Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ribai (Heb. Ribay’, ,pleader [with Jehovah; Sept. , ), the father of Ittai, one of David’s mighty men of the tribe of Benjamin (2Sa 23:29; 1Ch 11:31). B.C. ante 1020. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Ribai 2Sa 23:29. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Ribai RIBAI.The father of Ittai (2Sa 23:29 = 1Ch 11:31). … Continue reading “Ribai”

Ribadeneira, Pedro de (or RIBADENEYRA and among Spaniards often RIVADENEIRA) Pedro De Ribadeneira was born at Toledo, of a noble Castilian family, 1 Nov., 1526 (Astrain, I, 206); died 22 Sept., 1611. His father Alvaro Ortiz de Cisneros, was the son of Pedro Gonzales Cedillo and grandson of Hernando Ortiz de Cisneros whom Ferdinand IV … Continue reading “Ribadeneira, Pedro de”

Ribadeneira, Pedro a zealous Jesuit, pupil of Loyola, and industrious writer, was born at Toledo, Nov. 1, 1527. He was sent to Rome while young, and received by Lovola into his order in 1540, before it had been confirmed by the pope. In 1542 Ribadeneira removed to Paris for further studies in philosophy and theology, … Continue reading “Ribadeneira, Pedro”

Rib-lah Rib-lah. (fertility). One of the landmarks, on the eastern boundary of the land of Israel, as specified by Moses. Num 34:11. It seems hardly possible, without entirely disarranging the specification or the boundary, that the Riblah in question can be the same with the following. Riblah, in the land of Hamath, a place on … Continue reading “Rib-lah”

Rib (, tseld, Genesis 2, 21, 22, a side, as often rendered; Chald. , Dan 7:5), the part of Adam taken to form his wife (Genesis ut sup.). SEE EVE. In the expression fifth rib (2Sa 2:23; 2Sa 3:27; 2Sa 4:6; 2Sa 20:10), the original has simply fifth (, chomesh, fifth part in Gen 47:26). … Continue reading “Rib”

Riario, Raphael Galeotto an Italian prelate, better known as cardinal Riario, was born at Savona, May 3, 1451. He was in great favor with Sixtus IV, who raised him to the rank of cardinal in 1477, and afterwards conferred upon him several bishoprics and archbishoprics, together with the abbeys of Monte-Casino and Cava. During the … Continue reading “Riario, Raphael Galeotto”

Rhythmical Office I. DESCRIPTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND DIVISION By rhythmical office is meant a liturgical horary prayer, the canonical hours of the priest, or an office of the Breviary, in which not only the hymns are regulated by a certain rhythm, but where, with the exception of the psalms and lessons, practically all the other parts … Continue reading “Rhythmical Office”

Rhythm (a) Harmonious correlation of parts in a work of art. (b) (Music) Systematic grouping of notes according to duration. — L.V. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Rhythia in Greek mythology, was a nymph beloved of Apollo, by whom she became the mother of the Corybantes. An ancient town on the northeast coast of Crete derives from her its name Rhytion. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

rhymed Bibles Rhyme is found in the Hebrew text of the poetic books of the Old Testament only sporadically and accidentally; but portions of the Scriptures have been done into rhyme in English, French, and Italian. Among English rhymed versions, mostly of the Psalms, are those of Thomas Brampton (1414), Sir Philip Sydney (1580), and … Continue reading “Rhymed Bibles”