Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Once in Royal David’s City Hymn written by Mrs Cecil Alexander in the 19th century. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Once (at; for all) denotes (a) “once, one time,” 2Co 11:25; Heb 9:7, Heb 9:26-27; Heb 12:26-27; in the phrase “once and again,” lit., “once and twice,” Phi 4:16; 1Th 2:18; (b) “once for all,” of what is of perpetual validity, not requiring repetition, Heb 6:4; Heb 9:28; Heb 10:2; 1Pe 3:18; Jud 1:3, RV, … Continue reading “Once (at; for all)”

Oncacus a surname of Apollo, from Oncaeium, in Arcadia, where he had a temple. Gardner, Faiths of the World, vol. ii, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Onca a surname of Athene, under which she was worshipped at Oncae, in Boeotia. Gardner, Faiths of the World, vol. ii, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

onanism The theological term for the crime committed by married persons, who in the performance of the conjugal act aim to prevent conception. The name is derived from Onan, the son of the Patriarch Juda, mentioned in the book of Genesis (38:8). When Juda requested Onan to marry his (Onan’s) brother’s widow, in order to … Continue reading “onanism”

Onan (Heb. Onanz’, , strong; Sept. ), the second son of Judah by the daughter of Shuah the Canaanite (Gen 38:4; Num 26:19; 1Ch 3:3). Being constrained by the obligations of the ancient Levirate law (q.v.) to espouse Tamar, his elder brother’s widow, he took means to frustrate the intention of this usage, which was … Continue reading “ONAN”

Onam (Heb. Onam’, , strong), the name of two men. 1. (Sept. in Genesis, in Chron.; v. r. , ), the last named of the five children of Shobal, son of Seir the Horite (Gen 36:23; 1Ch 1:40). B.C. cir. 1964. 2. (Sept. , v. r. ), son of Jerahmeel, of the tribe of Judah, … Continue reading “Onam”

Onager See Donkey Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible

Onachus (or Onacus) a Scotch prelate, was probably bishop of the Isles about 1304. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 301. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

00.4- on the Translation and Interpretation of Biblical Terms Need of Accuracy in the Translation and Interpretation of Scripture The controversies which exist in the Christian Church are a source of trouble and perplexity to every thoughtful mind. It might naturally be supposed that those who profess to follow one and the same Master, to … Continue reading “00.4- on the Translation and Interpretation of Biblical Terms”