Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Miser, Justus a great German statesman and author, whose writings have had much moral influence upon the general public mind, was born in Osnabrtick December 14, 1720. In 1740 he entered the university at Jena, and there and at Gottingen studied jurisprudence. In 1746 he became an attorney, and was soon noted for his ability … Continue reading “Miser, Justus”

MISER A term formerly used in reference to a person in wretchedness or calamity; but now denotes a parsimonious person, or one who is covetous to extremity; who denies himself even the comforts of life to accumulate wealth. Avarice, says Saurin, may be considered in two different points of light. It may be considered in … Continue reading “Miser”

Misebicors, Joannes, Saint Saint John the Almsgiver; Saint Joannes Eleemosynasius; Saint Joannes Misebicors Patriarch of Alexandria (606-616), born Amathus, Cyprus, c.550; died there, 616. The son of the governor of Cyprus, he entered the religious life at the death of his wife. During his patriarchate at Alexandria, he became widely known throughout the east for … Continue reading “Misebicors, Joannes, Saint”

Misdeem (Deut. 32:27, R.V.). The Authorized Version reads, “should behave themselves strangely;” i.e., not recognize the truth, misunderstand or mistake the cause of Israel’s ruin, which was due to the fact that God had forsaken them on account of their apostasy. Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary

Misciroli, Tommaso a painter of the Bolognese school, was born at Faenza in 1636. He gained considerable reputation, and executed several works for the churches. His principal picture is the Martyrdom of St. Cecilia, an altar-piece in the church of St. Cecilia at Faenza, which is finished with great care. Lalzi says that in some … Continue reading “Misciroli, Tommaso”

MISCHNA Or MISNA (from iteravit) a part of the Jewish Talmud. The Mischna contains the text; and the Gemara, which is the second part of the Talmud, contains the commentaries: so that the Gemara is, as it were, a glossary on the Mischna. The Mischna consists of various traditions of the Jews, and of explanations … Continue reading “MISCHNA”

Mischief mischif: The word, in the sense of hurt or evil befalling, plotted against, or done to, anyone, represents a variety of Hebrew terms (e.g. ‘ason, the King James Version Gen 42:4; Gen 44:29; Exo 21:22; ra, 1Sa 23:9; 2Sa 16:8; 1Ki 11:25, etc.; amal, Psa 7:14, Psa 7:16; Psa 10:7, Psa 10:14; Pro 24:2, … Continue reading “Mischief”

Miscegenation (Intermarriage) Forbidden by: – Abraham Gen 24:3 – Jacob Gen 28:1 – Moses Exo 34:12-16; Deu 7:3-4 – Joshua Jos 23:12 Reasons for prohibition Exo 34:16; Deu 7:4; Jos 23:12-13 Results of Jdg 3:6-7 Instances of: – Moses Num 12:1 – Esau Gen 26:34-35 – Israel Num 25:1; Num 25:6-8; Jdg 3:5-8 Fuente: Nave’s … Continue reading “Miscegenation (Intermarriage)”

MISANTHROPIST Hater of mankind; one that abandons society from a principle of discontent. The consideration of the depravity of human nature is certainly enough to raise emotions of sorrow in the breast of every man of the least sensibility; yet it is our duty to bear with the follies of mankind; to exercise a degree … Continue reading “Misanthropist”

Misaias mi-sayas, mi-sas: the Revised Version margin = Masias. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia