H. Gray was a puritanical minister in Cambridge, and one of the preachers to the university. He delivered a sermon in St. Mary's church, January 8, 1...
Teach, Teacher Although several Hebrew words are translated teach in English translations of the Old Testament, two words predominate: yara [h'ry], to...
Azariah [N] [E] [H](whom the Lord helps ) a common name in Hebrew, and especially in the families of the priests of the line of Eleazar, whose name h...
Revelation 6:8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse An emblem either of the state of the church, pale not with persecution, as some think, for throug...
Laying on of Hands [N] [S]The Bible frequently invests this simple gesture with weighty symbolism. Its significance can be fruitfully evaluated in con...
Exodus 1:11 Therefore they did set taskmasters over them, to afflict them with their burdens This was the first scheme proposed and agreed on, and was...
It has often been noticed as remarkable, that none of the prophets in Judah or Israel, from the time of Solomon down to the time when the prophets be...
FOURTH PERIOD. FROM THE FOUNDATION OF THE KINGDOM UNTIL ITS DIVISION, THE PERIOD OF DAVID AND SOLOMON, OR THE RISING AND SETTING OF THE ROYAL GLORY....
Call, Calling This prominent biblical term is used with particular theological significance in three ways: in connection with worship, with election, ...
Friend, Friendship Most of the Old Testament words translated friend, friendship, or be friendly come from two Hebrew roots, rh and hb. The most com...
Priest, Christ as The Old Testament. The priestly activity of drawing near to God in sacrifice and prayer is introduced in the Old Testament through A...
CHAPTER IV. THE MESSIANIC PROPHECIES OF THE TIME OF JOSHUA AND OF THE JUDGES. ? 13. Yahweh and His Anointed in the Thanksgiving Song of Hannah. TT...
Consolation [N]Attempt to comfort someone who is in sorrow. The most frequently encountered Hebrew term is niham [WjIn]; parakaleo [parakalevw], param...
Funeral [E]In ancient Israel burial occurred soon after death. In a hot climate, internment took place as quickly as possible after a person had expir...
Matthew 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, &c.] From signs, Christ proceeds to the immediate cause of the destruction of...
Hardening, Hardness of Heart In the Scriptures various aspects of human anatomy are used to define the whole person, but the most frequently used is h...
Revelation 1:7 Behold he cometh with clouds John carries on the account of Christ in his kingly office, one branch of which is to execute judgment; an...
Matthew 19:28 And Jesus said unto them To all the disciples whom Peter represented; verily I say unto you: the thing being something very considerabl...
Fifth Day. BE PERFECT! O Lord, give a Perfect Heart. 'Give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep Thy commandments, Thy testimonies, and T...
Tenth Day. BE PERFECT! Perfected as the Master. 'Do ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. ... The disciple is not above his maste...