Beigwir in Norse mythology, was the servant of the god Freyr, as also was Beyla, his wife. When AEgir spread a feast for the deities, at which Loke caused much dispute, both sought as much as possible to add to the joy of the feast. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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Beierlenk (Or Beyerlinck), Laurent
Beierlenk (Or Beyerlinck), Laurent a Flem-ish theologian, was born at Antwerp in April, 1578. He studied at Louvain, entered the Jesuit order, and became professor of rhetoric in the College of Vaulx. For a short time he was curate of Herent, near Louvain, and taught philosophy in an adjoining monastery. He was next made assistant … Continue reading “Beierlenk (Or Beyerlinck), Laurent”
Beier, Hartmann
Beier, Hartmann a Protestant theologian of Germiany, wasbomr at-Frankfort-on-the-Main, Sept. 229, 1516. He studied at Wittenberg, where he formed a friendly alliance with Luther. He died Aug. 11, 1577. Besides his commentaries on the Bible, he wrote Questiones in Libellum de Sphere Joannis de Sacrobusto (Wittenberg, 1573). Also attributed to him is the book entitled … Continue reading “Beier, Hartmann”
Behrens, Michael
Behrens, Michael a German theologian,was born at Buxtehude, Sept. 22, 1657, and died at Wandsbeck, Jan. 5, 1728. His principal works are, Aitar der Heyden, der Atheisten der (Christen, etc. (Hamburg, 1692): Die dreifache Welt der Christen, der Phdntasten und der Begmubeiten (ibid. 1697): Das Recht der Natur aus der Natur (ibid. 1703). See Hoefer, … Continue reading “Behrens, Michael”
Behrendt, Johann Friederich
Behrendt, Johann Friederich a German theologian, was born at Lubeck. He was well-versed in philology, in Roman antiquities, and in Latin poetry. He died June 16, 1757. His principal work is, Harmonia Systematis de Hodierna Animarum Creatione cure Creatoris Sanctitate et Peccati Originalis Propagatione (Berlin, 1744). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Gen., s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Behrendt, Johann Friederich”
Behram
Behram in Persian mythology, is the Ized of fire, the king of all beings,with a shining body, the assistant of Ardibehesht against the Deos. Behram appears in all possible forms, and is represented as the all penetrating, enlivening, and fructifying power. Thus, in the form of the wind, he loosens the fetters of winter; as … Continue reading “Behram”
Behra
Behra in the mythology of India, is the sea near Brahma’s dwelling (Brahmaloga), which has the property of rejuvenating every one bathing there. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Behove
Behove “to owe,” is once rendered “behove,” Heb 2:17; it indicates a necessity, owing to the nature of the matter under consideration; in this instance, the fulfillment of the justice and love of God, voluntarily exhibited in what Christ accomplished, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest. See BOUND, DEBT, DUE, DUTY, … Continue reading “Behove”
Behoove
Behoove be-hoov: Used in the New Testament for two Greek words de (Luk 24:26; Act 17:3) and ophelo (Heb 2:17); the former referring to a physical, and the latter to a moral, necessity (Bengelon, 1Co 11:10). The former means must, that is, it is required by the order which God has ordained; the latter, ought, … Continue reading “Behoove”
Beholding
Beholding be-holding: Many Hebrew and Greek words are so rendered in English Versions of the Bible, but , epopteusantes, your good works, which they behold (1Pe 2:12); beholding your chaste behavior (1Pe 3:2), and , epoptai, We were eyewitnesses of his majesty (2Pe 1:16) are peculiar to Peter. The fact that this word is used … Continue reading “Beholding”