Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Wars War is the natural consequence of sin being in the world, and men and nations coveting the possessions of others. Jam 4:1-3. The principal wars recorded in scripture are, however, different: they are those of Israel in taking possession of Canaan for Jehovah as the Lord’s host, and in maintaining their position in His … Continue reading “Wars”

WARRIORS Num 32:17; Jos 4:13; 1Ch 8:40; 1Ch 12:2; 1Ch 12:8; 1Ch 12:21; 2Ch 14:8; 2Ch 17:18; 2Ch 25:5; 2Ch 26:13 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Warrener, William an English Wesleyan minister, was received into the work by Wesley in 1779. After laboring in Great Britain for seven years, he went as a missionary to the West Indies, “being the first of our preachers,” say the Minutes, who was regularly appointed to that work.” He, with Clarke and Hammet, went over … Continue reading “Warrener, William”

Warren, William, D.D a Congregational minister, was born at Waterford, Maine, October 21, 1806. He was a student at Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts; also in Bowdoin College from 1834 to 1836; graduated from Andover Theological Seminary in 1838; preached in Wells, Maine, six months; was ordained at Windham, February 14, 1840; installed at Upton, Massachusetts, … Continue reading “Warren, William, D.D”

Warren, Samuel, LL.D eminent in the History of English Methodism, commenced his career as a Wesleyan minister in 1802. He was a man of large ability, and occupied some of the most important circuits in England. Jealous of the rising influence of Dr. Jabez Bunting, he objected to certain features in the formation of a … Continue reading “Warren, Samuel, LL.D”

Warren, Joseph W., D.D one of the oldest missionaries of the Presbyterian Board in India, was born at Brunswick, Maine, August 30, 1809. After a course of study at the academy at Plymouth, N.H., he learned the art of printing at Concord, and afterwards resumed his studies at Phillips Academy, Exeter, where he was converted, … Continue reading “Warren, Joseph W., D.D”

Warren, Jonah G., D.D a Baptist minister, was born at Ward, Massachusetts, September 12, 1812. He graduated from Brown University in 1835, and from the Newton Theological Institution in 1838, became pastor at Chicopee the same year, at North Troy, N.Y., in 1849, secretary of the American Baptist Mission Union in 1855, resigned in 1872, … Continue reading “Warren, Jonah G., D.D”

Warren, John (2), LL.D an English prelate of the 18th century, became archdeacon of Worcester in 1775, bishop of St. David’s in 1779, was translated to Bangor in 1783, and died in 1800. He published six single sermons (1777-92). See Allibone, Dict. of Brit. and Amer. Authors, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Warren, John (2), LL.D”

Warren, John (1), D.D an English clergyman, was born in 1670, became prebendary of Exeter in 1709, and died in 1736. He published some single sermons which have been commended. See Allibone, Dict. of Brit. and Amer. Authors, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Warpulis in Slavonic mythology, is the god of the winds; one in the train of followers of Perun, the god of thunder. He causes the roaring of the storm. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature