Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Numbers as Symbols There can be little doubt that numerals are used in scripture as symbols; and by comparing the instances in which any numeral is employed the idea hidden in it may often be arrived at. The signification of some numbers is too obvious to be mistaken; that of others is less apparent. In … Continue reading “Numbers as Symbols”

Numbers Introduction.-Even a casual reader of the Bible is struck with the fact that in many cases-not altogether exclusive of those in which the desire to state facts accurately may be presumed-a preference is given to certain numbers. He will observe particularly the frequency of the Numbers 3, 7, 10, , 12, together with their … Continue reading “Numbers”

Numbering of the people Besides the numbering of the tribes mentioned in the history of the wanderings in the wilderness, we have an account of a general census of the whole nation from Dan to Beersheba, which David gave directions to Joab to make (1 Chr. 21:1). Joab very reluctantly began to carry out the … Continue reading “Numbering of the people”

Numbering SEE CENSUS Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Numbering See DAVID; QUIRINIUS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Number Of The Beast See Apocalypse. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Number Of The Beast in Rev 13:18. This is described as the number of a man, i.e. humanly computed, or according to some usual standard or mode, and to signify 666 (, v. r. 616, ). The Beast is the world-power in its … Continue reading “Number Of The Beast”

number, golden Name applied to each of the 19 numbers representing the cycle of lunar years into which Meton (432 B.C.) divided the calendar subsequent to his discoyery that after 19 solar years had elapsed the new moon would occur on the same days in the years indicated by identical numbers. They are so called … Continue reading “Number, Golden”

Number (And Forms) Job 14:16 (c) This seems to indicate that the Lord watches every step that is taken by His child, and knows how many there are, and what is the number of each step that he takes. This indicates the very wonderful care of GOD for His child. Psa 90:12 (b) Evidently the … Continue reading “Number (And Forms)”

NUMBER Isa 65:11 . See GAD 3. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Number is the rendering in the A. V. of several Hebrew words, but especially of and ; Gr. 1. Mode of Expressing Numbers. We know very little of the arithmetic of the Hebrews, save that their trades and public service required some … Continue reading “Number”

nullius, prelature A territory belonging to no diocese, but having its own superior, called a pretate, and its own clergy, and people. If such a territory consists of at least three parishes, the prelate set over it enjoys a jurisdiction and has obligations quite similar to those of residential bishops. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

nullius, abbey (Latin: of no [diocese]) A territory belonging to no diocese , i.e., separated and distinct by proper boundaries from surrounding dioceses . It is ruled by a prelate, who exercises active jurisdiction over the clergy and people living in his territory. The abbies of Saint Peter, Muenster, Saskatchewan, the Belmont Abbey , North … Continue reading “nullius, abbey”