Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

WEAVING An art very early practiced by all nations, and exhibited on the ancient monuments of Egypt, Gen 41:42 . See FLAX.It is usually performed by women, 2Ki 23:7 Pro 31:13,19 . The Jews say that the high-priest’s tunic was made without a needle, being “woven from the top throughout;” thus also “the High-priest of … Continue reading “Weaving”

Weavers, Brother is a name given to the Beghards, or Lollards, in France on account of the occupation of most of them. SEE LOLLARDS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Weaver, Weaving This art was early practised in Egypt, and though the looms were of the simplest description, some Egyptian productions were very fine. Weaving was known to the Israelites, and by it they produced fine work for the tabernacle and the priests’ robes. A weaver’s beam is often referred to as a heavy thing … Continue reading “Weaver, Weaving”

Weaver, Richard an English Congregational minister, was born at Tewkesbury, Sept. 9, 1804. In early life his mind was impressed with the importance of personal piety. He was educated at Wymondley College for ministerial work, and in 1830 was ordained over the Independent Church at Foulmire, where he labored usefully for some years. In 1838 … Continue reading “Weaver, Richard”

Weaver, Lindsey Carr a Methodist Episcopal (South) minister, was born in Spartanburg District, S. C., Nov. 16, 1837. He joined the Church in 1858, while a student at Wofford College; graduated in 1859; and in 1860 entered the South Carolina Conference, and labored zealously until failing health obliged him to retire from active service. He … Continue reading “Weaver, Lindsey Carr”

Weaver, John M a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Washington County, N. Y., July 5, 1792. He embraced religion when about twenty-one; was licensed to preach in 1816; and joined the New York Conference in 1829, in which he served faithfully until 1855, when he was granted a superannuated relation. In 1859 he resumed … Continue reading “Weaver, John M”

Weave Isa 59:5 (a) The Lord in this place describes the labors, schemes and plans of religious people to manufacture a protection for themselves against the wrath of GOD, while ignoring GOD’s way and GOD’s plan. The failure of these plans is as sure as the failure of the spider’s web to protect from an … Continue reading “Weave”

Weathers, William Titular Bishop of Amyela; born 12 November, 1814; died at Isleworth, Middlesex, 4 March, 1895. His parents were Welsh Protestants; the mother and children were converted after the father’s death. He was educated at the Franciscan school, Baddesley (1823-28), and at Old Hall, where he remained for forty years, and held in turn … Continue reading “Weathers, William”

Weatherford, Thomas a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Europe about 1736. He labored four years in the ministry in the United States. He was slender in frame, remarkable for his piety, and died triumphantly in 1792. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1792, p. 45. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Weatherford, John a Baptist minister, was born in Charlotte County, Va., about 1740. His parents were members of the Presbyterian Church, his father being an elder in the church of which the distinguished Dr, Rice was the minister. Soon after his conversion, his mind began to be troubled on the subject of baptism. Having conversed … Continue reading “Weatherford, John”