Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mulholland, St. Clair Augustine Born at Lisburn, Co. Antrium, Ireland, 1 April 1839; died at Philadelphia, 17 Feb., 1910. Emigrating to Philadelphia with his parents while a boy, his youthful tastes inclined him to military affairs and he became active in the ranks of the militia. At the breaking out of the Civil War he … Continue reading “Mulholland, St. Clair Augustine”

Mulhall, Michael George Statistician, b. in Dublin, 29 September, 1829; d. there 13 Dec., 1900. He was educated at the Irish College, Rome. Going to Buenos Aires he established there in 1861 the “Standard”, the first paper in English published in South America. In 1869 he brought out “The Handbook of the River Plate”, the … Continue reading “Mulhall, Michael George”

MULE A mixed animal, the offspring of a horse and an ass. A mule is smaller than a horse, and has long ears, though not so long as those of an ass. It is a remarkably hardy, patient, obstinate, surefooted animal, lives twice as long as a horse, and is much more easily and cheaply … Continue reading “Mule”

Mulder, Israel a Jewish writer of note, and celebrated also for his philanthropic labors among his people, flourished in Holland in recent times. He died at Amsterdam December 29, 1862. He contributed largely for the dissemination of culture among his co-religionists, and did everything in his power to elevate the Jewish people in their literary … Continue reading “Mulder, Israel”

Mulcted mulkted (, anash, to be punished, fined): The simple pass on, and are mulcted (Pro 22:3 the Revised Version margin, the Revised Version (British and American) suffer for it, the King James Version are punished). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Mulciber (i.e. the Softener), a surname of VULCAN, the Roman god of fire. This euphemistic name of Mulciber is frequently applied to him by the Latin poets. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Mulcaster, Richard an English divine and teacher noted for his scholastic attainments, was ,a native of Carlisle, and of an old family in Cumberland. He received his earliest education on the foundation at Eton, under the celebrated Udal, whence, in 1548, he was elected scholar of King’s College, Cambridge. From Cambridge he removed to Oxford, … Continue reading “Mulcaster, Richard”

Mulbury Trees Mulbury Trees. (Hebrew, becaim). Mention of these is made only in 2Sa 5:23-24 and 1Ch 14:14. We are quite unable to determine what kind of tree is denoted by the Hebrew word. Some believe pear trees are meant; others, the aspen or poplar, whose leaves tremble and rustle with the slightest breeze, even … Continue reading “Mulbury Trees”

Mulberry Trees beqaim. 2Sa 5:23-24; Septuagint translated “pear trees”; Royle “the gnat tree,” Arabic shajrat al bak, a kind of poplar, or the aspen trembling at the slightest breath. The gentle (compare 1Ki 19:19.) “sound of a going in the tops” was the sign of God’s “going out before” David’s army. “Angels tread light, and … Continue reading “Mulberry Trees”

MULBERRY-TREE The word-translated mulberry-tree signifies literally weeping, and indicates some tree, which distils balsam or gum. The particular species is not known; though some think the popular, or aspen, may be intended, 2Sa 5:23-24 ; 1Ch 14:14-15 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Mulberry Tree There is somewhat sacred in the mulberry-tree, and holy … Continue reading “Mulberry Tree”