Pride [N] [T] The Old Testament. While pride is sometimes used in the Old Testament in a positive sense (i.e., the pride of the land of Israel [ Psalm...
Sheol [N] [E] Old Testament. The Hebrew word seol [l/a.v], Sheol, refers to the grave or the abode of the dead ( Psalms 88:3 Psalms 88:5 ). Through ...
A frequently found phrase throughout Scripture related to this time of trouble is the Day of the Lord (Isa. Isa. 2:10-22; Isa. 13:6, Isa. 13:9; Jer. J...
Overview - Mark 12 1?In a parable of the vineyard let out to wicked husbandmen Christ foretells the reprobation of the Jews, and the calling of the Ge...
Years The sun and moon appointed to mark out Genesis 1:14 Early computation of time by Genesis 5:3 DIVIDED INTO Seasons Genesis 8:22 Mon...
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last God is said to be ?everlasting? (Gen. Gen. 21:33). He ?inhabits eternity? (Isa. Isa. 57:15) and i...
Humility [N] [T] [E]Biblical humility is grounded in the character of God. The Father stoops down to help the poor and needy ( Psalm 113:4-9 ; 138:6-...
I turned to see John is about to enter into the experience of many other prophets who were given a revelation of the glory of the Lord, usually near ...
The construction of its wall was of jasper Jasper was the last stone in the breastplate of the high priest (Ex. Ex. 28:20; Ex. 39:13). It was also on...
the Lamb who was slain See commentary on Revelation 5:6. power . . . honor . . . glory The same three which were earlier given to the Father in worshi...
a few even in Sardis God never lumps the faithful in with the errant in his assessment. Even in the midst of a wicked culture, there are those who tru...
Overview - 2?Corinthians 5 1?That in his assured hope of immortal glory, 9?and in expectation of it, and of the general judgment, he labours to keep ...
When the New Testament opens, we find John the Baptist preaching, Mat. 3:2) [emphasis added]. Later, when John was imprisoned, Jesus too preached, ?t...
Calf. [N] [E]The calf was held in high esteem by the Jews as food. ( 1?Samuel 28:24 ; Luke 15:23 ) The molten calf prepared by Aaron for the people ...
their dead bodies will lie in the street Lack of burial is particularly repugnant to the Jews. 1K. 14:11; 1K. 16:4; 2K. 2K. 9:37; Ps. Ps. 79:3; Jer. J...
At the heart of the idea of a Temple is the abiding presence of God. Although God is omnipresent, He has chosen to manifest His presence in certain l...
\\INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH\\ This book is called, in the New Testament, sometimes the Book of the Words of the Prophet Esaias, \\#Lu 3:4\\ sometimes on...
Disease [B]Sent from God Leviticus 14:34 As judgments Psalms 107:17 ; Isaiah 3:17 INSTANCES OFUpon the EgyptiansSee PLAGUES;Upon Nabal 1?Samue...
Understanding The Old Testament. The basic Hebrew word so translated is the verb biyn [yiB] or one of its derivatives, together used some 247 times in...
Magic [N] [E]The Old Testament. Magicthe attempt to exploit supernatural powers by formulaic recitations to achieve goals that were otherwise unrealiz...