Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ransom Ransom is the rendering in Authorized Version and Revised Version of a word () rare in apostolic literature, and possibly coined by St. Paul for use in 1Ti 2:6, Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ransom for all. It appears to be a strengthened form of (cf. Expositors Greek Testament , 1 Tim., 1910, … Continue reading “Ransom”

Ranks ranks (, prasia, a square plot of ground, a garden-bed): They sat down in ranks (Mar 6:40); the several reclining ranks formed, as it were, separate plots or garden-beds. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Ranks “a garden bed or plot” (probably from prason, “a leek”), is used metaphorically in Mar 6:40 of “ranks” of … Continue reading “Ranks”

Rankine, W. J. Macquom Physicist. Born 1820; died 1872. Considered one of the founders of the science of thermodynamics. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Rankin, Thomas a somewhat noted minister of the early Methodist Episcopal Church one of Wesley’s general assistants was born in Dunbar, Scotland, 1738. He was religiously trained by his parents. and, at an early age, expressed the desire to become a minister of the Gospel. After the death of his father, he formed bad acquaintances, … Continue reading “Rankin, Thomas”

Ranken, David a Scotch divine, was a member of the Episcopal Church of Scotland at Edinburgh in the first half of the 18th century, and was an author of some repute. He published, Three Discourses, 1Pe 3:13-14 (Edin. 1716, 8vo): Three Discourses, 1Pe 3:14; 1Pe 3:16 (1716, 8vo): Serm., 1Pe 3:13-16 (1717, 8vo): Serms. (1720, … Continue reading “Ranken, David”

Ranke, Leopold Von, D.D a German historian, was born at Wiehe, Thuringia, December 21, 1795. He embraced the profession of teacher, and in 1818 became head master of the Gymnasium at Frankfort-on-the-Oder. In 1825 he was invited to Berlin as professor extraordinary of history in the university, and was sent in 1827 by the Prussian … Continue reading “Ranke, Leopold Von, D.D”

Ranke, Friedrich Heinrich doctor of theology and Ober-Consistorialrath, brother of Carl Ferdinand, was born at Wiehe in 1797. Having completed his studies, he labored as a pastor at Riickersdorf, not far from Nuremberg, and then as dean at Thurnau. In 1840 he was appointed ordinary professor of dogmatics at the Erlangen University. In 1841 he … Continue reading “Ranke, Friedrich Heinrich”

Ranke, Carl Ferdinand doctor of theology and philosophy, and brother of the famous historian, Leopold Ranke, was born at Wiehe, in Thuringia, in 1802. Having finished his preparatory studies at the gymnasium in Pforta, he betook himself to the study of philology and theology. He soon became the head of the Qued. lbinburg Gymnasium. In … Continue reading “Ranke, Carl Ferdinand”

Rank, to Keep A trait in disciplined troops, expert in war. 1Ch 12:33. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Rank rank: (1) , ‘orah, used in Joe 2:7 of the advance of the locust army which marched in perfect order and in straight lines, none crossing the other’s track. (2) , maarakhah, battle array (1Ch 12:38 the King James Version; compare 1Sa 4:16; 1Sa 17:22, 1Sa 17:48). See ARMY. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia