Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

CHUZA See JOANNA. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Chuza [pron. Cuza] (rather Chuzas, , for Chald. , i.e. , possession), the steward () of Herod (Antipas), whose wife Joanna (q.v.), having been cured by our Lord either of possession by an evil spirit or of a disease, became attached to that body of women … Continue reading “Chuza”

Chutriel in Talmudic mythology, is the name of one of the devils who is occupied in scourging the damned. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chusi ( v. r. , Vulg. omits), a place named only in Jdt 7:18, as near Ekrebel, and upon the brook Mochmur. If the history be at all genuine, this was doubtless in Central Palestine, but all the names appear to be very corrupt, and are not recognizable. SEE JUDITH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Chusi”

Chushanrishathaim [Chu’shan-rishatha’im] King of Mesopotamia, who oppressed Israel for eight years: he was conquered by Othniel, Caleb’s nephew. Jdg 3:8-10. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Chushanrishathaim Chu’shan-rishatha’im. (chief of two governments). The king of Mesopotamia, who oppressed Israel, during eight years in the generation, immediately following Joshua. Jdg 3:8. (B.C. after 1420). His yoke was broken … Continue reading “Chushanrishathaim”

CHUSHAN-RISHATHAIM A king of Mesopotamia, who oppressed the Israelites eight years, but was defeated by Othniel, Caleb’s nephew, Jdg 3:8-10 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Chushan-Rishathaim (Heb. Kushan’ Rishaatha’yim, , Sept. , Vulg. Chusan-Rasathaim), the king of Mesopotamia who oppressed Israel during eight years (B.C. 15751567) in the generation immediately following Joshua (Jdg … Continue reading “Chushan-Rishathaim”

Chusai Friend and counselor of King David (2 Kings 15), originally of Arach. In the revolt of Absalom he sided with David although pretending to uphold Absalom , whom he advised in such a way as to save David’s cause (2 Kings 15-17). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Chusai The Arachite, i.e. the native of Archi, … Continue reading “Chusai”

Chus (1) Son of Cham and father of Nemrod (Genesis 10). (2) The country known to the Greeks as Chus is called Ethiopia in Isaiah 18 and 20, and was long a powerful nation. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Churton, Ralph a minister of the Church of England, was born near Bickley, Cheshire, Dec. 8, 1754. He was educated at Malpas Grammar-school, and at Brazenose College, Oxford, where he was entered in 1772, and became fellow in 1778. In 1785 he delivered the Bampton lecture On the Prophecies respecting the Destruction of Jerusalem (Oxf. … Continue reading “Churton, Ralph”

CHURNING Pro 30:33 . See BUTTER. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Churning (, mits, squeezing) signifies the act of pressing (Pro 30:33), being the same word rendered wringing and forcing in the same verse, and agrees with the Eastern mode of making butter (see Thomson, Land and Book, 1:393). SEE BUTTER. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Churning”

Churmustu-Taengri in Lamaian mythology, is the great protecting spirit of the earth, a giant- like, heavenly being, who rides on the middle head of the three-headed elephant, Gasar Sakikjin Kowen. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature