Wash-pot ( ), a basin or ewer for washing the hands and feet; put figuratively for the meanest vessel (Psa 60:10). Respecting the ancient Egyptians, Wilkinson (Anc. Egypt. 1:77 sq.) remarks as follows: “To those who arrived from a journey, or who desired it, water was brought for their feet previous to entering the festive … Continue reading “Wash-pot”
Wash
Wash (denoted by several Hebrew words of varying import; but in Greek , which applies to a part of the person, is clearly distinguished from , which applies to the whole body, in Joh 13:10, where the A.V. unfortunately confounds the two). This act for ordinary purposes of personal cleanliness is considered under SEE BATHE. … Continue reading “Wash”
Waser, Caspar (Or Gaspar)
Waser, Caspar (Or Gaspar) a Swiss theologian, was born at Zurich, September 1, 1565. He studied at Altdorf and Heidelberg, travelled extensively through Holland, England. Ireland, and Italy, and after his return, in 1593, was appointed pastor at Witticon, which place he exchanged, in 1596, for the deanery at Zurich, connecting at the same time … Continue reading “Waser, Caspar (Or Gaspar)”
Was, Wast, Were, Wert
Was, Wast, Were, Wert * Note: When not part of another verb, or phrase, these translate eimi, “to be,” e.g., Mat 1:18, or the following: (a) ginomai, “to become,” e.g., Mat 8:26; (b) huparcho, “to exist,” especially when referring to an already existing condition, e.g., Luk 8:41; Act 5:4 (2nd part); Act 16:3; Act 27:12; … Continue reading “Was, Wast, Were, Wert”
Warton, Joseph, D.D
Warton, Joseph, D.D an English clergyman, son of Thomas Warton, Sr., was born at Dunsford, Surrey, in 1722. He was educated at Winchester School, and at Oriel College, Oxford, where he graduated in 1744; took orders in the Church of England, and was curate to his father at Basingstoke from 1744 to 1746; curate at … Continue reading “Warton, Joseph, D.D”
Wartenberg, Franz Wilhelm, Count von
Wartenberg, Franz Wilhelm, Count von Bishop of Osnabrück and cardinal, eldest son of Duke Ferdinand of Bavaria and his morganatic wife Maria Pettenbeckin, born at Munich, 1 March, 1593; died at Ratisbon, 1 December, 1661. He was educated by the Jesuits, at Ingolstadt (1601-8), and at the Germanicum in Rome (1608-14). In 1621 he became … Continue reading “Wartenberg, Franz Wilhelm, Count von”
Warsaw, Archdiocese of
Warsaw, Archdiocese of (VARSAVIENSIS). Warsaw (Polish, Warszawa), on the western bank of the Vistula, is the capital of the Kingdom of Poland. The city, including the suburb of Praga on the east side of the Vistula, consists of the Old City (Stare Miasto), the New City (Nowe Miasto) and the westerly suburbs of Wola and … Continue reading “Warsaw, Archdiocese of”
Wars of Yahweh (the Lord), Book of the
Wars of Yahweh (the Lord), Book of the worz. See BIBLE, IV. 1. (1), (b). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Wars of the Lord, The Book of the
Wars of the Lord, The Book of the (Num. 21:14, 15), some unknown book so called (comp. Gen. 14:14-16; Ex. 17:8-16; Num. 14:40-45; 21:1-3, 21-25, 33-35; 31. The wars here recorded might be thus designated). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Wars Of The Lord, Book Of The
Wars Of The Lord, Book Of The ( ), a document cited Num 21:14. It was probably a collection of poems or songs celebrating the victories which had been achieved by the Israelites by the help of God. That it was an Amoritish work, as Michaelis suggested, is disproved by the use of the term … Continue reading “Wars Of The Lord, Book Of The”