Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Twining, Thomas a learned Anglican divine, was born in 1734, and educated at Sidney College, Cambridge, being contemporary in that university with Gray, Mason, and Bate. Mr. Twining was well versed in the composition, harmony, and history of the art and science of music. In 1760 he took his degree of A.B., and that of … Continue reading “Twining, Thomas”

Twing, Alin Tabor, D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born at Topsham, Vermont, February 9, 1811. He spent two years at the University of Vermont; studied theology under bishop Hopkins; was ordained deacon August 21, 1836; was rector of St. Patul’s, Vergennes; of Trinity, West Troy, N.Y., and of Trinity, Lansingburgh, for twenty-three years; secretary … Continue reading “Twing, Alin Tabor, D.D”

Twine twn (, shazar, to be twined): The word is used in Exo 26:1 ff; Exo 36:8 ff, etc., of the fine twined linen used for the curtains and hangings of the tabernacle, and for parts of the priests’ dress. It denotes linen the finely spun threads of which consisted of two or more smaller … Continue reading “Twine”

Twin, Councils Of SEE TIBEN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Twin Brothers See Dioscuri. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Twin Brothers TWIN BROTHERS.See Dioscuri. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Twin Brothers (Act 28:11). See DIOSCURI. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Twin Brothers Twin Brothers. This term is used in the Revised Version of Act 28:11, for Castor and Pollux. See Castor; Pullux. Fuente: … Continue reading “Twin Brothers”

Twilight, Alexander L a Congregational minister and teacher, was born at Corinth, Vt., Sept. 23, 1795. By his own exertions he put himself through Randolph Academy and Middlebury College, graduating in 1823. He taught four years in Peru, N. Y.; was licensed to preach by the presbytery in Plattsburg in 1827; taught and preached one … Continue reading “Twilight, Alexander L”

Twilight twlt (, nesheph): The twilight of Palestine is of short duration, owing to the low latitude, there being scarcely more than an hour between sunset and complete darkness. It is a distinct boundary between daytime and the darkness. The people of Palestine still give the time of an event as so many hours before … Continue reading “TWILIGHT”

Twiketal of Croyland (THURCYTEL, TURKETUL). Died July, 975. He was a cleric of royal descent, who is said to have acted as chancellor to Kings Athelstan (d. 940), Edmund (d. 946), and Edred (d. 955), but as this statement rests on the authority of the pseudo-Ingulf, it must be received with caution. Leaving the world … Continue reading “Twiketal of Croyland”

Twig Eze 17:4 (b) This is typical, because of their position in the top of the tree, of the kings, nobles, and the rulers of Israel. In their size as twigs, they are emblematic of weakness and helplessness. Fuente: Wilson’s Dictionary of Bible Types

Twichell, Pliny a Presbyterian minister, was born at Athol, Worcester Co., Mass., Feb. 25, 1805. He was educated at Washington College, Pa.; studied theology in Auburn Seminary, N. Y.; was licensed by the Genesee Presbytery in 1836′; and was ordained and installed pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Wyoming, N. Y., in 1841. Here he … Continue reading “Twichell, Pliny”