Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pegasus in Greek mythology, a winged horse which arose with Chrysaor from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa, when she was slain by Perseus. He is said to have received his name because he first made his appearance beside the springs () of Oceanus. He afterwards ascended to heaven, and was believed to carry the … Continue reading “Pegasus”

Pegasius, bp. of Troas Pegasius (1), bp. of Troas c. 350-360. His name was found in a previously unknown letter of the emperor Julian, first published in Hermes (1875), pp. 257-266. This letter gives a very interesting description of a visit paid by Julian to Troy before he became emperor. It describes the graves of … Continue reading “Pegasius, bp. of Troas”

Peet, Stephen a somewhat noted missionary of the Congregational Church in Wisconsin, was born at Sandgate, Vt., in 1795. He was educated at Yale College, where he graduated in 1823, and after entering the ministry preached seven years at Euclid, near Cleveland, Ohio; was afterwards a chaplain at Buffalo, editing the Bethel Magazine and Buffalo … Continue reading “Peet, Stephen”

Peeped Isa 8:19 (b) Spirit mediums, necromancers and others deal with spirit and work in the dark. They cannot see plainly. Therefore, this word is used. It also indicates that there is no intelligence in what they say they see. They cannot see fully nor clearly. Also, the language they use is not familiar. They … Continue reading “Peeped”

PEEP In Isa 8:19, denotes the stifles, piping voice of necromancers. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Peep Not “look” curiously, but “chirp” as young birds (Isa 8:19; Isa 10:14). Necromancers made a faint cry come from the ground as of departed spirits. From the Latin pipio. The same Hebrew is translated “chatter” (Isa 38:14). … Continue reading “Peep”

Peeled Isa 18:2 (b) Probably this refers to the fact that the invading enemy would skim off the wealth of the country, as well as its man power. The invaders would take everything that was of value. Eze 29:18 (b) The shoulder that was injured would hinder work and labor. It would be very difficult … Continue reading “Peeled”

Peel, Pill pel, pil: Pill (Gen 30:37, Gen 30:38; Tobit 11:13 (the Revised Version (British and American) scaled)) and peel (Isa 18:2, Isa 18:7 (the King James Version and the Revised Version margin); Eze 29:18 (the King James Version and the English Revised Version)) are properly two different words, meaning to remove the hair (pilus) … Continue reading “Peel, Pill”

Peebles, John a Scotch prelate, after, enjoying several praiseworthy positions, was preferred to the archdeaconry of St. Andrews, constituted lord chancellor in 1377, and in the same year became bishop of Dunkeld. He died in 1396. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 85. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pedum rectum (straight staff) is a name for the straight shepherd crook of the pope, adorned with a cross on the top. SEE CROOK. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pedroni, Pietro an Italian painter, was born at Pontremoli, in the Florentine territory. He first studied at Florence, and afterwards at Parma and Rome. He executed a few excellent works for the churches at Florence, and in his native place; but, in consequence of ill-health, he opened an academy under the protection of the senator … Continue reading “Pedroni, Pietro”