Cloud. [N] [E]The shelter given, and refreshment of rain promised, by clouds give them their peculiar prominence in Oriental imagery. When a cloud ap...
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...
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-...
Glory [N] [T] [E]Natural Objects. When used in reference to natural objects glory may refer to the brightness of heavenly bodies ( Acts 22:11 ; 1 Col...
Justice [N] [T] [E](Heb. sedeq [q,d,x],mispat [f'P.vim];Gk. dikaiosyne [dikaiosuvnh]).God, the Righteous Judge. Justice is rooted in the very nature o...
Fool, Foolishness, Folly TheOld Testament. Several Hebrew words are rendered fool, with nuances ranging all the way from the naive but teachable pers...
Overview - Genesis 8 1?God remembers Noah, and assuages the waters. 4?The ark rests on Ararat. 6?Noah sends forth a raven and then a dove. 13?Noah, ...
Fruit [E]Terms and Meaning. Among the number of Hebrew words for fruit, fruit-producing, is peri, to bear fruit, be fruitful. The basic Greek word for...
Prostitution [N]The Old Testament. Common Prostitution. While the law forbids parents from forcing daughters into prostitution, there is no penalty at...
CHAPTER VIII. PROVIDENCE. God's works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful, preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their...
Religion [N]Due to the wide range of its usage, the English word religion (from Lat. religio) is not easily defined. Most commonly, however, it refers...
Wealth [N]The most basic English definitions of wealth are the condition of being happy and prosperous and spiritual well-being (OED). But the most co...
Light [N] [T] [E]Light always involves the removal of darkness in the unfolding of biblical history and theology. The contrast of light and darkness i...
Favor [N]Finding favor means gaining approval, acceptance, or special benefits or blessings. There is also a close association among favor, grace, and...
Santiago 3DIVISION EN PARRAFOS DE TRADUCCIONES MODERNASReina Valera 1960RV1960La Biblia de las AmericasLBLADios Habla HoyDHHBiblia JerusalenBJLa Lengu...
Providence of God The word providence comes from the Latin providentia (Gk. pronoia [provnoia]) and means essentially foresight or making provision be...
Word [N](Heb. dabar [r'b'D]; Gk. logos [lovgo] and rhema [rJh'ma]). The theological meaning of word within Scripture spans a wide theological spectrum...
Life [N] [E]God (Yahweh) as the Source and Sustainer of Life. According to Genesis 2:7, the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and br...
Chapter?25Here is, I. A law to moderate the scourging of malefactors (v.?1-3). II. A law in favour of the ox that treads out the corn (v.?4). III. For...
JAMES. CHAPTER IV. Control of the Passions. SUMMARY.--Strifes from the War of Passions. Fornication with the World. Seeking the Grace of God. Humb...