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645 terms beginning with P, from Easton’s, Smith’s, the ISBE and Hitchcock’s.
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HighSee CITY, II, 3, 2; HIGH PLACE; OPEN PLACE.IPaaraiOpening of the Lord, “the Arbite,” one of David’s heroes (2 Sam. 23:35); called also Naarai, 1 Chr. 11:37.E·S·IPacatianapa-ka-ti-a'-na, pak-a-ti'-a-na (Pakatiane): About 295 AD, when the province of Asia was broken up, two new provinces were formed, Phrygia Prima (Pacatiana)…IPacepas (tsa`adh): A step in 2Sa 6:13, hence, about one yard.IPachonpa'-kon (Pachon): The name of a month mentioned in 3 Macc 6:38.IPadanA plain, occurring only in Gen. 48:7, where it designates Padan-aram.E·SPadan-aramThe plain of Aram, or the plain of the highlands, (Gen. 25:20; 28:2, 5-7; 31:18, etc.), commonly regarded as the district of Mesopotamia lying around Haran.EPadanaramBy this name, which signifies the table-land of Aram , i.e. Syriac, the Hebrews designated the tract of country which they otherwise called the Aram-naharaim…SPaddanpad'-an (Ge 48:7; the King James Version Padan, padan).IPaddan-arampad'-an-a'-ram or p.-ar'-am (paddan 'aram; Septuagint Mesopotamia tes Surias; the King James Version Padan-aram): In Ge 48:7, Paddan stands alone, but as the…IPaddlepad'-'-l (yathedh): De 23:13 (Hebrew 14), the Revised Version margin "shovel."IPadon(deliverance) the ancestor of a family of Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel.S·IPagielGod allots, a prince of the tribe of Asher (Num. 1:13), in the wilderness.E·S·IPahath-moabGovernor of Moab, a person whose descendants returned from the Captivity and assisted in rebuilding Jerusalem (Ezra 2:6; 8:4; 10:30).E·IPahathmoab(governor of Moab), head of one of the chief houses of the tribe of Judah.SPai(blessing). [PAU]S·IPaial(judge), the son of Uzai who assisted in restoring the walls of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah, (Nehemiah 3:25) (B.C. 446.)SPainpan (chul, chil, chebhel, chalah, chalchalah, ka'-ebh, ke'ebh, metsar, makh'obh, `amal, tsir; basanizo, ponos, odin): These words signifying various forms of…IPainfulnesspan'-fool-nes (mochthos): In the summary of his missionary labors in 2Co 11:27 the King James Version, Paul uses this word.IPaintJezebel “painted her face” (2 Kings 9:30); and the practice of painting the face and the eyes seems to have been common (Jer. 4:30; Ezek. 23:40).E·S·IPaintingSee CRAFTS, II, 12.IPairpar: The margin of So 4:2 (but not of the parallel 6:6) reads, "which are all of them in pairs," while the text has, "whereof every one hath twins."IPalaceUsed now only of royal dwellings, although originally meaning simply (as the Latin word palatium, from which it is derived, shows) a building surrounded by a…E·S·IPalaestra, PalestraSee GAMES, II, 3, (i).IPalalpa'-lal (palal, "judge"): Son of Uzai, and one of the repairers of the wall (Ne 3:25).IPalanquinpal-an-ken': In So 3:9 occurs 'appiryon, a word that has no Semitic cognates and is of dubious meaning.IPalestinapal-es-ti'-na (pelesheth): Ex 15:14; Isa 14:29,31 the King James Version; changed in the Revised Version (British and American) to PHILISTIA (which see).IPalestina and Palestine(land of strangers).SPalestineOriginally denoted only the sea-coast of the land of Canaan inhabited by the Philistines (Ex. 15:14; Isa. 14:29, 31; Joel 3:4), and in this sense exclusively…E·IPalestine Exploration(as of 1915) || Preliminary Consideration I. ERA OF PREPARATION 1. Outside of Palestine 2. In Palestine (1) Early Christian Period (2) Period of Cursory…IPalluSeparated, the second son of Reuben (1 Chr. 5:3); called Phallu, Gen. 46:9.E·SPallu, Palluitespal'-u, pal'-u-its (pallu', "distinguished"): A son of Reuben (Ge 46:9 ("Phallu"); Ex 6:14; Nu 26:5,8; 1Ch 5:3).IPalluites(descendants of Pullu), The.SPalm (of the Hand)pam (kaph): The Hebrew word which is used in a variety of senses (see HAND; PAW) is usually translated "hand" in English Versions of the Bible, but the…IPalm tree(Heb. tamar), the date-palm characteristic of Palestine.E·S·IPalm trees, The city ofThe name given to Jericho, Deut. 34:3; Judg. 1:16; 3:13.EPalmer-worm(Heb. gazam).E·IPalmerworm(Heb. gazam) occurs (Joel 1:4; 2:25; Amos 4:9) It is maintained by many that gazam denotes some species of locust. but it is more probably a caterpillar.SPalsyA shorter form of “paralysis.”E·S·IPaltiDeliverance from the Lord, one of the spies representing the tribe of Benjamin (Num. 13:9).E·S·IPaltielDeliverance of God, the prince of Issachar who assisted “to divide the land by inheritance” (Num. 34:26).E·S·IPaltiteThe designation of one of David’s heroes (2 Sam. 23:26); called also the Pelonite (1 Chr. 11:27).E·IPamphyliaPaul and his company, loosing from Paphos, sailed north-west and came to Perga, the capital of Pamphylia (Acts 13:13, 14), a province about the middle of the…E·S·IPanA vessel of metal or earthenware used in culinary operations; a cooking-pan or frying-pan frequently referred to in the Old Testament (Lev. 2:5; 6:21; Num.…E·S·IPannag(Ezek. 27:17; marg. R.V., “perhaps a kind of confection”) the Jews explain as the name of a kind of sweet pastry.E·S·IPanoplypan'-o-pli: 1 Macc 13:29 the Revised Version margin.IPap(shadh, shodh, "breast" (Eze 23:21); mastos, "the breast" (Lu 11:27; 23:29; Re 1:13)): The English word, which goes back to Middle English "pappe" (see Skeat…IPaperThe expression in the Authorized Version (Isa. 19:7), “the paper reeds by the brooks,” is in the Revised Version more correctly “the meadows by the Nile.”E·S·IPaper Reedsredz: In Isa 19:7 the King James Version (the Revised Version (British and American) "meadows").IPaphosThe capital of the island of Cyprus, and therefore the residence of the Roman governor.E·S·IPapyruspa-pi'-rus (Cyperus papyrus; bublos, biblos, whence biblion, a roll, ta biblia, "the Books" = the Bible): 1. Papyrus Paper 2. Egyptian Papyri 3. Aramaic…IPapyrus, Vessels ofSee SHIPS AND BOATS, II, 2, (1).IParable(Gr. parabole), a placing beside; a comparison; equivalent to the Heb. mashal, a similitude.E·S·IParacletepar'-a-klet: 1. Where Used: This word occurs 5 times in the New Testament, all in the writings of John. Four instances are in the Gospel and one in the First…IParadiseA Persian word (pardes), properly meaning a “pleasure-ground” or “park” or “king’s garden.”E·S·IParahThe heifer, a town in Benjamin (Josh. 18:23), supposed to be identical with the ruins called Far’ah, about 6 miles north-east of Jerusalem, in the Wady…E·S·IParalysisA shorter form of “paralysis.”E·S·IParalysis, ParalyticSee PALSY.IParamourpar'-a-moor (pilleghesh, "a concubine," masculine or feminine): A term applied in Eze 23:20 to the male lover, but elsewhere translated "concubine."IParanAbounding in foliage, or abounding in caverns, (Gen. 21:21), a desert tract forming the north-eastern division of the peninsula of Sinai, lying between the…EParan, El-paranpa'-ran, (pa'ran, 'el-pa'ran; Pharan): (1) El-paran (Ge 14:6) was the point farthest South reached by the kings. Septuagint renders 'el by terebinthos, and…IParan, Elparan(peace of caverns), a desert or wilderness, bounded on the north by Palestine, on the east by the valley of Arabah, on the south by the desert of Sinai, and…SParan, MountProbably the hilly region or upland wilderness on the north of the desert of Paran forming the southern boundary of the Promised Land (Deut. 33:2; Hab. 3:3).EParbar(1 Chr. 26:18), a place apparently connected with the temple, probably a “suburb”, as the word is rendered in 2 Kings 23:11; a space between the temple wall…E·S·IParcelpar'-sel: Properly "a little part," in Elizabethan English being used in almost any sense.IParchedparcht: Four different root words have been translated "parched" in English Versions of the Bible: (1) qalah, "roasted."IParched Corn (Grain)See FOOD.IParched ground(Isa. 35:7), Heb. sharab, a “mirage”, a phenomenon caused by the refraction of the rays of the sun on the glowing sands of the desert, causing them suddenly…EParchmentA skin prepared for writing on; so called from Pergamos, where this was first done (2 Tim. 4:13).E·S·IParchmentsparch'-ments (membranai, "membranes," "parchments," "vellum"): The skins, chiefly of sheep, lambs, goats and calves, prepared so as to be used for writing on…IPardonThe forgiveness of sins granted freely (Isa. 43:25), readily (Neh. 9:17; Ps. 86:5), abundantly (Isa. 55:7; Rom. 5:20).E·IPare, (the Nails)par (`asah, "to fix," "manipulate"): The word, which in Hebrew has a very wide range of application, and which is of very frequent occurrence in the Hebrew…IParentSee CHILDREN; CRIMES; EDUCATION; FAMILY; PUNISHMENTS.IParkpark (pardec; Septuagint paradeisos; compare Arabic firdaus): "I made me gardens and parks," the King James Version "orchards" (Ec 2:5); "Asaph the keeper of…IParlora word in English usage meaning the common room of the family, and hence probably in Authorized Version denoting the king’s audience-chamber, so used in…S·IParlour(from the Fr. parler, “to speak”) denotes an “audience chamber,” but that is not the import of the Hebrew word so rendered.EParmashtaStrong-fisted, a son of Haman, slain in Shushan (Esther 9:9).E·S·IParmenasConstant, one of the seven “deacons” (Acts 6:5).E·S·IParnachpar'-nak (parnakh, "gifted"): Father of Elizaphan, the prince of Zebulun (Nu 34:25).IParnaeh(delicate), father or ancestor of Elizaphan prince of the tribe of Zebulun.SParoshpa'-rosh, par'-osh (par`osh, "flea" (leap)): a family that in part returned under Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:3; Ne 7:8), and in part under Ezra (Ezr 8:3; there spelt…IParousiapa-roo'-zhi-a: I. THE APOSTOLIC DOCTRINE 1. Terms 2. Data and Sources 3. Consistency 4. Meaning of the Symbolism II. THE TEACHING OF JESUS 1. Critical…IParshandathaAn interpreter of the law, the eldest of Haman’s sons, slain in Shushan (Esther 9:7).E·S·IPartpart: "to part" as a verb is no longer in good use (except in a few special phrases, compare Ru 1:17), but is obscure only in Pr 18:18, where the meaning is…IParthiansWere present in Jerusalem at Pentecost (Acts 2:9).E·S·IParticular, Particularlypir-tik'-u-lar, par-tik'-u-lar-li: The adverbial phrase "in particular" occurs twice in the King James Version (1Co 12:27, ek merous, the Revised Version…IPartition, the Middle Wall ofpar-tish'-un, par-tish'-un (to mesotoichon tou phragmou (Eph 2:14)): 1. The Barrier in the Temple What Paul here asserts is that Christ is our peace, the…IPartridge(Heb. kore, i.e., “caller”).E·S·IParuahFlourishing, the father of Jehoshaphat, appointed to provide monthly supplies for Solomon from the tribe of Issachar (1 Kings 4:17).E·S·IParvaimThe name of a country from which Solomon obtained gold for the temple (2 Chr. 3:6).E·S·IPas-dammimThe border of blood = Ephes-dammim, between Shochoh and Azekah (1 Sam. 17:1; 1 Chr. 11:13).E·IPasachClearing, one of the sons of Japhlet, of the tribe of Asher (1 Chr. 7:33).E·S·IPasdammim(boundary of blood). [EPHES-DAMMIM]SPaseah(lame).S·IPashhur, Pashurpash'-hur, pash'-ur (pashchur, "splitter," "cleaver"): The name of several persons difficult to individuate: (1) A priest, son of Immer, and "chief governor…IPashurRelease.E·SPass, Passage, Passengerpas, pas'-aj, pas'-en-jer: "To pass" bears different meanings and corresponds to various words in Hebrew and Greek.IPassageDenotes in Josh. 22:11, as is generally understood, the place where the children of Israel passed over Jordan.E·SPassing of Mary, theSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.IPassionOnly once found, in Acts 1:3, meaning suffering, referring to the sufferings of our Lord.EPassion, Gospel of theSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.IPassion, Passionspash'-un, pash'-unz: "Passion" is derived from Latin passio, which in turn is derived from the verb patior, with the root, pat-.IPassoverThe name given to the chief of the three great historical annual festivals of the Jews.E·S·IPastorpas'-ter (ro`eh; poimen; literally, a helper, or feeder of the sheep (the King James Version Jer 2:8; 3:15; 10:21; 12:10; 17:16; 22:22; 23:1,2, and in Eph…IPastoral Epistlespas'-tor-al, I. GENUINENESS 1. External Evidence 2. Genuineness Questioned II. ALLEGED DIFFICULTIES AGAINST PAULINE AUTHORSHIP 1. Relative to Paul's…IPasturageSee SHEEP TENDING.IPastureSee SHEEP TENDING.IPataraA city on the south-west coast of Lycia at which Paul landed on his return from his third missionary journey (Acts 21:1, 2).E·S·IPatepat (qodhqodh): The word usually translated "crown," "crown of the head" (Ge 49:26; De 28:35; 33:16,20; 2Sa 14:25; Job 2:7; Isa 3:17; Jer 2:16; 48:45) and…IPathpath, path'-wa (orach, nethibhah, etc.; tribos, trochia): (1) In the Old Testament.--In addition to its obvious literal sense (e.g. Ge 49:17), it has very…IPatheuspa-the'-us (Pathaios, Phathaios): One of the Levites who had married a foreign wife (1 Esdras 9:23) equals "Pethahiah" of Ezr 10:23.IPathrosThe name generally given to Upper Egypt (the Thebaid of the Greeks), as distinguished from Matsor, or Lower Egypt (Isa. 11:11; Jer. 44:1, 15; Ezek. 30:14)…E·S·IPathrusimpeople of Pathros. [PATHROS]S·IPathwaypath, path'-wa (orach, nethibhah, etc.; tribos, trochia): (1) In the Old Testament.--In addition to its obvious literal sense (e.g. Ge 49:17), it has very…IPatiencepa'-shens (hupomone, makrothumia): "Patience" implies suffering, enduring or waiting, as a determination of the will and not simply under necessity.IPatmosA small rocky and barren island, one of the group called the “Sporades,” in the AEgean Sea.E·S·IPatriachsA name employed in the New Testament with reference to Abraham (Heb. 7:4), the sons of Jacob (Acts 7:8, 9), and to David (2:29).E·S·IPatriarchA name employed in the New Testament with reference to Abraham (Heb. 7:4), the sons of Jacob (Acts 7:8, 9), and to David (2:29).E·S·IPatrimonypat'-ri-mo-ni (ha-'abhoth, "the fathers"): A word occurring once in English Versions of the Bible (De 18:8), meaning literally, "the fathers," which, however…IPatrobasA Christian at Rome to whom Paul sent salutations (Rom. 16:14).E·S·IPatrocluspa-tro'-klus (Patroklos): The father of the Syrian general Nicanor (2 Macc 8:9).IPatternpat'-ern (tabhnith, "model," mar'eh, "a vision" or "view"): The Old Testament words translated "pattern" do not necessarily indicate a drawing such as a…IPau(Gen. 36:39) or Pai (1 Chr. 1:50), bleating, an Edomitish city ruled over by Hadar.E·S·IPaul=Saul was born about the same time as our Lord.E·SPaul, the Apostlepol, I. Sources 1. The Acts 2. The Thirteen Epistles (1) Pauline Authorship (2) Lightfoot's Grouping (a) First Group (1 and 2 Thessalonians) (b) Second Group…IPauline Theologypol'-in: I. THE PREPARATION 1. The Pharisee 2. Saul and Sin 3. Primitive Christianity II. THE CONVERSION 1. Christ 2. The Spirit 3. The Unio Mystica 4.…IPaulus, Sergiuspo'-lus, sur'-ji-us (Sergios Paulos): The Roman "proconsul" (Revised Version) or "deputy" (the King James Version) of Cyprus when Paul, along with Barnabas…IPavementIt was the custom of the Roman governors to erect their tribunals in open places, as the market-place, the circus, or even the highway.E·S·IPavilionA tent or tabernacle (2 Sam. 22:12; 1 Kings 20:12-16), or enclosure (Ps. 18:11; 27:5).E·S·IPawpo (kaph, literally, "palm," yadh, literally, "hand"): The former (kaph) is applied to the soft paws of animals in contradistinction to the hoofs (Le 11:27)…IPepa "p": The 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "p" with daghesh and "ph" (equals f) without.IPeacepes (shalom; eirene): 1. In the Old Testament: Is a condition of freedom from disturbance, whether outwardly, as of a nation from war or enemies, or inwardly…IPeace OfferingSee SACRIFICE.IPeace offerings(Heb. shelamim), detailed regulations regarding given in Lev. 3; 7:11-21, 29-34.EPeacemakerpes'-mak-er: Occurs only in the plural (Mt 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers (eirenopoioi): for they shall be called sons of God" (who is "the God of peace")).IPeacock(Heb. tuk, apparently borrowed from the Tamil tokei).E·IPeacocks(Heb. tuccyyim).SPearl(Heb. gabish, Job 28:18; Gr. margarites, Matt. 7:6; 13:46; Rev. 21:21).E·S·IPeculiarAs used in the phrase “peculiar people” in 1 Pet. 2:9, is derived from the Lat. peculium, and denotes, as rendered in the Revised Version (“a people for God’s…E·IPedahelRedeemed of God, the son of Ammihud, a prince of Naphtali (Num. 34:28).E·S·IPedahzurRock of redemption, the father of Gamaliel and prince of Manasseh at the time of the Exodus (Num. 1:10; 2:20).E·IPedaiahRedemption of the Lord.E·S·IPedarhzur(whom the rock (i.e. God) redeems), father of Gamaliel, the chief of the tribe of Manasseh at the time of the exodus. (Numbers 1:10; 2:20; 7:54,59; 10:23)…SPedestalped'-es-tal (ken): In two places (1Ki 7:29,31) the Revised Version (British and American) gives this word for the King James Version "base" (in Solomon's…IPediasped'-i-as, pe-di'-as (Pedias; Codex Alexandrinus Paideias; the King James Version by mistake Pelias): One of those who had taken "strange wives" (1 Esdras…IPedigreeped'-i-gre (hithyalledh, "to show one's birth"): The English word "pedigree" occurs only once in the Bible, according to the concordance.IPeelpel, pil: "Pill" (Ge 30:37,38; Tobit 11:13 (the Revised Version (British and American) "scaled")) and "peel" (Isa 18:2,7 (the King James Version and the…IPeeppep (tsphaph; the King James Version Isa 8:19; 10:14 (the Revised Version (British and American) "chirp")): In 10:14, the word describes the sound made by a…IPekahOpen-eyed, the son of Remaliah a captain in the army of Pekahiah, king of Israel, whom he slew, with the aid of a band of Gileadites, and succeeded (B.C. 758)…E·S·IPekahiahThe Lord opened his eyes, the son and successor of Menahem on the throne of Israel.E·S·IPekodProbably a place in Babylonia (Jer. 50:21; Ezek. 23:23).E·S·IPelaiahDistinguished of the Lord.E·S·IPelaliah(judged by Jehovah), the son of Amzi and ancestor of Adaiah.S·IPelatiahDeliverance of the Lord.E·S·IPelegDivision, one of the sons of Eber; so called because “in his days was the earth divided” (Gen. 10:25).E·S·IPeletDeliverance.E·S·IPelethSwiftness.E·S·IPelethitesMentioned always along with the Cherethites, and only in the time of David.E·S·IPeliaspe-li'-as: the King James Version equals the Revised Version (British and American) "Pedias."IPelican(Heb. kaath , sometimes translated "cormorant," as (Isaiah 34:11; Zephaniah 2:14) though in the margin correctly rendered "pelican"), a voracious waterbird…S·IPelicansAre frequently met with at the waters of Merom and the Sea of Galilee.EPelishtimpel'-ish-tim, pe-lish'-tim (pelishtim (the Revised Version margin of Ge 10:14)).IPelonitepel'-o-nit, pe'-lo-nit, pe-lo'-nit (peloni, a place-name): Two of David's heroes are thus described: (1) "Helez the Pelonite" (1Ch 11:27) (see PALTITE); and…IPelonite, theTwo of David’s men, Helez and Ahijah, are called Pelonites.SPen[WRITING]S·IPenceSee MONEY.IPencilpen'-sil (Isa 44:13, margin "red ochre," the King James Version "line").IPendantpen'-dant (from French from Latin pendeo, "to hang"): Not in the King James Version.IPeniel(face of God) the name which Jacob gave to the place in which he had wrestled with God: "He called the name of the place ’face of El,’ for I have seen Elohim…S·IPeninnah(coral or pearl), one of the two wives of Elkanah.S·IPenknifepen'-nif (Jer 36:23).IPenny(Gr. denarion), a silver coin of the value of about 7 1/2d. or 8d. of our present money.E·IPenny, PennyworthIn the New Testament "penny," either alone or in the compound "pennyworth," occurs as the rendering of the Roman denarius .SPensionpen'-shun (1 Esdras 4:56, the King James Version "and he commanded to give to all that kept the city pensions and wages"; kleros, "allotted portion," usually…IPentateuchThe five-fold volume, consisting of the first five books of the Old Testament.E·IPentateuch, theis the Greek name given to the five books commonly called the "five books of Moses."SPentateuch, the Samaritansa-mar'-i-tan: I. KNOWLEDGE OF SAMARITAN PENTATEUCH 1. In Older Times 2. Revived Knowledge II. CODICES AND SCRIPT 1. Nablus Roll 2. The Script 3.…IPentecostI.e., “fiftieth”, found only in the New Testament (Acts 2:1; 20:16; 1 Cor. 16:8).E·S·IPenuelFace of God, a place not far from Succoth, on the east of the Jordan and north of the river Jabbok.E·S·IPenurypen'-u-ri (machcor): In Pr 14:23, with sense of "poverty," "want": "The talk of the lips tendeth only to penury."IPeoplepe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words.IPeorOpening.E·S·IPeraeape-re'-a (he Peraia, Peraios, Peraites): 1. The Country: This is not a Scriptural name, but the term used by Josephus to denote the district to which the…IPerazim(a breach), Mount, a name which occurs in (Isaiah 28:21) only --unless the place which it designates is identical with the Baal-perazim mentioned as the scene…SPerazim, MountMount of breaches, only in Isa. 28:21.E·IPerditionper-dish'-un (apoleia, "ruin" or "loss," physical or eternal): The word "perdition" occurs in the English Bible 8 times (Joh 17:12; Php 1:28; 2Th 2:3; 1Ti…IPeresDivided, one of the mysterious words “written over against the candlestick upon the plaster of the wall” of king Belshazzar’s palace (Dan. 5:28).E·IPeresh(dung), the son of Machir by his wife Maachah.S·IPerez=Pharez,, breach, the son of Judah (Neh. 11:4).E·S·IPerez-uzzaSee UZZA.IPerez-uzzahThe breach of Uzzah, a place where God “burst forth upon Uzzah, so that he died,” when he rashly “took hold” of the ark (2 Sam. 6:6-8).EPerezuzza(breaking of Uzzah), (1 Chronicles 13:11) and PEREZ-UZZAH (2 Samuel 6:8) the title which David conferred on the threshing-floor of Nachon or Cidon, in…SPerfectpur'-fekt, per-fek'-shun (shalem, tamim; teleios, teleiotes): 1. In the Old Testament: "Perfect" in the Old Testament is the translation of shalem…IPerfectionSee SANCTIFICATION.EPerformper-form' (Fr. parfournir, "to furnish completely," "to complete" "finish entirely"): In modern English, through a mistaken connection with "form," "perform"…IPerfumepur'-ium, per-fum' (qeToreth qaTar literally, "incense"): The ancients were fond of sweet perfumes of all kinds (Pr 27:9), and that characteristic is still…IPerfume-makingSee CRAFTS, II, 14.IPerfumerpur'-ium, per-fum' (qeToreth qaTar literally, "incense"): The ancients were fond of sweet perfumes of all kinds (Pr 27:9), and that characteristic is still…IPerfumesWere used in religious worship, and for personal and domestic enjoyment (Ex. 30:35-37; Prov. 7:17; Cant. 3:6; Isa. 57:9); and also in embalming the dead, and…E·SPergaThe capital of Pamphylia, on the coast of Asia Minor.E·S·IPergamosThe chief city of Mysia, in Asia Minor.E·S·IPergamumIn the Revised Version for Pergamos.SPeridaKernel, Neh. 7:57.E·S·IPerizziteper'-i-zit, pe-riz'-it (perizzi; Pherezaios): Signifies "a villager," and so corresponds with the Egyptian fellah.IPerizzite, theand Per’izzites (belonging to a village), one of the nations inhabiting the land of promise before and at the time of its conquest by Israel.SPerizzitesVillagers; dwellers in the open country, the Canaanitish nation inhabiting the fertile regions south and south-west of Carmel.EPerjurySee CRIMES; OATH; PUNISHMENTS.IPerpetualper-pet'-u-al, per-pet'-u-al-i, pur-pe-tu'-i-ti (`olam, netsach, [~tamidh): Perpetual is usually the translation of `olam, properly, "a wrapping up" or…IPerpetuallyper-pet'-u-al, per-pet'-u-al-i, pur-pe-tu'-i-ti (`olam, netsach, [~tamidh): Perpetual is usually the translation of `olam, properly, "a wrapping up" or…IPerpetuityper-pet'-u-al, per-pet'-u-al-i, pur-pe-tu'-i-ti (`olam, netsach, [~tamidh): Perpetual is usually the translation of `olam, properly, "a wrapping up" or…IPersecutionThe first great persecution for religious opinion of which we have any record was that which broke out against the worshippers of God among the Jews in the…E·IPersepolismentioned only in 2 Macc. 9:2, was the capital of Persia proper, and the occasional residence of the Persian court from the time of Darius Hystaspes, who…S·IPerseuspur'-sus, pur'-se-us (Perseus): In 1 Macc 8:5 the conquest of "Perseus, king of the Citims" (the Revised Version (British and American) "king of Chittim") was…IPerseverancepur-se-ver'-ans: The word occurs only once in the King James Version (Eph 6:18), where it refers quite simply to persistence in prayer.IPerseverance of the saintsTheir certain continuance in a state of grace.EPersiaAn ancient empire, extending from the Indus to Thrace, and from the Caspian Sea to the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.E·S·IPersian Language and Literature (Ancient)pur'-shan, pur'-zhan,RATURE (ANCIENT): I. LANGUAGE (Introductory) Dialects II. OLD PERSIAN INSCRIPTIONS III. MEDIC DIALECT 1. Ordinary Ayestic 2. Gathic IV.…IPersian Religion (Ancient)I. BEFORE ZOROASTER 1. Early Aryan Religion 2. Avesta and Rig-Veda 3. The Creator II. ZOROASTRIANISM 1. Leading Principle 2. Not Monotheistic (1) Darius and…IPersianspur'-shanz, -zhanz (parac, also equals PERSIA, PERSIS (which see); adjective parci Hebrew, and parcay, Aramaic.; Persai, adjective only in Ne 12:22; Da 6:28…IPersisA female Christian at Rome whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:12).E·S·IPerson of ChristMethod of the Article I. THE TEACHING OF PAUL 1. Philippians 2:5-9 (1) General Drift of Passage (2) our Lord's Intrinsic Deity (3) No Examination (4) our…IPerson, Personalitypur'-sun, pur'-s'n, pur-un-al'-ti (nephesh, 'ish, 'adham, panim, prosopon, hupostasis): The most frequent word for "person" in the Old Testament is nephesh…IPersonalitySee PERSON.IPersuadeper-swad', per-swazhun: (1) In the older English "persuade" need not mean "convince" (although this is its usual sense in the King James Version: Mt 27:20…IPersuasionper-swad', per-swazhun: (1) In the older English "persuade" need not mean "convince" (although this is its usual sense in the King James Version: Mt 27:20…IPerudaOne whose descendants returned with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:55); called also Perida (Neh. 7:57).E·S·IPerverseper-vurs': The group "perverse, -ly, -ness," "act perversely" in the King James Version represents nearly 20 Hebrew words, of which, however, most are…IPestilence[PLAGUE, THE, THE]S·IPestlepes'-'l (`eli): A rounded implement of wood or stone used for pounding, bruising, or powdering materials in a mortar.IPeterOriginally called Simon (=Simeon ,i.e., “hearing”), a very common Jewish name in the New Testament.E·SPeter, Apocalypse ofSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS, II, 4; LITERATURE, SUB-APOSTOLIC (Introduction).IPeter, Epistles ofsee PETER, THE FIRST EPISTLE OF; PETER, THE SECOND EPISTLE OFIPeter, First Epistle ofThis epistle is addressed to “the strangers scattered abroad”, i.e., to the Jews of the Dispersion (the Diaspora).E·SPeter, Gospel According toSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS; LITERATURE, SUB-APOSTOLIC.IPeter, Second Epistle ofThe question of the authenticity of this epistle has been much discussed, but the weight of evidence is wholly in favour of its claim to be the production of…E·SPeter, Simonpe'-ter, si'-mon): 1. Name and Early Career 2. First Appearance in Gospel History 3. Life-Story (1) First Period (2) Second Period 4. Character 5. Writings…IPeter, the First Epistle ofI. CANONICITY OF 1 PETER 1. External Evidence 2. Internal Evidence II. THE ADDRESS Silvanus III. PLACE AND TIME OF COMPOSITION 1. Babylon: Which?IPeter, the Second Epistle ofI. EXTERNAL EVIDENCE IN FAVOR OF ITS APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY 1. Ancient Opinion 2. Modern Opinion 3. Dr. Chase's View II. INTERNAL EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF ITS…IPethahiahLoosed of the Lord.E·S·IPethorInterpretation of dreams, identified with Pitru, on the west bank of the Euphrates, a few miles south of the Hittite capital of Carchemish (Num. 22:5, “which…E·S·IPethuelVision of God, the father of Joel the prophet (Joel 1:1).E·S·IPetitionpe-tish'-un: Used in English Versions of the Bible only as a noun, usually as representing the Hebrew she'elah (Ps 20:5, mish'alah), from the common verb…IPetraRock, Isa. 16:1, marg. (See SELA.)E·IPeullethaiWages of the Lord, one of the sons of Obed-edom, a Levite porter (1 Chr. 26:5).E·S·IPeulthaiWages of the Lord, one of the sons of Obed-edom, a Levite porter (1 Chr. 26:5).E·S·IPhaath Moabfa'-ath, mo'-ab (Codex Alexandrinus Phaath Moab; Codex Vaticanus followed by Swete, Phthaleimoab (1 Esdras 5:11); 1 Esdras 8:31 (the King James Version…IPhacarethfak'-a-reth (Phakareth, but Codex Vaticanus, followed by Swete, correctly reads Sabeie, together, Codex Alexandrinus followed by the King James Version…IPhaisurfa'-sur, fa-i'-sur (Codex Vaticanus Phaisour; Codex Alexandrinus Phaisou): Head of one of the families of priests some of whom had taken "strange wives" (1…IPhaldeusfal-de'-us (Codex Alexandrinus (Fritzsche) Phaldaios; Codex Vaticanus (Swete) Phaladaios; the King James Version Phaldaius): One of those who stood on Ezra's…IPhaleasfa-le'-as (Phalaias): A family of "temple-servants" who went up with Zerubbabel from Babylon (1 Esdras 5:29) = "Padon" of Ezr 2:44.CS>; the King James Version…IPhalec(Luke 3:35)=Peleg, Gen. 11:16.E·S·IPhaliasfa-li'-as (Phalias Codex Alexandrinus Phiathas; the King James Version, Biatas, following Aldine Biatas): One of the Levites who read and explained the Law to…IPhalluSeparated, the second son of Reuben (Gen. 46:9).E·S·IPhaltiDeliverance of the Lord, the son of Laish of Gallim (1 Sam. 25:44)= Phaltiel (2 Sam. 3:15).E·S·IPhaltielThe same as Phalti.S·IPhanuelFace of God, father of the prophetess Anna, Luke 2:36.E·S·IPharakimfar'-a-kim (Pharakeim Codex Vaticanus Pharakem; the King James Version Pharacim): One of the families of temple-servants who returned with Zerubbabel (1…IPharaohThe official title borne by the Egyptian kings down to the time when that country was conquered by the Greeks.E·S·IPharaoh Hophrahof'-ra (par`oh chophra`; Houaphre): 1. Sole King, 589-570 BC: He is so called in Scripture (Jer 44:30); Herodotus calls him Apries (ii.169).IPharaoh, the Wife ofThe wife of one Pharaoh, the king who received Hadad the Edomite, is mentioned in Scripture.SPharaoh-necohne'-ko (par`oh nekhoh, also nekho; Nechao (2Ki 23:29,33,34; 2Ch 35:22; 36:4, the King James Version, Necho, the Revised Version (British and American) NECO…IPharaohs DaughterThree Egyptian princesses, daughters of Pharaohs, are mentioned in the Bible:-- 1. The preserver of Moses, daughter of the Pharaoh who first oppressed the…S·IPharaoh’s daughtersThree princesses are thus mentioned in Scripture: (1.) The princess who adopted the infant Moses, Ex. 2:10.EPharathonfar'-a-thon (Pharathon): One of the strong cities of Judea fortified by Bacchides during the Maccabean war (1 Macc 9:50).IPharesThe son of Judah.S·IPharezBreach, the elder of the twin sons of Judah (Gen. 38:29).E·S·IPharidafa-ri'-da (Phareida, A, Pharida; King James Version Pharira): The clan name of one of the families of "the servants of Solomon" who came up from Babylon with…IPharirafa-ri'-ra: King James Version = Revised Version PHARIDA (which see).IPhariseesSeparatists (Heb. persahin, from parash, “to separate”).E·S·IPharosh(Ezra 8:3) [See PAROSH]S·IPharparSwift, one of the rivers of Damascus (2 Kings 5:12).E·S·IPharzitesfar'-zits (ha-partsi).parpar; Septuagint: Codex Vaticanus Apharpha; Codex Alexandrinus Pharphara): A river of Damascus, mentioned in 2Ki 5:12, along with the…IPharzites. thethe descendants of Parez the son of Judah.SPhaseah(Nehemiah 7:51) [PASEAH, 2]SPhaseah, Paseah(1) A descendant of Judah, son of Eshton (1Ch 4:12).IPhaselisa town on the coast of Asia Minor, on the confines of Lycia and Pamphylia, and consequently ascribed by the ancient writers sometimes to one and sometimes to…S·IPhasironfas'-i-ron (Codex Alexandrinus Phasiron; Codex Vaticanus Phaseiron, V, [@Pharison): The name of an unknown Arab tribe whom Jonathan overcame in the wilderness…IPhassaronfas'-a-ron: King James Version = Revised Version PHASSURUS (which see).IPhassurusfas-su'-rus, fas'-u-rus (Phassouros; Codex Vaticanus Phassoros King James Version Phassaron, after Aldine): The name of one of the families which went up from…IPhebeA “deaconess of the church at Cenchrea,” the port of Corinth.E·S·IPheniceProperly Phoenix a palm-tree (as in the R.V.), a town with a harbour on the southern side of Crete (Acts 27:12), west of the Fair Havens.E·S·IPhenicia(Acts 21:2) = Phenice (11:19; 15:3; R.V., Phoenicia), Gr. phoinix, “a palm”, the land of palm-trees; a strip of land of an average breadth of about 20 miles…E·IPheresitesfer'-e-sits: King James Version=Revised Version "Pherezites" (1 Esdras 8:69; 2 Esdras 1:21) = "Perizzite."IPherezitefer'-e-zit: King James Version form in Judith 5:16 for Revised Version "Perizzite" and both King James Version and Revised Version in 2 Esdras 1:21 for…IPhi-besethfi'-be-seth, fib'-e-seth (pi-bheceth).IPhichol(strong), chief captain of the army of Abimelech, king of the Philistines of Gerar in the days of both Abraham, (Genesis 21:22,32) and Isaac.SPhicolGreat, the chief captain of the army of Abimelech, the Philistine king of Gerar.E·IPhiladelphiaBrotherly love, a city of Lydia in Asia Minor, about 25 miles south-east of Sardis.E·S·IPhilarchesSee PHYLARCHES.IPhilemonAn inhabitant of Colosse, and apparently a person of some note among the citizens (Col. 4:9; Philemon 1:2).E·S·IPhilemon, Epistle toWas written from Rome at the same time as the epistles to the Colossians and Ephesians, and was sent also by Onesimus.E·IPhilemon, the Epistle of Paul tois one of the letters which the apostle wrote during his first captivity at Rome A.D. 63 or early in A.D. 64. Nothing is wanted to confirm the genuineness of…SPhiletusAmiable, with Hymenaeus, at Ephesus, said that the “resurrection was past already” (2 Tim. 2:17, 18).E·S·IPhilipLover of horses.E·S·IPhilip the Evangelistis first mentioned in the account of the dispute between the Hebrew and Hellenistic disciples in Acts 6. He is one of the deacons appointed to superintend the…S·IPhilip, the Gospel ofSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS; PHILIP.IPhilippi(1.) Formerly Crenides, “the fountain,” the capital of the province of Macedonia.E·S·IPhilippians, Epistle toWas written by Paul during the two years when he was “in bonds” in Rome (Phil. 1:7-13), probably early in the year A.D. 62 or in the end of 61. The…EPhilippians, Epistle to thewas St. Paul from Rome in A.D. 62 or 63. St. Paul’s connection with Philippi was of a peculiar character, which gave rise to the writing of this epistle.SPhilippians, the Epistle to thefi-lip'-i-anz I. PAUL AND THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI II. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI III. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EPISTLE 1. A Letter 2. A Letter of…IPhilistia=Palestine, “the land of the Philistines” (Ps. 60:8; 87:4; 108:9).E·S·IPhilistimfi-lis'-tim, fil'-is-tim (pelishtim (Ge 10:14, the King James Version)).IPhilistines(Gen. 10:14, R.V.; but in A.V., “Philistim”), a tribe allied to the Phoenicians.E·S·IPhilistines, Lords of theSee PHILISTIA.IPhilistines, Sea of the(Ex 23:31).IPhilo, Judaeusfi-'lo, joo-de'-us: 1. His Life 2. Importance of the Period 3. The Task of Philo 4. Changes and New Problems 5. Three Subjects of Inquiry (1) The Conception…IPhilologusa Christian at Rome to whom St. Paul sends his salutation.S·IPhilometorSee PTOLEMY, VI.IPhilosophyIt is the object of the following article to give some account (I.) of that development of thought among the Jews which answered to the philosophy of the…S·IPhineesfin'-e-es (Phinees; Codex Vaticanus (Swete), Pheinees (1 Esdras 8:2)): (1) Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron (1 Esdras 5:5; 8:2,29; 2 Esdras 1:2; 1 Macc…IPhinehasMouth of brass, or from old Egypt, the negro.E·S·IPhinoefin'-o-e (Phinoe; the King James Version Phinees): Name of one of the families of temple-servants who went up from Babylon with Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:31)…IPhlegonBurning, a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent salutations (Rom. 16:14).E·S·IPhoebe(radiant) the first and one of the most important of the Christian persons the detailed mention of whom nearly all the last chapter of the Epistle to the…S·IPhoenicefe-ni'-se (Phoinix).IPhoenice, Phoenicia(land of palm trees) a tract of country, of which Tyre and Sidon were the principal cities, to the north of Palestine, along the coast of the Mediterranean…SPhoenicia(Acts 21:2).E·IPhoenicians(Acts 21:2).E·IPhoenixfe'-niks (Phoinix; the King James Version Phenice): A harbor in Crete (Ac 27:12).IPhorosfo'-ros (Phoros; Codex Vaticanus (Swete) Phares (1 Esdras 8:30, where the King James Version Pharez)): Name of one of the families, part of whom went up from…IPhruraifru'-ri, fru'-ra-i (Phrourai; also in Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Alexandrinus as Phrouraia and Phrourim; the King James Version Phurim): In Additions to…IPhrygiaDry, an irregular and ill-defined district in Asia Minor.E·S·IPhurah(bough), Gideon’s servant, probably his armor-bearer, comp. (1 Samuel 14:1) who accompanied him in his midnight visit to the camp of the Midianites.S·IPhurim(Esther 11:1) [PURIM]SPhutPhut is placed between Egypt and Canaan in Gen. 10:6, and elsewhere we find the people of Phut described as mercenaries in the armies of Egypt and Tyre (Jer.…E·IPhut, Put(a bow) the third name in the list of the sons of Ham (Genesis 10:6; 1 Chronicles 1:8) elsewhere applied to an African country or people.SPhuvah(mouth), one of the sons of Issachar, (Genesis 46:13) and founder of the family of the Punites.S·IPhygellusFugitive, a Christian of Asia, who “turned away” from Paul during his second imprisonment at Rome (2 Tim. 1:15).E·SPhygelusUsed in the Revised Version in (2 Timothy 1:15) for PHYGELLUS.S·IPhylacteries(Gr. phulakteria; i.e., “defences” or “protections”), called by modern Jews tephillin (i.e., “prayers”) are mentioned only in Matt. 23:5.EPhylactery[FRONTLETS, OR PHYLACTERIES]S·IPhylarchfi'-lark (phularches): Given in the King James Version of 2 Macc 8:32 as a proper name "Philarches," but in the Revised Version (British and American) "the…IPhylarchesfi-lar'-kez (the King James Version Philarches).IPhysicianAsa, afflicted with some bodily malady, “sought not to the Lord but to the physicians” (2 Chr. 16:12).E·IPi-beseth(Ezek. 30:17), supposed to mean.E·IPi-hahirothPlace where the reeds grow (LXX. and Copt. read “farmstead”), the name of a place in Egypt where the children of Israel encamped (Ex. 14:2, 9), how long is…E·IPibesetha town of lower Egypt, mentioned in (Ezekiel 30:17) the same as Bubastis, so named from the goddess Bubastis.SPictureIn two of the three passages in which "picture" is used in the Authorized Version it denotes idolatrous representations, either independent images or more…S·IPiecepes: In the King James Version the word (singular and plural) represents a large number of different Hebrew words, many of which have more or less the same…IPiece of GoldThe rendering "pieces of gold," as in (2 Kings 5:5) is very doubtful; and "shekels of gold") as designating the value of the whole quantity, not individual…S·IPiece of MoneyTwo words are thus rendered in the King James Version (qesiTah; stater). the Revised Version (British and American) gives only the first this rendering (Job…IPiece of SilverI. In the Old Testament the word "pieces" is used in the Authorized Version for a word understood in the Hebrew (if we except) (Psalms 68:30) The phrase is…S·IPieces(1) of silver.EPietyLat. pietas, properly honour and respect toward parents (1 Tim. 5:4).E·S·IPigeonPigeons are mentioned as among the offerings which, by divine appointment, Abram presented unto the Lord (Gen. 15:9).E·S·IPihahirotha place before or at which the Israelites encamped, at the close of the third march from Rameses (the last place before they crossed the Red Sea), when they…SPilate(armed with a spear), Pontius.S·IPilate, Acts ofSee following article, 4, and APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.IPilate, PontiusProbably connected with the Roman family of the Pontii, and called “Pilate” from the Latin pileatus, i.e., “wearing the pileus”, which was the “cap or badge…EPildash(flame of fire), one of the eight sons of Nahor, Abraham’s brother by Iris wife and niece, Milcah.S·IPilepil (medhurah, from dur, "heap up"): Isa 30:33, "The pile thereof is fire and much wood"; Eze 24:9,10, "I also will make the pile great.IPileha(worship), the name of one of the chief of the people, probably a family, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:24) (B.C. 410.)S·IPilgrimpil'-grim, pil'-grimaj: "Pilgrim" in English Versions of the Bible for parepidemos (Heb 11:13; 1Pe 2:11).IPilgrimagepil'-grim, pil'-grimaj: "Pilgrim" in English Versions of the Bible for parepidemos (Heb 11:13; 1Pe 2:11).IPilhapil'-ha (pilcha', "ploughman" (plowman); the King James Version Pileha): One of those who signed Nehemiah's covenant (Ne 10:24).IPillSee PEEL.IPillarUsed to support a building (Judg. 16:26, 29); as a trophy or memorial (Gen. 28:18; 35:20; Ex. 24:4; 1 Sam. 15:12, A.V., “place,” more correctly “monument,” or…E·S·IPillar of SaltSee SLIME; LOT.IPillar, Plain of theor rather "oak of the pillar" (that being the real signification of the Hebrew word elon), a tree which stood near Shechem and at which the men of Shechem and…S·IPillars of the EarthSee ASTRONOMY, sec.IPilled(Genesis 30:37,38) "peeled," Isai 18:2; Ezek 29:28 The verb "to pill" appears in old English as identical in meaning with "to peel, to strip."SPillowpil'-o. See BOLSTER; CUSHION.IPilotSee SHIPS AND BOATS.IPiltai(my deliverances), the representative of the priestly house of Moadiah or Maadiah, in the time of Joiakim the son of Jeshua.S·IPin(yathedh, from yathadh, "to drive in a peg"(?)): A cylindrical piece of wood or metal (e.g. brass, Ex 27:19) such as that used by weavers in beating up the…IPineSee PINING SICKNESS.IPine treeHeb. tidhar, mentioned along with the fir-tree in Isa. 41:19; 60:13.E·S·IPining Sicknesspin'-ing, sik'-nes: In the account of the epileptic boy in Mr 9:18 it is said that "he pineth away."IPinionpin'-yun ('ebher, 'ebhrah): the Revised Version (British and American) has translated these Hebrew words uniformly by "pinion," where the King James Version…IPinnacleA little wing, (Matt. 4:5; Luke 4:9).E·S·IPinon(darkness), one of the "dukes" of Edom, --that is, head or founder of a tribe of that nation.S·IPipe(1 Sam. 10:5; 1 Kings 1:40; Isa. 5:12; 30:29).E·S·IPirapi'-ra (hoi ek Peirds (1 Esdras 5:19)): Thought to be a repetition of CAPHIRA (which see) earlier in the verse.IPiramLike a wild ass, a king of Jarmuth, a royal city of the Canaanites, who was conquered and put to death by Joshua (10:3, 23, 26).E·S·IPirathonPrince, or summit, a place “in the land of Ephraim” (Judg. 12:15), now Fer’on, some 10 miles south-west of Shechem.E·S·IPirathonite(1.) Abdon, the son of Hillel, so called, Judg. 12:13, 15. (2.) Benaiah the Ephraimite (2 Sam. 23:30), one of David’s thirty heroes.E·SPisgahA part, a mountain summit in the land of Moab, in the territory of Reuben, where Balak offered up sacrifices (Num. 21:20; 23:14), and from which Moses viewed…E·S·IPishonpi'-shon pi'-son (pishon; the King James Version): A river of EDEN (which see), said to compass the whole land of Havilah where there is gold, bdellium and…IPisidiaA district in Asia Minor, to the north of Pamphylia.E·S·IPisonBabylonian, the current, broad-flowing, one of the “four heads” into which the river which watered the garden of Eden was divided (Gen. 2:11).E·S·IPispapis'-pa (picpa', "dipersion," the King James Version Pispah): A son of Jether, an Asherite (1Ch 7:38).IPitA hole in the ground (Ex. 21:33, 34), a cistern for water (Gen. 37:24; Jer. 14:3), a vault (41:9), a grave (Ps. 30:3).E·S·IPitch(Gen. 6:14), asphalt or bitumen in its soft state, called “slime” (Gen. 11:3; 14:10; Ex. 2:3), found in pits near the Dead Sea.E·S·IPitcherA vessel for containing liquids.E·S·IPithomEgyptian, Pa-Tum, “house of Tum,” the sun-god, one of the “treasure” cities built for Pharaoh Rameses II. by the Israelites (Ex. 1:11).E·S·IPithon(harmless), one of the four sons of Micah, the son of Mephibosheth.S·IPitifulpit'-i-fool: As found in Scripture, means "full of pity"; it is expressed by rachamani, from rachamim (plural of racham), "bowels," "compassion" (La 4:10 the…IPitypit'-i (chamal, chuc; eleeo): "Pity," probably contracted from "piety," is tender feeling for others in misery or distress.IPlaceplas: Normally for maqom, Old Testament, and topos, New Testament, but in the King James Version "place" represents a great number of Hebrew and Greek words…IPlace, BroadSee CITY, II, 3, 2; HIGH PLACE; OPEN PLACE.IPlagueA “stroke” of affliction, or disease.E·IPlague, theThe plague is considered to be a severe kind of typhus, accompanied by buboes (tumors). --Like the cholera, it is most violent at the first outbreak, causing…SPlagues of Egyptplagz (niphle'oth, "wonders "from pala', "to be separate," i.e. in a class by themselves; also called negheph, "plague," from naghaph, "to smite" (Ex 9:14)…IPlagues, the TenThe occasion on which the plagues were sent is described in Exod 3-12.SPlain(1.) Heb. ‘abel (Judg. 11:33), a “grassy plain” or “meadow.”E·IPlain of Mamre(Gen. 13:18; 14:13; R.V., “oaks of Mamre;” marg., “terebinths”).EPlain of MoabIn De 1:1; 2:8, "plain" is translated in the Revised Version (British and American) "Arabah," and explained, "the deep valley running North and South of the…IPlain of the Pillar('elon mutstsbh; Codex Vaticanus reads pros te balano te heurete tes staseos tes en Sikimois; Codex Alexandrinus omits te heurete, and the second tes): With…IPlain of the VineyardsSee ABEL-CHERAMIM.IPlain, Cities of theSee CITIES OF THE PLAIN.IPlainly(1.) Heb. ‘abel (Judg. 11:33), a “grassy plain” or “meadow.”E·IPlainsThis one term does duty in the Authorized Version for no less than seven distinct Hebrew words.SPlaisterSee PLASTER.IPlaitingplat'-ing, plat'-ing (from the Old French, pleit, which is from the Latin plicatum, "fold"): An interweaving, a braiding, a knot; an elaborate gathering of…IPlaneplan (Isa 44:13).IPlane treeHeb. ‘armon (Gen. 30:37; Ezek. 31:8), rendered “chesnut” in the Authorized Version, but correctly “plane tree” in the Revised Version and the LXX. This tree…E·IPlanetsplan'-ets (mazzaloth).IPlankplank: Thick beams or pieces of wood, for which several Hebrew words are used.IPlant, PlantsSee BOTANY.IPlasterplas'-ter (sidh): In Egypt, now as in ancient times, the buildings are plastered inside and out.IPlasteringSee CRAFTS, II, 15.IPlateplat: A term seemingly not used in the Bible for a dish as it is so commonly used at present, but always for a tablet or sheet of metal.IPlatterplat'-er: (1) qe`arah, "a deep dish" (Nu 7:13 f,84,85).IPlaySee GAMES.IPleadpled: In modern non-legal English is a synonym of "pray" or "beseech," but in legal phraseology "plea," "plead," and "pleading" have a great variety of…IPleasureplezh'-ur (chephets, ratson; eudokia, hedone: "Pleasure" is the translation of various Hebrew words, chiefly of chephets, "inclination," hence, "pleasure,"…IPledgeSee LOAN.E·S·IPleiadesHeb. kimah, “a cluster” (Job 9:9; 38:31; Amos 5:8, A.V., “seven stars;” R.V., “Pleiades”), a name given to the cluster of stars seen in the shoulder of the…E·S·IPleromaSee FULLNESS.IPloughFirst referred to in Gen. 45:6, where the Authorized Version has “earing,” but the Revised Version “ploughing;” next in Ex. 34:21 and Deut. 21:4.E·SPlowplou (charash; arotrioo): No implement of the Bible is more frequently illustrated today than the plow.IPlucking Off the HairSee HAIR, 7; PUNISHMENTS.IPlumb-lineSee TOOLS.IPlummetSee TOOLS.IPocherethThe children of Pochereth of Zebaim were among the children of Solomon’s servants who returned with Zerubbabel.SPochereth-hazzebaimpok'-e-reth, po'-ke-reth, po-ke'-reth, -ha-ze-ba'-im (pokhereth hatstsebhayim (Ezr 2:57), or pokhereth ha-tsebhayim (Ne 7:59), "binder (feminine) of the…IPoetpo'-et (poietes, "a maker"): Occurs in this sense only in Ac 17:28, where Paul quotes from the general expression of Greek mythology.IPoetryHas been well defined as “the measured language of emotion.”EPoetry, Hebrew1. Lyrical poetry . --Of the three kinds of poetry which are illustrated by the Hebrew literature, the lyric occupies the foremost place.S·IPoetry, New TestamentNo one questions the presence of poetry of a high order in the Old Testament.IPointspoints: The word occurs in Ec 5:16, "In all points (`ummah) as he came, so shall he go"--a man leaves the world in all regards as helpless as he entered it…IPoison(1.) Heb. hemah, “heat,” the poison of certain venomous reptiles (Deut. 32:24, 33; Job 6:4; Ps. 58:4), causing inflammation.E·IPolepol: Nu 21:8,9 the King James Version for nes, Revised Version "standard."IPolicypol'-i-si: Literally "method of government," and so "ability to manage affairs."IPolishedSee CORNER-STONE, (2).IPollpol: The word (on the derivation of which see Skeat, Concise Etymological Dictionary of the English Language, 360) has been eliminated as a verb in the…IPollutionpo-lu'-shun (ga'al, "to pollute"; alisgema, "contamination"): In Mal 1:7, "Ye offer polluted bread," i.e. not actually unclean, but worthless, common (compare…IPollux[CASTOR AND POLLUX AND POLLUX]S·IPolygamy[MARRIAGE]S·IPomegranateI.e., “grained apple” (pomum granatum), Heb. rimmon.E·S·IPommelpum'-el (2Ch 4:12,13): the Revised Version (British and American) reads "bowl" (which see).IPommels(2 Chr. 4:12, 13), or bowls (1 Kings 7:41), were balls or “rounded knobs” on the top of the chapiters.E·SPondThe ponds of Egypt, (Exodus 7:19; 13:5) were doubtless water left by the inundation of the Nile.S·IPonderpon'-der: Occurs in the King James Version 5 times in the Book of Proverbs and nowhere else in the Old Testament.IPontiusSee PILATE.IPontius PilateSee PILATE.E·SPontusA province of Asia Minor, stretching along the southern coast of the Euxine Sea, corresponding nearly to the modern province of Trebizond.E·S·IPoolA pond, or reservoir, for holding water (Heb. berekhah; modern Arabic, birket), an artificial cistern or tank.E·S·IPools of SolomonThe name given to three large open cisterns at Etam, at the head of the Wady Urtas, having an average length of 400 feet by 220 in breadth, and 20 to 30 in…E·IPoorThe Mosaic legislation regarding the poor is specially important.E·S·IPoplarHeb. libneh, “white”, (Gen. 30:37; Hos. 4:13), in all probability the storax tree (Styrax officinalis) or white poplar, distinguished by its white blossoms…E·S·IPorathaone of the ten sons of Haman slain by the Jews in Shushan the palace.S·IPorch1. Ulam , or ulam .S·IPorch, Portico, Solomon'spor'-ti-ko, (he stoa he kaloumene Solomontos): This important element of Herod's temple, preserving in its name a traditional connection with Solomon, is…IPorch, Solomon’sA colonnade on the east of the temple, so called from a tradition that it was a relic of Solomon’s temple left standing after the destruction of Jerusalem by…EPorcius FestusSee FESTUS.E·S·IPorcupinepor'-ku-pin (qippodh (Isa 14:23; 34:11; Ze 2:14) the King James Version "bittern," the Revised Version (British and American) "porcupine"; Septuagint echinos…IPorphyrypor'-fi-ri (in Es 1:6, the Revised Version margin has "porphyry" (the King James Version margin "porphyre") for bahaT, English Versions of the Bible "red…IPorpoisepor'-pus (the Revised Version margin has "porpoise-skin" for `or tachash, the Revised Version (British and American) "sealskin," the King James Version…IPortport, por'-ter: "Port" in the sense of "gate" (of a city or building) is obsolete in modern English, and even in the King James Version is found only in Ne…IPorterA gate-keeper (2 Sam. 18:26; 2 Kings 7:10; 1 Chr. 9:21; 2 Chr. 8:14).E·SPortionpor'-shun: As far as a distinction between these words is possible in English, it lies in the fact that a "portion" is a "part" about whose destiny something…IPosidoniuspos-i-do'-ni-us (Posidonios, al.IPossesspo-zes', po-zesh'-un: "Possess" in modern English means normally only "keep in one's possession."IPossession[DEMONIACS]SPossession, Demoniacalde-mo-ni'-a-kal (Mt 4:24; 8:16, etc.).IPost(1.) A runner, or courier, for the rapid transmission of letters, etc. (2 Chr. 30:6; Esther 3:13, 15; 8:10, 14; Job 9:25; Jer. 51:31).E·S·IPotThe term "pot" is applicable to so many sorts of vessels that it can scarcely be restricted to any one in particular.S·IPotentatepo'-ten-tat (dunastes, "mighty one," from dunamai, "to be able"): A person who possesses great power and authority.IPoti-pherapo-tif'-e-ra (poTi phera`; Egyptian Padipara, "the (one) given of the sun-god"; compare Hebrew Nathaniel, "the gift of God," Ge 41:45,50; 46:20): There is no…IPotipharDedicated to Ra; i.e., to the sun-god, the Egyptian to whom the Ishmaelites sold Joseph (Gen. 39:1).E·S·IPotipherahA priest of On, whose daughter Asenath became Joseph’s wife (Gen. 41:45).E·SPotsherdA “shred”, i.e., anything severed, as a fragment of earthenware (Job 2:8; Prov. 26:23; Isa. 45:9).E·S·IPotsherd Gate(Jer 19:2).IPottageHeb. nazid, “boiled”, a dish of boiled food, as of lentils (Gen. 25:29; 2 Kings 4:38).E·S·IPotterpot'-er, pot'-er-i: 1. Historical Development 2. Forms 3. Methods of Production 4. Uses 5. Biblical Terms 6. Archaeological Significance LITERATURE 1.…IPotters Field, thea piece of ground which, according to the statement of St. Matthew, (Matthew 27:7) was purchased by the Priests with the thirty pieces of silver rejected by…SPotters fieldThe name given to the piece of ground which was afterwards bought with the money that had been given to Judas.E·IPotteryThe art of, was early practised among all nations.E·SPound(1.) A weight.E·S·IPovertypov'-er-ti: 1. Old Testament References: This word, found but once in the Old Testament (Ge 45:11) outside of the Book of Proverbs in which it occurs 11 times…IPowderspou'-derz ('abheqath rokhel): The "powders of the merchant" in So 3:6 were probably perfumes, as they are associated with myrrh and frankincense in the…IPowerpou'-er: This word, indicative of might, strength, force, is used in the Old Testament to render very many Hebrew terms, the translation in numerous instances…IPower of KeysSee KEYS, POWER OF THE.IPraetorian Guardpre-to'-ri-an: "My bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other, places" (Php 1:13 the King James Version).IPraetoriumThe Greek word (praitorion) thus rendered in Mark 15:16 is rendered “common hall” (Matt. 27:27, marg., “governor’s house”), “judgment hall,” (John 18:28, 33…E·S·IPraisepraz (tehillah, "psalm," "praise," todhah, "confession" "thanksgiving," shabhach, "to praise" "glorify," zamar, yadhah, "to stretch out the hand," "confess"…IPraltite, theHelez "the Paltite" is named in (2 Samuel 23:26) among David’s mighty men.SPrayerIs converse with God; the intercourse of the soul with God, not in contemplation or meditation, but in direct address to him.E·S·IPrayer of HabakkukSee HABAKKUK; BETH-HORON, THE BATTLE OF.IPrayer of JosephSee JOSEPH, PRAYER OF.IPrayer of ManassesSee MANASSES, THE PRAYER OF.IPrayer, Hours ofSee HOURS OF PRAYER.IPrayer, Lord'sSee LORD'S PRAYER, THE.IPrayers of Christ1. The Lord's Prayer 2. Christ's Doctrine of Prayer: Sacredness, Importunity, Conditions 3. Prayers Offered by Christ (1) The High-priestly Prayer (2) The…IPreacherprech'-er, prech'-ing (qoheleth, "preacher" (Ec 1:1), basar, "to bring or tell good tidings" (Ps 40:9; Isa 61:1), qara', "to call," "proclaim" (Ne 6:7; Jon…IPreachingprech'-er, prech'-ing (qoheleth, "preacher" (Ec 1:1), basar, "to bring or tell good tidings" (Ps 40:9; Isa 61:1), qara', "to call," "proclaim" (Ne 6:7; Jon…IPreceptpre'-sept: A commandment, an authoritative rule for action; in the Scriptures generally a divine injunction in which man's obligation is set forth (Latin…IPreciouspresh'-us (stands for 17 different words, chief of which are yaqar; timios): (1) Generally in the literal sense, "of great price," "costly," "expensive," of…IPrecious StonesSee STONES, PRECIOUS.IPrecipitationSee PUNISHMENTS, III, (5).IPredestinationThis word is properly used only with reference to God’s plan or purpose of salvation.E·IPreeminencepre-em'-i-nens: Superiority, especially in noble or excellent qualities.IPreferpre-fur': Does not always have the general meaning "to choose before another."IPreparationprep-a-ra'-shun: The concordances indicate that the word "preparation" occurs only twice in the Old Testament, once in 1Ch 22:5, where it is used in the…IPresbyter1. Words Used in the New Testament: This latter word occurs in the New Testament once (1Ti 4:14), so rendered in both the King James Version and the Revised…IPresbytery1. Words Used in the New Testament: This latter word occurs in the New Testament once (1Ti 4:14), so rendered in both the King James Version and the Revised…IPresenceprez'-ens: In the Old Testament nearly always the rendition of panim, "face" (Ge 3:8; Ex 33:14 f; Ps 95:2; Isa 63:9, etc.); occasionally of `ayin, "eye" (Ge…IPresentSee GIFT.IPresentlyprez'-ent-li: The strict meaning is of course "at the present moment," "instantly," and the modern force "after a short interval" is due simply to the…IPresents[GIFT]SPresident(sarac or sareca , only used (Daniel 6:1) ... the Chaldee equivalent for Hebrew shter , probably from sara , Zend. a "head"), a high officer in the Persian…S·IPresidentsThree presidents are mentioned, of whom Daniel was the first (Dan. 6:2-7).EPresspres: As a verb is used in the Revised Version (British and American) as a translation of no less than 13 Greek and Hebrew words (rather more in the King…IPressfatpres'-fat (Hag 2:16 in the King James Version, the English Revised Version "winefat," the American Standard Revised Version "winevat").IPresumepre-zum', pre-zump'-tu-us, pre-zump'-tu-us-li: "To presume" ("to take or go beforehand") is to speak or act without warrant or proudly.IPresumptuouspre-zum', pre-zump'-tu-us, pre-zump'-tu-us-li: "To presume" ("to take or go beforehand") is to speak or act without warrant or proudly.IPresumptuouslypre-zum', pre-zump'-tu-us, pre-zump'-tu-us-li: "To presume" ("to take or go beforehand") is to speak or act without warrant or proudly.IPreventpre-vent' (qadham; prophthano, phthano): "Prevent" occurs in the King James Version in the literal but obsolete sense of "to come or go before," "to…IPreypra (baz, Tereph, shalal): "Prey" is frequent in the Old Testament, chiefly as the translation of baz, "spoil," "plunder" (Nu 14:3,11; De 1:39; Isa 10:6…IPricepris: Represents various words in the Old Testament; time, is the usual Greek word for "price" in the New Testament.IPrickprik: As a noun (= any slender pointed thing, a thorn, a sting) it translates two words: (1) sekh, a "thorn" or "prickle."IPriestThe Heb. kohen, Gr. hierus, Lat. sacerdos, always denote one who offers sacrifices.E·S·IPriest, Christ AsSee CHRIST, OFFICES OF.IPriest, High(ha-kohen, ho hiereus; ha-kohen ha-mashiach, ho hiereus ho christos; ha-kohen ha-gadhol, ho hiereus ho megas; kohen ha-ro'sh, ho hiereus hegoumenos; New…IPriesthoodprest'-hood: 1. Priesthood Is an Office 2. In the Old Testament 3. Hereditary Priesthood 4. In the New Testament 5. Conclusions LITERATURE All worship is…IPriesthood in the New Testament1. The Jewish Priesthood 2. The Priesthood and High-Priesthood of Jesus Christ 3. The Priesthood of Believers 1. The Jewish Priesthood: In the New Testament…IPriests and Levites(kohen, "priest"; nothing is definitely known as to the origin of the word; Lewi, "Levite," on which see LEVI): I. DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THE HISTORY 1. The Old…IPrimogeniture1. Recognition of Doctrine: The right of the firstborn to inherit the headship of the family, carrying with it certain property rights and usually such titles…IPrinceThe title generally applied to the chief men of the state.E·IPrince, PrincessThe only special uses of the word "prince" are -- 1. "Princes of provinces" (1 Kings 20:14) who were probably local governors or magistrates.SPrinces, the SevenSee PRINCE, (1), (b).IPrincessprin'-ses: The Hebrew term is sarah (compare sar, prince, and "Sarah"); it means (1) a queen (Isa 49:23, the King James Version and the Revised Version…IPrincipalprin'-si-pal: Appears in the King James Version as a translation of nine Hebrew words (fewer in the Revised Version (British and American)), in one case (Isa…IPrincipalityIn several passages of the New Testament the term "principalities and powers" appears to denote different orders of angels,good or bad.S·IPrinciplesprin'-si-p'-lz: Found twice (Heb 5:12; 6:1).IPrintprint, prin'-ting, prin'-ted: Printing is the art of multiplying records--the "art of writing with many pens" (Jewish Encyclopedia, XII, 295), or wholesale…IPrintedprint, prin'-ting, prin'-ted: Printing is the art of multiplying records--the "art of writing with many pens" (Jewish Encyclopedia, XII, 295), or wholesale…IPrintingprint, prin'-ting, prin'-ted: Printing is the art of multiplying records--the "art of writing with many pens" (Jewish Encyclopedia, XII, 295), or wholesale…IPrisca(ancient), (2 Timothy 4:19) or Priscil’la (a diminutive from Prisca), the wife of Aquila. [AQUILA] To what has been said elsewhere under the head of AQUILA…S·IPriscillaThe wife of Aquila (Acts 18:2), who is never mentioned without her.EPrisonThe first occasion on which we read of a prison is in the history of Joseph in Egypt.E·S·IPrison GarmentsSee preceding article.IPrison, Spirits inThe phrase occurs in the much-disputed passage, 1Pe 3:18-20, where the apostle, exhorting Christians to endurance under suffering for well-doing, says…IPrisonerThe first occasion on which we read of a prison is in the history of Joseph in Egypt.E·S·IPrivilypriv'-i, priv'-i-li: These words are obsolete in modern English and are replaced by "secret," "secretly," rather than by the cognates "private," "privately."…IPrivypriv'-i, priv'-i-li: These words are obsolete in modern English and are replaced by "secret," "secretly," rather than by the cognates "private," "privately."…IPrizepriz: Two Greek words are so rendered in English Versions of the Bible: (1) brabeion, the award to the victor in the Greek games, consisting of a garland of…IProbation, SecondSee ESCHATOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.IProchorus(leader of the chorus), one of the seven deacons, being the third of the list, and named next after Stephen and Philip. (Acts 6:5)S·IProconsul(for, or in place of, the consul).S·IProcuratorThe Greek agemon , rendered "governor" in the Authorized Version, is applied in the New Testament to the officer who presided over the imperial province of…S·IProfanepro-fan' (verb chalal, adjective chalal, chol; bebeloo, bebelos): From profanus, "before (i.e. outside) the temple," therefore unholy, polluted, secular, is…IProfesspro-fes', pro-fesh'-un (naghadh; homologeo, homologia): "Profess" means literally "to own before," hence, to make open or public announcement; it occurs only…IProfessionpro-fes', pro-fesh'-un (naghadh; homologeo, homologia): "Profess" means literally "to own before," hence, to make open or public announcement; it occurs only…IPrognosticators, MonthlySee ASTROLOGY, 6.IProloguepro'-log, prol'-og (prologos, "foreword," "preface," "introduction"): The word occurs in the preface to Ecclesiasticus (Sirach), and is commonly applied to…IProlongpro-long' ('arakh, mashakh): "Prolong," "prolonged" are the translations of 'arakh, "to stretch," "to make long" (De 4:26, and frequently, "prolong days"; De…IPromiseprom'-is (most frequently in the Old Testament dabhar, "speaking," "speech," and dabhar, "to speak" also 'amar, "to say," once in Ps 77:8, 'omer, "speech"; in…IProperprop'-er: For the King James Version "proper" (child), in Heb 11:23, the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "goodly"; in 1Ch 29:3; 1Co 7:7…IProper NamesSee NAMES, PROPER.IPropertyprop'-er-ti. See AGRARIAN LAWS; JUBILEE; POOR; PORTION; PRIMOGENITURE; WEALTH.IProphecyOr prediction, was one of the functions of the prophet.E·IProphecy, Gift ofSee SPIRITUAL GIFTS.IProphesyings, Falseprof'-e-si-ingz: The distinction between the true and the false prophecy and prophets is very difficult to state.IProphet(Heb. nabi, from a root meaning “to bubble forth, as from a fountain,” hence “to utter”, comp. Ps. 45:1).E·SProphet, the OldSee OLD PROPHET, THE.IProphetessprof'-et-es (nebhi'ah; prophetis): Women were not excluded from the prophetic office in the Old Testament, and were honored with the right of prophetic…IProphetsOr prediction, was one of the functions of the prophet.E·IPropitiationThat by which God is rendered propitious, i.e., by which it becomes consistent with his character and government to pardon and bless the sinner.E·IProportionpro-por'-shun: Occurs once in the sense of "space" as the translation of ma`-ar, "void or open space" (1Ki 7:36 the King James Version margin "Hebrew…IProportion of faith(Rom. 12:6).EProselyteIs used in the LXX. for “stranger” (1 Chr. 22:2), i.e., a comer to Palestine; a sojourner in the land (Ex. 12:48; 20:10; 22:21), and in the New Testament for…E·S·IProseuchapro-su'-ke, prosu'-ka (proseuche): "A place in the open air where the Jews were wont to pray, outside of those cities where they had no synagogue," Ac…IProseuchepro-su'-ke, prosu'-ka (proseuche): "A place in the open air where the Jews were wont to pray, outside of those cities where they had no synagogue," Ac…IProstitutionSee CRIMES; HARLOT; PUNISHMENTS.IProtevangelium, of JamesSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS, III, 1, (a).IProveproov (bachan, nacah; dokimazo, peirazo): Means (1) to test or try; (2) to establish, demonstrate; (3) to find by experience.IProvenderprov'-en-der (1) micpo', from obsolete capha', "to feed," fodder for cattle in general (Ge 24:25,32; 42:27; Jud 19:19,21); (2) belil, from balal, "to mix"…IProverbA trite maxim; a similitude; a parable.E·IProverbs, Book ofA collection of moral and philosophical maxims of a wide range of subjects presented in a poetic form.E·SProverbs, the Book ofprov'-erbz: I. THE BOOK'S ACCOUNT OF ITSELF 1. Title and Headings 2. Authorship or Literary Species?IProvidenceLiterally means foresight, but is generally used to denote God’s preserving and governing all things by means of second causes (Ps. 18:35; 63:8; Acts 17:28…E·IProvince1. In the Old Testament this word appears in connection with the wars between Ahab and Ben-hadad.S·IProvocationprov-o-ka'-shun, pro-vok': "Provoke," literally, "to call forth," hence, to excite or stir up, whether in a good or bad sense, appears frequently in the Old…IProvokeprov-o-ka'-shun, pro-vok': "Provoke," literally, "to call forth," hence, to excite or stir up, whether in a good or bad sense, appears frequently in the Old…IPrudenceproo'-dens, proo'-dent: In the Old Testament "prudence" is the translation of `ormah (Pr 8:12); also in the King James Version of sekhel (2Ch 2:12, the…IPrudentproo'-dens, proo'-dent: In the Old Testament "prudence" is the translation of `ormah (Pr 8:12); also in the King James Version of sekhel (2Ch 2:12, the…IPruning-hookSee HOOK, (3); VINE.IPsalmsThe psalms are the production of various authors.EPsalms, Book ofThe present Hebrew name of the book is Tehill’im , "Praises;" but in the actual superscriptions of the psalms the word Tehillah is applied only to one…S·IPsalms, Imprecatoryim'-pre-ka-to-ri, im-pre-ka'-ter-i. See PSALMS, VI, 7.IPsalter, (Psalms), of SolomonSee APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE, sec.IPsalteryA musical instrument, supposed to have been a kind of lyre, or a harp with twelve strings.E·S·IPsaltielsol'-ti-el: Syriac and the Revised Version margin = "Phaltiel" of 2 Esdras 5:16.IPseudo-matthew, Gospel ofsu'-do-math'-u. See APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS, III, 1, (b).IPsychologysi-kol'-o-ji: 1. Introduction: Scope of Biblical Psychology 2. Nature and Origin of the Soul 3. False Theories 4. Creationism and Traducianism 5. Trichotomy…IPtolemaeuswas the common name of the Greek dynasty of Egyptian kings. PTOLEMAEUS I. SOTER, the son of Lagus, a Macedonian of low rank, distinguished himself greatly…SPtolemaisA maritime city of Galilee (Acts 21:7).E·S·IPtolemee1. "The son of Dorymenes," 1 Macc. 3:38; 2 Macc. 4:45; comp. Polyb. v, 61, a courtier who possessed great influence with Antiochus Epiphanes.SPtolemeus1. "The son of Dorymenes," 1 Macc. 3:38; 2 Macc. 4:45; comp. Polyb. v, 61, a courtier who possessed great influence with Antiochus Epiphanes.SPtolemytol'-e-mi (Ptolemaios, but usually called Ptolemy--"the Warlike"): The name Ptolemy is rather common from the days of Alexander the Great, but is best known…IPuaproperly Puvvah.SPuahSplendid.E·S·IPublicanOne who farmed the taxes (e.g., Zacchaeus, Luke 19:2) to be levied from a town or district, and thus undertook to pay to the supreme government a certain…E·S·IPublius“the chief man of the island” of Malta (Acts 28:7), who courteously entertained Paul and his shipwrecked companions for three days, till they found a more…E·S·IPudensBashful, a Christian at Rome, who sent his greetings to Timothy (2 Tim. 4:21).E·S·IPuhitespu'-hits (puthi).IPuhites, theAccording to (1 Chronicles 2:53) the "Puhites" or "Puthites" belonged to the families of Kirjath-jearim.SPul(1.) An Assyrian king. It has been a question whether he was identical with Tiglath-pileser III., or was his predecessor.E·S·IPulpit(Neh. 8:4).E·IPulse(Dan. 1:12, 16), R.V. “herbs,” vegetable food in general.E·S·IPunishmentThe New Testament lays down the general principles of good government, but contains no code of laws for the punishment of offenders.EPunishment, Everlastingpun'-ish-ment: I. PRELIMINARY ASSUMPTIONS 1. Survival after Death 2. Retribution for Sin 3. Conscious Suffering in Future II. SCRIPTURAL SUPPORT 1. Old…IPunishmentsThe earliest theory of punishment current among mankind is doubtless the one of simple retaliation, "blood for blood."S·IPunitespu'-nits (puni, probably "dark"): Descendants of Puvah, of the tribe of Issachar (Nu 26:23; compare Ge 46:13; Jud 10:1; 1Ch 7:1).IPunites, thethe descendants of Pua, or Puvah, the son of Issachar.SPunon(darkness) one of the halting-places of the Israelite host during the last portion of the wandering.S·IPurpur (Es 3:7; 9:26).IPur, PurimA lot, lots, a festival instituted by the Jews (Esther 9:24-32) in ironical commemoration of Haman’s consultation of the Pur (a Persian word), for the purpose…EPurahpu'-ra (purah, "branch"): Gideon's "servant," literally, "young man," i.e. armor-bearer (Jud 7:10 f, the King James Version "Phurah").IPurchasepur'-chats: In modern English, "to acquire by payment," in Elizabethan English, "to acquire" by any means.IPurepur, pur'-li, pu'-ri-ti: This group of words has in the Old Testament and the New Testament an almost exclusively ethical significance, though the word "pure"…IPurelypur, pur'-li, pu'-ri-ti: This group of words has in the Old Testament and the New Testament an almost exclusively ethical significance, though the word "pure"…IPurgepurj: A number of words in both the Old Testament and the New Testament are so rendered in the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and…IPurificationThe process by which a person unclean, according to the Levitical law, and thereby cut off from the sanctuary and the festivals, was restored to the enjoyment…E·S·IPurim(lots), the annual festival instituted to commemorate the preservation of the Jews in Persia from the massacre with which they were threatened through the…S·IPuritypu'-ri-ti: The Bible bears witness to the long struggle over and in man to secure physical, mental, and moral cleanliness.IPurloiningpur-loin'-ing: Lit. "for far off," hence, to carry away or steal; the word is the translation of nosphizomai, "to take away for oneself," "to secrete," "to…IPurosh(flea).SPurplepur'-p'-l ('argaman; Chaldaic 'argewan (2Ch 2:7); compare Arabic 'urjuwan, and Persian 'arghawan; porphura, porphureos Septuagint and New Testament)): Purple…IPurpose, of Godpur'-pus (prothesis (Ro 9:11; Eph 1:11)): The word "purpose" seems to be an equivalent of the word "decree" as used in regard to man's relation to eternity.IPurse(1.) Gr. balantion, a bag (Luke 10:4; 22:35, 36).E·S·IPurslainSee JUICE.IPurtenancepur'-te-nans: With the significance of "belongings," this word occurs in the King James Version of Ex 12:9 as the translation of qerebh, "within" "inward,"…IPut(1 Chronicles 1:8; Nahum 3:9) [PHUT, PUT]S·IPut, Phut(1.) One of the sons of Ham (Gen. 10:6).EPuteoliA city on the coast of Campania, on the north shore of a bay running north from the Bay of Naples, at which Paul landed on his way to Rome, from which it was…E·S·IPuthitespu'-thits (puthi, "simple"; the King James Version Puhites): One of the families of Kiriath-jearim, grandchildren of Caleb (1Ch 2:50,53).IPutielOne of the daughters of Putiel was wife of Eleazar the son of Aaron, and mother of Phinehas.S·IPuvahSee PUAH.IPygargHeb. dishon, “springing”, (Deut. 14:5), one of the animals permitted for food.E·S·IPyramidpir'-a-mid puramis: Pyramids are mentioned in connection with the splendid monument reared by Simon Maccabeus in memory of his parents and brethren at Modin…IPyrrhusthe father of Sopater of Berea.S·IPythonpi'-thon: Occurs only in Ac 16:16, where the Revised Version (British and American) reads, "a certain maid having a spirit of divination (margin "a spirit, a…I
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