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Lasius, Hermann Jacob a German theologian, was born November 15, 1751, at Greifswald, Prussia. He entered the university of his native place in 1733, and studied theology, philosophy, mathematics, and philology. In 1738 he went to Jena, and in 1740 to Halle, with the intention of lecturing at the universities; at the latter he obtained … Continue reading “Lasius, Hermann Jacob”

Lasius, Christophorus a Protestant theologian, prominent as a preacher of the synergistic school, and opponent of Flacius, was born at Strasburg about the beginning of the 16th century. He was in high favor with Melancthon in 1531, and by the latter recommended to Bucer. The part he took in the synergistic Melancthonian controversy, and his … Continue reading “Lasius, Christophorus”

Lasitius, John a noted Polish Protestant ecclesiastical writer, often mistaken, formerly, for the celebrated John a Lasco, flourished in the second half of the 16th century. He was born of a noble family about 1534, and, as was the custom of his day, was early sent abroad to pursue a course of studies at the … Continue reading “Lasitius, John”

Lashers SEE KHLYSTIE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lasharon [many Lasha’ron] (Heb. Lashsharon’, , signif. unknown; Sept. , but almost all copies omit; Vulg. Sarmon, but in the Benedictine text Lassaron), one of the Canaanitish towns whose kings were killed by Joshua (Jos 12:18). “Some difference of opinion has been expressed as to whether the first syllable is an integral part of the … Continue reading “Lasharon”

Lasha (Heb. Le’sha, , fissure, in pause ; Sept. , Vulg. Lesa), a place mentioned last in defilling the border of the Canaanites (Gen 10:19), and apparently situated east of the Dead Sea. According to Jerome (Quaest. in Gen.), Jonathan (where is doubtless an erroneous transcription for ), and the Jerus. Targum, it was the … Continue reading “Lasha”

LASEA A city near Fair-Havens, on the south side of Crete. Paul passed it on his voyage to Rome, Mal 27:8 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Lasea (, Westcott-Horts Greek Testament ) Lasea was a city near Fair Havens, on the southern coast of Crete (Act 27:8). It is not elsewhere mentioned by … Continue reading “Lasea”

Lasciviousness () 1. Usage.-The Greek word occurs 10 times in the NT (Mar 7:22, Rom 13:13, 2Co 12:21, Gal 5:19, Eph 4:19, 1Pe 4:3; 1Pe 2:2; 1Pe 2:7; 1Pe 2:18, Jud 1:4). It should be read instead of in 2Pe 2:2. It is 7 times translated by lasciviousness (AVm [Note: Vm Authorized Version margin.] so … Continue reading “Lasciviousness”

Lascivious, Lasciviousness denotes “excess, licentiousness, absence of restraint, indecency, wantonness;” “lasciviousness” in Mar 7:22, one of the evils that proceed from the heart; in 2Co 12:21, one of the evils of which some in the church at Corinth had been guilty; in Gal 5:19, classed among the works of the flesh; in Eph 4:19, among … Continue reading “Lascivious, Lasciviousness”

Lascaris, Janus Also called John; surnamed Rhyndacenus (from Rhyndacus, a country town in Asia Minor). He was a noted Greek scholar, born about 1445; died at Rome in 1535. After the fall of Constantinople he was taken to Peloponnesus and to Crete. When still quite young he came to Venice, where Bessarion became his patron, … Continue reading “Lascaris, Janus”