Propitiatory Sacrifices include both trespass-offering and sin-offering. SEE SACRIFICE. In this place we are to examine the disputed question what the Israelites held before them as their object in offering their beasts of sacrifice; that is, whether they wished merely to offer a gift to the offended Deity (Welker, p. 288), or (as Michaelis. los. … Continue reading “Propitiatory Sacrifices”
Propitiatory
propitiatory An oblong piece of solid gold, 212 by 112 cubits (about 30 by 18 inches), which was placed over the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:37). At both ends were two cherubim of beaten gold facing each other, and their faces bent downward towards the propitiatory; their wings overshadowed the oracle. The propitiatory was … Continue reading “Propitiatory”
Propitiation
Propitiation Propitiation occurs in the apostolic literature of the NT only four times: (1) Rom 3:25 as the rendering of : whom God set forth to be a propitiation, through faith, by his blood, to shew his righteousness, because of the passing over of sins done aforetime, in the forbearance of God; (2) as the … Continue reading “Propitiation”
PROPITIANTION
PROPITIANTION The offering which appeases the wrath of one against whom an offence has been committed. Christ is “the propitiation for our sins,” 1Ch 3:25, inasmuch as his sacrifice alone removes the obstacles which prevented the mercy of God from saving sinners, and appeases the just wrath of the law, 1Jo 2:2 4:10. The same … Continue reading “PROPITIANTION”
PROPHETS, VOICE OF
PROPHETS, VOICE OF Mat 13:35; Mat 21:4; Luk 1:70; Act 3:21; Jam 5:10; 2Pe 3:2 –SEE Prophecy, INSPIRATION, DIVINE Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
Prophets, Tombs Of The
Prophets, Tombs Of The The excavations commonly known under this name, Professor Robinson observes, are situated on the western declivity of the Mount of Olives, a little south of the footpath leading over from St. Stephen’s gate to Bethany. Pococke describes them as very large, having many cells to deposit bodies in; the farther end … Continue reading “Prophets, Tombs Of The”
Prophets, The
Prophets, The The books so designated form a distinct and most important part of scripture. Prophecy usually implied a ruined state of things among God’s people, calling for His intervention. Some of the prophecies are appeals, reminding the people of what God had done for them, and declaring how willing and ready He was to … Continue reading “Prophets, The”
Prophets, Sons of the
Prophets, Sons Of The The disciples, or scholars, of the prophets were thus called, agreeably to the Hebrew idiom; they were instructed in the knowledge of religion and in sacred music, and were thus qualified to become public teachers (1Sa 10:11). SEE PROPHET. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Prophets, Sons of the … Continue reading “Prophets, Sons of the”
Prophets, Schools Of The
Prophets, Schools Of The These were places where young men were educated under the care of a master, who was commonly, if not always, an inspired prophet. Godwin observes that for the propagation of learning colleges and schools were in divers places erected for the prophets. The first intimation we have in Scripture of these … Continue reading “Prophets, Schools Of The”
Prophets, Major And Minor
Prophets, Major And Minor We have in the Old Testament the writings of sixteen prophets; that is, of four greater and twelve lesser prophets. The four greater prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. The Jews do not properly place Daniel among the prophets, because (they say) he lived in the splendor of temporal dignities, … Continue reading “Prophets, Major And Minor”