Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Unstable, Unsteadfast a, negative, sterizo, “to fix,” is used in 2Pe 2:14; 2Pe 3:16, AV, “unstable,” RV, “unsteadfast.” from kathistemi, “to set in order,” is rendered “unstable” in Jam 1:8, see RESTLESS. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Unstable Jam 1:8 (b) Many Christians are not rooted and grounded in the truth of GOD; therefore, they vacillate and change with the winds of doctrine, and with altered circumstances. 2Pe 3:16 (a) The term is used to describe those who are easily swayed by emotion, circumstances and false teachers. They do not stand their … Continue reading “Unstable”

Unspotted * For UNSPOTTED see SPOT, C Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words Unspotted Jam 1:27 (b) This is a picture of the defilement which the Christian may encounter during his day’s duties as he mingles and mixes in a world filled with sin. The Lord would have us guard our lives daily lest … Continue reading “Unspotted”

Unspeakable denotes “inexpressible” (a, negative, n, euphonic, ekdiegeomai, “to declare, relate”), 2Co 9:15, “unspeakable” (of the gift of God); regarding the various explanations of the gift, it seems most suitable to view it as the gift of His Son. denotes “unable to be told out” (eklaleo, “to speak out”), 1Pe 1:8, of the believer’s joy. … Continue reading “Unspeakable”

Unskillful * For UNSKILLFUL, Heb 5:13, see EXPERIENCE, No. 1 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words Unskillful Heb 5:13 (a) Many of GOD’s people who know their Bibles fairly well are not skillful in using them. What is written in the Word is clear, but how to use the message to help others is … Continue reading “Unskillful”

Unshod Jer 2:25 (b) The Lord is inviting His people to be well equipped for the journey through life. The feet should be shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace. We should have shoes of iron and brass because the road will be rough. Fuente: Wilson’s Dictionary of Bible Types

Unsettle * For UNSETTLE, Gal 5:12, RV, see STIR, No. 12 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Unselt, Samuel Friedrich a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born in 1742 at Dantzic. He studied theology at Leipsic, where his acquaintance with Gellert had the greatest influence upon him. From Leipsic he returned to his native city, where he was appointed rector of St. Mary’s. For twelve years he labored as a teacher, when … Continue reading “Unselt, Samuel Friedrich”

Unselfishness General references Rom 12:10; Rom 15:1-3; 1Co 9:19-23; 1Co 10:24; 1Co 10:33; 1Co 13:4-5; 2Co 5:14-15; 2Co 8:9; Phi 2:3-4; Jas 2:8 Instances of: – Abraham Gen 13:9; Gen 14:23-24 – King of Sodom Gen 14:21 – Children of Heth Gen 23:6; Gen 23:11 – Judah Gen 44:33-34 – Moses Num 11:29; Num 14:12-19 … Continue reading “Unselfishness”

Unseemliness, Unseemly from aschemon, “unseemly,” is rendered “unseemliness,” in Rom 1:27, RV: see SHAME, No. 4. Note: For “behave … unseemly” see BEHAVE, No. 4. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words