Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pedarhzur Pedarh’zur. (whom the rock (that is, God) redeems). Father of Gamaliel, the chief of the tribe of Manasseh, at the time of the Exodus. Num 1:10; Num 2:20; Num 7:54; Num_ 7:59; Num 10:23. (B.C. 1491). Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Pedalia is an ecclesiastical term used to denote (1) foot-cloths in front of the altar; (2) collections of the creeds and canons of general councils in the Greek Church. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pedaiah [some Pedai’ah] (Heb. Pedayah’, ,l preserved of Jehovah; written also Pedaydhu, , with the same meaning, 1Ch 27:20; Sept. v or v), the name of at least six Hebrews. 1. The father of Joel, which latter was ruler of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the latter part of David’s reign (1Ch 27:20). B.C. ante … Continue reading “Pedaiah”

Pedahzur [many Ped’ahzur] (Heb. Pedahtsur’, , preserved of the Rock; Sept. , ), the head of a family in the tribe of Manasseh; father of the Gamaliel who was appointed with others to aid Moses in numbering the people (Num 1:10; Num 2:20; Num 7:54; Num 7:59; Num 10:23). B.C. cir. 1657. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Pedahzur”

Pedahel (Heb. Pedahel’, , preserved of God; Sept. ), the son of Ammihud, and the prince or chief man of the tribe of Naphtali, appointed by Moses, in connection with one from each of the other tribes; to divide Western Palestine (Num 34:28). B.C. 1618. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Pedahel redeemed … Continue reading “Pedahel”

Pedagogics SEE PAEDAGOGICS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Peculium Clericale is that property of a priest which is derived from benefices conferred on him, and from the performance of clerical duties. Ancient ecclesiastical usage did not permit the disposal of its surplus either by gift or will, but this was returned to the Church; and so also the Council of Trent ordered (sess. … Continue reading “Peculium Clericale”

Peculiars, Dean of Dean in charge of a church or district, exempt from the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Peculiar People, or Treasure Except in Ecc 2:8, where ‘the peculiar treasure of kings’ is gathered by Solomon, these expressions both in the O.T. and in the N.T. refer to what God’s people are to Him. Exo 19:5; Deu 14:2; Deu 26:18; Psa 135:4; Tit 2:14. The terms imply a possession upon which a specially … Continue reading “Peculiar People, or Treasure”

Peculiar People is the name of a recently founded religious sect which originated in England, and is to be met with chiefly in the county of Kent, but they themselves claim to be strong in numbers also in Essex, Sussex, and Surrey. Their principles are very similar to those of the American Tunkers (q.v.). They … Continue reading “Peculiar People”