Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Naigon, Jacques Andre a modern French infidel of note, was born at Paris or at Dijon in 1738. He was intended to be an artist, either painter or sculptor, and was afforded all the opportunities to secure him distinction in his profession. But brought in contact with the eminent philosophers of his time, especially with … Continue reading “Naigon, Jacques Andre”

Naidus (v, Vulg. Raanas), one of the priests, the “sons” of Pahath-Moab. who had taken foreign wives after the captivity (1Es 9:31); evidently the BENAIAH SEE BENAIAH (q.v.) of the Heb. text (Ezr 10:30). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Naidus NAIDUS (1Es 9:31) apparently = Benaiah, Ezr 10:30. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of … Continue reading “Naidus”

Naiads (from Gr. , to swim) is the name of the nymphs who figure in Greek and Roman mythology. They presided over fresh waters, and were supposed to inspire those who drank of them with oracular powers and the gift of poetry. They could also restore sick persons to lheal ih. They are represented in … Continue reading “Naiads”

Nahum, The Book of (See NAHUM (2).) Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Nahum, The Book of nahum: I.AUTHORSHIP AND DATE 1. The Name 2. Life and Home of Nahum The Four Traditions 3. Date, as Related to Assyrian History (1) The Revolt of Shamash-shumukin (2) The Invasion of 625 BC (3) The Final Attack (4) Probable … Continue reading “Nahum, The Book of”

Nahum Of Gimso (the present Jimzu, near Lydda), a rabbi noted for his great exegetical knowledge, was a disciple of Jochanan ben-Zachai (q.v.), and one of the most prominent Tanaite teachers. He had a school of his own, and is reported as the hero of many wonderful adventures, and even the name of his native … Continue reading “Nahum Of Gimso”

Nahum, Book of A book of the Old Testament, written between 666 or 662 B.C., when Assurbanipal took Thebes, and the fall of Ninive (606). The author calls himself the Elcesite. The suggestion (since the 16th century) that Elcese, or Elcesai, was in Assyria, as well as the older theory that it was in Galilee … Continue reading “Nahum, Book of”

NAHUM Consolation, the seventh of the twelve minor prophets. The circumstances of Nahum’s life are unknown, except that he was a native of Elkosh, which probably was a village in Galilee. His prophecy consists of three chapters, which form one discourse, in which he foretells the destruction of Nineveh in so powerful and vivid a … Continue reading “Nahum”

NAHSHON OR NAASSON One of our Lord’s ancestors, Mat 1:4 Luk 3:32 ; chief of the tribe of Judah in the desert, Num 1:7 2:3 7:12; and brother-in-law of Aaron, Exo 6:23 Rth 4:20 1Ch 2:10 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Nahshon (Heb. Nachshon’, , sorcerer; Sept. and N.T. , but , Num 1:7; A.V. “Naashon,” Exo 6:23; “Naason,” Mat 1:4; Luk 3:32), the son of Aminadab, and prince of the children of Judah (as he is styled in the genealogy of Judah, 1Ch 2:10) at the time of the first numbering in the wilderness (Exo … Continue reading “Nahshon”

NAHOR 1. Son of Serug, and father of Terah, Gen 11:22-25 Luk 3:34 .2. Son of Terah, and brother of Abraham and Haran. He married Milcah his niece in Ur of the Chaldees, Gen 11:26,29, but seems to have transferred his residence to Haran, Gen 24:10 27:43. He had twelve sons, and among them Bethuel … Continue reading “Nahor”