Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mem MEM.The thirteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and as such employed in the 119th Psalm to designate the 13th part, each verse of which begins with this letter. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Mem mam, mem (, ): The 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, transliterated in this Encyclopedia as m. It came … Continue reading “Mem”

Melndez Vald&s, Juan Spanish poet and politician, b. at Ribera del Fresno (Badajoz) 11 March, 1754; d. in exile at Montpelier, France, 24 May, 1817. He studied law at Salamanca and while there, began his poetical career. In 1780, with his “Batilo”, he won a prize offered by the Spanish Academy for the best ecologue … Continue reading “Meléndez Vald&és, Juan”

Melzi, Francesco Born at Milan, about 1490; died 1568. He was a mysterious personage. He was a friend of Leonardo da Vinci, and Vasari tells us that he was a Milanese nobleman, an exceedingly handsome young man, and that he possessed the principal part of the anatomical drawings of Leonardo. He inherited Leonardo’s manuscripts, instruments, … Continue reading “Melzi, Francesco”

MELZAR The name or the official title of a butler or steward at the court of Nebuchadnezzar, Dan 1:11-16 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Melzar (Hebrews meltsar’, , prob. from the Pers. master of wine, i.e. chief butler; so Bohlen, Symbol. p. 22; others, treasurer), the title rather than the name of an … Continue reading “Melzar”

Melville, James an eminent Scotch scholar and divine, was born in 1556. He was professor of Hebrew and Oriental languages in the University of St. Andrew’s in 1580, minister of Anstrutherwerter in 1596, and subsequently of Kilrenny. He died in 1614. Mr. Melville was a zealous advocate of Presbyterian discipline. He was the author of … Continue reading “Melville, James”

Melville, Henry, B.D an eminent English divine and pulpit orator, was born at Pendennis Castle, Cornwall, Sept. 14, 1800; was educated at St. Peter’s College, Cambridge, graduated BA. in 1821, and soon after became a fellow and tutor; later he determined to take holy orders, and was appointed minister of Camden Chapel, Camberwell, London; in … Continue reading “Melville, Henry, B.D”

Melville, Andrew one of Scotland’s celebrated characters, the most eminent worker in the Kirk next to John Knox himself, and denominated by Anglican churchmen the father of Scottish Presbytery (Stephen, 1:258; compare, however, Hetherington, p. 78, Colossians 1), was born Aug. 1,1545. He was the youngest of the nine sons of Richard Melville of Baldovy, … Continue reading “Melville, Andrew”

Melugin, Thomas Maddin a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church., South, was born near Covington, Ky., Sept. 17, 1838; in 1853 he was converted, and joined the above Church; was licensed to preach in August, 1861, and in November following was admitted into the Memphis Conference on trial, and sent to La Grange Circuit; in … Continue reading “Melugin, Thomas Maddin”

Melt (And Forms) Exo 15:15 (a) The inhabitants were to be made weak and helpless with fear because of the power of GOD. (See also Jos 2:11 ; Jos 14:8; 2Sa 17:10; Isa 13:7). Jdg 5:5 (b) In this song Deborah uses many figures of speech to indicate the overwhelming power of GOD. She is … Continue reading “Melt (And Forms)”

Melt “to melt, melt down,” is used in the Passive Voice in 2Pe 3:12, “shall melt” (lit., “shall be melted”), of the elements (Eng., “thaw” is etymologically connected). Note: In 2Pe 3:10, the AV “shall melt” represents the verb luo, “to loosen, dissolve” (RV, “shall be dissolved,” Passive Voice); so in 2Pe 3:11-12. Fuente: Vine’s … Continue reading “Melt”