Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Chebius, A Welsh Saint SEE CYBI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chebel (, chebel; usually rendered in the older versions , , ; regio, funiculus), one of the singular topographical terms (q.v.) in which the ancient Hebrew language abounded, and which add so, much force and precision :to its records. The ordinary meaning of the word is a “rope” or ” cord;” and in this sense … Continue reading “Chebel”

CHEBAR A river which rises in the northern part of Mesopotamia, and flows first southeast, then south and southwest, into the Euphrates. It was called Chaboras by the Greeks; now Khabour. On its fertile banks Nebuchadnezzar located a part of the captive Jews, and here the sublime visions of Ezekiel took place, Eze 1:3 ; … Continue reading “Chebar”

CHEATS Are deceitful practices, in defrauding, or endeavoring to defraud, another of his known right, by means of some artful device contrary to honesty. See HONESTY, JUSTICE. Fuente: Theological Dictionary

Cheatle, George an English Baptist, was born at Castie Donington, Leicestershire. He was converted in early life, baptized in the river Trent, at Sawley, at the age of sixteen, and soon afterwards began to preach. In 1809 he visited Birmingham as a supply to the Lombard Street Church, which was followed by a unanimous call … Continue reading “Cheatle, George”

Cheating See Dishonesty Dishonesty Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Cheani Che’ani. (A contraction of Chenaniah). One of the Levites, who assisted at the solemn purification of the people under Ezra. Neh 9:4. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Chazzan is the reader or chanter in a Jewish synagogue (q.v.), Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chazir SEE SWINE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

CHAZINZARIANS A sect which arose in Armenia in the seventh century. They are so called from the Armenian word chazus, which signifies a cross, because they were charged with adoring the cross. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Chazinzarians (Armaen. chazus, a cross) were a sect which arose in Armenia in the 7th century, accused of worshipping the … Continue reading “Chazinzarians”