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Bear-worship Among the Ostiah Tartars in Siberia the bear is held in great veneration. It is sacrificed to their gods as being the most acceptable victim they can select. As soon as they have killed the animal they strip off its skin and hang it on a very high tree in presence of their idol. … Continue reading “Bear-worship”

Bear, The (Arcturus) bar. A great northern constellation. See ASTRONOMY, II, 13. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Bear, Jacob a German Reformed minister, was probably born in eastern Pennsylvania, March 4, 1810, and licensed to preach either by the Susquehanna Classis or the Synod in 1836. He was settled first at Spring Mills, Pa., and remained there three years. In 1840 he had charge of twelve congregations in the vicinity of Shanesville, … Continue reading “Bear, Jacob”

Bear, Charles W a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born near Mount Jackson, Pa., Oct. 23, 1826. He was trained in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; was converted, in 1842; licensed to exhort in 1858, to preach in 1859, and in the same year entered the Erie Conference. He did valiant service until his … Continue reading “Bear, Charles W”

Bear, Borne bar, born (, nasa); , lambano, , anaphero, , bastazo): In English Versions of the Bible the physical sense is familiar, of supporting or carrying any weight or burden. The translation of the Revised Version (British and American) is to be preferred in Psa 75:3 (have set up); Lam 3:28 (hath laid it … Continue reading “Bear, Borne”

Bear, Born bar, born (vb.), (, yaladh): Occurs frequently in its literal sense, alluding to motherhood (Gen 16:11; Gen 17:17, Gen 17:19, Gen 17:21; Gen 18:13; Gen 22:23; Gen 30:3; Lev 12:5; Jdg 13:3; Jdg 5:7; Rth 1:12; 1Ki 3:21; Jer 29:6); in the New Testament , gennao, in the same sense (Luk 1:13). Figurative: … Continue reading “Bear, Born”

Bear (animal) “a bear,” occurs in Rev 13:2. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

BEAR That bears were common in Palestine appears from several passages in the Old Testament, 1Sa 17:34,36,37 ; 2Sa 17:8 ; 2Ki 2:24 . The species known in Syria resembles the common brown bear; it is sill met in the recesses of Lebanon. To a sullen and ferocious disposition, the bear joins immense strength, considerable … Continue reading “Bear”

Beanus a Scottish prelate, was the first bishop to the see of Aberdeen. He was bishop in 1015, and is said to have administered his diocese for thirty-two years with prudence and integrity. He died in 1047, and is commemorated as a saint on Dec. 16. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, p. 101. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Beanus”

Beans Beans. A hardy plant about one meter (three feet) tall with pea-shaped fragrant blooms, large pods and black or brown beans, which were eaten alone or cooked with meat. Beans have always been an important part of the Hebrew diet, especially among the poor, and they have been known since ancient times. When beans … Continue reading “Beans”