Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

NEBHAZ A god of the Avites, 2Ki 17:31 . Jewish interpreters say the name means barker, and affirm that this idol had the shape of a dog. Historical traces have also been found of the ancient worship of idols in the form of dogs among the Syrians. In the Zabian books, Nibhaz occurs as the … Continue reading “NEBHAZ”

Nebentrost, George a Bohemian Protestant divine, who was obliged to quit his native land during the Anti-Reformation movement at the close of the 16th century, was born at Annaberg in 1577. After having, by due preparation, fitted himself for the ministry, he preached for two years at Dobritzschei and Neschwitz; was then exiled, and resided … Continue reading “Nebentrost, George”

Nebbia, Galeotto an old Italian painter much devoted to sacred subjects, was a native of Castellaccio, near Alessandria, and flourished at Genoa about 1480. In the church of S. Brigida in that city are two altarpieces by him which are esteemed for their antiquity and originality. The first represents the Archasgels, and the second St. … Continue reading “Nebbia, Galeotto”

Nebbia, Cesare a reputable Italian painter, whose works were mostly of a religious character, was born at Orvieto about 1536. He studied under Girolamo Muziano, whose style he adopted, and assisted him in the important works he executed for Gregory XIII in the Vatican and the Capella Gregoriana. Assisted by Gio Guerra da Modena. Nebbia … Continue reading “Nebbia, Cesare”

Nebat (Heb. iebat’, ; Gesenius, sight; Furst, cultivation; Sept. ), the father of Jeroboam (q.v.), king of Israel, in connection with whom he is always mentioned as a descendant of Ephraim, living in Zereda, a city of Manasseh (1Ki 11:26, etc.; 2Ch 9:29, etc.). B.C. cir. 1000. The Jewish tradition preserved in Jerome (Quaest. Hebr. … Continue reading “Nebat”

Neballat (Heb. Neballat’, ; Gesenius, hidden wickedness; Furst, firm soil; Dietrich, projection; Sept. . [but most copies omit]), a town (probably of Dan) occupied by the tribe of Benjamin (Neh 11:34). It is identified by Schwarz (Palest. page 134) with the large village Beit- Nebeala, five English miles northeast of Ramleh (Van de Velde, Memoir, … Continue reading “Neballat”

Nebajoth (Gen 25:13; Gen 28:9; Gen 36:3). SEE NEEBAIOTH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Nebajoth Ishmael’s eldest son. (Gen 25:13) The name signifies fruits, if from Nubai, fruits. Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures Nebajoth Neba’joth. (heights). The “first-born of Ishmael,” Gen 25:13; 1Ch 1:29, (B.C. about … Continue reading “Nebajoth”

Nebaioth, Nebajoth [Nebai’oth] [Nebaj’oth] Eldest son of Ishmael and one of the chiefs of the Ishmaelites. Gen 25:13; Gen 28:9; Gen 36:3; 1Ch 1:29. The rams of Nebaioth are mentioned, with the flocks of Kedar his brother, as ministering to the prosperity of Israel in the future day of blessing. Isa 60:7. Fuente: Concise Bible … Continue reading “Nebaioth, Nebajoth”

NEBAIOTH A son if Ishmael, Gen 25:13, whose posterity, occupied the pasture grounds of Arabia Deserta, Isa 60:7, and ultimately possessed themselves of Edom. They are thought to have been the Nabatheans of profane history. See IDUMEA. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Nebaioth (Heb. Nebayoth’, , Gen 28:9; Gen 36:3; 1Ch 1:29; elsewhere defectively … Continue reading “Nebaioth”

Nebai (Heb. Neybay’, , fruitful; text , Nobay’; Sept. v v.r. v; Vulg. Nebai), one of the chief of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Neh 10:19). B.C. cir. 410. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Nebai Neh 10:19. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Nebai neb, ne-bai, neba- (, nebhay). See NOBAI. … Continue reading “Nebai”