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554 terms beginning with J, from Easton’s, Smith’s, the ISBE and Hitchcock’s.
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Flaviusjo-se'-fus (Iosephos; Codex Vaticanus reads Phosepos): In 1 Esdras 9:34, corresponding to "Joseph" in Ezr 10:42.IJaakanHe twists, one of the sons of Ezer, the son of Seir the Horite (1 Chr. 1:42).E·S·IJaakobahHeel-catcher, a form of the name Jacob, one of the descendants of Simeon (1 Chr. 4:36).E·S·IJaalaA wild she-goat, one of the Nethinim, whose descendants returned from the Captivity (Neh. 7:58).E·S·IJaalah(wild goat).SJaalamConcealer, the second of Esau’s three sons by Aholibamah (Gen. 36:5, 14).E·S·IJaanaiMourner, one of the chief Gadites (1 Chr. 5:12).E·S·IJaarja'-ar (ya`ar, "forest" or "wood"): Is only once taken as a proper name (Ps 132:6 the Revised Version margin), "We found it in the field of Jaar."IJaare-oregimForests of the weavers, a Bethlehemite (2 Sam. 21:19), and the father of Elhanan, who slew Goliath.E·IJaareoregim(forests of the weavers), (2 Samuel 21:19) a Bethlehemite, and the father of Elhanan who slew Goliath.SJaareshiahja-ar-e-shi'-a (ya`areshyah, meaning unknown): In 1Ch 8:27, a Benjamite, "son" of Jeroham.IJaasaija'-a-si, ja'-a-so. See JAASU.IJaasauFabricator, an Israelite who renounced his Gentile wife after the Return (Ezra 10:37).E·SJaasielMade by God, one of David’s body-guard, the son of Abner (1 Chr. 27:21), called Jasiel in 1 Chr. 11:47.E·S·IJaasuja'-a-su (the Revised Version (British and American) and Kethibh, ya`asu, meaning uncertain); (the Revised Version margin and Qere, ya`asay), (the King James…IJaaz-aniahHeard by Jehovah.EJaazaniah(whom Jehovah hears).S·IJaazerHe (God) helps, a city of the Amorites on the east of Jordan, and assigned, with neighbouring places in Gilead, to Gad (Num. 32:1, 35; Josh. 13:25).E·S·IJaaziahComforted by Jehovah, a descendant of Merari the Levite (1 Chr. 24:26,27).E·S·IJaazielComforted by God, a Levitical musician (1 Chr. 15:18).E·S·IJabalA stream, a descendant of Cain, and brother of Jubal; “the father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle” (Gen. 4:20).E·S·IJabbokA pouring out, or a wrestling, one of the streams on the east of Jordan, into which it falls about midway between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, or…E·S·IJabeshDry.E·S·IJabesh-GileadA town on the east of Jordan, on the top of one of the green hills of Gilead, within the limits of the half tribe of Manasseh, and in full view of Beth-shan.E·IJabezAffiction.E·S·IJabinDiscerner; the wise.E·S·IJabneelBuilt by God.E·S·IJabnehBuilding, (2 Chr. 26:6), identical with Jabneel (Josh. 15:11).E·SJacanja'-kan (ya`kan, meaning not known; the King James Version, Jachan): A chief of a family descended from Gad (1Ch 5:13).IJachanMourner, one of the chief Gadite “brothers” in Bashan (1 Chr. 5:13).E·SJachinFirm.E·S·IJachin and BoazThe names of two brazen columns set up in Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 7:15-22).E·IJacimusja'-si-mus (Ant., XII, ix, 3).IJacinthProperly a flower of a reddish blue or deep purple (hyacinth), and hence a precious stone of that colour (Rev. 21:20).E·S·IJackaljak'-ol: (1) tannim, "jackals," the King James Version "dragons"; compare Arabic tinan, "wolf"; and compare tannin, Arab tinnin, "sea monster" or "monster"…IJackal's Well(`en ha-tannin; Septuagint has pege ton sukon, "fountain of the figs"; the King James Version dragon well): A well or spring in the valley of Hinnom between…IJacobOne who follows on another’s heels; supplanter, (Gen. 25:26; 27:36; Hos. 12:2-4), the second born of the twin sons of Isaac by Rebekah.E·S·IJacob, Testament ofSee APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE.IJacob’s Well(John 4:5, 6).E·S·IJacubusja-ku'-bus (Iakoubos; Codex Vaticanus reads Iarsouboos): In 1 Esdras 9:48 = "Akkub" in Ne 8:7, a Levite who helped in the exposition of the law.IJada(wise), son of Onam and brother of Shammai, in the genealogy of the sons of Jerahmeel by his wife Atarah.S·IJadau(loving), one of the Bene-Nebo who had taken a foreign wife.S·IJaddaijad'-i, jad'-a-i. See IDDO; JADAU.IJadduaKnown.E·S·IJaddusjad'-us (Codex Vaticanus, Iaddous; Codex Alexandrinus, Ioddous): the King James Version has "Addus" = Barzillai (Ezr 2:61; Ne 7:63).IJadonJudge, a Meronothite who assisted in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:7).E·S·IJaelMountain-goat, the wife of Heber the Kenite (Judg. 4:17-22).E·S·IJagurPlace of sojourn, a city on the southern border of Judah (Josh. 15:21).E·S·IJahA contraction for Jehovah (Ps. 68:4).E·S·IJahathUnion.E·S·IJahazTrodden down (called also Jahaza, Josh. 13:18; Jahazah, 21:36; Jahzah, 1 Chr. 6:78), a town where Sihon was defeated, in the borders of Moab and in the land…E·IJahaz, Also Jahaza, Jahazah and Juhzah(trodden down).SJahaza(trodden down).SJahazah(trodden down).SJahaziahja-ha-zi'-a: the King James Version for JAHZEIAH (which see).IJahazielBeheld by God.E·S·IJahdaiGrasper, a descendant of Caleb, of the family of Hezron (1 Chr. 2:47).E·S·IJahdiel(whom Jehovah makes joyful), a chieftain of Manasseh on the east of Jordan.S·IJahdo(united), a Gadite, (1 Chronicles 5:14) son of Buz and father of Jeshishai.S·IJahleel(hoping in Jehovah), the third of the three sons of Zebulun, (Genesis 46:14; Numbers 26:26) founder of the family of Jahleelites.S·IJahleelites, theja'-le-el-its (hayachle'eli, coll. with article): In Nu 26:26, the descendants of the clan of Jahleel.IJahmai(whom Jehovah guards), a man of Issachar, one of the heads of the house of Tolah.S·IJahnziah(whom Jehovah watches over), son of Tikvah, apparently a priest.SJahwehSee GOD, NAMES OF.IJahzah(trodden down).S·IJahzeelAllotted by God, the first of the sons of Naphtali (Gen. 46:24).E·SJahzeel and Jahzielja'-ze-el (yachtse'el, "God divides," "apportions"): In Ge 46:24; Nu 26:48; and 23 manuscripts in 1Ch 7:13; (yachatsi'el, same meaning as above): 1Ch 7:13, a…IJahzeelites, theja'-ze-el-its (hayachtse'eli, coll. with article): In Nu 26:48, descendants of the clan of Jahzeel.IJahzeiahja-ze'-ya, ja'-ze-ya (yachzeyah, "Yah sees"): In Ezr 10:15, son of Tikvah, and a contemporary of Ezra. It is disputed whether he and Jonathan opposed or…IJahzerahReturner, the son of Meshullam, and father of Adiel (1 Chr. 9:12).E·S·IJahziel(whom God allots), the same as JAHZEEL.S·IJailer(of Philippi), Acts 16:23.EJailorSee PRISON.IJairEnlightener.E·S·IJairite(descendant of Jair).S·IJairusA ruler of the synagogue at Capernaum, whose only daughter Jesus restored to life (Mark 5:22; Luke 8:41).E·S·IJakamean(who gathers the people together), a Levite in the time of King David; fourth of the sons of Hebron, the son of Kohath.SJakan(sagacious), son of Ezer the Horite.S·IJakehPious, the father of Agur (Prov. 30:1).E·S·IJakimEstablisher.E·S·IJalamja'-lam (ya`lam, according to BDB following Septuagint Ieglom, in Gen, from `alam, meaning "to conceal"; according to Gunkel, Gen3, 390, from ya`el…IJalonLodger, the last of the four sons of Ezra, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 4:17).E·S·IJambresOne of those who opposed Moses in Egypt (2 Tim. 3:8).E·S·IJambrijam'-bri (hoi huioi Iambrein; 1 Macc 9:36-41): The sons of Jambri are said to have come out of Medeba (originally Med'ba), a city of the Moabites, and…IJames(1.) The son of Zebedee and Salome; an elder brother of John the apostle.E·S·IJames the Lesscalled the Less because younger or smaller in stature than James the son of Zebedee.SJames, Epistle of(1.) Author of, was James the Less, the Lord’s brother, one of the twelve apostles.E·IJames, Protevangelium ofSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.IJames, the General Epistle ofThe author of this epistle was in all probability James the son of Alphaeus, and our Lord’s brother It was written from Jerusalem, which St. James does not…SJamin(right hand).S·IJaminitesja'-min-its (ha-yamini, coll. with article): In Nu 26:12, descendants of Jamin ((1) above).IJamlech(whom God makes king), one of the chief men of the tribe of Simeon.S·IJamniajam'-ni-a. See JABNEEL.IJamnin[JABNEEL]SJamnitesjam'-nits (Iamnitai): The inhabitants (2 Macc 12:9) of Jamnia, the ancient Jabneel, a town on the northern border of Judah near the sea.IJanaija'-na-i, ja'-ni (ya`nay, "he answers"; as to whether final "y" is the third radical (letter), or may be taken as equivalent to the Divine name Yah, see HPN…IJanglingjan'-gling (mataiologia, "vain discourse" "babbling"): This word is not found in the American Standard Revised Version; once only in the King James Version…IJanimja'-nim (yanim; the King James Version Janum): A place in the Hebron uplands named with Eshan and Beth-tappuah (Jos 15:53); unidentified.IJanna(flourishing), son of Joseph, and father of Melchi, in the genealogy of Christ.SJannaijan'-a-i (Iannai, Tischendorf, Tregelles, Westcott and Hort, The New Testament in Greek; Ianna, Textus Receptus of the New Testament; the King James Version…IJannesOne of the Egyptians who “withstood Moses” (2 Tim. 3:8).E·SJannes and Jambresjan'-ez, jam'-brez (Iannes kai Iambres, 2Ti 3:8): 1. Egyptian Magicians: These are the names of two magicians in ancient Egypt, who withstood Moses before…IJannes and Jambres, Book ofAn apocryphal work condemned by Pope Gelasius.IJanoahOr Jano’hah, rest.E·S·IJanohah(rest), a place on the boundary of Ephraim (Joshua 16:6,7) east of Neapolis.SJanumSlumber, a town in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:53).E·S·IJaphethWide spreading: “God shall enlarge Japheth” (Heb. Yaphat Elohim le-Yephet, Gen. 9:27.E·S·IJaphiaSplendid.E·S·IJaphleli(the Japhletite).SJaphlet(whom God delivers) a descendant of Asher through Beriah.S·IJaphletijaf'-le-ti, jaf-le'-ti: the King James Version in Jos 16:3, where Hebrew is ha-yaphleTi, "the Japhletites," the Revised Version (British and American), a clan…IJaphoBeauty, a sea-port in Dan (Josh. 19:46); called Joppa in 2 Chr. 2:16; Ezra 3:7; Jonah 1:3; and in New Testament.E·S·IJarSee BARREL.IJarah(honey), a descendant of Saul; son of Micah and great-grandson of Mephibosheth.S·IJareb(adversary) is to be explained either as the proper name of a country or person, as a noun in apposition, or as a verb from a root, rub , "to contend plead."S·IJaredDescent.E·S·IJaresiah(whom Jehovah nourishes),a Benjamite, one of the Bene-Jehoram.S·IJarhathe Egyptian servant of Sheshan, about the time of Eli, to whom his master gave his daughter and heir in marriage; (1 Chronicles 2:34,35) (B.C. before 1491.)S·IJaribAn adversary.E·S·IJarimoth(heights). 1 Esd. 9:28. [JEREMOTH]S·IJarmuthHeight.E·S·IJaroah(moon), a chief man of the tribe of Gad (1 Chronicles 5:14)S·IJasaeljas-a-e'-lus , ja'-sa-el (Iasaelos; Codex Vaticanus, Asaelos; the King James Version (1 Esdras 9:30)): Called "Sheal" in Ezr 10:29.IJasaelusjas-a-e'-lus , ja'-sa-el (Iasaelos; Codex Vaticanus, Asaelos; the King James Version (1 Esdras 9:30)): Called "Sheal" in Ezr 10:29.IJashar, Book ofja'-shar, jash'-ar (cepher ha-yashar; the King James Version Book of Jasher, margin "the book of the upright"): The title of an ancient Hebrew national…IJashenSleeping, called also Hashem (1 Chr. 11:34); a person, several of whose sons were in David’s body-guard (2 Sam. 23:32).E·S·IJasherUpright.E·SJasher, Book ofja'-sher, jash'-er: the King James Version for JASHAR (which see), and see BETH-HORON, THE BATTLE OF.IJashobeamDweller among the people; or to whom the people turn, the Hachmonite (1 Chr. 11:11), one of David’s chief heroes who joined him at Ziklag (12:6).E·S·IJashubReturner.E·S·IJashubi-lehemja-shoo-bi-le'-hem (yashubhi-lechem): A name in 1Ch 4:22 where commentators insert beth, between the two words and translate "(and) returned to Bethlehem."IJashubilehem(turner back for food), a person or a place named among the descendants of Shelah, the son of Judah by Bath-shua the Canaanitess.SJashubites, theja'-shub-its, jash'-ub-its (ha-yashubhi, coll. with article): In Nu 16:24, descendants of JASHUB (q.v. (1)).IJasiel(whom God made), the last named on the list of David’s heroes in (1 Chronicles 11:47)S·IJasonHe that will cure, the host of Paul and Silas in Thessalonica.E·S·IJasper(Heb. yashpheh, “glittering”), a gem of various colours, one of the twelve inserted in the high priest’s breast-plate (Ex. 28:20).E·S·IJaspis(Heb. yashpheh, “glittering”), a gem of various colours, one of the twelve inserted in the high priest’s breast-plate (Ex. 28:20).E·S·IJassaija'-a-su (the Revised Version (British and American) and Kethibh, ya`asu, meaning uncertain); (the Revised Version margin and Qere, ya`asay), (the King James…IJasubusja-su'-bus (Iasoubos): An Israelite who in the time of Ezra had to put away his foreign wife (1 Esdras 9:30); called "Jashub" in Ezr 10:29.IJatalja'-tal (1 Esdras 5:28).IJathanja'-than (Iathan; Nathan): For "Jonathas" in the King James Version, which is the Latin form for the Hebrew "Jonathan."IJathbathSee JOTBATHAH.IJathniel(whom God gives), a Korhite Levite, the fourth of the family of Meshelemiah.S·IJattirPre-eminent, a city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:48; 21:14).E·S·IJavan(1.) The fourth “son” of Japheth (Gen. 10:2), whose descendants settled in Greece, i.e., Ionia, which bears the name of Javan in Hebrew. Alexander the Great…E·S·IJavelin(1.) Heb. hanith, a lance, from its flexibility (1 Sam. 18:10, 11; 19:9, 10; 20:33).E·S·IJawjo, jo'-bon (lechi, "cheek (bone)," "jaw (bone)"): In Job 41:2, the Revised Version (British and American) gives "pierce his jaw through with a hook" for the…IJaw Teethjo, jo'-bon (lechi, "cheek (bone)," "jaw (bone)"): In Job 41:2, the Revised Version (British and American) gives "pierce his jaw through with a hook" for the…IJaw-boneOf an ass afforded Samson a weapon for the great slaughter of the Philistines (Judg. 15.15), in which he slew a thousand men.EJawbonejo, jo'-bon (lechi, "cheek (bone)," "jaw (bone)"): In Job 41:2, the Revised Version (British and American) gives "pierce his jaw through with a hook" for the…IJazer(Jehovah helps). [JAAZER, OR JAZER]S·IJaziz(whom God moves), a Hagarite who had charge of the flocks of King David.S·IJealousySuspicion of a wife’s purity, one of the strongest passions (Num. 5:14; Prov. 6:34; Cant. 8:6); also an intense interest for another’s honour or prosperity…E·IJealousy offeringThe name of the offering the husband was to bring when he charged his wife with adultery (Num. 5:11-15).EJealousy, Image ofAn idolatrous object, seen in vision by Ezekiel (Ezek. 8:3, 5), which stood in the priests’ or inner court of the temple.E·IJealousy, Water ofSee ADULTERY, (2).IJealousy, Waters ofWater which the suspected wife was required to drink, so that the result might prove her guilt or innocence (Num. 5:12-17, 27).EJearimForests, a mountain on the border of Judah (Josh. 15:10).E·SJearim, Mountje'-a-rim, je-a'-rim (har-ye`arim): A mountain by the side of which passed the border of Judah (Jos 15:10).IJeaterai(whom Jehovah leads), a Gershonite Levite, son of Zerah.SJeatheraije-ath'-e-ri, jeat'-e-ri (Revised Version (British and American)), (the King James Version) (ye'atheray, meaning unknown): A descendant of Gershom, "son" of…IJeberechiah(whom Jehovah blesses), father of a certain Zechariah, in the reign of Ahaz, mentioned (Isaiah 8:2) (B.C. about 739.)S·IJebusTrodden hard, or fastness, or “the waterless hill”, the name of the Canaanitish city which stood on Mount Zion (Josh. 15:8; 18:16, 28).E·S·IJebusi(from Jebus), the name employed for the city of JEBUS.SJebusiteTrodden hard, or fastness, or “the waterless hill”, the name of the Canaanitish city which stood on Mount Zion (Josh. 15:8; 18:16, 28).E·S·IJebusitesThe name of the original inhabitants of Jebus, mentioned frequently among the seven nations doomed to destruction (Gen. 10:16; 15:21; Ex. 3:8, 17; 13:5, etc.).E·SJecamiah(whom Jehovah gathers), one of seven who were introduced into the royal line, on the failure of it in the person of Jehoiachin.S·IJechiliahjek-i-li'-a (yekhilyah).IJecholiah(strong through Jehovah) wife of Amaziah king of Judah, and mother of Azariah or Uzziah his successor.S·IJechoniasjek-o-ni'-as (Iechonias, the King James Version; Greek form of "Jechoniah," the Revised Version (British and American)): (1) The altered form of Jehoiachin…IJecoliahAble through Jehovah, the wife of King Amaziah, and mother of King Uzziah (2 Chr. 26:3).E·S·IJeconiah(whom Jehovah establishes). [See JEHOIACHIN]S·IJeconiasthe Greek form of Jeconiah, an altered form of Jehoiachin. [JEHOIACHIN]S·IJedaiah(1.) Invoker of Jehovah.E·S·IJeddujed'-oo (Ieddou): Called JEDAIAH (which see 1, (b)) in canonical books (1 Esdras 5:24).IJedeusje-de'-us (Iedaios): Called ADAIAH (which see) in Ezr 10:29 (1 Esdras 9:30).IJediaelKnown by God.E·S·IJedidah(one beloved), queen of Amon and mother of the good king Josiah.S·IJedidiahBeloved by Jehovah, the name which, by the mouth of Nathan, the Lord gave to Solomon at his birth as a token of the divine favour (2 Sam. 12:25).E·S·IJeduthunLauder; praising, a Levite of the family of Merari, and one of the three masters of music appointed by David (1 Chr. 16:41, 42; 25:1-6).E·S·IJeelije-e'-li (Ieieli: Called "Jaalah" in Ezr 2:56 and "Jaala" in Ne 7:58 (1 Esdras 5:33).IJeelusje-e'-lus (Ieelos): Called "Jehiel" in Ezr 10:2 (1 Esdras 8:92).IJeezer(father of help), (Numbers 26:30) the name of a descendant of Manasseh and founder of the family of the Jeezerites.S·IJeezeritesSee ABIEZER.IJegar-saha-duthaje-gar-sa-ha-du'-tha (yeghar sahadhutha'; Septuagint Bounos marturei, "(the) mound witnesses"): The name given by the Aramean, Laban, to the "cairn of…IJegar-sahaduthaPile of testimony, the Aramaic or Syriac name which Laban gave to the pile of stones erected as a memorial of the covenant between him and Jacob (Gen. 31:47)…EJegarsahadutha(heap of testimony), the Aramaean name given by Laban the Syrian to the heap of stones which he erected as a memorial of the compact between Jacob and himself.SJehaleleelPraiser of God.E·SJehalelel(who praises God), a Merarite Levite, father of Azariah.SJehallelelje-hal'-e-lel (Revised Version (British and American)), je-ha-le'-le-el (the King James Version) (yehallel'el, "he shall praise God"): (1) A Judahite (1Ch…IJehdeiahRejoicer in Jehovah.E·S·IJehezekel(whom God makes strong), a priest to whom was given by David the charge of the twentieth of the twenty-four courses in the service of the house of Jehovah.SJehezkelje-hez'-kel (Revised Version (British and American)), je-hez'-e-kel (the King James Version) (yechezqe'l "God strengthens"): (1) A priest of David's time (1Ch…IJehiah(Jehovah lives), "doorkeeper for the ark" at the time of its establishment in Jerusalem.S·IJehielGod’s living one.E·S·IJehieli(a Jehielite), according to the Authorized Version a Gershonite Levite of the family of Laadan.SJehizkiahJehovah strengthens, one of the chiefs of Ephraim (2 Chr. 28:12).E·S·IJehoadah(whom Jehovah adorns), one of the descendants of Saul.SJehoaddahje-ho-ad'-a (Revised Version (British and American)), je-ho'-a-da (the King James Version) (yeho`addah, "Yah has deposed" or "numbered"): A descendant of King…IJehoaddanJehovah his ornament, the wife of King Jehoash, and mother of King Amaziah (2 Kings 14:2).E·S·IJehoaddinSee JEHOADDAN.IJehoahazJehovah his sustainer, or he whom Jehovah holdeth.E·S·IJehoashJehovah-given.E·S·IJehohananJehovah-granted, Jeroboam II. (1.) A Korhite, the head of one of the divisions of the temple porters (1 Chr. 26:3).E·S·IJehoiachinSucceeded his father Jehoiakin (B.C. 599) when only eight years of age, and reigned for one hundred days (2 Chr. 36:9).E·S·IJehoiadaJehovah-known.E·S·IJehoiakimHe whom Jehovah has set up, the second son of Josiah, and eighteenth king of Judah, which he ruled over for eleven years (B.C. 610-599).E·S·IJehoiaribJehovah defends, a priest at Jerusalem, head of one of the sacerdotal courses (1 Chr. 9:10; 24:7).E·S·IJehonadabJehovah is liberal; or, whom Jehovah impels.E·S·IJehonathanWhom Jehovah gave.E·S·IJehoramJehovah-exalted.E·S·IJehoshabeath(whose oath is Jehovah).S·IJehoshaphatJehovah-judged.E·S·IJehoshaphat, Valley ofMentioned in Scripture only in Joel 3:2, 12. This is the name given in modern times to the valley between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives, and the Kidron…E·S·IJehoshebaJehovah-swearing, the daughter of Jehoram, the king of Israel.E·S·IJehoshua(whose help is Jehovah; Help of Jehovah or savoiur).S·IJehoshuahin the genealogy of Ephraim.SJehovahThe special and significant name (not merely an appellative title such as Lord [adonai]) by which God revealed himself to the ancient Hebrews (Ex. 6:2, 3).E·S·IJehovah, Servant ofSee SERVANT OF JEHOVAH.IJehovah-jirehJehovah will see; i.e., will provide, the name given by Abraham to the scene of his offering up the ram which was caught in the thicket on Mount Moriah.E·IJehovah-nissiJehovah my banner, the title given by Moses to the altar which he erected on the hill on the top of which he stood with uplifted hands while Israel prevailed…E·IJehovah-shalomJehovah send peace, the name which Gideon gave to the altar he erected on the spot at Ophrah where the angel appeared to him (Judg. 6:24).E·IJehovah-shammahJehovah is there, the symbolical title given by Ezekiel to Jerusalem, which was seen by him in vision (Ezek. 48:35).E·IJehovah-tsidkenuJehovah our rightousness, rendered in the Authorized Version, “The LORD our righteousness,” a title given to the Messiah (Jer. 23:6, marg.), and also to…EJehovah-tsidkenu (Tsidkenu)je-ho'-va tsid-ke'-nu, tsid'-ke-nu (yahweh tsidhqenu, "Yahweh (is) our righteousness"): The symbolic name given (1) to the king who is to reign over the…IJehovahjireh(Jehovah will see or provide), the name given by Abraham to the place on which he had been commanded to offer Isaac, to commemorate the interposition of the…SJehovahnissi(Jehovah my banner), the name given by Moses to the altar which he built in commemoration of the discomfiture of the Amalekites.SJehovahshalom(Jehovah (is) peace), or, with an ellipsis, "Jehovah the God of peace."SJehozabadJehovah-given.E·S·IJehozadakJehovah-justified, the son of the high priest Seraiah at the time of the Babylonian exile (1 Chr. 6:14, 15).E·S·IJehuJehovah is he. (1.) The son of Obed, and father of Azariah (1 Chr. 2:38).E·S·IJehubbah(protected), a man of Asher, son of Shamer or Shomer, of the house of Beriah.S·IJehucalAble, the son of Shelemiah.E·S·IJehud(praised), one of the towns of the tribe of Dan, (Joshua 19:45) named between Baalath and Bene-berak.S·IJehudiA Jew, son of Nethaniah.E·S·IJehudijah(the Jewess).S·IJehuelje-hu'-el (Kethibh yechu'el; but Qere yechi'-el, i.e. "Jehiel" the King James Version, in 2Ch 29:14): A Levite.IJehush(to whom God hastens), son of eshek, a remote descendant of Saul.S·IJeielSnatched away by God.E·S·IJekabzeel(what God gathers), a fuller form of the name of KABZEEL, the most remote city of Judah on the southern frontier.SJekabzelje-kab'-ze-el (yeqabhtse'el, "God gathers"; Ne 11:25).IJekameamjek-a-me'-am, je-kam'-e-am (yeqam`-am probably "may kinsman establish"): Head of a Levitical house (1Ch 23:19; 24:23).IJekamiah(whom Jehovah gathers), son of Shallum, in the line of Ahlai.S·IJekuthiela man recorded in the genealogies of Judah.S·IJemimaDove, the eldest of Job’s three daughters born after his time of trial (Job 42:14).E·SJemimahje-mi'-ma (yemimah, perhaps a diminutive meaning "little dove"): The first daughter of Job (42:14), born after his restoration from affliction.IJemnaanjem'-na-an (Iemnaan): A city on the coast of Palestine; mentioned among those affected by the expedition of Holofernes (Judith 2:28; 3:1 ff).IJemuel(day of God), the eldest son of Simeon.S·IJeopardjep'-ard, jep'-ar-di: The Eng, word referred originally to a game where the chances were even (from OFr. jeu parti); transferred thence to designate any great…IJeopardyjep'-ard, jep'-ar-di: The Eng, word referred originally to a game where the chances were even (from OFr. jeu parti); transferred thence to designate any great…IJephthae(whom God sets free), (Hebrews 11:32) the Greek form of the name JEPHTHAH.SJephthahWhom God sets free, or the breaker through, a “mighty man of valour” who delivered Israel from the oppression of the Ammonites (Judg. 11:1-33), and judged…E·S·IJephthah’s vow(Judg. 11:30, 31).EJephunnehNimble, or a beholder.E·S·IJerah(the moon), the fourth in order of the sons of Joktan, (Genesis 10:26; 1 Chronicles 1:20) and the progenitor of a tribe of southern Arabia.S·IJerahmeelLoving God.E·S·IJerahmeelites(descendants of Jerahmeel), The, the tribe descended from the first of the foregoing persons.SJerechujer'-e-ku, jer'-e-kus the King James Version (1 Esdras 5:22).IJerechusjer'-e-ku, jer'-e-kus the King James Version (1 Esdras 5:22).IJered(descent).S·IJeremai(dwelling in heights), a layman, one of the Bene-Hashum, who was compelled by Ezra to put away his foreign wife.S·IJeremiahRaised up or appointed by Jehovah.E·S·IJeremiah, Book ofConsists of twenty-three separate and independent sections, arranged in five books.E·SJeremiah, Epistle ofSee JEREMY, THE EPISTLE OF.IJeremiah, the Lamentations ofSee LAMENTATIONS.IJeremiasthe Greek form of the name of Jeremiah the prophet.S·IJeremieljer-e-mi'-el (Latin Hieremihel, al.IJeremoth(heights).S·IJeremythe prophet Jeremiah. (Matthew 2:17; 27:9)S·IJeremy, the Epistle ofjer'-e-mi, (Epistole Ieremiou): 1. Name 2. Canonicity and Position 3. Contents 4. Original Language 5. Authorship, Date and Aim 6. Text and Versions…IJeriaha Kohathite Levite, chief of the great house of Hebron when David organized the service.S·IJeribai(whom Jehovah defends), one of the Bene-Elnaan, named among the heroes of David’s guard.S·IJerichoPlace of fragrance, a fenced city in the midst of a vast grove of palm trees, in the plain of Jordan, over against the place where that river was crossed by…E·S·IJeriel(people of God), a man of Issachar, one of the six heads of the house of Tola.S·IJerijah(people of Jehovah). [See JERIAH]S·IJerimothHeights.E·S·IJerioth(curtains), one of the elder Caleb’s wives.S·IJeroboamIncrease of the people.E·S·IJerohamCherished; who finds mercy.E·S·IJerubbaalContender with Baal; or, let Baal plead, a surname of Gideon; a name given to him because he destroyed the altar of Baal (Judg. 6:32; 7:1; 8:29; 1 Sam. 12:11).E·S·IJerubbeshethContender with the shame; i.e., idol, a surname also of Gideon (2 Sam. 11:21).E·S·IJeruelFounded by God, a “desert” on the ascent from the valley of the Dead Sea towards Jerusalem.E·S·IJerusalemCalled also Salem, Ariel, Jebus, the “city of God,” the “holy city;” by the modern Arabs el-Khuds, meaning “the holy;” once “the city of Judah” (2 Chr. 25:28).E·S·IJerusalem, New(Hierousalem kaine): This name occurs in Re 21:2 (21:10, "holy city").IJerushaPossession, or possessed; i.e., “by a husband”, the wife of Uzziah, and mother of king Jotham (2 Kings 15:33).E·S·IJerushah(possessed).SJesaiah(salvation of Jehovah).SJeshaiahDeliverance of Jehovah.E·S·IJeshanahA city of the kingdom of Israel (2 Chr. 13:19).E·S·IJesharelahUpright towards God, the head of the seventh division of Levitical musicians (1 Chr. 25:14).E·S·IJeshebeabSeat of his father, the head of the fourteenth division of priests (1 Chr. 24:13).E·S·IJesherUprightness, the first of the three sons of Caleb by Azubah (1 Chr. 2:18).E·S·IJeshimonThe waste, probably some high waste land to the south of the Dead Sea (Num. 21:20; 23:28; 1 Sam. 23:19, 24); or rather not a proper name at all, but simply…E·S·IJeshishai(descended from an old man), one of the ancestors of the Gadites who dwelt in Gilead.S·IJeshohaiah(whom Jehovah casts down), a chief of the Simeonites, descended from Shimei.S·IJeshua(1.) Head of the ninth priestly order (Ezra 2:36); called also Jeshuah (1 Chr. 24:11).E·S·IJeshuaha priest in the reign of David, (1 Chronicles 24:11) the same as JESHUA, No. 2. (B.C. 1014.)SJeshurunA poetical name for the people of Israel, used in token of affection, meaning, “the dear upright people” (Deut. 32:15; 33:5, 26; Isa. 44:2).E·S·IJesiah(whom Jehovah lends).S·IJesiasje-si'-as (Iesias; the King James Version Josias (1 Esdras 8:33)): Corresponding to Jeshaiah, son of Athaliah (Ezr 8:7).IJesimiel(whom God makes), a Simeonite chief of the family of Shimei.S·IJesseFirm, or a gift, a son of Obed, the son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:17, 22; Matt. 1:5, 6; Luke 3:32).E·S·IJestingjest'-ing: Used from Tyndale down as the translation of eutrapelia (Eph 5:4).IJesui(even, level), the son of Asher, whose descendants the Jesuites were numbered in the plains of Moab at the Jordan of Jericho.S·IJesuites(the posterity of Jesui), The, a family of the tribe of Asher.S·IJesurun[JESHURUN]S·IJesus(1.) Joshua, the son of Nun (Acts 7:45; Heb. 4:8; R.V., “Joshua”).E·S·IJesus Christ"The life and character of Jesus Christ," says Dr. Schaff, "is the holy of holies in the history of the world."S·IJesus Christ, the Arrest and Trial of|| 1. Jewish and Roman Law 2. Difficulties of the Subject 3. Illustrations of Difficulties I. THE ARREST 1. Preparatory Steps 2. The Arrest in the Garden 3.…IJesus Justusje'-zus jus'-tus Iesous ho legomenos Ioustos, "Jesus that is called Justus," Col 4:11): 1. A Jew by Birth: One of three friends of Paul--the others being…IJesus the Son of Sirach[ECCLESIASTICUS]SJesus, Genealogy ofSee GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST.IJetherSurplus; excellence.E·S·IJethethA peg, or a prince, one of the Edomitish kings of Mount Seir (Gen. 36:40).E·S·IJethlahSuspended; high, a city on the borders of Dan (Josh. 19:42).E·S·IJethroHis excellence, or gain, a prince or priest of Midian, who succeeded his father Reuel.E·S·IJeturAn enclosure, one of the twelve sons of Ishmael (Gen. 25:15).E·S·IJeuelSnatched away by God, a descendant of Zerah (1 Chr. 9:6).E·S·IJeushAssembler.E·S·IJeuz(counsellor), head of a Benjamite house.S·IJewThe name derived from the patriarch Judah, at first given to one belonging to the tribe of Judah or to the separate kingdom of Judah (2 Kings 16:6; 25:25…E·SJew, Jewess, Jewishju, joo, ju'-ish, joo'-ish (yehudhi plural yehudhim; Ioudaioi; feminine adjective yehudhith; Ioudaikos): "Jew" denotes originally an inhabitant of Judah (2Ki…IJewel[STONES, PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS]S·IJewessA woman of Hebrew birth, as Eunice, the mother of Timothy (Acts 16:1; 2 Tim. 1:5), and Drusilla (Acts 24:24), wife of Felix, and daughter of Herod Agrippa I.E·SJewishof or belonging to Jews; an epithet applied to their rabbinical legends.SJewry(the country of Judea), the same word elsewhere rendered Judah and Judea.S·IJewsSee JEW.IJezaniah(whom Jehovah hears), the son of Hoshaiah the Maachathite, and one of the captains of the forces who had escaped from Jerusalem during the final attack of the…S·IJezebelChaste, the daughter of Ethbaal, the king of the Zidonians, and the wife of Ahab, the king of Israel (1 Kings 16:31).E·S·IJezelusje-ze'-lus, jez'-e-lus (Iezelos): (1) In 1 Esdras 8:32; called "Jahaziel" in Ezr 8:5.IJezer(power), the third son of Naphtali, (Genesis 46:24; Numbers 26:49; 1 Chronicles 7:13) and father of the family of Jezerites.S·IJezerites, theje'-zer-its, (ha-yitsri (collective with article)): Descendants of "Jezer" (Nu 26:49).IJeziah(whom Jehovah expiates), a descendant of Parosh, who had married a foreign wife.S·IJezielAssembled by God, a son of Azmaveth.E·S·IJezliah(whom God will preserve), a Benjamite of the sons of Elpaal.S·IJezoar(whiteness), the son of Helah, one of the wives of Asher.S·IJezrahiah(produced by Jehovah), a Levite, the leader of the choristers at the solemn dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 12:42) (B.C. 446.)S·IJezreelGod scatters.E·S·IJezreel, Blood ofThe murder perpetrated here by Ahab and Jehu (Hos. 1:4; comp. 1 Kings 18:4; 2 Kings 9:6-10).EJezreel, Day ofThe time predicted for the execution of vengeance for the deeds of blood committed there (Hos. 1:5).EJezreel, Ditch of(1 Kings 21:23; comp. 13), the fortification surrounding the city, outside of which Naboth was executed.EJezreel, Fountain ofWhere Saul encamped before the battle of Gilboa (1 Sam. 29:1).EJezreel, Portion ofThe field adjoining the city (2 Kings 9:10, 21, 36, 37).EJezreel, Tower ofOne of the turrets which guarded the entrance to the city (2 Kings 9:17).EJezreel, Vale ofSee ESDRAELON, PLAIN OF.IJezreel, Valley ofLying on the northern side of the city, between the ridges of Gilboa and Moreh, an offshoot of Esdraelon, running east to the Jordan (Josh. 17:16; Judg. 6:33…EJezreelitejez'-re-el-it, jez'-rel-it ha-yizre`e'li): applied to Naboth, a native of Jezreel (1) (1Ki 21:1, etc.).IJezreelitessa woman of Jezreel.S·IJezrielusjez-ri-e'-lus (Iezrielos; the King James Version Hierielus; 1 Esdras 9:27): Corresponding to "Jehiel" in Ezr 10:26.IJibsam(pleasant), one of the sons of Tola, the son of Issachar.S·IJidlaph(weeping), a son of Nahor.S·IJimna(prosperity), the first-born of Asher.SJimna, Jimnahjim'-na (yimnah, perhaps equals "good fortune"): A "son" of Asher (Ge 46:17, the King James Version "Jimnah"; Nu 26:44, the King James Version "Jimna")…IJimnah= JIMNA = IMNAH.SJimnites, the(Numbers 26:44)S·IJinah(lamentation), a city of Judah, on the extreme south boundary of the tribe, next to Edom.SJiphtah(whom God sets free), one of the cities of Judah in the maritime lowland, or Shefelah.S·IJiphthahel(which God opens), The valley of, a valley which served as one of the landmarks for the boundary of both Zebulun, (Joshua 19:14) and Asher.S·IJirjathaim(the two cities).SJoaada(whom Jehovah favors), high priest after his father Eliashib.SJoabJehovah is his father.E·S·IJoachazjo'-a-kaz (Iochaz, Iechonias): Son of Josiah (1 Esdras 1:34).IJoacimSee JOAKIM.IJoadanusjo-a-da'-nus (Ioadanos: In 1 Esdras 9:19, apparently, through some corruption; the same as Gedaliah, a son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, in Ezr 10:18.IJoahJehovah his brother; i.e., helper.E·S·IJoahaz(2 Chr. 34:8), a contracted form of Jehoahaz.E·S·IJoakimjo'-a-kim (Ioakeim; the King James Version Joacim): (1) Jehoiakim, king of Judah and Jerusalem (1 Esdras 1:37-39; Baruch 1:3).IJoananIn Revised Version for JOANNA, 1. (Luke 3:27)S·IJoannaWhom Jehovah has graciously given.E·S·IJoannesjo-an'-es, jo-an'-ez (Ioannes; the King James Version, Johannes): (1) Son of Acatan (1 Esdras 8:38), called also "Johanan" in Ezr 8:12.IJoaribjo'-a-rib (Ioarib; the King James Version Jarib): Ancestor of Mattathias (1 Macc 14:29), given as "Joarib" in the King James Version of 1 Macc 2:1; he was…IJoashWhom Jehovah bestowed.E·S·IJoatham= JOTHAM the son of Uzziah.S·IJobPersecuted, an Arabian patriarch who resided in the land of Uz.E·S·IJob, Book ofA great diversity of opinion exists as to the authorship of this book.E·S·IJob, Testament ofSee APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE.IJobabDweller in the desert.E·S·IJochebedJehovah is her glory, the wife of Amram, and the mother of Miriam, Aaron, and Moses (Num. 26:59).E·S·IJodjod "y": Yodh, the tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.IJodain Revised Version for JUDA.S·IJoed(for whom Jehovah is witness), a Benjamite, the son of Pedaiah.S·IJoelJehovah is his God.E·S·IJoel, Book ofJoel was probably a resident in Judah, as his commission was to that people.EJoelahA Benjamite who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:7).E·S·IJoezerJehovah is his help, one of the Korhites who became part of David’s body-guard (1 Chr. 12:6).E·S·IJogbehah(lofty), one of the cities on the east of Jordan which were built and fortified by the tribe of Gad when they took possession of their territory.S·IJogli(led into exile), the father of Bukki, a Danite chief.S·IJoha(Jehovah gives life).S·IJohananWhom Jehovah graciously bestows.E·S·IJohannesjo-han'-es, jo-han'-ez. See JOANNES.IJohannine Theologyjo-han'-in,-in: I. THE ANTECEDENTS 1. Personality of Writer 2. Earlier New Testament Writings 3. Christian Experience and Teaching of History 4. Widening…IJohn(1.) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John (Acts 4:6).E·S·IJohn MarkSee MARK, JOHN.IJohn the Apostlewas the son of Zebedee, a fisherman on the Lake of Galilee, and of Salome, and brother of James, also an apostle.S·IJohn the BaptistThe “forerunner of our Lord.”E·S·IJohn, First Epistle ofThe fourth of the catholic or “general” epistles.EJohn, Gospel ofThe genuineness of this Gospel, i.e., the fact that the apostle John was its author, is beyond all reasonable doubt.E·S·IJohn, Second Epistle ofIs addressed to “the elect lady,” and closes with the words, “The children of thy elect sister greet thee;” but some would read instead of “lady” the proper…EJohn, Third Epistle ofIs addressed to Caius, or Gaius, but whether to the Christian of that name in Macedonia (Acts 19: 29) or in Corinth (Rom. 16:23) or in Derbe (Acts 20:4) is…EJohn, the Epistles of|| I. GENERAL CHARACTER 1. A True Letter 2. Subject-Matter 3. Characteristics of the Writer 4. Style and Diction II. POLEMICAL AIM 1. Gnosticism 2. Docetism…IJohn, the First Epistle General ofThere can be no doubt that the apostle John was the author of this epistle.SJohn, the Revelation ofSee REVELATION OF JOHN.IJohn, the Second and Third Epistles ofThe second epistle is addressed to an individual woman.SJoiada(whom Jehovah favours) = Jehoiada.E·IJoiakim(whom Jehovah has set up) = Jehoiakim, a high priest, the son and successor of Jeshua (Neh. 12:10, 12, 26).E·S·IJoiarib(whom Jehovah defends) = Jehoiarib.E·S·IJoinjoin: Of the New Testament words, kollao, literally, "glue," "weld together," and its compounds, designate the closest form of personal union, as in Lu 15:15…IJokdeamA city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:56).E·IJokdean(possessed by the people), a city of Judah, in the mountains, (Joshua 15:56) apparently south of Hebron.SJokimWhom Jehovah has set up, one of the descendants of Shelah (1 Chr. 4:22).E·S·IJokmeamGathering of the people, a city of Ephraim, which was given with its suburbs to the Levites (1 Chr. 6:68).E·S·IJokneamGathered by the people, (Josh. 19:11; 21:34), a city “of Carmel” (12:22), i.e., on Carmel, allotted with its suburbs to the Merarite Levites.E·S·IJokshanSnarer, the second son of Abraham and Keturah (Gen. 25:2, 3; 1 Chr. 1:32).E·S·IJoktanLittle, the second of the two sons of Eber (Gen. 10:25; 1 Chr. 1:19).E·S·IJoktheelSubdued by God.E·S·IJona(a dove) (Greek form of Jonah), the father of the apostle Peter, (John 1:42) who is hence addressed as Simon Barjona (i.e. son of Jona) in (Matthew 16:17)S·IJonadab=Jehon’adab.E·S·IJonahA dove, the son of Amittai of Gath-hepher.E·S·IJonah, Book ofThis book professes to give an account of what actually took place in the experience of the prophet.EJonah, the Book ofThis little roll of four short chapters has given rise to almost as much discussion and difference of opinion as the first four chapters of Genesis. It would…IJonam(gift or grace of God), the form given to JONAN in the Revised Version of (Luke 3:30)S·IJonan(perhaps a contraction of Johnana, gift or grace of God), son of Eliakim, in the genealogy of Christ.S·IJonas(1.) Greek form of Jonah (Matt. 12:39, 40, 41, etc.).E·S·IJonath Elem Rehokimjo'-nath e'-lem re-ho'-kim (yonath 'elem rechoqim) (Ps 56, title): "The silent dove of the far ones" (i.e. either of far-off lands, or among aliens), or "The…IJonath-elem-rechokimDove of the dumbness of the distance; i.e., “the silent dove in distant places”, title of Ps. 56. This was probably the name of some well known tune or melody…EJonathanWhom Jehovah gave, the name of fifteen or more persons that are mentioned in Scripture.E·S·IJonathasjon'-a-thas (Swete reads Iathan, in Codex Vaticanus; Nathan, in Codex Sinaticus): The Latin form of the common name "Jonathan" (Tobit 5:13).IJonathelemrechokim(a dumb love of (in) distant places), a phrase found once only in the Bible, as a heading to the 56th psalm. Aben Ezra, who regards Jonath-elem-rechokim as…SJoppaBeauty, a town in the portion of Dan (Josh. 19:46; A.V., “Japho”), on a sandy promontory between Caesarea and Gaza, and at a distance of 30 miles north-west…E·S·IJorah(the early rain), the ancestor of a family of 112 who returned from Babylon with Ezra. (Ezra 2:18) In (Nehemiah 7:24) he appears under the name HARIPH, or…S·IJorai(whom Jehovah teaches), one of the Gadites dwelling at Gilead in Bashan, in the reign of Jothan king of Judah.S·IJoram=Jeho’ram.E·S·IJordanHeb. Yarden, “the descender;” Arab. Nahr-esh-Sheriah, “the watering-place” the chief river of Palestine.E·S·IJordan Valley1. Physical Peculiarities: As more fully detailed elsewhere (see ARABAH; DEAD SEA; GEOLOGY OF PALESTINE), the Jordan valley in its lower portion occupies a…IJoribusjor'i-bus (Ioribos; the King James Version, Joribas): (1) In 1 Esdras 8:44, called "Jarib" in Ezr 8:16.IJorim(whom Jehovah has exalted), son of Matthat, in the genealogy of Christ.S·IJorkeamjor'-ke-am (yorqe`am; the King James Version Jorkoam): This is probably to be taken as the name of a town, the "father" or "founder" of which was Raham (1Ch…IJorkoam(paleness of the people), either a descendant of Caleb the son of Hezron, or the name of a place in the tribe of Judah.SJosabad(whom Jehovah bestows), properly JOZABAD the Gederathite, one of the warriors of Benjamin who joined David at Ziklag.S·IJosabdusjo-sab'-dus (Iosabdos, 1 Esdras 8:63; probably identical with Iozabados, in 9:23): The same as Jozabad of Ezr 8:33; 10:23 (which see).IJosaphat= Jehoshaphat king of Judah.S·IJosaphiasjos-a-fi'-as (Iosaphias, 1 Esdras 8:36): Called "Josephiah" in Ezr 8:10.IJose(another form of JOSES), son of Eliezer, in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.S·IJosechthe form of name given in the Revised Version for JOSEPH, in (Luke 3:26) It is not found in the Old Testament.S·IJosedech(whom Jehovah makes just), the son of Seraiah.S·IJosedek(whom Jehovah makes just), the son of Seraiah.S·IJosephRemover or increaser.E·S·IJoseph BarnabasSee BARNABAS.IJoseph Barsabbasbar-sab'-as Barsabbas, or Barsabas; the King James Version Barsabas, bar'-sa-bas; for etymology, etc., of Joseph, see general article on JOSEPH): Joseph…IJoseph of Arimathaea(A Arimathaias; for etymology, etc., of Joseph, see general article on JOSEPH): Joseph of Arimathea--a place the locality of which is doubtful, but lying…IJoseph's DreamSee ASTRONOMY, sec.IJoseph, Husband of Mary1. References in New Testament: (For etymology, etc., of Joseph, see JOSEPH): Joseph, the carpenter (Mt 13:55), was a "just man" (Mt 1:19 the King James…IJoseph, Prayer ofAn Old Testament pseudepigraph, number 3 in the Stichometry of Nicephorus (Westcott, Canon of the New Testament(7), 571), with the length given as 1,100…IJoseph, the Carpenter, Gospel ofSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.IJosephusjo-se'-fus (Iosephos; Codex Vaticanus reads Phosepos): In 1 Esdras 9:34, corresponding to "Joseph" in Ezr 10:42.IJoses(exalted).S·IJoshah(whom Jehovah lets dwell), a prince of the house of Simeon.S·IJoshaphat(whom Jehovah judges), the Mithnite, one of David’s guard.S·IJoshaviah(whom Jehovah makes dwell), the son of Elnaam, and one of David’s guard.S·IJoshbekashah(a seat in a hard place), son of Heman, head of the seventeenth course of musicians.S·IJosheb-basshebethjo-sheb-ba-she'-beth (yoshebh ba-shebheth): This proper name in the Revised Version (British and American) takes the place of the translation "that sat in the…IJoshibiahjosh-i-bi'-a (yoshibhyah, "Yahweh sets," or "causes to dwell"; the King James Version Josibiah): A Simeonite (1Ch 4:35).IJoshuaJehovah is his help, or Jehovah the Saviour.E·S·IJoshua, Book ofNamed from Joshua the son of Nun, who is the principal character in it.S·IJoshua, The Book ofContains a history of the Israelites from the death of Moses to that of Joshua. It consists of three parts: (1.) The history of the conquest of the land (1-12).EJosiahHealed by Jehovah, or Jehovah will support.E·S·IJosiasJosiah, king of Judah.S·IJosibiah(to whom God gives a dwelling), the father of Jehu, a Simeonite.SJosiphiah(whom Jehovah will increase), the father or ancestor of Shelomith, who returned with Ezra. (Ezra 8:10) (B.C. 459.)S·IJotOr Iota, the smallest letter of the Greek alphabet, used metaphorically or proverbially for the smallest thing (Matt. 5:18); or it may be = yod, which is the…E·S·IJotapatajo-tap'-a-ta (BJ, III, iii, 7).IJotbah(goodness), the native place of Meshullemeth, the queen of Manasseh.S·IJotbath(goodness), (10:7; Numbers 33:33) a desert station of the Israelites.SJotbathahjot'-ba-tha (yoTbathah): A desert camp of the Israelites between Hor-hagidgad and Abronah (Nu 33:33,34; De 10:7).IJothamJehovah is perfect.E·S·IJourney(1.) A day’s journey in the East is from 16 to 20 miles (Num. 11:31).E·IJoyjoi (simchah; chara): 1. Terms: The idea of joy is expressed in the Old Testament by a wealth of synonymous terms that cannot easily be differentiated.IJozabadWhom Jehovah bestows.E·S·IJozabdusjo-zab'-dus (Iozabdos): (1) Son of Jeshua the Levite (1 Esdras 8:63), called "Jozabad" in Ezr 8:33.IJozacarjoz'-a-kar, jo-za'-kar (yozakhar, "Yahweh has remembered"; the King James Version Jozachar): Servant and murderer (with Jehozabad)of Joash, king of Judah (2Ki…IJozacharJehovah-remembered, one of the two servants who assassinated Jehoash, the king of Judah, in Millo (2 Kings 12:21).E·SJozadak(whom Jehovah has made just).S·IJubalJubilee, music, Lamech’s second son by Adah, of the line of Cain.E·S·IJubileeA joyful shout or clangour of trumpets, the name of the great semi-centennial festival of the Hebrews. It lasted for a year.EJubilee Year(shenath ha-yobhel; etos tes apheseos; annus jubilaeus, "year of jubilee" (Le 25:13), or simply ha-yobhel, "the jubilee" (Le 25:28; compare Nu 36:4), the King…IJubilee, Cycle of thejoo'-bi-le, ju'-bi-le. See Luni-solar cycle, under ASTRONOMY, sec.IJubilee, the Year of1. the name. --The name jubilee is derived from the Hebrew jobel , the joyful shout or clangor of trumpets, by which the year of jubilee was announced.SJubilees, Book ofSee APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE.IJucal(powerful), son of Shelemiah.S·IJuda(1.) The patriarch Judah, son of Jacob (Luke 3:33; Heb. 7:14).E·S·IJudaea(from Judah), a territorial division which succeeded to the overthrow of the ancient landmarks of the tribes of Israel and Judah in their respective…S·IJudaea, Wilderness of(Mt 3:1).IJudahPraise, the fourth son of Jacob by Leah.E·S·IJudah at (Upon) the Jordan(yehudhah ha-yarden): A place marking the eastern limit of the territory of Naphtali (Jos 19:34).IJudah upon JordanThe Authorized Version, following the Vulgate, has this rendering in Josh. 19:34.EJudah, Kingdom ofWhen the disruption took place at Shechem, at first only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.E·S·IJudah, Territory of(yehudhah): I. GEOGRAPHICAL DATA 1. The Natural Boundaries 2. The Natural Divisions of Judah (1) The Maritime Plain (2) The Shephelah (3) The Hill Country of…IJudah, Tribe ofJudah and his three surviving sons went down with Jacob into Egypt (Gen. 46:12; Ex. 1:2).EJudaismjoo'-da-iz'-m. See ISRAEL, RELIGION OF.IJudasThe Graecized form of Judah.E·S·IJudas Barsabbasbar-sab-'as (Ioudas Barsabbas): Judas was, with Silas, a delegate from the church in Jerusalem to the GentileChristians of Antioch, Syria and Cilicia.IJudas Iscariot(Judas of Kerioth).S·IJudas Iscariot, Gospel ofA "Gospel of Judas" is mentioned by Irenaeus (Adv.IJudas Maccabaeus[MACCABEES]S·IJudas of DamascusSee JUDAS, (6).IJudas of Galileethe leader of a popular revolt "in the days of the taxing" (i.e. the census, under the prefecture of P. Sulp.S·IJudas of James(Ioudas Iakobou): One of the twelve apostles (Lu 6:16; Ac 1:13; for etymology, etc., see JUDAS). the King James Version has the reading "brother of James,"…IJudas, Juda(1) The name of an ancestor of Jesus (Lu 3:30).IJudas, Not Iscariot(Ioudas ouch ho Iskariotes): One of the Twelve Apostles (Joh 14:22).IJudas, the Lords BrotherAmong the brethren of our Lord mentioned by the people of Nazareth.S·IJuddahSee JUTTAH.IJude= Judas.E·S·IJude, Epistle ofThe author was “Judas, the brother of James” the Less (Jude 1:1), called also Lebbaeus (Matt. 10:3) and Thaddaeus (Mark 3:18).E·SJude, the Epistle ofThe Writer I. JUDE'S POSITION IN THE CANON II. THE OCCASION OF ITS COMPOSITION III. DESCRIPTION OF THE LIBERTINES AND APOSTATES IV. RELATION OF JUDE TO THE…IJudeaAfter the Captivity this name was applied to the whole of the country west of the Jordan (Hag. 1:1, 14; 2:2).E·IJudge(Heb. shophet, pl. shophetim), properly a magistrate or ruler, rather than one who judges in the sense of trying a cause.E·IJudgesThe judges were temporary and special deliverers, sent by God to deliver the Israelites from their oppressors; not supreme magistrates, succeeding to the…SJudges, Book ofIs so called because it contains the history of the deliverance and government of Israel by the men who bore the title of the “judges.” The book of Ruth…E·S·IJudges, Period ofI. SOURCES II. CHRONOLOGY III. GENERAL POLITICAL SITUATION 1. The Canaanites 2. Foes Without IV. MAIN EVENTS 1. Struggles of Individual Tribes 2. Civil Strife…IJudging Judgmentjuj'-ing, juj'-ment: Often in the Old Testament for "to act as a magistrate" (Ex 18:13; De 1:16; 16:18, etc.), justice being administered generally by…IJudgment hallGr. praitorion (John 18:28, 33; 19:9; Matt. 27:27), “common hall.”E·S·IJudgment seat(Matt. 27:19), a portable tribunal (Gr. bema) which was placed according as the magistrate might direct, and from which judgment was pronounced.E·IJudgment, Day ofSee JUDGMENT, LAST.IJudgment, Last1. A Transcendental Doctrine: In Christian theology the Last Judgment is an act in which God interposes directly into human history, brings the course of this…IJudgment, The finalThe sentence that will be passed on our actions at the last day (Matt. 25; Rom. 14:10, 11; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Thess. 1:7-10).EJudgments of God(1.) The secret decisions of God’s will (Ps. 110:5; 36:6).EJudicial BlindnessSee BLINDNESS, JUDICIAL.IJudicial CourtsSee COURTS, JUDICIAL.IJudicial HardeningSee HARDEN.IJudithJewess, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and one of Esau’s wives (Gen. 26:34), elsewhere called Aholibamah (36:2-14).E·S·IJudith, Book of|| I. NAME II. CANONICITY III. CONTENTS IV. FACT OR FICTION?IJudith, the Book ofone of the books of the Apocrypha, belongs to the earliest specimens of historical fiction.SJueljoo'-el ((1) Iouna; (2) Iouel: (1) 1 Esdras 9:34 = "Uel" in Ezr 10:34.IJuggleryjug'-ler-i goetia: The word occurs once in 2 Macc 12:24 the Revised Version margin (the King James Version "craft," the Revised Version (British and American)…IJuicejoos, jus: The word occurs once in So 8:2 (translation of `acic, the Revised Version margin "sweet wine"), and once in the Revised Version margin of Job 6:6…IJuliaA Christian woman at Rome to whom Paul sent his salutations (Rom. 16:15), supposed to be the wife of Philologus.E·S·IJuliusThe centurion of the Augustan cohort, or the emperor’s body-guard, in whose charge Paul was sent prisoner to Rome (Acts 27:1, 3, 43).E·S·IJumpingSee GAMES.IJunia(Rom. 16:7), a Christian at Rome to whom Paul sends salutations along with Andronicus.E·SJuniasRevised Version for JUNIA above.S·IJuniper(Heb. rothem), called by the Arabs retem, and known as Spanish broom; ranked under the genus genista.E·S·IJunlaRevised Version for JUNIA above.S·IJupiterThe principal deity of the ancient Greeks and Romans. He was worshipped by them under various epithets.E·S·IJupiter and MercurySee ASTROLOGY, sec.IJurisdictionjoo-ris-dik'-shun (exousia): The word exousia is well known in New Testament Greek.IJushab-hesedjoo'-shab-he'-sed (yushabh checedh, "loving-kindness is returned"): Son of Zerubbabel.IJushabhesed(whose love is returned), son of Zerubbabel.SJusticeIs rendering to every one that which is his due.E·IJustice of GodThat perfection of his nature whereby he is infinitely righteous in himself and in all he does, the righteousness of the divine nature exercised in his moral…EJustificationA forensic term, opposed to condemnation.E·IJustlejus'-l (shaqaq): The word occurs once in Na 2:4 (in the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American)), where the American Standard…IJustus(1.) Another name for Joseph, surnamed Barsabas.E·S·IJutahExtended, a Levitical city in the mountains or hill-country of Judah (Josh. 15:55; 21:16).E·S·IJuttahExtended, a Levitical city in the mountains or hill-country of Judah (Josh. 15:55; 21:16).E·S·I
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