Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Lordly occurs in the A.V. only in the expression , se’phel addirim’, bowl of [the] nobles, i.e., a large vessel fit to be used for persons of quality (Jdg 5:25). SEE DISH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lord, William Hayes, D.D a Congregational minister, son of president Nathan Lord, was born in Amherst, N.H., March 11, 1824. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1843, and three years after from Andover Theological Seminary; was ordained pastor at Montpelier, Vermont, September 20, 1847, and died there, March 18, 1877. He was a trustee of … Continue reading “Lord, William Hayes, D.D”

Lord, The Lord lord, This English word in our Bible represents one Aramaic, 3 Greek and 9 Hebrew words, two of them in two forms. It thus expresses all grades of dignity, honor, and majesty. It is not always possible to be sure of the sense in which the term is to be taken. In … Continue reading “Lord, The Lord”

Lord of Misrule One of the chief characters in the celebration of the Feast of Fools, a custom of the later medieval period, which came to be marked with much license and buffoonery, and was eventually suppressed. The Lord of Misrule was a mock precentor of the cathedral choir. Before the first Vespers he was … Continue reading “Lord of Misrule”

Lord of Lords A title of Christ in Saint Paul’s first letter to Timothy 6:15; also in the Apocalypse 11:14; the Lamb will overcome the coalitions of the future as He does these of the present because He is “Lord of Lords” and “King of Kings.” The two titles suitable only to God, are again … Continue reading “Lord of Lords”

Lord of Hosts in Isaias 9:9, as in many other passages of the Bible, designates God as supreme over untold armies of spiritual and other agencies, which He can employ to give effect to His purposes. The angels, the stars, as well as armies of men are represented in the Bible as subject to Him. … Continue reading “Lord of Hosts”

Lord of Glory In the Epistle of Saint James 2:1, we read, “My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory, with respect of persons.” In this passage, glory is regarded as an essential attribute of Christ (John, 11, 5); some commentators think that the genitive of quality “of glory” is … Continue reading “Lord of Glory”

Lord, Nathan L a Baptist missionary and physician, was born in Norwich, Connecticut, in December, 1821, was educated at the Western Reserve College (class of 1847), and, after completing a theological course, was employed for a time as agent and financial secretary of the college. Having decided to devote himself to the missionary work, he … Continue reading “Lord, Nathan L”

Lord, Nathan D.D., LL.D., an eminent American divine and educator, was born at South Berwick, Maine, November 28, 1793; was educated at Bowdoin College (class of 1809), and studied theology at Andover Theological Seminary, where he graduated in 1815. After quitting the college he acted as assistant in Phillips Exeter Academy. Now a theologian. He … Continue reading “Lord, Nathan”

Lord, Master and Name of Christ addressed to Him by the Apostles, and accepted by Him after washing the feet of the Apostles (John 13). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary