Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

RUDE 2Co 11:6, Artless and unpolished. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Rude rood: Not impolite in English Versions of the Bible (except perhaps 2 Macc 12:14), but untrained, ignorant; compare the modern phrase, a rude drawing. So Sirach 8:4 (, apadeutos) and 2Co 11:6 (, idiotes, ‘though I lack technical training in rhetoric’); compare … Continue reading “Rude”

Ruddy (, admoni, reddish; Sept. ; Vulg. rufus). Many interpreters think that the word means red-haired. and it is so rendered in the ancient versions, although ours understands a ruddy complexion. It would then appear that Esau (Gen 25:25) and David (1Sa 16:12) had red hair, a peculiarity so uncommon in the East that it … Continue reading “Ruddy”

Rudder, William, D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born in British Guiana; graduated from Trinity College and from the General Theological Seminary; was ordained deacon by bishop Brownell in 1851; officiated successively in St. Paul’s Church, Flatbush, L.I.; Calvary Church, New York, as an assistant minister; St. Paul’s Church, Albany, as rector; and in St. … Continue reading “Rudder, William, D.D”

Rudder, Rudder-Bands ruder. See SHIPS AND BOATS, III., 2., (3). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Rudder bands Ancient ships had two great broad-bladed oars for rudders. These, when not in use, were lifted out of the water and bound or tied up. When required for use, these bands were unloosed and the rudders allowed to drop into the water (Acts 27:40). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary

Rudder See Ship. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Rudder (, Act 27:20, strictly a footlet; helm, Jam 3:4), an oar (hence the English paddle) used by the ancients for steering vessels, being passed through an eye or rowlock at the stern; when at anchor they were unshipped, and secured from slipping through the rudder … Continue reading “Rudder”

Rudd, Sayer a minister of Walmer, Kent, England, in the middle of the last century, published a number of Poems, Sermons, and Theological Treatises, of which the best known is his Essay on the Resurrection, Millennium, and Judgment (Lond. 1734, 8vo). His Prodromus, or Observations on the English Letters, was published in 1755 (8vo). See … Continue reading “Rudd, Sayer”

Rudd, John Churchill, D.D. an Episcopal clergyman, was born at Norwich, Conn., May 24, 1779. By adverse circumstances he was prevented from taking a collegiate course, and. although brought up a Congregationalist, united with the Episcopal Church. He was admitted to deacon’s orders by bishop Moore, April 28, 1805, and in 1806 to priest’s orders … Continue reading “Rudd, John Churchill, D.D.”

Rudborne (Or Rodburne), Thomas an English bishop and architect, was a native of Hertfordshire. He studied at Merton College, Oxford, and was afterwards chaplain to Henry V previous to the battle of Agincourt. He received the prebend of Horton, Salisbury, the living of East Deping, Lincolnshire, and the archdeaconry of Sudbury. He served the office … Continue reading “Rudborne (Or Rodburne), Thomas”

Rudbeck, John a learned Swedish prelate and reformer, was born at Orebro about 1580. He was chaplain to Gustavus Adolphus, and bishop of Westeras. His death occurred in 1646. He was father of Olas (or Olaf) Rudbeck, Sr., the eminent anatomist and botanist. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature