Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rabad (), or ABRAHAM IBN-DAUD, for which the acrostic stands, a noted rabbi, was born at Toledo about 1110, and died as a martyr 1180. He was one of the most renowned Talmudists of his time, highly esteemed for his historical knowledge. He is the author of the (The Successions of Tradition), written in the … Continue reading “Rabad”

RAB-SHAKEH Chief butler or cup-bearer, an officer sent from Lachish by Sennacherib king of Assyria, to summon Hezekiah to surrender; which message he delivered in a most audacious and insolent manner. The history is told in 2Ki 19:17 2Ch 32:9 Isa 36:22 . See NINEVEH and SENNACHERIB. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Rab-shakeh (Heb. … Continue reading “Rab-Shakeh”

RAB-SARIS An officer sent with Rabshakeh and Tartan, to summon Hezekiah, 2Ki 18:17 Jer 39:3 . It signifies “the chief of the eunuchs.” Such officers, high in honor and in trust, are found on the mural tablets of Nineveh so wonderfully preserved to this day; and in the Ottoman Porte of our own times the … Continue reading “Rab-Saris”

Rab-Saces See Rabshakeh Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures

RAB-MAG A general officer of Nebuchadnezzar’s army, at the taking of Jerusalem, Jer 39:3 . He was, as his name signifies, a chief of the magi; a dignitary who had accompanied the king of Babylon in his campaign. See MAGI. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Rab-mag (, Ratb-nm r, chief magician; Sept. – or … Continue reading “Rab-Mag”

Rab SEE RABBI; SEE RABBINISM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Rab (2) properly ABBA ARIKHA, a noted Jewish teacher, was born at Kaphri, a small place between Sura and Nehardea, in Babylon, about A.D. 170. In early life he went in quest of knowledge into Palestine, and became one of the most … Continue reading “Rab”

Raamses, Rameses RAAMSES, RAMESES.One of the treasure cities built by the Israelites in Egypt, and the starting-point of the Exodus (Exo 1:11; Exo 12:37, Num 33:3; Num 33:5). The site is not quite certain, but it was probably one of the cities called in Egyp. P-Ramesse, House of Ramesse, after Ramesses ii. In Gen 47:11 … Continue reading “Raamses, Rameses”

RAAMSES Or Rameses, a city built by the Hebrews during their servitude in Egypt, Exo 1:11 . It was situated in the land of Goshen; and appears to have been the capital of that country, Gen 47:10 . From it they commenced their united exodus from Egypt, Exo 12:37 ; Num 33:3,5 . It is … Continue reading “Raamses”

Raamiah (Heb. Raamyah’, , thundesr of Jehovah; Sept. [v. r. ), one of the chief Israelites who returned from exile with Zerubbabel (Neh 7:7), B.C. 445. In the parallel list (Ezr 2:2) he is called REELAIAH, and the Greek equivalent of the name in the Sept. of Nehemiah appears to have arisen from a confusion … Continue reading “Raamiah”

RAAMAH 1Ch 1:9, a region settled by Cushites, descendants of a grandson of Ham of the same name, Gen 10:7 . It is supposed to have adjoined the Persian gulf on its western shore towards the north, Eze 27:12 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Raamah [some Raua’nmah] (Heb. Ramah’, ; once Rama’, 1Ch … Continue reading “Raamah”