Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Waite, Thomas, LL.D an English clergyman, was born in 1776. He became curate of Wellington; was principal of the grammar-school at Lewisham Hill from 1815 to 1833; rector of High Halden in 1833; of Great Chart in 1835; and died in 1841. He published several Sermons, Explanatory and Critical, on the Thilrynine Articles (1826). Fuente: … Continue reading “Waite, Thomas, LL.D”

Waite, John James an English Congregational minister, was born at Gloucester, Feb. 23, 1808. Mr. Waite’s thirst for knowledge in all departments led him to pursue his studies with such avidity as ultimately to impair his eyesight, of which faculty he was entirely deprived at the age of eighteen. This severe affliction served, under the … Continue reading “Waite, John James”

Waite, Clarendon a Congregational minister, was born in Hubbardston, Mass., Dec. 12, 1830. After graduating from Brown University in 1852, he devoted one year to business, and then spent three years in the Andover Theological Seminary. For six months he was a student at the University of Halle, Prussia, when he was suddenly called home … Continue reading “Waite, Clarendon”

Waitana (or Vaitana), in, Hinduism, is a ceremony by which water is made holy. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wait, Samuel, D.D a Baptist minister, was born in Washington County, N.Y., December 19, 1789. He made a profession of religion March 12, 1809; was ordained at Sharon, Massachusetts, June 3, 1818, and afterwards pursued his studies at Columbian College, Washington, D.C., where for a time he was a tutor. He became pastor at Newbern, … Continue reading “Wait, Samuel, D.D”

Wait, Lying in (, ). The natives of Western and Central Asia have in all ages been infamous for their plundering propensities. Their daring in watching caravans can only be equaled by their patient watchings in ambuscade; they will remain sometimes for days and even weeks, with a very scanty supply of provisions, waiting to … Continue reading “Wait, Lying in”

Wait, Daniel Guilford, LL.D an English divine, was born in 1789, and educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge. He was for some time curate of Puckle Church, near Bristol, and in 1819 became rector of Blagdon, Somerset. He died in 1850. He published several works, in which he gives the results of his researches in … Continue reading “Wait, Daniel Guilford, LL.D”

Wait wat: 1. The Substantive: The word is used in the Old Testament both as a substantive add as a verb. In the New Testament it appears as a verb only. , ‘erebh, , ma’arabh, mean a concealed hiding-place for purposes of sudden attack, an ambuscade. (1) Lie in wait: Abimelech rose up … from … Continue reading “Wait”

Waishwanara (or Vaishvanara), in Hind mythology, is a surname of Agni (god of fire), and means the all-permeating fire. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wairewert (or Vairevert), in Hindui mythology, is the son of Siva, born from his breath to humble Brahma. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature