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Bible Dictionaries
Holman Bible Dictionary
Search Results: "2timothy
Approximate Matches: 12
Archaeology and Biblical Study
Archaeology is a study of the past based upon the recovery, examination, and explanation of the material remains of human life, thought, and activity,
Archaeology is a study of the past based upon the recovery, examination, and explanation of the material remains of human life, thought, and activity,
Crescens
(crehss' cehnss) personal name meaning, “growing.” christian worker with paul who had gone to galatia when 2timothy was written (2 timothy 4:10 ).
(crehss' cehnss) personal name meaning, “growing.” christian worker with paul who had gone to galatia when 2timothy was written (2 timothy 4:10 ).
Dalmatia
(dal may' tih uh) Place name referring to the southern part of Illyricum north of Greece and across the Adriatic Sea from Italy. At the writing of 2Timothy,
(dal may' tih uh) Place name referring to the southern part of Illyricum north of Greece and across the Adriatic Sea from Italy. At the writing of 2Timothy,
Ephesus
(ehf' uh ssuhss) One of the largest and most impressive cities in the ancient world, a political, religious, and commercial center in Asia Minor. Associated
(ehf' uh ssuhss) One of the largest and most impressive cities in the ancient world, a political, religious, and commercial center in Asia Minor. Associated
Gangrene
the greek gangraina ( 2 timothy 2:17 ) can refer either to gangrene, a death of soft tissue resulting from problems with blood flow (nas, nrsv, reb) or to an ulcer (canker, kjv; open sore, tev). in 2timothy gangraina is used figuratively for false teachings which destroy people who accept them.
the greek gangraina ( 2 timothy 2:17 ) can refer either to gangrene, a death of soft tissue resulting from problems with blood flow (nas, nrsv, reb) or to an ulcer (canker, kjv; open sore, tev). in 2timothy gangraina is used figuratively for false teachings which destroy people who accept them.
Godliness
An attitude and style of life that acknowledges God's claims on human life and seeks to live in accordance with God's will. In pagan Greek sources eusebeia
An attitude and style of life that acknowledges God's claims on human life and seeks to live in accordance with God's will. In pagan Greek sources eusebeia
Laodiceans, Epistle to the
A short letter claiming Paul as its author. The letter was doubtless composed to fill in the gap suggested by Colossians 4:16 . The date of writing is
A short letter claiming Paul as its author. The letter was doubtless composed to fill in the gap suggested by Colossians 4:16 . The date of writing is
Laying On of Hands
A ritual act wherein hands are placed on a person or animal in order to establish some spiritual communion. Old Testament Laying on of hands is primarily
A ritual act wherein hands are placed on a person or animal in order to establish some spiritual communion. Old Testament Laying on of hands is primarily
Pastorals
A convenient designation for First and Second Timothy and Titus. The title, which Anton first applied to these writings in 1753, highlights their concern
A convenient designation for First and Second Timothy and Titus. The title, which Anton first applied to these writings in 1753, highlights their concern
Timothy
(tihm' oh thee) Personal name meaning, “honoring God.” Friend and trusted coworker of Paul. When Timothy was a child, his mother Eunice and
(tihm' oh thee) Personal name meaning, “honoring God.” Friend and trusted coworker of Paul. When Timothy was a child, his mother Eunice and
Titus, Epistle to
Paul's letter to Titus, who was pastor of the church on the island of Crete. Authorship Paul, “a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ,”
Paul's letter to Titus, who was pastor of the church on the island of Crete. Authorship Paul, “a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ,”
Truth
That which is reliable and can be trusted. The Bible uses truth in the general “factual” sense. Truth may designate the actual fact over
That which is reliable and can be trusted. The Bible uses truth in the general “factual” sense. Truth may designate the actual fact over
