Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Neef (or Neefs), James a Flemish engraver who devoted himself mostly to sacred and secular art, was born at Antwerp, according to Nagler, about 1610. There are various dates assigned for his birth, but Nagler is probably correct, as there are prints by Neef extant dated 1632 and 1633. His last print recorded is dated … Continue reading “Neef (or Neefs), James”

Needy nedi (, ‘ebhyon). See POOR. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Needlework occurs in the Auth.Ver. twice (Jdg 5:30; Psa 45:14) as a translation of the Heb. rikmah’, properly variegated work (elsewhere “broidered work”); and also of the cognate , rokem’ (Exo 26:36; Exo 27:16; Exo 28:39; Exo 36:37; Exo 38:18), properly an embroiderer (as elsewhere rendered). In Exodus the embroiderer is contrasted with the “cunning … Continue reading “Needlework”

Needle’s Eye NEEDLES EYE.See Camel, ad fin. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Needle’s Eye This occurs in the gospels in the saying that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Mat 19:24; Mar 10:25; Luk … Continue reading “Needle’s Eye”

NEEDLES Mat 19:24; Mar 10:25 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Needle Work NEEDLE WORK.See Embroidery. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Needle (Gr. ) occurs in the Bible only in the proverb “to pass through a needle’s eye” () (Mat 19:24; Mar 10:25; Luk 18:25); for which SEE CAMEL. Among the ancient Egyptians some needles were of bronze, from three to three and a half inches in length; but as few have been found, we are … Continue reading “Needle”

Needham, John Turberville an English Roman Catholic divine, noted as a scientist, was born in London in 1713, and educated at the College of Douai, where he entered into orders. He removed to the Continent after having attained celebrity as a scientist, and finally became rector of the Academy of Sciences and Belles- lettres at … Continue reading “Needham, John Turberville”

Needham, John an English dissenting minister who flourished in the first half of the last century, was for some years pastor of the Baptist Church at Hitcham, Suffolk, and afterwards removed to Bristol (in 1746), where he remained until 1787. He is of interest principally as the author of the pleasant harvest hymn, “To praise … Continue reading “Needham, John”

Need, Needs, Needful denotes “a need,” in such expressions as “there is a need;” or “to have need of” something, e.g., Mat 3:14; Mat 6:8; Mat 9:12, RV, “(have no) need,” AV, “need (not),” the RV adheres to the noun form; so in Mat 14:16; Mar 14:63; Luk 5:31; Luk 22:7; Eph 4:28; 1Th 4:9; … Continue reading “Need, Needs, Needful”