Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Racal I RACAL In 1Sa 30:29 is prob. a mistake for Carmel (No. 1). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Racal rakal (, rakhal, trader): A place in Judah, enumerated among the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt, to the elders of which he sent a share of his spoils (1Sa 30:29). The Septuagint reading Carmel has been adopted, by many, because of the similarity of the words in Hebrew … Continue reading “Racal”

RACA A word derived from a Hebrew word signifying vain, trifling, brainless; otherwise, beggarly, worthless. It is thus translated by the Vulgate, in Jdg 11:3 ; in the English, “vain men.” The word includes a strong idea of contempt. Christ says, Mat 5:22, whoever shall say to his brother, “Raca,” shall be condemned by the … Continue reading “Raca”

Rac(c)ovian Catechism was a Polish Protestant compilation stating the different articles of the Slavic Reformers. It was published in 1605 at Racova, a city in the Polish palatinate Sandomir, which owed its origin to the Reformer John Sieminsky, and by his son’s (Jacob) acceptance of the Socinian doctrines became the headquarters of this branch of … Continue reading “Rac(c)ovian Catechism”

Rabusson PAUL, a French monastic, was born Sept. 5, 1634, at Gannat. After having entered monastic life among the Clugniacs, he taught theology in the abbeys of St. Martial at Avignon, and St. Martin des Champs at Paris. He was also made twice the general of his order (1693-1705, 1708-14). He died at Paris, Oct. … Continue reading “Rabusson”

Rabulas, Of Edessa all Eastern prelate who flourished near the opening of the 5th century, was a student of Theodorus of Mopsuestia, and, in 431, was prominently identified with the Antiochites at the council in Ephesus. In the following year, however, Cyril of Alexandria succeeded in gaining Rabulas to his side; and after this we … Continue reading “Rabulas, Of Edessa”

Rabshakeh chief of the princes, the name given to the chief cup-bearer or the vizier of the Assyrian court; one of Sennacherib’s messengers to Hezekiah. See the speech he delivered, in the Hebrew language, in the hearing of all the people, as he stood near the wall on the north side of the city (2 … Continue reading “Rabshakeh”

Rabsaris chief of the Heads, one of the three officers whom Sennacherib sent from Lachish with a threatening message to Jerusalem (2 Kings 18:17; Jer. 39:3, 13). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Rabsaris 1. Sent by Sennacherib with Tartan and Rabshakeh against Jerusalem (2Ki 18:17). (“chief eunuch”), often a minister of state or a commander in … Continue reading “Rabsaris”

Rabsaces ( ), a Graecized form (Sir 48:18) of the name RAB- SHAKEH SEE RAB-SHAKEH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rabmag Assyrian Rab-mugi, “chief physician,” “who was attached to the king (Jer. 39:3, 13), the title of one of Sennacherib’s officers sent with messages to Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem (2 Kings 18:17-19:13; Isa. 36:12-37:13) demanding the surrender of the city. He was accompanied by a “great army;” but his mission was unsuccessful. Fuente: … Continue reading “Rabmag”