Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Channing, Henry a Unitarian minister, was born at Newport, R.I., in 1760. He graduated at Harvard College in 1781, where also he was tutor from 1783 to 1786. He was ordained and installed over the Congregational Church in New London in 1787. A revival of religion commenced with his ministry, and continued two years. He … Continue reading “Channing, Henry”

CHANNELS OF TRUTH Mat 10:20; Mar 13:11; Joh 7:38; 1Co 2:13; 1Pe 4:11; 2Pe 1:21 –SEE Inspiration, INSPIRATION, DIVINE Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Channel the rendering in the Auth. Vers. in certain passages of two Hebrews words: , aphik, the bed of a brook (2Sa 22:16; Psa 18:15; Isa 8:7; elsewhere “stream,” “river,” etc.); and , shibboleth, a stream (Isa 27:12; “flood,” Psa 69:2; Psa 69:15). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Channel (1.) The bed … Continue reading “Channel”

Chanler, Isaac an English Baptist minister, was born at Bristol in 1701. He came to Ashley River, near Charleston, S. C., about 1733, where he served as pastor fifteen years. He died Nov. 30, 1749, having published a treatise entitled The Doctrines of Glorious Grace Unfolded, Defended, and Practically Improved; also a treatise on Original … Continue reading “Chanler, Isaac”

Chanina Ben-Dosa a Jewish teacher of the 1st century, was celebrated for his piety. It was said that a voice from heaven daily declared that the whole world was only preserved for the sake of Chanina. Among his recorded sayings are these: The wisdom of a man will be abiding if his fear of sin … Continue reading “Chanina Ben-Dosa”

Changes of raiment were reckoned among the treasures of rich men (Gen. 45:22; Judg. 14:12, 13; 2 Kings 5:22, 23). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Changes Of Raiment CHANGES OF RAIMENT (Gen 45:22, Jdg 14:12 f., 2Ki 5:5).A literal tr. [Note: translate or translation.] of a Heb. expression which not merely denotes a change of garments … Continue reading “Changes Of Raiment”

Changers of Money Mat 21:12; Joh 2:14. They set up their tables in the court of the Gentiles, to exchange at a price the foreign coin of Jews and proselytes coming from distant lands for the Hebrew half shekel (which was required from every adult from 20 years old and upward: Exo 38:26) in presenting … Continue reading “Changers of Money”

Changer Of Money, Or Money-Changer (, Joh 2:14; , Mat 21:12; Mar 11:15; Joh 2:15). When Judaea became a province of Rome, the Jews were required to pay taxes in Roman currency, and at the same time the annual tribute for the service of the sanctuary was the half shekel of Jewish currency. SEE TAX. … Continue reading “Changer Of Money, Or Money-Changer”

Changer (Money-changer) from kollubos (lit., “clipped”), “a small coin or rate of change” (koloboo signifies “to cut off, to clip, shorten,” Mat 24:22), denotes “a money-changer,” lit., money-clipper, Mat 21:12; Mar 11:15; Joh 2:15. from kermatizo (not found in the NT), “to cut into small pieces, to make small change” (kerma signifies “a small coin,” … Continue reading “Changer (Money-changer)”

Changer chanjer (, kollubistes, money-changer, and so rendered Mat 21:12; Mar 11:15): A banker or other person who changes money at a fixed rate. Indignant at the profane traffic in the temple Jesus poured out the changers’ money (Joh 2:15). So used only here. For fuller treatment see BANK; MONEY-CHANGERS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia