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Ambush, Ambushment A stratagem used in war of placing warriors in secret places, from which they can issue forth when least expected. Palestine with its many ravines and caves was well suited for such tactics. Jos 8:2-22 ; 2Ch 13:13; 2Ch 20:22; Jer 51:12. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Ambush Joshua at the capture of Ai lay in ambush, and so deceived the inhabitants that he gained an easy victory (Josh. 8:4-26). Shechem was taken in this manner (Judg. 9:30-45. Comp. Jer. 51:12). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Ambush AMBUSH.See War. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Ambush amboosh (, ‘arabh, to set an ambush; … Continue reading “AMBUSH”

Ambuscade and Ambush (Hebrew , arab’, to lie in wait), in military phraseology, are terms used promiscuously, though it is understood that the first more properly applies to the act, and the second to the locality of a stratagem which consists mainly in the concealment of an army, or of a detachment, where the enemy, … Continue reading “Ambuscade and Ambush”

Ambulia in Greek mythology, was a surname of Minerva, by which the inhabitants of Sparta worshipped her. The Dioscuri were also called Ambulii, and Jupiter Ambulius. The signification of the name is unknown. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ambulatory (Latin: ambulo, walk) A covered passage, open to the air on one side, round a cloister, or around the apse of a church; the latter type often has radiating chapels. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Ambulatory A cloister, gallery, or alley; a sheltered place, straight or circular, for exercise in walking; the aisle that makes … Continue reading “Ambulatory”

ambry (aumbry) (Latin: armarium, a chest or safe) A box in which the holy oils are kept in Catholic churches, affixed to the wall of the sanctuary. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Ambrosn Of Sienna a Dominican, was born at Sienna, April 16, 1220, and assumed his habit when seventeen. After studying at Paris he went to Cologne, and preached with great success throughout Germany. Through his influence the city of Sienna made peace with Clement IV, who had placed it under interdict for favoring the party … Continue reading “Ambrosn Of Sienna”

Ambrosius, Theseus (Ital. Teseo Ambrogio), an Italian Orientalist, was born in 1469. He is said to have understood eighteen languages, especially the Syriac. At the order of pope Leo X, he opened a school for the Chaldee and Syriac languages at Bologna. He died in the Monastery of St. Peter at Pavia in 1540. He … Continue reading “Ambrosius, Theseus”

Ambrosius of Milan Ambrosius, St., bp. of Milan (A.D. 374-397). The chief materials for his life are his own works, which include an important collection of letters. Another source is a Life by Paulinus, his notarius or secretary, who had been with him at his death and wrote at the suggestion of St. Augustine. This … Continue reading “Ambrosius of Milan”

Ambrosius of Greece Ambrosius (2), “a chief man of Greece,” and a “senator,” “who became a Christian,” and, according to the title of the Syriac translation, wrote the “Address to the Greeks” ( ), which is published with the works of Justin Martyr (Cureton, Spicil. Syr. pp. xi. 61). There is no other trace of … Continue reading “Ambrosius of Greece”