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Naphtali, Tribe of

Naphtali, Tribe Of The blessing pronounced by Jacob upon Naphtali was very short; but the language is obscure, and its interpretation has occasioned considerable controversy. In the English version it reads thus, “Naphtali is a hind let loose; he giveth goodly words” (Gen 49:21). The Septuagint translates the first clause, , “Naphtali is a wide-spread … Continue reading “Naphtali, Tribe of”

Naphtali, Mount

Naphtali, Mount ( , Sept. , Vulg. Mons Nephtali), the mountainous district which formed the main part of the inheritance of Naphtali (Jos 20:7), answering to “Mount Ephraim” in the centre and “Mount Judah” in the south of Palestine. SEE NAPHTALI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Naphtali, Mount the mountainous district of … Continue reading “Naphtali, Mount”

Naphtali

NAPHTALI The sixth son of Jacob, by Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid, Gen 30:8 . We know but few particulars of the lie of Naphtali. His sons were four, Gen 46:24 . The patriarch Jacob, when he gave his blessing, said, as it is in the English Bible, “Naphtali is a hind let loose; he giveth goodly … Continue reading “Naphtali”

Naphisi

Naphisi ( ; Vulg. Nasissin), one of the Temple servants whose “sons” returned from the exile (1Es 5:31); evidently the NEPHISHESIM (q.v.) or NEPHUSIM of the Heb. texts (Neh 7:52; Ezr 2:50). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Naphisi (See NEPHISHESIM.) Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Naphisi NAPHISI (1Es 5:31) = Nephisim, Ezr 2:50; … Continue reading “Naphisi”

Naphish

Naphish (Heb. Naphish’, , refresher; Sept. ; Vulg. Naphis), the eleventh named of the twelve sons of Ishmael, patriarch and prince among the Ishmaelites (Gen 25:15; Chronicles 1:31). B.C. post 1077. In 1Ch 5:19 (Sept. , A.V. “Nephesh”) the name of the ancestor is given to the tribe descended from him, who are classed among … Continue reading “Naphish”

Naos

Naos (, the Greek technical name for a temple) is used to designate the body of the church. SEE NAVE. The earlier Christians were averse to using this word with reference to their worship, on account of the use of it by the heathen. It was their boast that they had neither temples nor altars. … Continue reading “Naos”

Naomi

NAOMI Wife of Elimelech, and mother-in-law of Ruth. See RUTH. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Naomi (Hebrew: beautiful) Wife of Elimelech and mother-in-law of Ruth, related to Booz (Ruth 1 and 2). She had migrated to Moab in a time of famine, and returned to Bethlehem after her husband’s death. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary … Continue reading “Naomi”