Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Moisture “moisture” (probably from an Indo-European root sik—, indicating “wet”), is used in Luk 8:6. In the Sept., Job 26:14; Jer 17:8. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Moise, Francois Xavier a French theologian, was born at Gras, in Frainche-Comte, in 1742. He was professor of theology at Dole when the Revolution broke out; and, taking the oath of loyalty to the civil constitution, in 1791 was elected bishop for the Jura district. During the reign of terror he had to conceal himself … Continue reading “Moise, Francois Xavier”

Moira (, a share), the classical personification of that mysterious yet irresistible power whose invisible sceptre controls and directs human events, and assigns to each individual his fate or share. Homer, with a single exception (b. 24:29), speaks of but one Moira, a personification of fate, whom he represents as spinning the thread of each … Continue reading “Moira”

Moine, Etienne Le a very learned French Protestant minister, was born at Caen, in October, 1624, and became well skilled in the Oriental and classical languages, besides attaining great distinction as a theologian even while yet a student at the Protestant seminary in Sedan and the University of Leyden. After his graduation he was appointed … Continue reading “Moine, Etienne Le”

Moigno, Franccedil;ois-Napol&on-Marie Physicist and author, b. at Guéméné (Morbihan), 15 April, 1804; d. at Saint-Denis (Seine), 14 July, 1884. He received his early education at the Jesuit college at Sainte-Anne d’Auray and entered the novitiate of the order 2 Sept., 1822. He made his theological studies at Montrouge, devoting his leisure to mathematics and physics … Continue reading “Moigno, Franccedil;ois-Napol&éon-Marie”

Moib (Heb. Modb’, , water [i.e., seed] of her father, with allusion to his incestuous origin [see below]; Sept. ), the son of Lot and his eldest daughter, and founder of the Moabitish people (Gen 19:30-38). B.C. 2063. Moab is also used for the country or territory of the Moabites (Jer 48:4); and also for … Continue reading “Moib”

Mohr, Joseph Born at Siegburg, Rhine Province, 11 Jan., 1834; died at Munich, 7 February, 1892. Father Mohr did more than any other within the last century towards restoring to general use, especially in German-speaking countries, those virile melodies and texts sung in the vernacular by the people prior to the Reformation — some dating … Continue reading “Mohr, Joseph”

Mohr, Christian Born at Andernach, 1823; died at Cologne, 1888. He practised his profession of sculptor chiefly at Cologne under the cathedral architect Zwirner. After some early ornamental work at Mains and Coblens, Mohr settled in Cologne in 1845. He first executed the statuettes on the tomb of Archbishop Conrad of Hochstaden, the founder of … Continue reading “Mohr, Christian”

Mohnike, Gottlieb Christian Friedrich a German divine of note. was born at Grimmen, in Pomerania, in 1781; studied theology at Greifswalde and Jena; in 1811 became rector of the city school at Greifswalde; in 1813 entered the pastorate, and gained a name universally honored and revered. He was made councillor of the Consistory after having … Continue reading “Mohnike, Gottlieb Christian Friedrich”

Mohler, Johann Adam one of Germany’s most distinguished Roman Catholic theologians the Schleiermacher, as he has aptly been called, of his branch of the Christian Church was born of humble parentage, May 6, 1796, at Igersheim, near Mergentheim, in Wurtemberg. He received his preparatory training at the gymnasium in Mergentheim, and in his seventeenth year … Continue reading “Mohler, Johann Adam”