Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Wasuthr in Norse mythology, is the personification of a condition of the weather. His son was Windloni (iceswind). He made with Swasulthr (warm wind) the season of summer. To this dynasty belong, yet in an unknown degree of kindred, Grimmer and Swalbriostaturo Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wasuda (or Vasuda) is the earth in India, a sublime goddess whom they worship alike with the preserver Vishnu. She also carries the surname Surabbi cow of plenty; which is not in the least an unbecoming comparison, as it might seem, because the cow in India is worshipped and held sacred to the gods. In … Continue reading “Wasuda (or Vasuda)”

WASTE PLACES, RESTORED Isa 35:1; Isa 41:19; Isa 44:26; Isa 49:19; Isa 51:3; Isa 52:9; Isa 58:12; Isa 61:4; Eze 36:10 –SEE Restoration, RESTORATION Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Waste (Noun and Verb) “destruction,” is translated “waste” in Mat 26:8; Mar 14:4. See DESTRUCTION, B, II, No. 1. “to scatter abroad,” is used metaphorically of “squandering property,” Luk 15:13; Luk 16:1. See DISPERSE, SCATTER. “to ravage,” is rendered “wasted” in Gal 1:13, AV; see DESTROY, Note, HAVOC. “to outrage, maltreat,” is used in the … Continue reading “Waste (Noun and Verb)”

Waste WASTE.The idea of waste is presented in the Gospels in two figures. (1) The first of these appears in the word , which indicates the scattering of ones possessions. It is the act of the man who, like the Prodigal, makes ducks and drakes of his goods (Luk 15:13), or, like the Unfaithful Steward, … Continue reading “Waste”

Wasp Wasp. These overgrown relatives of bees are known for their painful sting. Wasps are common throughout the Holy Land. Hornets are a large species of wasp. So savage were these insects when disturbed that Egyptian soldiers used hornets as a symbol of their military might. When the people of Israel were marching toward the … Continue reading “Wasp”

Wasmuth, Matthias a German doctor and professor of theology, was born June 29, 1625. In 1665 he became professor of Oriental languages at Kiel; in 1667, extraordinary professor of theology; and in 1675, professor in ordinary. He died November 18, 1688. He wrote, Institutio Methodica Accentuationis Hebr., etc. (Kiel, 1664, a.o.): Smegma Hebraeum Defricans Pudendam … Continue reading “Wasmuth, Matthias”

Washpot WASHPOT.Only Psa 60:8 = Psa 108:9, as a figure of contempt. The pot (sr) was also used for boiling (see House, 9). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Washpot woshpot ( , sr rahac, vessel for washing): Only Psa 60:8 = Psa 108:9, Moab is my washpot; i.e. Moab is my chattel, to betreated … Continue reading “Washpot”

Washington, State of One of the Pacific cost states, popularly known as the “Evergreen State”, the sixteenth in size among the state of the Union and the twenty-ninth in the order of admission. It was named in honour of the first president of the United States, whose likeness adorns the state seal. Its total area … Continue reading “Washington, State of”

Washington, District of Columbia, archdiocese of Founded on 15 November 1947. Suffragen dioceses include Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org archdiocese of Washington New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary