Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rain (Noun and Verb) from huo, “to rain,” is used especially, but not entirely, of “showers,” and is found in Act 14:17; Act 28:2; Heb 6:7; Jam 5:7 (see EARLY and LATTER); Jam 5:18; Rev 11:6 (see B). akin to B, below, lit., “a wetting,” hence, “rain,” is used in Mat 7:25, Mat 7:27. In … Continue reading “Rain (Noun and Verb)”

RAIN In Scripture the “early” and the “latter” rain of Palestine is spoken of, Deu 11:14 Hos 6:3 . The former falls in the latter part of October, the seed-time of Palestine; and the weather then continues variable, with more or less rain the whole winter, until after the latter or spring rain in April. … Continue reading “Rain”

Raimondi, Marcantonio Engraver, b. at Bologna, 1475 (1480?); d. there, 1530 (1534?). He studied under the goldsmith and niellist Francia, and later often signed his work M-A. F., F referring to his teacher. His earliest plate (1505), “Pyramus and Thisbe”, shows a goldsmith-like shading. His first artistic stimulation came from seeing plates by Durer, some … Continue reading “Raimondi, Marcantonio”

Raimondi, Marc Antonio an Italian engraver who devoted himself to classical and sacred art, was born at Bologna in 1487. He was a student first of Francesco Francia, but perfected himself under Raphael, who favored him so greatly that Raimondi may be placed by the side of his great master. The two artists together exerted … Continue reading “Raimondi, Marc Antonio”

Raimondi, Giovanni Battista a celebrated Italian Orientalist, was born at Cremona in 1540, removed in his youth to Naples, where he studied at the university theology, philosophy, and mathematics, and then spent some time in Asia studying Eastern civilization and languages. Returning to Italy, he became engaged in various literary enterprises. and enjoyed the society … Continue reading “Raimondi, Giovanni Battista”

Raiment, Soft (, malakos): In Mat 11:8 English Versions of the Bible, where Jesus, speaking of John the Baptist, asks What went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? where raiment, though implied, is not expressed in the best text, but was probably added from Luk 7:25 parallel. It is equivalent to … Continue reading “Raiment, Soft”

Raiment SEE CLOTHING; SEE DRESS; SEE GARMENT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Raiment RAIMENT.See Dress. Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And The Gospels Raiment RAIMENT.See Dress. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Raiment rament. See DRESS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Raiment See Dress Dress Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible RAIMENT See GARMENTS. … Continue reading “Raiment”

Rails Of The Altar (late from the time of bishop Andrewes, who calls them wainscot banisters, and Laud, who intended to preserve the altar from profanatiou by their use. They are, in fact, the cancelli moved eastward, resembling the medieval reclinatorium, and answer to the primitive altar-veils and Greek iconostasis. At Leamington Priors, St. German’s. … Continue reading “Rails Of The Altar”

Raillon, Jacques a French prelate, born at Bourgoin, July 17, 1762, was educated for the priesthood at the seminary in Lucon, in which he had been placed by bishop Mercy of that place. After graduation he was made a curate of Montaigu, but was obliged in the Revolutionary period to quit his parish, alnd lived … Continue reading “Raillon, Jacques”

Railing See Evil-speaking. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Railing RAILING.See Reviling and Mockery. Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And The Gospels Railing Forbidden 1Co 5:11; 1Ti 6:4; 1Pe 3:9; 2Pe 2:11; Jud 1:9 Slander; Speaking, Evil Instances of 1Sa 25:14; 2Sa 16:7; Mar 15:29 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible