Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mithnite (Heb. Mithni’, , patronymic or gentile apparently from , Me’then, firmness; Sept. v.r. , Vulg. Mathanites, as if from , Mat’tan), an epithet of Joshaphat, one of David’s body-guard (1Ch 11:43); either from his ancestor or native place, of neither of which, however, is there any other mention, or further means of determination. Fuente: … Continue reading “Mithnite”

Mithkah MITHKAH.One of the 12 stations (Num 33:28-29). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Mithkah mithka (, mithkah sweetness; the King James Version Mithcah): Name given owing to sweetness of pasture or water. A desert camp of the Israelites between Terah and Hashmonah (Num 33:28 f). See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Mithcah (Heb. Mithkah’, , sweetness, prob. of the water found there; Sept. ), the twentyninth station of the Israelites in the desert, between Tarah and Hashmonah (Num 33:28-29); perhaps at the intersection of Waly el-Ghamr with Wady el-Jerafeh. SEE EXODE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Mithcah sweetness, one of the stations of … Continue reading “Mithcah”

MITER The sacred turban or bonnet of the Jewish high priest, made of a piece of fine linen many yards long, wound about the head, and having in front, secured with blue lace, a plate of pure gold on which was inscribed, “HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD,” Exo 28:4,36 -38 39:28-31. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible … Continue reading “Miter”

Mitelli, Giuseppi-Maria a noted Italian painter, was born at Bologna in 1634. He received instruction from his father, who was an eminent fresco painter of Bologna, and afterwards entered the school of Flaminio Torre. He painted a number of works for the churches of Bologna, among which may be mentioned St. Reniero healing the sick, … Continue reading “Mitelli, Giuseppi-Maria”

MITE, THE WIDOW’S Mar 12:42; Luk 21:2 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

MITE A small piece of money, two of which made a kodrantes, or the fourth part of the Roman as. The as was equal to three and one-tenth farthings sterling, or about one and one-half cents. The mite, therefore, would be equal to about two mills, Luk 12:59 ; 21:2. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible … Continue reading “Mite”

Mitchell, William W a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Virginia February 16, 1815. He was educated with a view to the legal profession, and was afforded the best advantages within reach. While a student at Yale he was converted, and he became convinced that his place was in the pulpit. After … Continue reading “Mitchell, William W”

Mitchell, William Luther a Presbyterian minister. was born in Maury County, Tennesee, July 11, 1828; was converted at the age of twelve; graduated in 1854, with honor, at Jefferson College, Pennsylvania, and in 1857 at Princeton Theological Seminary; was licensed in 1857 by the presbytery of Lafayette, Missouri; in 1857 and 1858 supplied the First … Continue reading “Mitchell, William Luther”

Mitchell, William H., D.D an American divine and educator of the Presbyterian communion, was born September 7, 1812, at Monoghan, Ireland. His early training he received in his native town, and even then distinguished himself by superior abilities and unwearied application. In his early manhood he was a practitioner in law. In his twenty-seventh year, … Continue reading “Mitchell, William H., D.D”