Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Torah I. USE OF WORD Torah, (cf. Hiph. of ), signifies first “direction, instruction”, as, for instance, the instruction of parents (Proverbs 1:8), or of the wise (Proverbs 3:1). It is used chiefly in reference to the Divine instruction, especially through the revelation to Moses, the “Law”, and to the teaching of the Prophets concerning … Continue reading “Torah”

T.O.R. = Third Order Regular of Saint Francis Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Tor SEE TURTLE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Topography of Canaan Jos 13:15-33; Jos 15; Jos 18:9 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Topographical Terms We have had continual occasion in this Cyclopaedia to point out the great accuracy with which these are used in the original languages of the Scripture, especially the Hebrew, although often obscured by the want of exactness and uniformity in the A.V. It is our purpose under the present head to present a … Continue reading “Topographical Terms”

Topographia; or, Description of Place Top-o-graphi-a, from (top-os), a place, and (graphein), to write or describe. Hence it is used of the figure which adds something to what is said by describing a place; or any peculiarity which marks the place, and throws light on what is being treated of. Called by the Latins LOCI … Continue reading “Topographia; or, Description of Place”

Toplady, Augustus Montague an English clergyman, was born at Farnham, Surrey, Nov. 4,1740, and received his rudimentary education at Westminster School. It being necessary for his mother to visit Ireland to pursue some claims to an estate, he accompanied her there, and was entered at Trinity College, Dublin, from which he graduated. He received orders … Continue reading “Toplady, Augustus Montague”

Topics (Gr. Topika) The title of a treatise by Aristotle on dialectical reasoning, so named because the material is grouped into convenient topoi, or common-places of argument, useful in examining an opponent’s assertions. See Dialectic. — G.R.M. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Topheth A spot in the valley of the son of Hinnom; S.E. and S.S.E. of Jerusalem; “by the entry of the E. gate” (Jer 19:2). (See HINNOM.) Infamous by the immolation in it of children to Moloch (2Ki 23:10; Isa 30:33; Jer 7:31-32; Jer 19:2; Jer 19:6; Jer 19:11). (See HELL.) From toph, the “drums” … Continue reading “Topheth”

Tophet, Topheth [To’phet] [To’pheth] See HINNOM and HELL. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

TOPHET See HINNOM. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Tophet (Heb. To’pheth, spittle, as in Job 17:6; i.e. abominable, or, perhaps, place of burning; Jer 7:32 second time]; Jer 19:11-12; with the art., 2Ki 23:10 [Topheth]; Jer 7:31-32; Jer 19:6; Jer 19:13-14; once Tophteh’, , Isa 30:33; Sept. , , and , Vulg, Tophet, Topheth), … Continue reading “Tophet”