Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vaheb VAHEB.An unknown locality in Amorite territory (Num 21:14). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Vaheb vaheb (, wahebh; , Zoob): The name occurs in a quotation from the book of the Wars of Yahweh in Num 21:14. See SUPHAH. It was apparently in Amorite territory. It is not identified. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Vagueness A term may be said (loosely) to be vngue if there are ”borderline cases” for its applicability, i.e. cases for which the rules of the language containing the term do not specify either that the term shall or that it shall not apply. Thus certain shades of reddish-orange in the spectrum are borderline cases … Continue reading “Vagueness”

Vague A word (or the idea or notion associated with it) is vague if the meaning is so far not fixed that there are cases in which its application is in principle indeterminate — although there may be other cases in which the application is quite definite. Thus longevity is vague because, although a man … Continue reading “Vague”

Vagabond from Lat. vagabundus, “a wanderer,” “a fugitive;” not used opprobriously (Gen. 4:12, R.V., “wanderer;” Ps. 109:10; Acts 19:13, R.V., “strolling”). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Vagabond VAGABOND.Gen 4:12 a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earthi.e. a wanderer, as AV [Note: Authorized Version.] Act 19:12 certain of the vagabond Jews, RV [Note: … Continue reading “Vagabond”

Vaga A titular see of Numidia, frequently mentioned by historians and ancient geographers. Before the Roman conquest it was an important commercial centre. Delivered to the Carthaginians by Massinissa, it was incorporated with the Numidian kingdom, and at a later date became part of Numidia Proconsularis. Metellus destroyed it, but it soon rose from its … Continue reading “Vaga”

Vadstena, Abbey of Motherhouse of the Brigittine Order, situated on Lake Wetter, in the Diocese of Linköping, Sweden. Though the abbey was founded in 1346 by St. Bridget with the assistance of Magnus II and Blanche of Namur, St. Catherine, on arriving there in 1374, with the relics of her mother St. Bridget, found only … Continue reading “Vadstena, Abbey of”

Vadian SEE WATT, JOACHIM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vada (Skr.) Theory. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Vacancy The state of being vacant, free, unoccupied: a term applied to an office or position devoid of an incumbent, as a vacant benefice, bishopric, parish, professorship, etc. Vacancies occur by the voluntary act of the incumbent or by compulsion. Generally speaking any cleric, even the pope, for just reasons may resign his office, the … Continue reading “Vacancy”

Vac (Skr.) Speech, voice, word. In Vedic (q.v.) philosophy vac and sabda (q.v.) have a similar role as the Logos in Greek philosophy (see e.g. Rigveda 10.125). It appears personified (feminine) and close to primeval reality in the hierarchy of emanations. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy