Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Machirite (Num 26:29). SEE MACHIR, 1. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Machir Of Toledo who flourished towards the end of the 14th century, is the author of , or an eschatology of Judaism, in three parts-the first. treats of the sufferings in the Messianic time, of the advent of the Messiah, resurrection, last judgment, and world to come; the second treats of reward and punishment, paradise … Continue reading “Machir Of Toledo”

Machir, Machirite makir (, makhr; , Macher), makir-t: (1) The eldest son of Manasseh (Gen 50:23). In Num 26:29 it is recorded that Machir begat Gilead, but another narrative informs us that the children of Machir went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorites that were therein. And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir … Continue reading “Machir, Machirite”

MACHIR 1. A son of Manasseh, Gen 50:23 . His posterity were active in the conquest of Gilead, Num 32:39 ; Jos 17:1 ; and in the war with Jabin and Sisera, Jdg 5:14 .2. A friend of Mephibosbeth, the son of Jonathan, 2Sa 9:4,5 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Machir (Heb. hakir’, … Continue reading “MACHIR”

Machiavellism A political principle according to which every act of the state (or statesman) is permissible — especially with reference to foreign relations — which might be advantageous for one’s own country. The word refers to Niccolo di Bernardo Machiavelli, born May 3, 1469 in Florence, died June 22, 1527. Author of Discorsi sopra la … Continue reading “Machiavellism”

Machiavelli, Nicolo Writer, statesman, born Florence, Italy, 1469; died there, 1527. For many years he was secretary of the Lower Chancery of the Signory and was frequently employed on diplomatic missions; later he served under Pope Leo X and Pope Clement VII. As an historian he is an excellent source for contemporary affairs, though partial; … Continue reading “Machiavelli, Nicolo”

Machiavelli Historian and statesman, b. at Florence, 3 May, 1469; d. there, 22 June, 1527. His family is said to have been descended from the old marquesses of Tuscany, and to have given Florence thirteen gonfaloniers of justice. His father, Bernardo, was a lawyer, and acted as treasurer of the Marches, but was far from … Continue reading “Machiavelli”

MACHIAVELIANISM The doctrine or principles of Machiavel, as laid down in his treatise entitled The Prince, and which consists in doing any thing to compass a design, without any regard to the peace or welfare of subjects, the dictates of honesty and honour, or the precepts of religion. This work has been translated into many … Continue reading “MACHIAVELIANISM”

Machi (Heb. Maki’ , , smiting; Sept. l, Vulg. Machi), the father of Geuel, which latter was the commissioner on the part of the tribe of Gad to explore Canaan (Num 13:15). B.C. ante 1657. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Machi Num 13:15. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Machi MACHI.The father of Geuel, … Continue reading “Machi”

Machet, Gerard Or Girard a French cardinal, confessor of Charles VII, was born at Blois in 1380; entered the College de Navarre, Paris, in 1391; was made doctor of divinity in 1411; attached himself to the College de Navarre as professor, was made vice-chancellor of that institution, and as such addressed the emperor Sigismond in … Continue reading “Machet, Gerard Or Girard”