Famine [N] [T] [S]The first mentioned in Scripture was so grievous as to compel Abraham to go down to the land of Egypt ( Genesis 26:1 ). Another is ...
Shield [N] [S]used in defensive warfare, varying at different times and under different circumstances in size, form, and material ( 1?Samuel 17:7 ; 2...
Rephaim [N] [S]lofty men; giants, ( Genesis 14:5 ; 2 Sam Genesis 21:16 Genesis 21:18 , marg. A.V., Rapha, marg. RSV, Raphah; Deuteronomy 3:13 , RS...
Grave [N] [B] [S]Among the ancient Hebrews graves were outside of cities in the open field ( Luke 7:12 ; John 11:30 ). Kings ( 1?Kings 2:10 ) and pro...
Chain [S] A part of the insignia of office. A chain of gold was placed about Joseph's neck ( Genesis 41:42 ); and one was promised to ( Daniel 5:7 ). ...
Butter [N] [S](Heb. hemah), curdled milk ( Genesis 18:8 ; Judges 5:25 ; 2 Sam. 17:29 ), or butter in the form of the skim of hot milk or cream, cal...
Anointing [T] [S]Of the body Deuteronomy 28:40 ; Ruth 3:3 ; Esther 2:12 ; Psalms 92:10 ; 104:15 ; 141:5 ; Proverbs 27:9 Proverbs 27:16 ; Ecc...
Soul [N]The Old Testament. The Hebrew word so rendered is nepes [v,p,n]. It appears 755 times in the Old Testament. The King James Version uses 42 dif...
DwellingsThe materials used in buildings were commonly bricks, sometimes also stones ( Leviticus 14:40 Leviticus 14:42 ), which were held together by...
Zadok [N] [H] [S]righteous. A son of Ahitub, of the line of Eleazer ( 2?Samuel 8:17 ; 1?Chronicles 24:3 ), high priest in the time of David ( 2?Samu...
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...
Building [N] [E]From Sacred Space to Holy House The localized presence of God and God's glory among his people is central to the unfolding story of th...
Beersheba [H]well of the oath, or well of seven, a well dug by Abraham, and so named because he and Abimelech here entered into a compact ( Genesis 21...
Zion [N] [B] [H] [S]sunny; height, one of the eminences on which Jerusalem was built. It was surrounded on all sides, except the north, by deep valle...
Overview - Genesis 5 1?Recapitulation of the creation of man. 3?The genealogy, age, and death of the patriarchs from Adam to Noah. 22?The godliness a...
Consolation [N]Attempt to comfort someone who is in sorrow. The most frequently encountered Hebrew term is niham [WjIn]; parakaleo [parakalevw], param...
House [N] [S]Till their sojourn in Egypt the Hebrews dwelt in tents. They then for the first time inhabited cities ( Genesis 47:3 ; Exodus 12:7 ; He...
Giloh [N] [H] [S]exile, a city in the south-west part of the hill-country of Judah ( Joshua 15:51 ). It was the native place or residence of the trait...
BosomIn the East objects are carried in the bosom which Europeans carry in the pocket. To have in one's bosom indicates kindness, secrecy, or intimacy...
Throne [N] [S](Heb. kiss'e), a royal chair or seat of dignity ( Deuteronomy 17:18 ; 2 Sam 7:13 ; Psalms 45:6 ); an elevated seat with a canopy and ...