Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Oojein Version SEE HINDUWEE, DIALECTS OF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ONYX A nail, the eleventh stone in the high priest’s breastplate, Exo 28:20 . The modern onyx has some resemblance to the agate; and the color of the body of the stone is like that of the human nail; hence its name. The Hebrew word so translated is not known with certainty to signify the … Continue reading “Onyx”

Onymus, Adam Joseph a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born March 29,1754, at Wurzburg, and died there September 9, 1836, doctor of theology, cathedral dean, and vicar-general. He is the author of, De Usu Intespretationis Allegoricac in Novi Foederis Tabulis (Bamberg, 1803): Der 104. Psalm ubersetzt und mit Anmerkungen (Wiirzburg, 1807): Die Weisheit Sirach’s … Continue reading “Onymus, Adam Joseph”

Onychomancy a species of divination anciently practiced by examining the nails of a boy. For this purpose they were covered with oil and soot and turned to the sun. The image represented by the reflection of the light upon the nails gave the answer required. SEE DIVINATION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ONYCHA An ingredient of the sacred incense, whose fragrance perfumed the sanctuary alone, Exo 30:34 . It is conjectured to mean the Blatta Bryzantina of the shops; an article which consists of the cover or lid of a species of muscle, and when burnt emits a musky odor. The best onycha is found in the … Continue reading “Onycha”

Onyambe a wicked spirit much dreaded by the natives of Southern Guinea. The people seldom speak of him, and always manifest uneasiness when his name is mentioned in their presence. They do, not seem to regard this spirit as having much influence over the affairs of men. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Onward * For ONWARD, 2 John 9, RV, see GO, No. 10 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Onus (), a corrupt Graecized form (1Es 5:22) of the name of the town ONO SEE ONO (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Onus ONUS (1Es 5:22) = Ono (wh. see). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Onus onus. See ONO. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Onuphrius, St (Onofrio, Honofrio, Onuphre), a hermit of the early Christian Church, went out from Thebes and passed sixty, years in the desert, during which time he never uttered a word except in prayer, nor saw a human face. His clothing was of leaves, and his hair and beard were uncut. He was thus seen … Continue reading “Onuphrius, St”

Onuphrius, Panvinius a celebrated Augustinian monk of Italy, was born in 1529 at Verona. He applied himself especially to the study of ecclesiastical history, and continued the Lives of the Popes, begun by Platina, which he published, with a dedication to pope Pius V, in 1566. The work had been printed before at Venice in … Continue reading “Onuphrius, Panvinius”