OTHNIEL Son of Kenaz, and first judge of the Israelites, delivering them from the tyranny of the king of Mesopotamia, and ruling them in peace forty years. His wife Achsa, daughter of his uncle Caleb, was the reward of his valor in taking the city of Debir, Jos 15:17 ; Jdg 1:13 ; 3:9-10. Fuente: … Continue reading “OTHNIEL”
Othni
Othni (Heb. Othni’, . my lion; Sept. v. r. ), the first named of six sons of Shemaiah; a mighty man of valor, made a porter in the tabernacle service (1Ch 26:7). B.C. cir. 1013. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Othni a lion of Jehovah, a son of Shemaiah, and one of … Continue reading “Othni”
Othmar, St
Othmar, St (AUDEMAR, AUTOMARUS), is the name of one of the most celebrated monastics of the Middle Ages. He was the first real abbot of the convent of St. Gall, one of the most noted of ascetic asylums in Europe. As has been seen in the article ST. GALL SEE ST. GALL , the disciples … Continue reading “Othmar, St”
Othmar, Saint
Othmar, Saint First abbot of Saint Gall; martyr; died Werd Island, near Eschnez, Switzerland in 759. He is one of the founders of the Abbey of Saint Gall, where he built the monastery and introduced the Benedictine rule, and is one of the most popular saints in Switzerland. Relics at Saint Gall. Feast, 16 November … Continue reading “Othmar, Saint”
Othman, Ibn-Affan
Othman, Ibn-Affan the third caliph of the Moslems after the Prophet, is noted in Mohammedan history not only on account of the importance of his own reign, but also as the life-companion of the founder of Islam. He was a direct descendant from Abd el-menaf, one of the ancestors of, the Prophet. Having early adopted … Continue reading “Othman, Ibn-Affan”
Othman I And III
Othman I And III sultans. SEE TURKEY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Othlo
Othlo (OTLOH) A Benedictine monk of St. Emmeran’s, Ratisbon, born 1013 in the Diocese of Freising; died 1072. Having made his studies at Tegernsee and Hersfeld, he was called to Würzburg by Bishop Meginhard on account of his skill in writing. He entered the Benedictine Order, 1032, at St. Emmeran’s in Ratisbon, was appointed dean, … Continue reading “Othlo”
Otherwise
Otherwise is used, in its neuter form, allo, in Gal 5:10, lit., “another thing,” with the meaning “otherwise.” See OTHER, No. 1. the adverb corresponding to No. 1, is translated “otherwise” in 1Ti 5:25; the contrast is not with works that are not good (No. 3 would signify that), but with good works which are … Continue reading “Otherwise”
Other side and Other way
Other side and Other way * For OTHER SIDE and OTHER WAY see SIDE and WAY Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words
Other
Other indicates numeral distinction of objects of similar character, and is used (a) absolutely, e.g., Mat 20:3 (plural); (b) attached to a noun, e.g., Mat 21:36; (c) with the article, e.g., Mat 5:39; 1Co 14:29 (plural, RV); in Mat 13:5; Luk 9:19; Joh 9:9, e.g., RV, “others” (AV, “some”); in Mat 25:20, RV, “other” (AV, … Continue reading “Other”