Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Order (Noun and Verb) “an arranging, arrangement, order” (akin to tasso, “to arrange, draw up in order”), is used in Luk 1:8 of the fixed succession of the course of the priests; of due “order,” in contrast to confusion, in the gatherings of a local church, 1Co 14:40; of the general condition of such, Col … Continue reading “Order (Noun and Verb)”

ORDER Method; the established manner of performing a thing. Nothing can be more beautiful in religion and morals than order. The neglect of it exposes us to the inroads of vice, and often brings upon us the most perplexing events. Whether we consider it in reference to ourselves, our families, or the church, it is … Continue reading “Order”

Ordeals, Or Ordeal-Trials otherwise termed judgments of God, a pretended mode of appeal to God’s judgment, formerly permitted in criminal cases in the most civilized society of Europe. Ordeal is generally traced to the Anglo-Saxon ordoel. Spelman derives this word from or, magnum, and doel, judicium, which is also the derivation given by Ducange. Lye … Continue reading “Ordeals, Or Ordeal-Trials”

ordeals Means used to determine the guilt or innocence of an accused person, in early medieval times. They were used in the belief that God would interpose to vindicate the innocent or to punish the guilty. They were resorted to when the ordinary means had failed, or when the contesting parties were unable to bring … Continue reading “Ordeals”

Ordeal ORDEAL.See Magic, p. 569b. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Ordain, Ordination or-dan, or-di-na-shun (Latin ordinare, to set in order to arrange; in post-Augustan Latin to appoint to office; from ordo, gen. ordinis, order, arrangement): In the King James Version the verb to ordain renders as many as 35 different words (11 Hebrew words in the Old Testament, 21 Greek words in Apocrypha and the … Continue reading “Ordain, Ordination”

ORDAIN Though a common word in the traditional language of the church, ordain is not common in the Bible. It is not present at all in most modern versions. The word usually means appoint, as for example when Jesus appointed apostles (Mar 3:13-14; Joh 15:16; see APOSTLE), and the apostles appointed church leaders (Act 6:3; … Continue reading “Ordain”

Orcistus Titular see in Galatia Secunda. It is only mentioned in Peutinger’s “Table”. An inscription of 331 fixes the site at Alikel Yaila, also called Alekian, in the vilayet of Angora. It was then a station at the intersection of four roads and formed part of the “Diocese of Asia”; consequently it must have belonged … Continue reading “Orcistus”

Orchard, Nicholas a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born at Helston, county of Cornwall, England, Nov. 14,1806. He was the son of pious parents, and was carefully trained under the influence of the Wesleyans. In his sixteenth year he was converted, and joined their society. He came to this country about 1837, and … Continue reading “Orchard, Nicholas”

Orchard is the rendering in the A.V. of , pardes, a park or garden planted with trees (Ecc 2:5; Son 4:14; forest, Neh 2:8); and of oliretium (orchard of olives), an olive-yard (2Es 16:29). SEE GARDEN; SEE OLIVE-YARD. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Orchard ORCHARD.See Garden. Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And … Continue reading “Orchard”