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366 terms beginning with R, from Easton’s, Smith’s, the ISBE and Hitchcock’s.
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Raamara'-a-ma (ra`ma'): Thus spelled only in 1Ch 1:9; elsewhere "Raamah" (ra`mah).IRaamahThunder.E·SRaamiahThunder of the Lord, one of the princes who returned from the Exile (Neh. 7:7); called also Reelaiah (Ezra 2:2).E·S·IRaamses(Ex. 1:11).E·S·IRab-magrab'-mag (rabh-magh;.IRab-sarisrab'-sa-ris (rabh-caric): As with Rab-mag, which is not regarded as a name, but a title, so this is to be regarded as a descriptive title for the person whose…IRabbahOr Rab’bath, great.E·S·IRabbath of the Children of Ammonand Rabbath of the Ammonites , [See RABBATH]SRabbathmoab[AR]SRabbiMy master, a title of dignity given by the Jews to their doctors of the law and their distinguished teachers.E·S·IRabbith(multitude) a town in the territory, perhaps on the boundary, of Issachar.S·IRabblerab'-l: This word is not found in the King James Version. the Revised Version (British and American) has it once as the translation of agoraios (literally…IRabboni(id.) occurs only twice in the New Testament (Mark 10:51, A.V., “Lord,” R.V., “Rabboni;” John 20:16).E·S·IRabmagAssyrian Rab-mugi, “chief physician,” “who was attached to the king (Jer. 39:3, 13), the title of one of Sennacherib’s officers sent with messages to Hezekiah…E·SRabsarisChief of the Heads, one of the three officers whom Sennacherib sent from Lachish with a threatening message to Jerusalem (2 Kings 18:17; Jer. 39:3, 13).E·SRabshakehChief of the princes, the name given to the chief cup-bearer or the vizier of the Assyrian court; one of Sennacherib’s messengers to Hezekiah.E·S·IRacaVain, empty, worthless, only found in Matt. 5:22.E·S·IRacalra'-kal (rakhal, "trader"): A place in Judah, enumerated among "the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt," to the elders of which he sent…IRace[GAMES]S·IRacesSee TABLE OF NATIONS.IRachab=Rahab, a name found in the genealogy of our Lord (Matt. 1:5).E·S·IRachalTraffic, a town in the tribe of Judah, to which David sent presents from the spoils of his enemies (1 Sam. 30:29).E·S·IRachelEwe, “the daughter”, “the somewhat petulant, peevish, and self-willed though beautiful younger daughter” of Laban, and one of Jacob’s wives (Gen. 29:6, 28).E·S·IRachel's Tomb(matstsebheth qebhurath rachel): In Ge 35:20 we read: "Jacob set up a pillar upon her grave: the same is the Pillar of Rachel's grave unto this day," i.e. the…IRaddai(trampling), one of David’s brothers, fifth son of Jesse.S·IRadiantra'-di-ant (nahar, "to sparkle" i.e. (figurative) be cheerful; hence (from the sheen of a running stream), to flow, i.e. (figurative) assemble; flow…IRaftSee SHIPS AND BOATS, II, 1, (2).IRafterraf'-ter (So 1:17).IRagPlural in Pr 23:21, "Drowsiness will clothe a man with rags" (qera'im "torn garment"; compare 1Ki 11:30), and figuratively in Isa 64:6 the King James Version…IRagauone of the ancestors of our Lord, son of Peleg.S·IRagesan important city in northeastern Media, where that country bordered its ruins, still known by the name of Rhey , lie about five miles southeast of Teheran.S·IRaguelFriend of God, (Num. 10:29)=Reuel, Ex. 2:18, the father-in-law of Moses, and probably identical with Jethro.E·S·IRahabInsolence; pride, a poetical name applied to Egypt in Ps. 87:4; 89:10; Isa. 51:9, as “the proud one.”E·S·IRahamMerciful, one of the descendants of Caleb, the son of Hezron (1 Chr. 2:44).E·S·IRahelthe original form in our Authorized Version of the now familiar Rachel.S·IRaidrad (1Sa 27:10).IRailral, ral'-ing, ral'-er: To "rail" on (in modern usage "against") anyone is to use insolent or reproachful language toward one.IRailer,ral, ral'-ing, ral'-er: To "rail" on (in modern usage "against") anyone is to use insolent or reproachful language toward one.IRailingral, ral'-ing, ral'-er: To "rail" on (in modern usage "against") anyone is to use insolent or reproachful language toward one.IRaimentSee DRESS.IRaiment, Soft(malakos): In Mt 11:8 English Versions of the Bible, where Jesus, speaking of John the Baptist, asks "What went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment?"…IRainThere are three Hebrew words used to denote the rains of different seasons, (1.) Yoreh (Hos. 6:3), or moreh (Joel 2:23), denoting the former or the early rain.E·S·IRainbowCaused by the reflection and refraction of the rays of the sun shining on falling rain.E·S·IRainfall in Jerusalem in InchesYear Amount 1861 27.30" 1862 21.86" 1863 26.54" 1864 15.51" 1865 18.19" 1866 18.55" 1867 29.42" 1868 29.10" 1869 18.61" 1870 13.19" 1871 23.17" 1872 22.26"…IRaiseraz: "To raise" in the Old Testament is most frequently the translation of the Hiphil form of qum, "to cause to arise," e.g. raising up seed (Ge 38:8), a…IRaisin-cakesra'-z'-n-kaks: the Revised Version (British and American) gives this rendering for the King James Version "foundations" in Isa 16:7 (Hebrew 'ashishah from…IRaisinsDried grapes; mentioned 1 Sam. 25:18; 30:12; 2 Sam. 16:1; 1 Chr. 12:40.E·S·IRakem(flower garden), a descendant of Machir the son of Manasseh.S·IRakkathShore-town, a “fenced city” of the tribe of Naphtali (Josh. 19:35).E·S·IRakkonA place upon the shore, a town belonging to Dan (Josh. 19:46).E·S·IRamExalted.E·S·IRam's HornSee MUSIC.IRam, BatteringSee SIEGE.IRama(Matt. 2:18), the Greek form of Ramah.E·S·IRamah(a hill).S·IRamath of the south(Heb. Ramath-negeb).E·S·IRamath-lehiElevation of Lehi, or the jawbone height; i.e., the Ramah of Lehi (Judg. 15:15-17).E·IRamath-mizpehThe height of Mizpeh or of the watch-tower (Josh. 13:26), a place mentioned as one of the limits of Gad.E·IRamathaimra-ma-tha'-im, ram'-a-them (1 Macc 11:34; the King James Version).IRamathaim-zophimThe two heights of the Zophites or of the watchers (only in 1 Sam. 1:1), “in the land of Zuph” (9:5).E·IRamathaimzophim(the two heights of the watchers). [RAMAH, 2]SRamathemra-ma-tha'-im, ram'-a-them (1 Macc 11:34; the King James Version).IRamathiteThe designation given to Shimei, the manager of David’s vineyard (1 Chr. 27:27).E·IRamathite, theShimei the Ramathite, i.e. a native of Ramah, had charge of the royal vineyards of King David.SRamathlehi(hill of the jawbone , or hill of Lehi), the name bestowed by Samson on the scene of his slaughter of the thousand Philistines with the jaw bone, (Judges…SRamathmizpeh(high place of the watch-tower). [RAMOTH-GILEAD]SRameses“the land of” (Gen. 47:11), was probably “the land of Goshen” 45:10.E·S·IRamiahone who had taken "a strange wife."S·IRamothHeights.E·IRamoth-gileadHeights of Gilead, a city of refuge on the east of Jordan; called “Ramoth in Gilead” (Deut. 4:43; Josh. 20:8; 21:38).E·IRamothgilead(heights of Gilead), one of the great fastnesses on the east of jordan, and the key to an important district.SRampartram'-part (La 2:8; Na 3:8).IRams Horns[CORNET; JUBILEE, THE YEAR OF]SRams' SkinsThe skin of the sheep, roughly tanned with all the wool on, is the common winter jacket of the shepherd or peasant, the ram's being considered especially…IRangeranj: "Range" and "rank" have the same derivation, and in the sense of a "row" (of men, etc.) they were formerly interchangeable.IRanges(1.) Lev. 11:35.ERankrank: (1) 'orach, used in Joe 2:7 of the advance of the locust army which marched in perfect order and in straight lines, none crossing the other's track.IRanksranks (prasid, "a square plot of ground," "a garden-bed"): "They sat down in ranks" (Mr 6:40); the several reclining ranks formed, as it were, separate plots…IRansomThe price or payment made for our redemption, as when it is said that the Son of man “gave his life a ransom for many” (Matt. 20:28; comp. Acts 20:28; Rom.…E·IRapeSee CRIMES; PUNISHMENTS.IRaphaTall.E·SRapha, Raphahra'-fa (rapha'): (1) In the Revised Version margin these names are substituted for "the giant" in 1Ch 20:4,6,8 and in 2Sa 21:16,18,20,22.IRaphael(the divine healer).S·IRaphaimraf'-a-im, ra-fa'-im (Codex Vaticanus omits; Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Alexandrinus have Rhapha(e)in): An ancestor of Judith (Judith 8:1).IRaphona city of Gilead, 1 Macc. 15:37 perhaps identical with Raphana, which is mentioned by Pliny as one of the cities of the Decapolis.S·IRaphuHealed, a Benjamite, whose son Palti was one of the twelve spies (Num. 13:9).E·S·IRassesras'-ez (Rhaasseis, Codex Alexandrinus and Codex Vaticanus, Rhasseis; Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) Tharsis; Old Latin Thiras et Rasis): The…IRathumusra-thu'-mus (Rhathumos): One of those who joined in writing a letter to protest to Artaxerxes against the Jews (1 Esdras 2:16 ff).IRavenHeb. ‘orebh, from a root meaning “to be black” (comp. Cant. 5:11); first mentioned as “sent forth” by Noah from the ark (Gen. 8:7).E·S·IRavinHeb. ‘orebh, from a root meaning “to be black” (comp. Cant. 5:11); first mentioned as “sent forth” by Noah from the ark (Gen. 8:7).E·S·IRazisra'-zis (Rhazeis): "An elder of Jerusalem," "lover of his countrymen," and for his good will toward them called "father of the Jews," accused before the…IRazorThe Nazarites were forbidden to make use of the razor (Num. 6:5; Judg. 13:5).E·S·IReadingred'-ing (miqra'; anagnosis): As a noun occurs once in the Old Testament (Ne 3:8) and 3 times in the New Testament (Ac 13:15; 2Co 3:14; 1Ti 4:13), each time…IReadyred'-i (]~mahir]): Occurs twice in the sense of apt, skillful (Ezr 7:6; Ps 45:1). the Revised Version (British and American) gives "ready" for "fit" (Pr…IReaiaa Reubenite, son of Micah, and apparently prince of his tribe.SReaiah(seen of Jehovah).S·IReapingrep'-ing (qatsar; therizo): Reaping in ancient times, as at present, consisted in either pulling up the grain by the roots or cutting it with a sickle (see…IRearwardrer'-word ('acaph, "to gather," Nu 10:25; Jos 6:9 (the King James Version margin "gathering host"); Isa 52:12).IReasonre'-z'n, re'-z'n-a-b'l, re'-z'n-ing (yakhach, etc.; logos, dialogizomai, -ismos, etc.): "Reason" with related terms, has a diversity of meanings, representing…IReasonablere'-z'n, re'-z'n-a-b'l, re'-z'n-ing (yakhach, etc.; logos, dialogizomai, -ismos, etc.): "Reason" with related terms, has a diversity of meanings, representing…IReasoningre'-z'n, re'-z'n-a-b'l, re'-z'n-ing (yakhach, etc.; logos, dialogizomai, -ismos, etc.): "Reason" with related terms, has a diversity of meanings, representing…IRebaFourth, one of the Midianite chiefs slain by the Israelites in the wilderness (Num. 31:8; Josh. 13:21).E·S·IRebecca(Romans 9:10) only. [REBEKAH]SRebekahA noose, the daughter of Bethuel, and the wife of Isaac (Gen. 22:23; 24:67).E·S·IRebukere-buk': As a verb "rebuke" is in the Old Testament the translation of ga`ar and yakhach; another word, ribh, in Ne 5:7, is in the Revised Version (British…IRecahre'-ka (rekhah; Codex Vaticanus Rhechab; Codex Alexandrinus Rhepha; the King James Version Rechah): In 1Ch 4:12 certain persons are described as "the men of…IReceipt of CustomSee CUSTOM.IReceiverre-sev'-er: Found in the King James Version (Isa 33:18); but the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "he that weighed the tribute."IRechabHorseman, or chariot.E·S·IRechabitesThe descendants of Rechab through Jonadab or Jehonadab.E·SRechah(uttermost part), probably a place in Judah--a village, Rashiah , three miles south of Jerusalem.S·IRecliningre-klin'-ing (Joh 13:23).IReconcilationA change from enmity to friendship.EReconcilerek'-on-sil, rek-on-sil-i-a'-shun (@katallasso], katallage, also the compound form apokatallasso; once the cognate diallassomai is used in Mt 5:24): 1. The…IReconciliationrek'-on-sil, rek-on-sil-i-a'-shun (@katallasso], katallage, also the compound form apokatallasso; once the cognate diallassomai is used in Mt 5:24): 1. The…IRecordrek'-ord, rek'-ord: (1) The English word, where it occurs in the Old Testament and the New Testament in the sense of testimony, is translated in the Revised…IRecorder(Heb. mazkir, i.e., “the mentioner,” “rememberancer”), the office first held by Jehoshaphat in the court of David (2 Sam. 8:16), also in the court of Solomon…E·S·IRecoverre-kuv'-er: "Recover" has (1) the transitive meaning of "to retake" or "regain" (anything); and (2) the intransitive sense of "to regain health" or "become…IRedSee COLORS, (10).IRed DragonSee REVELATION OF JOHN.IRed HeiferSee HEIFER, RED.IRed HorseSee HORSE, RED; REVELATION OF JOHN.IRed SeaThe sea so called extends along the west coast of Arabia for about 1,400 miles, and separates Asia from Africa.E·S·IRed Sea, Passage ofThe account of the march of the Israelites through the Red Sea is given in Ex. 14:22-31.ERedeemerHeb. goel; i.e., one charged with the duty of restoring the rights of another and avenging his wrongs (Lev. 25:48, 49; Num. 5:8; Ruth 4:1; Job 19:25; Ps.…E·IRedemptionThe purchase back of something that had been lost, by the payment of a ransom.ERedness of EyesSee DRUNKENNESS, II.IRedoundre-dound' (from re-, "back," and undare, "to surge as a wave"): To be sent back as a reaction, to overflow; occurs only as the translation of perisseuo, "to…IReed(1.) “Paper reeds” (Isa. 19:7; R.V., “reeds”).E·S·IReed, Measuringmezh'-ur-ing (qeneh ha-middah): In Ezekiel's vision of the temple a "man" (an angel) appears with a "measuring reed" to measure the dimensions of the temple…IReed-grass(Ge 41:2,18; Job 8:11 margin).IReelaiah(bearer of Jehovah), one who went up with Zerubbabel.S·IReeliasre-el'-i-as (Codex Alexandrinus Rheelias (Fritzschel); Codex Vaticanus followed by Swete, Boroleias; the King James Version Reelius): One of the "leaders"…IReesaiasre-e-sa'-yas, re-e-si'-as: the King James Version; the Revised Version (British and American) RESAIAS (which see).IRefinerThe process of refining metals is referred to by way of illustrations in Isa. 1:25; Jer. 6:29; Zech. 13:9; Mal. 3:2, 3.E·S·IRefiningThe process of refining metals is referred to by way of illustrations in Isa. 1:25; Jer. 6:29; Zech. 13:9; Mal. 3:2, 3.E·S·IReformre-form' (yacar): The word in the Revised Version (British and American) is found only in Le 26:23, in the phrase "ye will not be reformed."IReformationref-or-ma'-shun: The word is found only in Heb 9:10, being the translation of diorthosis, in its only occurrence.IRefreshre-fresh', re-fresh'-ing: "Refresh" occurs a few times in the Old Testament as the translation of naphash, "to take breath," figurative "to be refreshed" (Ex…IRefreshingre-fresh', re-fresh'-ing: "Refresh" occurs a few times in the Old Testament as the translation of naphash, "to take breath," figurative "to be refreshed" (Ex…IRefugeref'-uj: A place of resort and safety.IRefuge, Cities ofWere six in number (Num. 35).E·IRefuges Cities of[CITIES OF REFUGE] CITIES OF REFUGE - 1019SRefusere-fuz': Formerly used with the additional meaning "reject," and hence, the change from the King James Version to the Revised Version (British and American)…IRefutere-fut': Only in Jude 1:22, the American Revised Version margin "And some refute while they dispute with you," where the Revised Version (British and…IRegem(friend) a son of Jahdai.S·IRegem-melechFriend of the king, one of the two messengers sent by the exiled Jews to Jerusalem in the time of Darius (Zech. 7:2) to make inquiries at the temple.E·IRegemmelech(friend of the king).SRegenerationOnly found in Matt. 19:28 and Titus 3:5.E·IRegionre'-jun: A "district," as in modern English.IRegisterSee GENEALOGY; QUIRINIUS.IRehabiahEnlargement of the Lord, the son of Eliezer, and grandson of Moses (1 Chr. 23:17; 24:21).E·S·IRehearsere-hurs' (sum, dabhar, naghadh, tanah; anaggello): Usually means simply "to relate," "to tell," "to declare" (Ex 17:14; Jud 5:11; 1Sa 8:21; 17:31; Ac 14:27)…IRehobStreet; broad place.E·S·IRehoboamHe enlarges the people, the successor of Solomon on the throne, and apparently his only son.E·S·IRehobothBroad places.E·S·IRehoboth by the River(rehobhoth ha-nahar; Codex Vaticanus Rhooboth (Rhoboth in Chronicles) he para potamon; Codex Alexandrinus Rhoboth): This city is mentioned only as the…IRehoboth-irr.-ur, r.-ir (rehobhoth `ir, "Rehoboth City"; Septuagint he Rhohbos (Rhooboth) polis, "the city Rhoobos, Rhooboth"): 1. Probably Rebit Ninua: The second of…IRehumMerciful.E·S·IReiFriendly, one who maintained true allegiance to king David (1 Kings 1:8) when Adonijah rebelled.E·S·IReignran: The Hebrew word malekhuth, may be rendered "kinghood," "royal dignity," "kingdom," "government" ("reign").IReinsThe kidneys, the supposed seat of the desires and affections; used metaphorically for “heart.”E·S·IRekemEmbroidered; variegated.E·S·IRelationships, Familyre-la'-shun-ships: I. CONSANGUINITY 1. In General 2. Parents and Children 3. Brothers and Sisters 4. Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Kinsmen II. AFFINITY 1. Husband…IReleasere-les': (1) The forgiveness of a debt (shemiTTah (De 15:1,2,9; 31:10; see JUBILEE YEAR)), with verb shamaT, "to release," De 31:2,3.IReligionre-lij'-un: "Religion" and "religious" in Elizabethan English were used frequently to denote the outward expression of worship.IReligion, ComparativeSee COMPARATIVE RELIGION.IReligion, Science ofSee COMPARATIVE RELIGION.IRemainderre-man'-der (yathar, "to be left," she'erith, "remnant"): In 2Sa 14:7 "residue" would have been clearer (compare Ps 76:10), but the changes of the Revised…IRemaliahAdorned by the Lord, the father of Pekah, who conspired successfully against Pekahiah (2 Kings 15:25, 27, 30, 32, 37; Isa. 7:1, 4, 5, 9; 8:6).E·S·IRememberre-mem'-ber, re-mem'-brans: "Remember" is mostly the translation, in the Old Testament, of zakhar, and in the New Testament of mnaomai (Mt 5:23; 26:75; Joh…IRemembrancere-mem'-ber, re-mem'-brans: "Remember" is mostly the translation, in the Old Testament, of zakhar, and in the New Testament of mnaomai (Mt 5:23; 26:75; Joh…IRemethAnother form of Ramah or Ramoth (1 Chr. 6:73; Josh. 19:21), and probably also of Jarmuth (Josh. 21:29).E·S·IRemission of Sinsre-mish'-un (aphesis, paresis): The two Greek words, of which the latter occurs only in Ro 3:25, were translated by the same English word in the King James…IRemmon(pomegranate), a town in the allotment of Simeon, (Joshua 10:7) elsewhere accurately given in the Authorized Version as Rimmon.S·IRemmon-methoar(Josh. 19:13), rendered correctly in the Revised Version, “Rimmon, which stretcheth unto Neah,” a landmark of Zebulun; called also Rimmon (1 Chr. 6:77).E·IRemmonmethoara place which formed one of the landmarks of Zebulun.SRemnantrem'-nant: Remnant is the translation of yether, "what is left over" (De 3:11; 28:54; Jos 12:4, etc.); of she'-ar, "the rest" (Ezr 3:8 the King James Version…IRemphan(Acts 7:43; R.V., “Rephan”).E·S·IRending of GarmentsSee BURIAL, IV; DRESS.IRenewre-nu': The word is used in various senses: (1) of material things, e.g. Ps 104:30; here it means to give a new appearance, to refresh, to restore the face of…IRent(Isa. 3:24), probably a rope, as rendered in the LXX. and Vulgate and Revised Version, or as some prefer interpreting the phrase, “girdle and robe are torn…ERepairre-par' (machceh, "refuge"): In Joe 3:16, for the King James Version The Lord will be the hope of his people" the King James Version margin renders "place of…IRepentanceThere are three Greek words used in the New Testament to denote repentance.E·IRepetitionsrep-e-tish'-unz: In Mt 6:7 only, "Use not vain repetitions," for battalogeo (so Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus), a word found nowhere else and spelled…IRephaelHealed of God, one of Shemaiah’s sons.E·S·IRephaha son of Ephraim, and ancestor of Joshua. (1 Chronicles 7:26)S·IRephaiah(healed of Jehovah).S·IRephaimLofty men; giants, (Gen. 14:5; 2 Sam. 21:16, 18, marg. A.V., Rapha, marg. R.V., Raphah; Deut. 3:13, R.V.; A.V., “giants”).E·S·IRephaim, Vale of(`emeq repha'-im; koilas Rhaphaeim, koilas ton Titanon): This was a fertile vale (Isa 17:5), to the Southwest of Jerusalem (Jos 15:8; 18:16; the King James…IRephaim, Valley of(Josh. 15:8; 18:16, R.V.).ERephaim, the Valley of(1 Samuel 5:18,22; 23:13; 1 Chronicles 11:15; 14:9; Isaiah 17:5) also in (Joshua 15:8) and Josh 18:16 It is translated in the Authorized Version "the valley…SRephanthe reading, in the Revised Version, for Remphan, (Acts 7:43)S·IRephidimSupports, one of the stations of the Israelites, situated in the Wady Feiran, near its junction with the Wady esh-Sheikh.E·S·IReprobateThat which is rejected on account of its own worthlessness (Jer. 6:30; Heb. 6:8; Gr. adokimos, “rejected”).E·IReproofre-proof', re-proov': "Reprove" in Elizabethan English had a variety of meanings ("reject" "disprove" "convince," "rebuke"), with "put to the proof" (see 2Ti…IReprovere-proof', re-proov': "Reprove" in Elizabethan English had a variety of meanings ("reject" "disprove" "convince," "rebuke"), with "put to the proof" (see 2Ti…IReptilerep'-til, -til: Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) in Mic 7:17 has reptilis for zohale, "crawling things," the American Standard Revised Version…IReputationrep-u-ta'-shun: the King James Version uses "reputation" where modern English would use "repute," as connoting prominence rather than moral character.IRequirere-kwir': "Require" meant originally "seek after," whence "ask," and so (as in modern English) "demand."IRereward(Josh. 6:9), the troops in the rear of an army on the march, the rear-guard.E·IResaiasre-sa'-yas, re-si'-as (Rhesaias; the King James Version Reesaias): One of the "leaders" with Zerubbabel in the return (1 Esdras 5:8) = "Reelaiah" in Ezr 2:2…IResenHead of the stream; bridle, one of Nimrod’s cities (Gen. 10:12), “between Nineveh and Calah.”E·S·IReservoirrez'-er-vwor, -vwar (miqwah; the King James Version ditch (Isa 22:11)).IReshresh, rash "r": The 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "r".IResheph(flame), a son of Ephraim.S·IResidueSee REMNANT.IRespect of Personsre-spekt': The phrase nasa' phanim, means literally, "lift up the face," and, among other translations, is rendered indifferently "accept" or "respect the…IRest(1.) Gr. katapausis, equivalent to the Hebrew word noah (Heb. 4:1).E·IRestitutionSee PUNISHMENTS.IRestorationres-to-ra'-shun: The idea of a restoration of the world had its origin in the preaching of the Old Testament prophets.IResurrectionrez-u-rek'-shun (in the New Testament anastasis, with verbs anistemi, "stand up," and egeiro, "raise."IResurrection of ChristOne of the cardinal facts and doctrines of the gospel.EResurrection of Jesus Christ, the|| 1. First Proof: The Life of Jesus 2. Second Proof: The Empty Grave 3. Third Proof: Transformation of the Disciples 4. Fourth Proof: Existence of the…IResurrection of the deadWill be simultaneous both of the just and the unjust (Dan. 12:2; John 5:28, 29; Rom. 2:6-16; 2 Thess. 1:6-10).EResurrection, Gospel of theSee APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS.IRetainre-tan': Several Hebrew words are thus translated: chazaq, "to hold fast" (Jud 7:8; 19:4; Job 2:9 the King James Version (the Revised Version (British and…IRetaliationSee LAW IN THE NEW TESTAMENT; PUNISHMENTS; RETRIBUTION.IRetention of Sinsre-ten'-shun, (krateo, "to lay fast hold of" (Joh 20:23)): The opposite of "the remission of sins."IRetributionret-ri-bu'-shun: 1. New Testament Terms 2. A Revelation of Wrath as Well as Grace 3. Witness of Natural Theology 4. Retribution the Natural Consequence of Sin…IReu(friend), son of Peleg, in the line of Abraham’s ancestors.S·IReubenBehold a son!, the eldest son of Jacob and Leah (Gen. 29:32).E·S·IReuben, Tribe ofAt the Exodus numbered 46,500 male adults, from twenty years old and upwards (Num. 1:20, 21), and at the close of the wilderness wanderings they numbered only…EReubenitesroo'-ben-its (ha-re'ubheni; demoi Rhouben): Members of the tribe of Reuben (Nu 26:7, etc.).IReuelFriend of God.E·S·IReumah(elevated), the concubine of Nahor, Abraham’s brother.S·IRevelationAn uncovering, a bringing to light of that which had been previously wholly hidden or only obscurely seen.E·IRevelation of ChristThe second advent of Christ.ERevelation of JohnI. TITLE AND GENERAL CHARACTER OF BOOK 1. Title 2. Uniqueness and Reality of Visions II. CANONICITY AND AUTHORSHIP 1. Patristic Testimony 2. Testimony of Book…IRevelation of St. Johnthe last book of the New Testament.SRevelation, Book of=The Apocalypse, the closing book and the only prophetical book of the New Testament canon.ERevellingsrev'-el-ingz (komos): The word is found both in the King James Version and in the Revised Version (British and American) in The Wisdom of Solomon 14:23 (the…IRevengere-venj', re-venj'-er: The same Hebrew and Greek words are used to express the idea of "to avenge" and "to revenge" (naqam, or derivative; ekdikeo, or…IRevengerre-venj', re-venj'-er: The same Hebrew and Greek words are used to express the idea of "to avenge" and "to revenge" (naqam, or derivative; ekdikeo, or…IRevenuerev'-e-nu: (1) appethom, "revenue or income" (Ezr 4:13 the King James Version); (2) tebhu'ah, "increase," "revenue" (Pr 8:19; 15:6; Isa 23:3; Jer 12:13)…IReverencerev'-er-ens: In the Old Testament, "reverence" occurs as the translation of two Hebrew words, yare' and shachah.IRevileSee CRIMES; PUNISHMENTS.IRevivere-viv', reviv'-ing: revive is the translation of chayah, "to live," "cause to live," used of restoration to life (Ge 45:27; Jud 15:19, etc.); of rebuilding…IRevivingre-viv', reviv'-ing: revive is the translation of chayah, "to live," "cause to live," used of restoration to life (Ge 45:27; Jud 15:19, etc.); of rebuilding…IRewardre-word': In modern English (except when influenced by the Biblical forms) a "reward" is something given in recognition of a good act. In English Versions of…IRezephSolid; a stone, (2 Kings 19:12; Isa. 37:12), a fortress near Haran, probably on the west of the Euphrates, conquered by Sennacherib.E·S·IRezia(delight), an Asherite, of the sons of Ulla.S·IRezinFirm; a prince, a king of Syria, who joined Pekah in an invasion of the kingdom of Judah (2 Kings 15:37; 16:5-9; Isa. 7:1-8).E·S·IRezonPrince, son of Eliadah.E·S·IRhegiumBreach, a town in the south of Italy, on the Strait of Messina, at which Paul touched on his way to Rome (Acts 28:13).E·S·IRhesaAffection, son of Zorobabel, mentioned in the genealogy of our Lord (Luke 3:27).E·S·IRhinocerosri-nos'-er-os: This word is found in the King James Version margin to Isa 34:7 ("rhinocerots") for re'emim, the King James Version "unicorns," the Revised…IRhodaA rose, the damsel in the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark. She came to hearken when Peter knocked at the door of the gate (Acts 12:12-15).E·S·IRhodesA rose, an island to the south of the western extremity of Asia Minor, between Coos and Patara, about 46 miles long and 18 miles broad.E·S·IRhodocusrod'-o-kus (Rhodokos): A Jewish traitor who disclosed the plans of Judas to Antiochus (Eupator) (2 Macc 13:21) 162 BC.IRib(tsela`, tsal`ah; Aramaic `ala`): The Hebrew words designate the "side," "flank," thence the "ribs."IRibai(pleader with Jehovah), the father of Ittai the Benjamite, of Gibeah.S·IRibbandrib'-and, rib'-an (pathil (Nu 15:38 the King James Version)).IRiblahFruitful, an ancient town on the northern frontier of Palestine, 35 miles north-east of Baalbec, and 10 or 12 south of Lake Homs, on the eastern bank of the…E·S·IRichesrich'-ez, rich'-iz: Used to render the following Hebrew and Greek words: (1) `Osher, which should, perhaps, be considered the most general word, as it is the…IRidrid, rid'-ans: "Rid" originally meant "rescue" (the King James Version Ge 37:22; Ex 6:6; Ps 82:4; 144:7,11), whence the meaning "remove" or "clean out" (Le…IRiddancerid, rid'-ans: "Rid" originally meant "rescue" (the King James Version Ge 37:22; Ex 6:6; Ps 82:4; 144:7,11), whence the meaning "remove" or "clean out" (Le…IRiddle(Heb. hodah).E·S·IRieri "Rye" (King James Version, Ex 9:32; Isa 28:25).IRightrit (yashar, mishpaT; dikaios, euthus): Many Hebrew words are translated "right," with different shades of meaning.IRighteousnessSee JUSTIFICATION.E·IRimmonPomegranate.E·S·IRimmon, Rock ofSee RIMMON, (1).IRimmon-parezA pomegranate breach, or Rimmon of the breach, one of the stations of the Israelites in the wilderness (Num. 33:19, 20).ERimmon-perezrim-mon-pe'-rez (rimmon perets; the King James Version Rimmon-parez): A desert camp of the Israelites (Nu 33:19 f), unidentified.IRimmonahrim-mo'-na, rimmo'-no. See RIMMON, (3).IRimmonorim-mo'-na, rimmo'-no. See RIMMON, (3).IRingUsed as an ornament to decorate the fingers, arms, wrists, and also the ears and the nose.E·S·IRingleaderring'-led-er: In Ac 24:5 the translation of protostates, "one who stands first."IRingstreakedring'-strekt (the King James Version and the English Revised Version ringstraked): Ge 30:35,39,40; 31:8 (twice),10,12 for `aqodh.IRinnah(a shout), one of the descendants of Judah.S·IRiotri'-ut: Properly, "unrestrained behavior" of any sort, but in modern English usually connoting mob action, although such phrases as a "riotous banquet" are…IRiphathA crusher, Gomer’s second son (Gen. 10:3), supposed to have been the ancestor of the Paphlagonians.E·S·IRisingriz'-ing (se'eth, "a tumor," "swelling" (Le 13:2,10, etc.)).IRissahHeap of ruins; dew, a station of the Israelites in the wilderness (Num. 33:21, 22).E·IRithmahWild broom, a station in the wilderness (Num. 33:18, 19), the “broom valley,” or “valley of broombushes,” the place apparently of the original encampment of…E·S·IRiusah(a ruin), a march-station in the wilderness.SRiver(1.) Heb. ‘aphik, properly the channel or ravine that holds water (2 Sam. 22:16), translated “brook,” “river,” “stream,” but not necessarily a perennial…E·S·IRiver of Egypt(1.) Heb. nahar mitsraim, denotes in Gen. 15:18 the Nile, or its eastern branch (2 Chr. 9:26).E·S·IRiver of GadProbably the Arno (2 Sam. 24:5).ERiver of God(Ps. 65:9), as opposed to earthly streams, denoting that the divine resources are inexhaustible, or the sum of all fertilizing streams that water the earth…ERiver, the (Great)See EUPHRATES.IRivers of Babylon(Ps. 137:1), i.e., of the whole country of Babylonia, e.g., the Tigris, Euphrates, Chalonas, the Ulai, and the numerous canals.ERivers of DamascusThe Abana and Pharpar (2 Kings 5:12).ERivers of EdenSee EDEN (1).IRivers of Judah(Joel 3:18), the watercourses of Judea.ERiziariz'-i-a (ritsya'): An Asherite (1Ch 7:39).IRizpahCoal; hot stone, the daughter of Aiah, and one of Saul’s concubines.E·S·IRoad(1 Sam. 27:10; R.V., “raid”), an inroad, an incursion.E·SRoad (Inroad)rod the King James Version (1Sa 27:10; compare 1Sa 23:27).IRoad (Way)See ROMAN EMPIRE AND CHRISTIANITY, II, 6; WAY.IRoastSee FOOD.IRobberrob'-er, rob'-er-i: "Robber" represents no particular Hebrew word in the Old Testament, but in the Apocrypha and the New Testament is always a translation of…IRobbers of Temples(hierosuloi, "guilty of sacrilege"): A term used by the town clerk of Ephesus (Ac 19:37, the King James Version "robbers of churches").IRobberyPractised by the Ishmaelites (Gen. 16:12), the Chaldeans and Sabeans (Job 1:15, 17), and the men of Shechem (Judg. 9:25.E·SRobeSee DRESS, sec. 1, (3).IRoboamro-bo'-am (Rhoboam). the King James Version; Greek form of "Rehoboam" (thus the Revised Version (British and American)) (Mt 1:7); successor of Solomon.IRock(Heb. tsur), employed as a symbol of God in the Old Testament (1 Sam. 2:2; 2 Sam. 22:3; Isa. 17:10; Ps. 28:1; 31:2,3; 89:26; 95:1); also in the New Testament…E·IRock of AgesSee AGES, ROCK OF; ISAIAH, VII.IRock-badgerr.-baj'-er: This term is found in the Revised Version margin for "coney," shaphan (Le 11:5; compare De 14:7; Ps 104:18; Pr 30:26).IRod(maqqel, maTTeh, shebheT; rhabdos): Little distinction can be drawn between the Hebrew words used for "rod" and "staff."IRodanimrod'-a-nim: The reading of Massoretic Text in 1Ch 1:7 for the DODANIM (which see) of Ge 10:4, corresponding to the Rhodioi of the Septuagint in both passages.IRoe(Heb. tsebi), properly the gazelle (Arab. ghazal), permitted for food (Deut. 14:5; comp. Deut. 12:15, 22; 15:22; 1 Kings 4:23), noted for its swiftness and…E·IRoe, RoebuckThe Hebrew words thus translated denote some species of antelope, probably the Gazella arabica of Syria and Arabia.SRoebuck(Heb. tsebi), properly the gazelle (Arab. ghazal), permitted for food (Deut. 14:5; comp. Deut. 12:15, 22; 15:22; 1 Kings 4:23), noted for its swiftness and…E·IRogelimFullers, a town of Gilead, the residence of Barzillai the Gileadite (2 Sam. 17:27; 19:31), probably near to Mahanaim.E·S·IRohgah(clamor), an Asherite, of the sons of Shamer.S·IRoimusro'-i-mus (Rhoeimos; Codex Alexandrinus Rhomelios): One of the leaders with Zerubbabel in the return (1 Esdras 5:8) = "Rehum" in Ezr 2:2, of which it is the…IRollThe common form of ancient books.E·SRoll (Scroll)rol: The usual form of book in Biblical times.IRollerrol'-er: the King James Version and the English Revised Version in Eze 30:21 for chittul, "bandage" (so the American Standard Revised Version).IRolling Thingrol'-ing: Isa 17:13, the King James Version "like a rolling thing before the whirlwind," a noncommittal translation of galgal, "revolving thing," "wheel" (Ec…IRomamti-ezerElevation of help, one of the sons of Heman, “the king’s seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn.”E·IRomamtiezerone of the fourteen sons of Heman.SRomanSee ROME, III, 2; CITIZENSHIP.IRoman ArmySee ARMY, ROMAN.IRoman Empire1. The first historic mention of Rome in the Bible is in 1 Macc. 1:10, about the year 161 B.C. in the year 65 B.C., when Syria was made a Roman province by…SRoman Empire and Christianityem'-pir: I. OUTLINE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE 1. Roman Empire a Result of Social Conflict 2. Coming of Monarchy (1) Exhaustion of Parties (2) Inability of Either…IRoman Law|| I. ROMAN PRIVATE LAW 1. The Twelve Tables 2. Civil Procedure 3. Jus honorarium 4. The praetor peregrinus 5. Imperial Ordinances 6. Golden Age of Juristic…IRoman ReligionSee ROMAN EMPIRE AND CHRISTIANITY, III; ROME, IV.IRomansSee ROME, III, 2; CITIZENSHIP.IRomans, Epistle to theThis epistle was probably written at Corinth.E·S·IRomeThe most celebrated city in the world at the time of Christ.E·S·IRoof[HOUSE]S·IRoof-chamberSee HOUSE.IRoomThe references to "room" in (Matthew 23:6; Mark 12:39; Luke 14:7,8; 20:46) signify the highest place on the highest couch round the dinner or supper table…S·IRootroot (shoresh; rhiza): Frequently mentioned in the Old Testament and New Testament, but almost always in a figurative sense, e.g. "root of the righteous" (Pr…IRoot of DavidSee DAVID, ROOT OF.IRoot of Jesse(shoresh yishay (Isa 11:10); rhiza tou Iessai (Ro 15:12)): The Hebrew and Greek words are practically the same in meaning.IRoperop: Used in the Old Testament for chebhel, "that which binds" (2Sa 17:13, etc.), and for `abhoth, "that which is woven" (Jud 15:13, etc.).IRoseMany varieties of the rose proper are indigenous to Syria.E·S·IRosh(Ezek. 38:2, 3; 39:1) is rendered “chief” in the Authorized Version.E·S·IRosinFound only in Authorized Version, margin, Ezek. 27:17, Heb. tsori, uniformly rendered elsewhere “balm”, as here in the text.E·SRotrot, rot'-'-n-nes (verb raqebh, noun raqabh (riqqabhon, Job 41:27), with maq, "decay" (Isa 5:24), and `abhash, "shrivel" (so Joe 1:17 the Revised Version…IRoterot: the Revised Version margin gives "learned by rote" in Isa 29:13 for the King James Version "taught," which indicates that the service of Yahweh was…IRottennessrot, rot'-'-n-nes (verb raqebh, noun raqabh (riqqabhon, Job 41:27), with maq, "decay" (Isa 5:24), and `abhash, "shrivel" (so Joe 1:17 the Revised Version…IRowerSee SHIPS AND BOATS, III, 1.IRowingSee SHIPS AND BOATS, III, 1.IRoyalroi'-al: Either belonging to a king (kingdom) or having kingly power, dignity, authority, etc. In Hebrew, the word is expressed by using different nouns in…IRoyal CitySee ROYAL, (2), (4).IRubiesConcerning the meaning of the Hebrew words translated "rubies" there is much difference of opinion.SRuby(Heb. peninim), only in plural (Lam. 4:7).E·IRudderSee SHIPS AND BOATS, III, 2, (3).IRudder bandsAncient ships had two great broad-bladed oars for rudders.ERuddyrud'-i ('adhmoni (1Sa 16:12; 17:42; Ge 25:25 the Revised Version margin), 'adhom (So 5:10); verbs 'adham (La 4:7), and eruthriao, "to blush" (Ad Es 15:5))…IRuderood: Not "impolite" in English Versions of the Bible (except perhaps 2 Macc 12:14), but "untrained," "ignorant"; compare the modern phrase, "a rude drawing."IRudimentsroo'-di-ments (stoicheia, plural of stoicheion (Ga 4:3,9; Col 2:8,20; Heb 5:12; 2Pe 3:10,12)): This word occurs 7 t in the New Testament, and the King James…IRueA garden herb (Ruta graveolens) which the Pharisees were careful to tithe (Luke 11:42), neglecting weightier matters.E·S·IRufusRed, the son of Simon the Cyrenian (Mark 15:21), whom the Roman soldiers compelled to carry the cross on which our Lord was crucified.E·S·IRugrug: Alternative rendering of a word (semikhah) in Jud 4:18 the Revised Version (British and American), "mantle" the King James Version.IRuhamahHaving obtained mercy, a symbolical name given to the daughter of Hosea (2:1).E·S·IRuinroo'-in (haricah, etc.; rhegma): "Ruin," the translation of haricah (Am 9:11; compare Ac 15:16, where the Revised Version (British and American) Greek text…IRulerrool'-er: 1. In the Old Testament: (1) moshel, "ruler," "prince," "master" (tyrant), applied to Joseph in Egypt (Ge 45:8; compare Ps 105:21); to the…IRuler of the Feast(architriklinos; the King James Version governor): The word occurs in the New Testament in the account of the wedding feast in Cana of Galilee (Joh 2:8,9).IRuler of the SynagogueSee RULER, 3, (1), (2).IRulers of the CitySee RULER, 1, (8), 2, (2), 3, (5).IRumahElevation, probably the same as Arumah (Judg. 9:41; 2 Kings 23:36), near Shechem.E·S·IRumprump: the King James Version uses this word as translation of 'alyah (Ex 29:22; Le 3:9; 7:3; 8:25; 9:19), where the Revised Version (British and American)…IRunagaterun'-a-gat: A runaway: "The runagates continue in scarceness" (Ps 68:6, Prayer Book Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "The rebellious dwell…IRunnerSee GAMES.IRushThe papyrus (Job 8:11).E·IRustrust (chel'ah; brosis): Strictly speaking rust is the red oxide of iron formed by the corrosion of that metal, but by extension it has come to mean corrosion…IRuthA friend, a Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, whose father, Elimelech, had settled in the land of Moab.E·S·IRuth The Book ofWas originally a part of the Book of Judges, but it now forms one of the twenty-four separate books of the Hebrew Bible.E·IRuth, Book ofcontains the history of Ruth, as narrated in the preceding article.SRye=Rie, (Heb. kussemeth), found in Ex. 9:32; Isa. 28:25, in all of which the margins of the Authorized and of the Revised Versions have “spelt.”E·S·I
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