Origin (25 Occurrences)

... Multi-Version Concordance Origin (25 Occurrences). ... had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. ... biblethesaurus.org/o/origin.htm - 13k

Christian (41 Occurrences)

... kris'-chan, kris'-ti-an (Christianos): 1. Historicity of Acts 11:26 2. Of Pagan Origin 3. The Christian Attitude to the Name 4. Was "Christian" the Original ... biblethesaurus.org/c/christian.htm - 29k

Cyrus (20 Occurrences)

... Kurus; Babylonian Kur(r)as, Kur(r)asu; Greek Kuros, 2 Chronicles 36:22, etc.): 1. Genealogy of Cyrus 2. His Country, Ansan or Anzan 3. His Origin (Herodotus) 4 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cyrus.htm - 39k

Images (158 Occurrences)

... IMAGES. im'-aj-iz (tselem; eikon): 1. Definition 2. Origin 3. Historical Beginnings and Early Developments 4. Bible References and Palestinian Customs 5. Most ... biblethesaurus.org/i/images.htm - 70k

Purim (5 Occurrences)

... 1. Scripture References: The origin of the festival is narrated in the Book of Esther, and indeed is the motive of the book, as the time, reason and manner of ... biblethesaurus.org/p/purim.htm - 16k

Pur (3 Occurrences)

... 1. Scripture References: The origin of the festival is narrated in the Book of Esther, and indeed is the motive of the book, as the time, reason and manner of ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pur.htm - 15k

John's (27 Occurrences)

... had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. ... Mark 11:30 John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? ... biblethesaurus.org/j/john's.htm - 13k

Fasting (34 Occurrences)

... nesteia, nesteuein): It is necessary to get rid of some modern notions associated with fasting before we can form a correct idea of its origin and significance ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fasting.htm - 23k

Targum

... tar'-gum (targum): 1. Meaning and Etymology of the Term 2. Origin of the Targums 3. Language of the Targums 4. Mode in Which the Targums Were Given 5. Date of ... biblethesaurus.org/t/targum.htm - 38k

Original (6 Occurrences)

... 1. (a.) Pertaining to the origin or beginning; preceding all others; first in order; primitive; primary; pristine; as, the original state of man; the original ... biblethesaurus.org/o/original.htm - 9k

Fast (157 Occurrences)

... nesteia, nesteuein): It is necessary to get rid of some modern notions associated with fasting before we can form a correct idea of its origin and significance ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fast.htm - 49k

Red (124 Occurrences)

... was the name given to it by the Greeks. The origin of this name (Red Sea) is uncertain. Some think it is derived from the red colour ... biblethesaurus.org/r/red.htm - 77k

Nazirite (10 Occurrences)

... vow"; nazeir, nazeiraios, as also various words indicating "holiness" or "devotion"; the King James Version, Nazarite): 1. Antiquity and Origin 2. Conditions ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nazirite.htm - 21k

Originate (5 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To give an origin or beginning to; to bring into existence; to produce as new; as, to originate a philosophy. ... biblethesaurus.org/o/originate.htm - 8k

Galatia (6 Occurrences)

... Gallo-Graecia. The Galatians were in their origin a part of that great Celtic migration which invaded Macedonia about BC 280. They ... biblethesaurus.org/g/galatia.htm - 23k

Essenes

... (n.) Plural of Essene. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ESSENES. es-senz', (Essenoi, Essaioi): Contents I. THE NAME Forms It Assumes-Etymology, Origin II. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/essenes.htm - 38k

Derive (1 Occurrence)

... 1. (vt) To deduce from a premise; to trace the origin, descent, or derivation of; to recognize transmission of; as, he derives this word from the Anglo-Saxon. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/derive.htm - 7k

Benammi (1 Occurrence)

... However, this idea is rather unwarranted, in view of the fact that the origin of the tribe of Judah (which is held in especial honor by J) is accounted for in ... biblethesaurus.org/b/benammi.htm - 9k

Ben-ammi (1 Occurrence)

... However, this idea is rather unwarranted, in view of the fact that the origin of the tribe of Judah (which is held in especial honor by J) is accounted for in ... biblethesaurus.org/b/ben-ammi.htm - 9k

Astoreth

... ash'-to-reth, ash-to reth (`ashtoreth; plural `ashtaroth; Astarte): 1. Name and Origin 2. Attributes of the Goddess 3. Ashtoreth as a Moon-Goddess 4. The Local ... biblethesaurus.org/a/astoreth.htm - 10k

Astarte (2 Occurrences)

... ash'-to-reth, ash-to reth (`ashtoreth; plural `ashtaroth; Astarte): 1. Name and Origin 2. Attributes of the Goddess 3. Ashtoreth as a Moon-Goddess 4. The Local ... biblethesaurus.org/a/astarte.htm - 11k

Ashtoreth (3 Occurrences)

... ash'-to-reth, ash-to reth (`ashtoreth; plural `ashtaroth; Astarte): 1. Name and Origin 2. Attributes of the Goddess 3. Ashtoreth as a Moon-Goddess 4. The Local ... biblethesaurus.org/a/ashtoreth.htm - 14k

Anointing (39 Occurrences)

... des arabischen Heidenthums, 2nd ed., 125) and to believe that the cukh or use of oil for toilet purposes, was of agricultural and secular origin, and that the ... biblethesaurus.org/a/anointing.htm - 28k

Stoics (1 Occurrence)

... STOICS. sto'-iks (Stoikoi): 1. Origin and Propagation 2. Metaphysics and Religion 3. Sensationalist Epistemology 4. Ethical Teaching 5. Relation to Christianity ... biblethesaurus.org/s/stoics.htm - 15k

Immortal (3 Occurrences)

... 15:52; 1 Timothy 1:17): 1. Preliminary-Need of Definition and Distinction 2. Biblical Conception I. THE NATURAL BELIEF 1. Its Origin 2. Philosophical Arguments ... biblethesaurus.org/i/immortal.htm - 33k

Molech (16 Occurrences)

... Bible, 390-405 AD) Moloch): 1. The Name 2. The Worship in Old Testament History 3. The Worship in the Prophets 4. Nature of the Worship 5. Origin and Extent of ... biblethesaurus.org/m/molech.htm - 24k

Genesis

... The five books of Moses were collectively called the Pentateuch, a word of Greek origin meaning "the five-fold book." The Jews called them the Torah, ie, "the ... biblethesaurus.org/g/genesis.htm - 40k

Circumcision (98 Occurrences)

... Before enumerating the different theories which have been advanced with regard to the origin and original significance of circumcision, it may be of advantage ... biblethesaurus.org/c/circumcision.htm - 53k

Immortality (6 Occurrences)

... 15:52; 1 Timothy 1:17): 1. Preliminary-Need of Definition and Distinction 2. Biblical Conception I. THE NATURAL BELIEF 1. Its Origin 2. Philosophical Arguments ... biblethesaurus.org/i/immortality.htm - 35k

Moloch (2 Occurrences)

... Bible, 390-405 AD) Moloch): 1. The Name 2. The Worship in Old Testament History 3. The Worship in the Prophets 4. Nature of the Worship 5. Origin and Extent of ... biblethesaurus.org/m/moloch.htm - 21k

Sadducees (14 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary The origin of this Jewish sect cannot definitely be traced. It was probably ... sources. II. Origin and History. 1. Early ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sadducees.htm - 31k

Polygamy

... POLYGAMY. po-lig'-a-mi: 1. Meaning of the Term 2. Origin of Polygamy 3. The Old Testament and Polygamy 4. Polygamy Unnatural The Eunuch 5. Weakness of Polygamy ... biblethesaurus.org/p/polygamy.htm - 19k

Heavenly (51 Occurrences)

... had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. ... Mark 11:30 John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? ... biblethesaurus.org/h/heavenly.htm - 22k

Demonology

... II. The Origin of Biblical Demonology. ... It looks as if animism and polytheism had a different raison d'etre, origin and development. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/demonology.htm - 24k

Alphabet (2 Occurrences)

... on text and exegesis, that three sets of letters so very unlike in appearance as Hebrew, Greek and modern English should be the same in origin and alike in ... biblethesaurus.org/a/alphabet.htm - 24k

Demoniac (7 Occurrences)

... II. The Origin of Biblical Demonology. ... It looks as if animism and polytheism had a different raison d'etre, origin and development. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/demoniac.htm - 26k

Demon (26 Occurrences)

... II. The Origin of Biblical Demonology. ... It looks as if animism and polytheism had a different raison d'etre, origin and development. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/demon.htm - 32k

Creeds

... HISTORICAL FORMS 1. The Apostles' Creed 2. The Nicene Creed (1) Origin, Date, Character (2) "Filioque" Clause 3. The Athanasian Creed (1) Authorship (2 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/creeds.htm - 28k

Confusion (71 Occurrences)

... For Genesis 10 explains the origin of the nations "every one after his tongue, after their families" (10:5, 20, 31) as due to the orderly migration and gradual ... biblethesaurus.org/c/confusion.htm - 39k

I-iii

... LITERARY GROWTH AND ORIGIN-CANONICITY 1. The Old Testament (1) Indications of Old Testament Itself (a) Patriarchal Age (b) Mosaic Age (c) Judges (d) Monarchy (e ... biblethesaurus.org/i/i-iii.htm - 31k

Matter (263 Occurrences)

... had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. ... But, as a matter of fact, my kingdom has not this origin." (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/m/matter.htm - 39k

Light (2869 Occurrences)

... lit ('or, ma'or; phos; many other words): 1. Origin of Light 2. A Comprehensive Term (1) Natural Light (2) Artificial Light (3) Miraculous Light (4) Mental ... biblethesaurus.org/l/light.htm - 31k

Introduction (3 Occurrences)

... LITERARY GROWTH AND ORIGIN-CANONICITY 1. The Old Testament (1) Indications of Old Testament Itself (a) Patriarchal Age (b) Mosaic Age (c) Judges (d) Monarchy (e ... biblethesaurus.org/i/introduction.htm - 33k

Anthropology

... NATURE OF MAN BIBLICAL CONCEPTION III. ORIGIN OF MAN FROM SCRIPTURE ACCOUNT: NARRATIVES OF CREATION IV. ... The origin of the name is obscure. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/anthropology.htm - 38k

Synagogue (52 Occurrences)

... Authorized Version of Psalm 74:8, where the margin of Revised Version has "places of assembly," which is probably correct; for while the origin of synagogues ... biblethesaurus.org/s/synagogue.htm - 50k

Creation (35 Occurrences)

... 3. True Conception: The doctrine of creation-of the origin and persistence, of all finite existences-as the work of God, is a necessary postulation of the ... biblethesaurus.org/c/creation.htm - 34k

Laodiceans (2 Occurrences)

... EVIDENCE FAVORING EPISTLE TO EPHESIANS 1. Marcion's Opinion 2. References in Ephesians and Other Epistles 3. Ephesian Church Jewish in Origin 4. Ephesians and ... biblethesaurus.org/l/laodiceans.htm - 28k

Cosmological

... wurld, koz-mo-loj'-i-kal: 1. Terms and General Meaning 2. Hebrew Idea of the World 3. Its Extent 4. Origin of the World-Biblical and Contrasted Views 5. The ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cosmological.htm - 33k

Apostles'

... Though not, as the long-current legend of its origin affirmed, the direct work of the Apostles, it has its roots in apostolic times, and embodies, with much ... biblethesaurus.org/a/apostles'.htm - 20k

Susanna (1 Occurrence)

... This tradition has its origin probably in Jeremiah 29:21-23, where it is said that Yahweh would sorely punish Ahab and Zedekiah because they had "committed ... biblethesaurus.org/s/susanna.htm - 17k

Heifer (22 Occurrences)

... 1. Origin and Significance of the Rite: The general origin of the rite is clear enough, as is the fact that this origin lies back of the official sacrificial ... biblethesaurus.org/h/heifer.htm - 30k

Evolution

... ev-o-lu'-shun: 1. The Idea of Evolution: Evolution is a scientific and philosophical theory designed to explain the origin and course of all things in the ... biblethesaurus.org/e/evolution.htm - 39k

Heavens (548 Occurrences)

... These writers further assume that the cosmic eschatology was not indigenous among the Hebrews, but of oriental (Babylonian) origin, a theory which they apply ... biblethesaurus.org/h/heavens.htm - 49k

Language (112 Occurrences)

... with the Abyssinian dialects (Ge'ez, ie "Ethiopic," Tigre, Tigrina, Amharic, etc.), as might indeed be expected from the admitted South Arabian origin of the ... biblethesaurus.org/l/language.htm - 101k

Inspiration (4 Occurrences)

... 4. Historical Influence of the Bible: The claim of the Bible to a Divine origin is justified by its historical influence. Regarded ... biblethesaurus.org/i/inspiration.htm - 57k

Nethinim (16 Occurrences)

... It is no doubt tempting to see in the Gibeonites the earliest Nethinim, but another tradition traces their origin to a gift of David and the princes for the ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nethinim.htm - 18k

Native (35 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Arising by birth; having an origin; born. 2. (a.) of or pertaining to one's birth; natal; belonging ... biblethesaurus.org/n/native.htm - 19k

Originally (4 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) In the original time, or in an original manner; primarily; from the beginning or origin; not by derivation, or imitation. ... biblethesaurus.org/o/originally.htm - 8k

Oil (281 Occurrences)

... They are of animal, vegetable, or mineral origin and of varied composition, and they are variously used for food, for solvents, for anointing, lubrication ... biblethesaurus.org/o/oil.htm - 60k

Leviticus (1 Occurrence)

...ORIGIN 1. Against the Wellhausen Hypothesis (1) The Argument from Silence (2) Attitude of Prophets toward Sacrificial System (3) The People's Disobedience (4 ... biblethesaurus.org/l/leviticus.htm - 42k

Levites (267 Occurrences)

... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia PRIESTS AND LEVITES. (kohen, "priest"; nothing is definitely known as to the origin of the word; Lewi, "Levite," on which see ... biblethesaurus.org/l/levites.htm - 72k

Immaculate

... The ordinary and only tenable argument is that the ecclesiastical promulgation and acceptance of the doctrine prove its apostolic origin (see Catholic ... biblethesaurus.org/i/immaculate.htm - 16k

Infidel (2 Occurrences)

... the existence of God; one who does not believe in the prevailing religious faith; especially, one who does not believe in the divine origin and authority of ... biblethesaurus.org/i/infidel.htm - 8k

Idolatry (14 Occurrences)

... Paul describes the origin of idolatry in Romans 1:21-25: men forsook God, and sank into ignorance and moral corruption (1:28). The forms of idolatry are,. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/idolatry.htm - 21k

Firstbegotten (1 Occurrence)

... It denotes His status and character and not His origin; the context does not admit the idea that He is a part of the created universe. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/firstbegotten.htm - 10k

First-begotten (2 Occurrences)

... It denotes His status and character and not His origin; the context does not admit the idea that He is a part of the created universe. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/first-begotten.htm - 10k

Tirshatha (5 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary A word probably of Persian origin, meaning "severity," denoting a high civil dignity. The Persian governor ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tirshatha.htm - 10k

Earthquake (17 Occurrences)

... Seismographs in all parts of the world are now adjusted to receive the waves even though the origin is on the opposite side of the earth. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/earthquake.htm - 18k

Debated (7 Occurrences)

... Debated (7 Occurrences). Matthew 21:25 John's Baptism, whence was it? --had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/debated.htm - 8k

Diana (5 Occurrences)

... di-an'-a (Artemis "prompt," "safe"): A deity of Asiatic origin, the mother goddess of the earth, whose seat of worship was the temple in Ephesus, the capital ... biblethesaurus.org/d/diana.htm - 15k

Parbar (1 Occurrence)

... the position of the gatekeepers, "for Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar." The word is supposed to be of Persian origin, connected with ... biblethesaurus.org/p/parbar.htm - 8k

Paradise (6 Occurrences)

... PARADISE. par'-a-dis (pardec; paradeisos): 1. Origin and Meaning: A word probably of Persian origin meaning a royal park. See GARDEN. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/paradise.htm - 16k

Procurator

... power of attorney, and the development of the special usage of the word to denote an imperial functionary or official is characteristic of the origin of many ... biblethesaurus.org/p/procurator.htm - 13k

Proverb (24 Occurrences)

... prov'-erb (mashal, chidhah; parabole (Luke 4:23), paroimia (John 16:25, 29)): I. FOLK MEANING AND USE 1. The Primitive Sense 2. The Communal Origin 3. Animus ... biblethesaurus.org/p/proverb.htm - 29k

Priests (451 Occurrences)

... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia PRIESTS AND LEVITES. (kohen, "priest"; nothing is definitely known as to the origin of the word; Lewi, "Levite," on which see ... biblethesaurus.org/p/priests.htm - 69k

Cart (12 Occurrences)

... compare English "cart" and "carriage"). Carts, like "chariots" (which see), were of Assyrian origin. They were early carried to ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cart.htm - 15k

Chemarim (1 Occurrence)

... The word, which is of Aramaic origin (kumra, priest), is used in the Old Testament only in an unfavorable sense, its origin and associations naturally ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chemarim.htm - 10k

Argued (20 Occurrences)

... Argued (20 Occurrences). Matthew 21:25 John's Baptism, whence was it? --had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/argued.htm - 12k

Asherah (40 Occurrences)

... im ('asherah; alsos, mistranslated "grove" in the King James Version, after the Septuagint and Vulgate): 1. References to the Goddess 2. Assyrian Origin of the ... biblethesaurus.org/a/asherah.htm - 24k