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Severian A group of six American Protestant sects which hold in common a belief in the near return of Christ in person, and differ from one another mainly in their understanding of several doctrines related to this common belief. They are, excepting the “Seventh Day Adventists” and the branch entitled “The Church of God” congregational … Continue reading “Severian”

Severans an old term not now in use, which seems to have signified a kind of cornice, or string course. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Severally In the office for the baptism (Protestant Episcopal Church) of those of riper years, the questions proposed by the minister to the candidates are to be considered as addressed to them severally, and the answers to be made accordingly. By this rubric every candidate is to view himself as isolated and alone, although the … Continue reading “Severally”

Several, Severally sever-al, sever-al-i: The Hebrew words hophshuth and hophshth, translated several in the King James Version, the English Revised Version, 2Ki 15:5; 2Ch 26:21, are in both cases translated separate in the American Standard Revised Version, and indicate ceremonial uncleanness and consequent severance on account of leprosy. In the parable of the Talents (Mat … Continue reading “Several, Severally”

Several House 2Ki 15:5. (See UZZIAH.) Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary

Several “one’s own,” is translated “several (ability),” in Mat 25:15. Note: For Rev 21:21, “the several gates,” RV, see EVERY, No. 3. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Sever sever: The three Hebrew words badhal, palah and paradh are thus translated. The idea conveyed is that of setting apart (Lev 20:26 the King James Version) or of setting someone or something apart in a miraculous way (Exo 8:22; Exo 9:4 the King James Version, the English Revised Version), or, again, of simple separation … Continue reading “Sever”

Seventy Years is a frequent number in Scripture, both symbolical and literal; e.g. the seventy years of Tyre’s depression after its capture by Nebuchadnezzar till its relief by the downfall of Babylon (Isa 23:15-17); and especially the seventy years of, the Jewish captivity at Babylon (Jer 25:11; Jer 29:10). SEE CAPTIVITY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, … Continue reading “Seventy Years”

Seventy Weeks Of Daniels Prophecy (Dan 9:25-27). This is so important a link in sacred prediction and chronology as to justify its somewhat extensive treatment here. We first give an exact translation of the passage. Seventy heptads are decreed [to transpire] upon thy nation, and upon thy holy city, for [entirely] closing the [punishment of] … Continue reading “Seventy Weeks Of Daniels Prophecy”

Seventy Weeks of Daniel This period is taken from an important prophecy in Dan 9:25-27. The seventy weeks are divided into three parts, namely, seven, sixty-two, and one. We shall see in the sequel that ‘weeks of years’ are evidently intended. The first period of seven weeks refers to the building of the street and … Continue reading “Seventy Weeks of Daniel”