Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mincius, John Bishop of Velletri; antipope , 1058-1059; born Rome, Italy. He was elected in opposition to Pope Nicholas II by a faction of the Roman nobility after the death of Stephen (IX) X, who had commanded before he died that no election should take place until Hildebrand returned from Germany. John was enthroned by … Continue reading “Mincius, John”

Mincing (, tpaphaph’, Isa 3:16) occurs in the prophet’s description of the behavior of the daughters of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word, as well as the Arabic taf, refers to the taking small and quick steps, the affected pace of a coquettish woman. The passage might be rendered, They walk and trip along. Although the Hebrew … Continue reading “Mincing”

Minchah (), properly a gift (as often rendered) or present (Gen 32:14; Gen 19:21; Gen 43:11 sq.), especially to nobles and kings (Jdg 3:15; 1Sa 10:23; 2Ch 17:5; 2Ch 17:11; Psa 45:13; Isa 39:1; 1Ki 10:25); hence tribute from a subject nation (2Sa 8:2; 2Sa 8:6; 1Ki 5:1 [1Ki 4:21] 2Ki 17:4; Psa 72:10); but … Continue reading “Minchah”

Minaret (Or Minar) is the name of a tall turret used in Saracenic architecture. The minaret, as it is called by the Turks, contains a staircase, and is divided into several stories, with balconies from which the priests summon the Mohammedans to prayer bells not being permitted in their religion, see MOHAMAMEDANISM, and is terminated … Continue reading “Minaret (Or Minar)”

Minard, Louis Guillaume a French ecclesiastical writer, was born at Paris January 31, 1725. Educated at the College of France by the care of Rivard, with whom he was a favorite pupil, he joined the Brothers of the Christian Doctrine, and was appointed while still young to some of the superior offices of his congregation. … Continue reading “Minard, Louis Guillaume”

Minard, Abel a prominent layman of the Methodist Episcopal Church, noted for his great philanthropic labors, was born in Massachusetts September 25, 1814. His father died soon after his birth, and he lost his mother when he was about eight years old, so that as a mere youth he was left alone in the world. … Continue reading “Minard, Abel”

Minaeans MINANS.The name of a S.W. Arabian people dwelling north of the Sabans (Sheba), who in the 9th and 8th cents. b.c. became a powerful nation with a dominion stretching north to the peninsula of Sinai. It is supposed by recent scholars that they are meant by the Meunim or (better) Meinim, who are named … Continue reading “Minaeans”

Mina (in Greek , A.V. pound), a weight and coin which, according to the Attic standard, was equivalent to 100 drachmae (Plutarch, Solon, 16; Pliny, 21:109) or Roman denarii, i.e. (estimating the average value at the time of Christ) about $16. It is the sum named in the parable of Luk 19:13 sq., where the … Continue reading “Mina”

Mimpathy (Ger. Nachfhlen) The suffering of another must already be given in some form before it is possible for anyone to become a fellow sufferer. Pity and sympathy as experienced are always subsequent to the already apprehended and understood experience of another person who is pitied. One may share another’s feeling about a matter, and … Continue reading “Mimpathy”

Mimesis; or, Description of Sayings Mi-mee-sis, from the Greek (mi-mee-sis), imitation, from (mimeisthai), to imitate. The name is used when the sayings (and sometimes motions and thoughts) of another are described or imitated by way of emphasis. Hence called by the Latins IMITATIO, imitation. See Exo 15:9 (see Asyndeton). Psa 137:7; Psa 144:12-15 (see Ellipsis). … Continue reading “Mimesis; or, Description of Sayings”