Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nazaraeans is the name of a Jewish sect mentioned by Epiphanius (Haer. 18). The name is probably derived from netsir, a branch (Epiphanius also writes it Nasarceans and Nassaraians), and, if we are right in identifying this sect with the Genistse (q.v.), signifies a branch of the true stock. The sect aimed at a patriarchal … Continue reading “Nazaraeans”

Naylor, James an English religious enthusiast, noted for his fanatical excesses, was born at Ardsley, near Wakefield, in Yorkshire, about the year 1616. James. of humble but honorable parentage, with a limited education, started out in life, and married and settled in Wakefield parish about 1638. In 1641 he became a private soldier in the … Continue reading “Naylor, James”

Nay “no, not,” expressing a negation absolutely, is rendered “nay,” e.g., in Mat 5:37; Mat 13:29; Joh 7:12, AV (RV, “not so”); Act 16:37; 2Co 1:17-19; Jam 5:12. a strengthened form of No. 1, is used, e.g., in Luk 12:51; Luk 13:3, Luk 13:5; Luk 16:30; Rom 3:27. “but,” to mark contrast or opposition, is … Continue reading “Nay”

Nawawi, Mohieddin Abu-Zakariah Yahiah, el an Arabian historian and doctor, was born in 1233 at Nawas, a borough near Damascus, in which city he died in 1277. He belonged to the Sofite sect of the Mohammedans. Nawawi composed a Commentary on the Koran; Critical Rulesfor History, etc. These writings, however, still remain in manuscript. The … Continue reading “Nawawi, Mohieddin Abu-Zakariah Yahiah, el”

Navy NAVY.See Ships and Boats, p. 849b. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Navy navi. See SHIPS AND BOATS, II., 1., (2). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Navy See SHIPS. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Navy Solomon’s 1Ki 9:26 Hiram’s 1Ki 10:11 Of Chittim Dan 11:30; Dan 11:40 Commerce; Mariner; Navigation Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Navilieres, Pierre a French martyr to the cause of the Reformation doctrines, flourished near the middle of the 16th century. In 1552 Navilieres finished his theological studies at the seminary in Lausanne, under the eminent theologians Beza and Viret. Navilieres returned in this year to France, probably to his native place, Limoges. On the way … Continue reading “Navilieres, Pierre”

Navigator, Henry the Son of King John I of Portugal , born Oporto, Portugal, 1394; died Sagres, Portugal, 1460. In 1415 he captured Ceuta in Morocco, Portugal ‘s first over-sea conquest. As Grand-Master of the Military Order of Christ he carried on constant war against the infldels; and his swift caravels, making continual voyages down … Continue reading “Navigator, Henry the”

Navigation See Ship. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Navigation The situation of Palestine on the Mediterranean, and the navigable inland sea of Tiberias, accounts for the frequent allusions in Scripture to ships and navigation. In the Old Testament only the Mediterranean commerce is spoken of, especially that of Palestine and the neighboring coasts; for … Continue reading “Navigation”

Navez, Francois Josepit an eminent Belgian paints er, celebrated for his devotion to sacred art, was born at Charleroi November 17, 1787, and studied at Brussels, and at Ghent, where he gained a prize. He early became noted for his artistic qualities; yet he continued his studies, and, not contented with the advantages afforded him … Continue reading “Navez, Francois Josepit”

Navel (, shos, or , shorer’, or , shari-r’, to wnot as a cord), the umbilical connection of the foetus with the mother (Eze 16:4), hence the abdomen where it is attached (Job 40:16; figuratively, Pro 3:8); finally, the bodice or vestment of that part of the person (Son 7:2). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Navel”