Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
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Bible Dictionaries
Holman Bible Dictionary
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1 Corinthians
First Corinthians is a practical letter. Paul dealt with problems concerning the church as a whole and also with personal problems. The letter is relevant
First Corinthians is a practical letter. Paul dealt with problems concerning the church as a whole and also with personal problems. The letter is relevant
1 Peter
(pee' tuhr) Twenty-first book of the New Testament. Authorship The book was written from Rome (called Babylon in 1 Peter 5:13 for an unknown reason)
(pee' tuhr) Twenty-first book of the New Testament. Authorship The book was written from Rome (called Babylon in 1 Peter 5:13 for an unknown reason)
1 Thessalonians
(thehss ssuh loh' nih uhnss) Thessalonica was the largest city in first century Macedonia and the capital of the province. It was a free city. See Acts
(thehss ssuh loh' nih uhnss) Thessalonica was the largest city in first century Macedonia and the capital of the province. It was a free city. See Acts
1 Timothy
First of two epistles Paul wrote to Timothy. See Letters; Paul ; Timothy . Date The letter was written in approximately A.D. 63, following Paul's first
First of two epistles Paul wrote to Timothy. See Letters; Paul ; Timothy . Date The letter was written in approximately A.D. 63, following Paul's first
2 Corinthians
After writing 1Corinthians, Paul continued his ministry at Ephesus. This ministry was so successful that “they which dwell in Asia heard the word
After writing 1Corinthians, Paul continued his ministry at Ephesus. This ministry was so successful that “they which dwell in Asia heard the word
2 Peter
(pee' tuhr) Twenty-second book of the New Testament. Authorship The book claims to be written by the apostle Peter, but it was questioned in ancient
(pee' tuhr) Twenty-second book of the New Testament. Authorship The book claims to be written by the apostle Peter, but it was questioned in ancient
2 Thessalonians
(thehss ssuh loh' nih uhnss) This letter claims to have been written by Paul (2 Thessalonians 1:1 ), and the style, the language, and the theology
(thehss ssuh loh' nih uhnss) This letter claims to have been written by Paul (2 Thessalonians 1:1 ), and the style, the language, and the theology
2 Timothy
The second of Paul's Epistles to Timothy, pastor of the church in Ephesus. See Letters; Paul ; Timothy . Authorship The letter was the last letter of
The second of Paul's Epistles to Timothy, pastor of the church in Ephesus. See Letters; Paul ; Timothy . Authorship The letter was the last letter of
Aaron
(awehr' uhn) Moses' brother; Israel's first high priest. He figures prominently in Exodus through Numbers and then is mentioned in Deuteronomy 9-10 ;
(awehr' uhn) Moses' brother; Israel's first high priest. He figures prominently in Exodus through Numbers and then is mentioned in Deuteronomy 9-10 ;
Ab
the name for the fifth month in jewish religious calendar corresponding to the eleventh month in the hebrew civic calendar. it usually covered parts of july and august. the name does not appear in the bible.
the name for the fifth month in jewish religious calendar corresponding to the eleventh month in the hebrew civic calendar. it usually covered parts of july and august. the name does not appear in the bible.
Abaddon
(uh bad' duhn; to perish ) In the KJV Abaddon appears only in Revelation 9:11 as the Hebrew name of the angel of the bottomless pit, whose Greek name
(uh bad' duhn; to perish ) In the KJV Abaddon appears only in Revelation 9:11 as the Hebrew name of the angel of the bottomless pit, whose Greek name
Abiathar
(uh bi' uh thahr) Personal name meaning, “father of abundance.” The son of Ahimelech and the eleventh high priest in succession from Aaron
(uh bi' uh thahr) Personal name meaning, “father of abundance.” The son of Ahimelech and the eleventh high priest in succession from Aaron
Abijah
OR ABIJAM (uh bi' jah) Personal name meaning, “my Father is Yahweh.” 1. Second son of Samuel whose crooked acts as judge led Israel to demand
OR ABIJAM (uh bi' jah) Personal name meaning, “my Father is Yahweh.” 1. Second son of Samuel whose crooked acts as judge led Israel to demand
Abimelech
(uh bihm' eh lehch) Personal name meaning, “My father is king.” 1. King of Gerar, who took Sarah for himself, thinking she was Abraham's
(uh bihm' eh lehch) Personal name meaning, “My father is king.” 1. King of Gerar, who took Sarah for himself, thinking she was Abraham's
Abomination, Abomination of Desolation
refers to that which is detestable to God and is particularly related to idolatry. Abomination translates four Hebrew and one Greek word. Ba' ash ,
refers to that which is detestable to God and is particularly related to idolatry. Abomination translates four Hebrew and one Greek word. Ba' ash ,
Acceptance
means being received with approval or pleasure. In the Bible, things or persons are often said to be acceptable to men or to God. Human acceptance (or
means being received with approval or pleasure. In the Bible, things or persons are often said to be acceptable to men or to God. Human acceptance (or
Accountability, Age of
The age of accountability is a concept not directly mentioned in the Bible. What the Bible teaches about personal responsibility for sin and the nature
The age of accountability is a concept not directly mentioned in the Bible. What the Bible teaches about personal responsibility for sin and the nature
Achmetha
(ach' mee thuh); or ECBATANA (NAS, NIV, RSV, TEV) The capital of the ancient Median empire, located in the Zagros Mountains in western Iran, on two major
(ach' mee thuh); or ECBATANA (NAS, NIV, RSV, TEV) The capital of the ancient Median empire, located in the Zagros Mountains in western Iran, on two major
Acrostic
Literary device by which each section of a literary work begins with the succeeding letter of the alphabet. Thus in Psalm 119:1 the first eight verses
Literary device by which each section of a literary work begins with the succeeding letter of the alphabet. Thus in Psalm 119:1 the first eight verses
Acts
Fifth book of the New Testament tracing growth of early church. The most significant help in discovering the author of Acts is simply recognizing this
Fifth book of the New Testament tracing growth of early church. The most significant help in discovering the author of Acts is simply recognizing this
