, 32; 17:4,5).E·IGloriousglo'-ri-us: The adjective "glorious" is used in the majority of cases as the translation of one of the nouns which are fully discussed in the article GLORY…IGlory(Heb. kabhod; Gr. doxa).E·IGlowing, Sandglo'-ing, (Isa 35:11).IGlutton(Deut. 21:20), Heb. zolel, from a word meaning “to shake out,” “to squander;” and hence one who is prodigal, who wastes his means by indulgence.E·IGluttonous(Deut. 21:20), Heb. zolel, from a word meaning “to shake out,” “to squander;” and hence one who is prodigal, who wastes his means by indulgence.E·IGnashHeb. harak, meaning “to grate the teeth”, (Job 16:9; Ps. 112:10; Lam. 2:16), denotes rage or sorrow.E·IGnatOnly in Matt. 23:24, a small two-winged stinging fly of the genus Culex, which includes mosquitoes.E·S·IGnosticismnos'-ti-siz'-m: I. GENERAL DEFINITION II. SOURCES OF GNOSTICISM 1. Alexandrian Philosophy 2. Zoroastrianism III. NATURE OF GNOSTICISM Chief Points IV.…IGo(halakh, yalakh, bo', yatsa'; ago, hupago, anabaino, erchomi, aperchomai, poreuomai): "Go" ("went," etc.) occurs very frequently in the English Bible, and is…IGoad(Heb. malmad, only in Judg. 3: 31), an instrument used by ploughmen for guiding their oxen.E·S·IGoahgo'-a, go'-ath (go`ah; the King James Version; Septuagint reads ex eklekton lithon): A place named in describing the boundaries of Jerusalem as restored in…IGoat(1.) Heb. ‘ez, the she-goat (Gen. 15:9; 30:35; 31:38).E·S·IGoat, Scape[ATONEMENT, THE DAY OF, DAY OF]SGoathA lowing, a place near Jerusalem, mentioned only in Jer. 31:39.E·SGoats' Hair('ez): The word for she-goat is used elliptically to mean goats' hair, which was used in the tabernacle furnishings in the form of curtains (Ex 26:7; 36:14).IGoatskinsgot'-skinz (en aigeiois dermasin): Such skins are mentioned only once (Heb 11:37), where the wearing of goatskins, indicating extreme poverty, is referred to…IGobA pit, a place mentioned in 2 Sam. 21:18, 19; called also Gezer, in 1 Chr. 20:4.E·S·IGobletA laver or trough for washing garments.E·S·IGod(A.S. and Dutch God; Dan. Gud; Ger.E·S·IGod, Children ofSee CHILDREN OF GOD.IGod, Image ofIn Ge 1:26,27, the truth is declared that God created man in His own "image" (tselem), after His "likeness" (demuth).IGod, Names of|| I. INTRODUCTORY 1. The Phrase "His Name" 2. Classification.IGod, Son (Sons) ofSee SONS OF GOD (OLD TESTAMENT); SONS OF GOD (NEW TESTAMENT).IGod, Strangestranj: The word "strange," as used in this connection in the Old Testament, refers to the fact that the god or gods do not belong to Israel, but are the gods…IGod, the FatherSee FATHER, GOD THE.IGod, the UnknownSee UNKNOWN GOD.IGoddessgod'-es ('elohim, thea): There is no separate word for "goddess" in the Old Testament.IGodhead(Acts 17:29; Rom. 1:20; Col. 2:9), the essential being or the nature of God.E·IGodlessgod'-les: This word is not found in the text of the King James Version.IGodlinessThe whole of practical piety (1 Tim. 4:8; 2 Pet. 1:6).E·IGodlyThe whole of practical piety (1 Tim. 4:8; 2 Pet. 1:6).E·IGods('elohim; theoi): I. IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. Superhuman Beings (God and Angels) 2. Judges, Rulers 3. Gods of the Nations 4. Superiority of Yahweh to Other…IGodspeedgod'-sped (chairo): "Godspeed" occurs only in 2 Joh 1:10,11 the King James Version as the translation of chairein, the infin. of chairo, and is rendered in…IGoelIn Hebrew the participle of the verb gaal, “to redeem.”E·IGog(1.) A Reubenite (1 Chr. 5:4), the father of Shimei.E·S·IGoiimgoi'-yim (goyim): This word, rendered in the King James Version "nations," "heathen," "Gentiles," is commonly translated simply "nations" in the Revised…IGoinggo'-ing, go'-ingz: Besides, occasionally, forms of the common words for "go" (see Go), for "going" and "goings," the Hebrew has 'ashshur ('ashur, 'ashur)…IGoingsgo'-ing, go'-ingz: Besides, occasionally, forms of the common words for "go" (see Go), for "going" and "goings," the Hebrew has 'ashshur ('ashur, 'ashur)…IGolanExile, a city of Bashan (Deut. 4:43), one of the three cities of refuge east of Jordan, about 12 miles north-east of the Sea of Galilee (Josh. 20:8).E·S·IGold(1.) Heb. zahab, so called from its yellow colour (Ex. 25:11; 1 Chr. 28:18; 2 Chr. 3:5).E·S·IGolden Citygold'-'-n: The translation "golden city" (Isa 14:4) is an attempt to render the received text (madhhebhah), but can hardly be justified.IGolden Numbergold'-'-n num'-ber: Used in the regulation of the ecclesiastical calendar, in the "Metonic cycle" of 19 years, which almost exactly reconciles the natural…IGolden calf(Ex. 32:4,8; Deut. 9:16; Neh. 9:18).E·IGoldsmith(Neh. 3:8,32; Isa. 40:19; 41:7; 46:6).E·IGolgothaThe common name of the spot where Jesus was crucified.E·S·IGoliathGreat.E·S·IGomerComplete; vanishing.E·S·IGomorrahSubmersion, one of the five cities of the plain of Siddim which were destroyed by fire (Gen. 10:19; 13:10; 19:24, 28).E·S·IGoodgood (Tobh, Tubh, yaTabh; agathos, agathon, kalos, kalon): In English "good" is used in various senses, most of which are represented in the Bible.IGood, ChiefWhat this consisted in was greatly discussed in ancient philosophy.IGoodlinessgood'-li-nes: This word is found in Isa 40:6 as the translation of checedh, commonly translated "mercy," "kindness," etc.: "All flesh is grass, and all the…IGoodlygood'-li Tobh; kalos, lampros): In the Old Testament various words are translated "goodly," the most of them occurring only once; Tobh (the common word for…IGoodly treesBoughs of, were to be carried in festive procession on the first day of the feast of Tabernacles (Lev. 23:40).E·IGoodmangood'-man ('ish; oikodespotes): The word occurs once in the Old Testament and is a translation of the ordinary word for "man," 'ish (Pr 7:19).IGoodnessIn man is not a mere passive quality, but the deliberate preference of right to wrong, the firm and persistent resistance of all moral evil, and the choosing…E·IGoodness of GodA perfection of his character which he exercises towards his creatures according to their various circumstances and relations (Ps. 145:8, 9; 103:8; 1 John 4:8).EGoodsgoodz (rekhush, Tubh; ta huparchonta): In the Old Testament rekhush ("substance") is most frequently translated "goods," as in Ge 14:11,12,16,21, etc.; Tubh…IGopherA tree from the wood of which Noah was directed to build the ark (Gen. 6:14).E·SGopher Woodgo'-fer wood (`atse ghopher): The wood from which Noah's ark was made (Ge 6:14).IGoregor (naghach): "Gore" occurs only three times in the King James Version, namely, Ex 21:28,31 bis, "if an ox gore a man or a woman," etc.; in 21:29,32,36, the…IGorgeousgor'-jus, gor'-jus-li (mikhlol; lampros): Mikhlol occurs twice in the Old Testament, translated in the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and…IGorgeouslygor'-jus, gor'-jus-li (mikhlol; lampros): Mikhlol occurs twice in the Old Testament, translated in the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and…IGorgetgor'-jet: Appears only once in the King James Version (1Sa 17:6), being placed in the margin as an alternative to "target (of brass)" in the description of…IGorgiasgor'-ji-as (Gorgias): A general in the service of Antiochus Epiphanes (1 Macc 3:38; 2 Macc 8:9).IGortynagor-ti'-na (Gortunai): A city in Crete, next in importance to Gnossus.IGoshen(1.) A district in Egypt where Jacob and his family settled, and in which they remained till the Exodus (Gen. 45:10; 46:28, 29, 31, etc.).E·S·IGospelA word of Anglo-Saxon origin, and meaning “God’s spell”, i.e., word of God, or rather, according to others, “good spell”, i.e., good news.E·IGospel According to the HebrewsSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.IGospelsThe central fact of Christian preaching was the intelligence that the Saviour had come into the world (Matt. 4:23; Rom. 10:15); and the first Christian…E·SGospels of the ChildhoodSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.IGospels, SpuriousSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.IGospels, the Synopticsi-nop'-tik: I. INTRODUCTORY 1. Scope of This Article 2. The Gospels in Church Tradition II. THE SYNOPTIC PROBLEM 1. Nature of the Problem 2. Proposed…IGothic, VersionSee VERSIONS.IGotholiasgoth-o-li'-as (Gotholias): Father of Josias, one of the sons of Elam who returned from Babylon with Ezra (1 Esdras 8:33).IGothonielgo-tho'-ni-el (Gothoniel): The same as Othniel, father of Chabris who was one of the governors of the city of Bethulia (Judith 6:15).IGourd(1.) Jonah’s gourd (Jonah 4:6-10), bearing the Hebrew name kikayon (found only here), was probably the kiki of the Egyptians, the croton.E·S·IGourd, Wildwild (paqqu`oth sadheh, 2Ki 4:39): The root paqa`, means "to split" or "burst open," and on this ground these "wild gourds" have been identified with the…IGovernmentguv'-ern-ment: The government of the Hebrews varied at different periods, of which we may distinguish seven: (1) the nomadic period, from the Exodus to the…IGovernment of GodSee PROVIDENCE.EGovernments(1 Cor. 12:28), the powers which fit a man for a place of influence in the church; “the steersman’s art; the art of guiding aright the vessel of church or…EGovernor(1.) Heb. nagid, a prominent, conspicuous person, whatever his capacity: as, chief of the royal palace (2 Chr. 28:7; comp. 1 Kings 4:6), chief of the temple…E·S·IGoyimSee GOIIM.IGozanA region in Central Asia to which the Israelites were carried away captive (2 Kings 17:6; 1 Chr. 5:26; 2 Kings 19:12; Isa. 37:12).E·S·IGrabaSee AGGABA.IGrace(1.) Of form or person (Prov. 1:9; 3:22; Ps. 45:2).E·IGrace, means ofAn expression not used in Scripture, but employed (1) to denote those institutions ordained by God to be the ordinary channels of grace to the souls of men.EGraciousgra'-shus (chanan; charis): In general, the word means "to favor," "to show kindness" to an inferior and "to be compassionate."IGraeciaSee GREECE.IGraftThe process of inoculating fruit-trees (Rom. 11:17-24).E·IGrainUsed, in Amos 9:9, of a small stone or kernel; in Matt. 13:31, of an individual seed of mustard; in John 12:24, 1 Cor. 15:37, of wheat.E·IGranarySee GARNER; STOREHOUSES.IGrapeThe fruit of the vine, which was extensively cultivated in Palestine.E·SGrapesSee VINE.IGrapes, Wild(be'ushim, Isa 5:2,4): A word closely allied to bo'shah, Job 31:40, translated "cockle" (which see).IGraspgrasp: The word harpagmos (Php 2:6), is rendered by the King James Version "robbery," by the Revised Version (British and American) "a prize," and by the…IGrass(1.) Heb. hatsir, ripe grass fit for mowing (1 Kings 18:5; Job 40:15; Ps. 104:14).E·IGrasshopperBelongs to the class of neuropterous insects called Gryllidae.E·S·IGrateA network of brass for the bottom of the great altar of sacrifice (Ex. 27:4; 35:16; 38:4, 5, 30).E·IGratingA network of brass for the bottom of the great altar of sacrifice (Ex. 27:4; 35:16; 38:4, 5, 30).E·IGraveAmong the ancient Hebrews graves were outside of cities in the open field (Luke 7:12; John 11:30).E·S·IGravelgrav'-el (chatsats, from root chatsats, "to divide."IGraven imageDeut. 27:15; Ps. 97:7 (Heb. pesel), refers to the household gods of idolaters.EGraving(1.) Heb. hatsabh.EGravitygrav'-i-ti (semnotes): The word, meaning properly "venerableness," "sanctity," is used in 2 Macc 3:12 of the "sanctity" of the temple.IGraySee COLORS; HOARY.IGreasegres (chelebh, "fat," "suet"): The word occurs once in the metaphorical sense "prosperous," then dull, gross, brutal: "Their heart is as fat as grease" (Ps…IGreatgrat, grat'-nes: "Great" occurs very often in Scripture.IGreatnessgrat, grat'-nes: "Great" occurs very often in Scripture.IGreavesOnly in 1 Sam. 17:6, a piece of defensive armour reaching from the foot to the knee; from French greve, “the shin.”E·S·IGrecianThe term Grecian, or Hellenist, denotes a Jew by birth or religion who spoke Greek.SGreciansHellenists, Greek-Jews; Jews born in a foreign country, and thus did not speak Hebrew (Acts 6:1; 9:29), nor join in the Hebrew services of the Jews in…E·IGreeceOrginally consisted of the four provinces of Macedonia, Epirus, Achaia, and Peleponnesus.E·IGreece, Greeks, GreciansThe histories of Greece and Palestine are little connected with each other.SGreece, Religion in Ancient|| I. THE GREEK GODS 1. Greek Myths 2. Mythology Distinguished from Religion 3. Local Shrines 4. Epithets of the Gods 5. Nature of the Gods of Worship 6.…IGreece, Sons of"I will stir up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and will make thee as the sword of a mighty man" (Zec 9:13).IGreekFound only in the New Testament, where a distinction is observed between “Greek” and “Grecian”.EGreek LanguageSee LANGUAGE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.IGreek VersionsSee SEPTUAGINT; VERSIONS.IGreeksSee GRECIANS.IGreenSee COLOR.IGreenishSee COLOR.IGreetinggret'-ing (sha'-al; chairo, aspasmos, aspazomai): (1) Sha'-al means "to ask," "to inquire of anyone respecting welfare," hence, "to greet."IGreievousnessgrev'-us; grev'-us-li; grev'-us-nes: In addition to several of the words mentioned under GRIEF (which see), we have kabhedh ("heavy") 8 t, e.g. Ge 12:10, "The…IGreyhound(Prov. 30:31), the rendering of the Hebrew zarzir mothnayim, meaning literally “girded as to the lions.”E·S·IGriefgref, grev: There are some 20 Hebrew words translated in the King James Version by "grief," "grieve," "to be grieved," etc. Among the chief are chalah, choli…IGrievancegrev'-ans (`amal): Occurs only in the King James Version as a translation of Hab 1:3, "Why dost thou show me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance?"IGrievegref, grev: There are some 20 Hebrew words translated in the King James Version by "grief," "grieve," "to be grieved," etc. Among the chief are chalah, choli…IGrievousgrev'-us; grev'-us-li; grev'-us-nes: In addition to several of the words mentioned under GRIEF (which see), we have kabhedh ("heavy") 8 t, e.g. Ge 12:10, "The…IGrievouslygrev'-us; grev'-us-li; grev'-us-nes: In addition to several of the words mentioned under GRIEF (which see), we have kabhedh ("heavy") 8 t, e.g. Ge 12:10, "The…IGrind(Ex. 32:20; Deut. 9:21; Judg. 16:21), to crush small (Heb. tahan); to oppress the poor (Isa. 3:5).EGrinderSee MILL.IGrinding[MILL]S·IGrisledSee COLORS.IGrizzledParty-coloured, as goats (Gen. 31:10, 12), horses (Zech. 6:3, 6).EGroangron (na'aq, 'anaq; stenazo, embrimaomai): The English word, noun and verb, is an attempt to imitate the vocal sound which is expressive of severe pain or…IGrossgros (`araphel): Used twice with "darkness" in Isa 60:2; Jer 13:16.IGroundground, ground'-ed ('adhamah, 'erets; ge): (1) "Ground" is in the King James Version the translation of 'adhamah, "the soil," the ground so called from its…IGroundedground, ground'-ed ('adhamah, 'erets; ge): (1) "Ground" is in the King James Version the translation of 'adhamah, "the soil," the ground so called from its…IGrove(1.) Heb. ‘asherah, properly a wooden image, or a pillar representing Ashtoreth, a sensual Canaanitish goddess, probably usually set up in a grove (2 Kings…E·S·IGrudgegruj (naTar; stenazo, goggusmos): "Grudge" (perhaps a mimetic word, compare Greek gru) is "to grumble" or "murmur" at any person or thing, to entertain an…IGuard(1.) Heb. tabbah (properly a “cook,” and in a secondary sense “executioner,” because this office fell to the lot of the cook in Eastern countries), the…E·IGuardianSee FAMILY; ANGEL.IGudgodah(10:7) [See HORHAGIDGAD]S·IGuest[HOSPITALITY]S·IGuest-chamberThe spare room on the upper floor of an Eastern dwelling (Mark 14:14; Luke 22:11).E·IGuidegid ('alluph, nachal, nachah; hodegos, hodegeo): "Guide" (noun) is the translation of 'alluph, "an intimate," "a friend," the leader of a family or tribe: Ps…IGuilegil (mirmah; dolos): "Guile" is twice the translation of mirmah, "fraud," "deceit" (Ps 34:13, "Keep .... thy lips from speaking guile"; PS 55:11, "deceit and…IGuiltgilt: The Christian idea of guilt involves three elements: responsibility (Greek aitia, "cause," depending upon a man's real freedom), blameworthiness (Latin…IGuilt OfferingSee SACRIFICE.IGuiltlessgilt'-les: The primary meaning of the Hebrew word is "to be clean."IGuiltygil'-ti: In addition to the general discussion under GUILT (which see), several New Testament passages demand special notice because the word "guilty" is not…IGulf(chasma, "a chasm," "vent," "a gaping opening"--a great interval; from chaino, "to gape" or "yawn"): Occurs only in Lu 16:26, "Between us and you there is a…IGuni(painted).S·IGunites(painted).S·IGunites, thethe descendants of Guni, son of Naphtali.SGurA whelp, a place near Ibleam where Jehu’s servants overtook and mortally wounded king Ahaziah (2 Kings 9:27); an ascent from the plain of Jezreel.E·S·IGur-baalSojourn of Baal, a place in Arabia (2 Chr. 26:7) where there was probably a temple of Baal.E·IGurbaal(abode of Baal), a place or district in which dwelt Arabians, as recorded in (2 Chronicles 26:7) It appears from the context to have been in the country lying…SGutterHeb. tsinnor, (2 Sam. 5:8).E·IGymnasiumSee GAMES; PALAESTRA.IThe Ascent, ofA whelp, a place near Ibleam where Jehu’s servants overtook and mortally wounded king Ahaziah (2 Kings 9:27); an ascent from the plain of Jezreel.E·S·I
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