Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Weiller, Kajetan von a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born at Munich, Aug. 2, 1762. He studied theology and philosophy in his native place. In 1785 he received holy orders, and in 1799 he was placed in the chair of philosophy and pedagogics. The University of Landshut conferred on him the degree of doctor … Continue reading “Weiller, Kajetan von”

Weil, Jakob a Jewish teacher of German, was born in 1792 at Frankfort, where he died, Nov. 19, 1864. He wrote and spoke for the emancipation of his coreligionists. He published, Fragmente aus dem Talmud und den Rabbinen (Frank kt. 111-12): Dcasjunge Detschland und die Judenz (ibid. 1836): Die erste sdchsische Kammer und die Juden … Continue reading “Weil, Jakob”

Weikel, John H a German Reformed minister, was pastor of Boehm’s and some other churches in Montgomery County, Pa., from 1776 to 1781, but his loyalty to the American cause during the Revolution finally led to his resignation on account of dissatisfaction among his parishioners. Nothing seems to be known of him after the war. … Continue reading “Weikel, John H”

Weihenmayer, Johann Heinrich a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Ulm, Aug. 4, 1637.. He studied at Jena, was appointed deacon in 1662 at Leipheim, and pastor at Altheim in 1681. In 1687 he, was called to Ulm, where he died, May 29, 1706. He left a great many writings, mostly of an ascetical … Continue reading “Weihenmayer, Johann Heinrich”

Weights and Measures WEIGHTS: mishkol from “shekel” (the weight in commonest use); eben, a “stone”, anciently used as a weight; peles, “scales”. Of all Jewish weights the shekel was the most accurate, as a half shekel was ordered by God to be paid by every Israelite as a ransom. From the period of the Exodus … Continue reading “Weights And Measures”

WEIGHTS The Hebrews weighed all the gold and silver they used in trade. The shekel, the half shekel, the manch, the talent, are not only denominations of money, of certain values in gold and silver, but also of certain weights. The weight “of sanctuary,” or weight of the temple, Exo 30:13,24 ; Lev 5:5 ; … Continue reading “Weights”

Weight ( eben, Deu 22:24; Deu 15:15; 2Sa 14:26; Pro 11:1; Pro 16:11; Pro 10:10; Mic 6:11; a stone, as elsewhere rendered; usually , mishkal [once , manishkol, Eze 4:11], from , to weigh; , peles, Pro 16:11; scales, Isa 40:12, a balance; , Heb 12:1, a mass; , 2Co 4:17, elsewhere burden). It is … Continue reading “Weight”

Weighing Of Souls is a practice accredited to the Egyptian gods to determine their place in the future world. The heart of the deceased was placed on one side of the scales held by Horus and Anubis, and the god Thoth registered the result of the weighing. Upon this judgment (which was rendered by Osiris … Continue reading “Weighing Of Souls”

WEIGHING, OF MONEY Gen 23:16; Ezr 8:25; Jer 32:9; Zec 11:12 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Weighing I should not have thought it needful to have called the reader’s attention to this article of weighing, but for a particular circumstance, and which I am inclined to think serves to elucidate to an English reader, a very interesting passage in Scripture. It is too well known to need my pointing out that … Continue reading “Weighing”