Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Physical essence (or physical composition in Scholasticism) Consists in the composition of the parts by which that composite truly is. Of these parts, that which indifferently constitutes this or that, is called matter, as the body in man, but that which determines and perfects matter is called form, as soul. — H.G. Fuente: The Dictionary … Continue reading “Physical essence”

Physical PHYSICAL (, natural, inborn).To this word a distinctive and conspicuous place has been given in the terminology of modern science, and that very appropriately; for the object of science in every one of its branches is to acquire such a knowledge of the Universe as shall correspond exactly to the constituted and established nature … Continue reading “Physical”

Physic Physicians There can be no question that the Israelites brought some knowledge of medicine with them from Egypt, whose physicians were celebrated in all antiquity. To the state of medical knowledge in that country there are indeed some allusions in Scripture, as contained in the notice of the corps of physicians in the service … Continue reading “Physic”

Phyllobolia (from , a leaf, and , to throw), a custom which existed among the ancient heathen nations of throwing flowers and leaves on the tombs of the dead. The Greek was placed on his funeral bed as if asleep, wearing a white robe and garland. the purple pall half hidden by numerous chaplets, and … Continue reading “Phyllobolia”

Phylarches f-larkez (the King James Version Philarches). See PHYLARCH. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Phylarch PHYLARCH (2Ma 8:32).A military title for either a cavalry officer or a commander of auxiliary forces. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Phylarch flark (, phularches): Given in the King James Version of 2 Macc 8:32 as a proper name Philarches, but in the Revised Version (British and American) the phylarch of Timotheus’s forces; … Continue reading “Phylarch”

PHYLACTERY In the general, was a name given by the ancients to all kinds of charms, spells, or characters, which they wore about them, as amulets, to preserve them from dangers or diseases. Phylactery particularly denoted a slip of parchment, wherein was written some text of holy Scripture, particularly of the decalogue, which the more … Continue reading “Phylactery”

Phylacteries, Frontlets PHYLACTERIES, FRONTLETS.1. Among the charges brought by our Lord against the Pharisees of His day we read: but all their works they do for to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries and enlarge the borders of their garments (Mat 23:5-6; for borders see Fringes). This is the only Biblical … Continue reading “Phylacteries, Frontlets”

PHYLACTERIES Were little rolls of parchment, in which were written certain words of the law, and which were worn by the Jews upon their foreheads, and upon the left arm. The custom was founded on a mistaken interpretation of Exo 13:9,16, “And it shall be for a taken upon thy hand, and for frontlets between … Continue reading “Phylacteries”

Phygelus, Phygellus f-jelus, (, Phugellos; Tischendorf and Westcott and Hort, The New Testament in Greek, with others, read , Phugelos, Phygellus or Phygelus (2Ti 1:15); the King James Version Phygellus, fi-jelus): One of the Christians who deserted Paul at the time of his 2nd imprisonment at Rome. Paul mentions him, along with Hermogenes, as being … Continue reading “Phygelus, Phygellus”