Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Netter, Thomas Of Walden (generally known as Thomas Waldensis), an eminent English Roman Catholic Church historian of the early part of the 15th century, was born at Walden, Essex. He joined the Carmelites, and rose in course of time to prominence in his order in England. He was placed first in London, and afterwards at … Continue reading “Netter, Thomas Of Walden”

Netter, Thomas Theologian and controversialist, b. at Saffron Waldon, Essex, England, about 1375; d. at Rouen, France, 2 Nov., 1430; from his birthplace he was commonly called Waldensis. He entered the Carmelite Order in London, and pursued his studies partly there and partly at Oxford, where he took degrees, and spent a number of years … Continue reading “Netter, Thomas”

NETS Are often referred to in Scripture, Pro 1:17 Ecc 7:26 Isa 19:8,9 Hab 1:15,16, particularly in connection with the first disciples of Christ, Mat 4:18 13:47-50 Luk 5:1-10 . Before the invention of fire-arms, nets were much used in hunting and fowling, and possible in catching men, as robbers, etc., Job 19:6 Psa 140:5 … Continue reading “Nets”

Netpe or Nutpe an Egyptian female deity, is spoken of as daughter to the Sun, wife of Seb, and mother of Typhon, the god of evil among the ancient Egyptians. According to a myth, she was represented as seated on the tree of life, and sprinkling healthful water upon the souls of men. In one … Continue reading “Netpe or Nutpe”

Netovtshins a sect of Russian dissenters who are described by Dr. Pinkerton in his account of the Greek Church in Russia as very ignorant and much divided in opinion. They go under the general name of Spasova Soglasia, or the Union for Salvation. Their leading tenet is that Antichrist has come and begun his ruin … Continue reading “Netovtshins”

Netophathite, The Netoph’athite, The. An inhabitant of Neophah. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Netophathi, Netophathites ne-tofa-th, ne-tofa-thts. See NETOPHAH. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Netophathi, Netophathite [Neto’phathi] [Neto’phathite] Inhabitants of Netophah. 2Sa 23:28-29; 2Ki 25:23; 1Ch 2:54; 1Ch 9:16; 1Ch 11:30; 1Ch 27:13; 1Ch 27:15; Neh 12:28; Jer 40:8. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Netophathi (Neh 12:28) or Neto’phathite (so A.V. in the sing., except 1Ch 2:54; 1Ch 9:16, “Netophathites,” Heb. everywhere Netophathi’, the form corresponding to “Netophathite” and “Netophathites,” always with the , a Gentile from Netophah; Chronicles [plene] ; Sept. , as 1Ch 2:54, etc., but , 2Sa 23:28; , 2Ki 25:23; , 1Ch 27:15; , 1Ch … Continue reading “Netophathi”

Netophas NETOPHAS (1Es 5:18) = Netophah of Ezr 2:22 || Neh 7:26. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Netophas ne-tofas (Codex Vaticanus , Netebas; Codex Alexandrinus , Netophae): A town named in 1 Esdras 5:18, identical with Netophah of Ezr 2:22; Neh 7:26. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia