Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Wagenseil, Christian Jakob a German writer, who was born Nov. 23, 1756, at Kaufbeuren, and died Jan. 8, 1839, at Augsburg, is the author of, Beitrag zur Geschichte der Reformation, des dreissighrigen Krieqes, des westphalischen Friedens u. der Jesuiten, vom Jahre 1524 bis zu Ende des ahres 1699 (Leipsic, 1830): Ulrich v. Hutten, nach seinem … Continue reading “Wagenseil, Christian Jakob”

Wagenaar, Hans a Dutch historian, who was born at Amsterdam, Oct. 31, 1709, was chiefly occupied in commerce and literature, and died March 1, 1773, deserves notice here for several ecclesiastical monographs, for which see Biog. Universelle, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wag “to move,” is used of those who mocked the Lord at His crucifixion, nodding their heads in the direction of the Cross as if sneering at this supposed ending of His career, Mat 27:39; Mar 15:29. Cp. 2Ki 19:21; Job 16:4; Psa 22:7; Psa 109:25; Isa 37:22. See MOVE, No. 1. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary … Continue reading “Wag”

Wafthrudner in Norse mythology, is a giant, an inhabitant of the country of the Jotes. Odin had a combat with him. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wafers thin cakes (Ex. 16:31; 29:2, 23; Lev. 2:4; 7:12; 8:26; Num. 6:15, 19) used in various offerings. Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary WAFERS Exo 16:31; Exo 29:2; Lev 2:4; Lev 8:26; Num 6:15 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

WAFER A thin cake made of fine flour, Exo 16:31, and used in carious offerings, anointed with sweet oil, Exo 29:2,23 ; Lev 2:4 ; 7:12; Num 6:15 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Wafer is the rendering, in the A. V., of , tsephichith (from , to flatten), a pancake (Exo 16:31), and … Continue reading “Wafer”

Waeyen, Jan Van Der SEE WAAJEN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wael (or Waal), John Baptist de a Flemish engraver of the 17th century, of whom little is known, is said to have executed some etchings, among which are a set of prints representing, the History of the Prodigal Son. See Spooner, Biog. Hist. of the Fine Arts, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Wael (or Waal), John Baptist de”

Waeipaes is a ghost of the earth among the Finns, who at one time made a long journey with his playfellow, and afterwards rested himself upon rocks. From their sweat snakes are said to have sprung. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Waeinaemoeinen in the mythology of the Finns, is one of the supreme gods, who is said to be seen in the seven principal stars of the Great Bear constellation. He takes the souls of the departed up with him, and if it is possible for such a soul to strike the Great Bear, it becomes … Continue reading “Waeinaemoeinen”