Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

promise, divine (1) A promise made by God to man, especially the promise of the Redeemer, the promised land. (2) A promise made by man to God in the form of vows. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Promise, Divine The term promise in Holy Writ both in its nominal and verbal form embraces not only promises … Continue reading “Promise, Divine”

Promise (Noun and Verb) primarily a law term, denoting “a summons” (epi, “upon,” angello, “to proclaim, announce”), also meant “an undertaking to do or give something, a promise.” Except in Act 23:21 it is used only of the “promises” of God. It frequently stands for the thing “promised,” and so signifies a gift graciously bestowed, … Continue reading “Promise (Noun and Verb)”

PROMISE Used by Paul to denote the spiritual gifts of God, chiefly the Messiah, the Holy Spirit, and the fullness of gospel blessings, of which an assurance was given to Abraham and other saints in behalf of themselves, and of believers who should come after them, 1Ch 4:13-14 Gal 3:14-29 . The “children of the … Continue reading “Promise”

Prometheus in Greek mythology, was the son of the Titan Japetus and the Oceanid Clymene, full of wisdom, art, and might, a friend and companion of the gods, who loved him for his gifts, but in whom he awakened hatred when he doubted their omniscience. He once sought to prove Jupiter’s knowledge, and the latter … Continue reading “Prometheus”

Promater SEE SPONSOR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Prolong pro-long (, ‘arakh, , mashakh): Prolong, prolonged are the translations of ‘arakh, to stretch, to make long (Deu 4:26, and frequently, prolong days; Deu 4:40, etc.; Job 6:11 the King James Version; Pro 28:16; Ecc 7:15; Ecc 8:13; Isa 53:10); of mashakh, to draw out (Isa 13:22; Eze 12:25, Eze 12:28 the King James … Continue reading “Prolong”

Prologue prolog, prolog (, prologos, foreword, preface, introduction): The word occurs in the preface to Ecclesiasticus (Sirach), and is commonly applied to Jn 1:1-18. See ECCLESIASTICUS; JOHN, GOSPEL OF. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Prolocutor the chairman or president of convocation in England. SEE CONVOCATION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

proletariat (Latin: proles, off- spring) Term popularized in modern socialistic writings. It originally applied to a class of Roman citizens who possessed little or no property, and were regarded as contributing nothing to the state except offspring. The term was revived by advocates of Socialism to designate that class of the community which possesses no … Continue reading “proletariat”

Prolepsis (Occupatio); or, Anticipation The answering of an Argument by anticipating it before it is used Pro-leep-sis. Greek, , a taking beforehand, from (pro), beforehand, and (lambanein), to take or receive. This is a beautiful figure; by which we anticipate objections to what we are stating. The other general names of this figure are: PROCATALEPSIS … Continue reading “Prolepsis (Occupatio); or, Anticipation”