Urim lights (Vulg.”doctrina;” LXX. “revelation”). See THUMMIM Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Urim The Urim and Thummim are supposed to have been the precious stones worn by the high priest upon his breast-plate, when going into the temple, and before the mercy seat. The meaning is supposed to be lights and perfections. But farther than these … Continue reading “Urim”
URIJAH, THE PROPHET
URIJAH, THE PROPHET Jer 26:20 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
URIJAH, THE PRIEST
URIJAH, THE PRIEST 2Ki16:10 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
Urijah
URIJAH 1. A high-priest in the time of king Ahaz. He is called a faithful witness by Isaiah, Isa 8:2 ; but erred in constructing and using at the king’s request an altar unlike that prescribed in the law, Exo 27:1-8 ; 38:1-7; 2Ki 16:9-12 .2. A faithful prophet, from Kirjathjearim in Judah, in the … Continue reading “Urijah”
Urii
Urii in Slavonic mythology, was a deity among the Wends, worshipped mainly by magicians as their protector. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Uriel
Uriel (Heb. Uriel’, fire [or light] of God; Sept. ), the name of three Hebrews. 1. A Kohathite Levite, son of Tahath and father of Uzziah (1Ch 6:24 [9]; apparently the same in Zephaniah (2Ch 6:36). B.C. cir. 1550. SEE SAMUEL. 2. Chief of the Kohathites of the family of Korah in the reign of … Continue reading “Uriel”
Urias
Urias (), the Greek form of the name of URIJAH the priest in Ezra’s time (1Es 9:43; comp. Neh 8:4), and of URIAH the husband of Bathsheba Olatt. i, 6). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Urias URIAS.1. 1Es 8:52 = Ezr 8:33 Uriah; perhaps identical with2. 1Es 9:43 = Neh 8:4 Uriah. … Continue reading “Urias”
Uriah, Urijah
Uriah, Urijah u-ra, u-rja (, ‘uryah, in Jer 26:20 , ‘uryahu, flame of Yahweh or my light is Yahweh; the Septuagint and the New Testament (), Our(e)as, with variants; the King James Version has Urijah in 2Ki 16:10-16; Neh 3:4, Neh 3:21; Neh 8:4; Jer 26:20): (1) A Hittite, who had settled in Jerusalem at … Continue reading “Uriah, Urijah”
URIAH
URIAH A Hittie in David’s army, renowned for his valor. To save Bathsheba Uriah’s wife from death for adultery, and secure her for himself, David caused Uriah to be exposed to death, 2Sa 11:1-27 ; 12:9; 23:29; 1Ki 15:5 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Uriah (Heb. Uriyah’, light, [or fire] of Jehovah; occasionally … Continue reading “URIAH”
Uri
Uri (Heb. Uri’, , fiery [comp. (]), the name of three Israelites. 1. (Sept. or .) The father of Bezaleel, one of the architects of the tabernacle (Exo 31:2; Exo 35:30; Exo 38:22; 1 Chronicles 2, 20; 2Ch 1:5). B.C. ante 1657. He was of the tribe of Judah, and grandson of Caleb ben-Hezron, his … Continue reading “Uri”