Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Thief, Thieves is used (a) literally, Mat 6:19-20; Mat 24:43; Luk 12:33, Luk 12:39; Joh 10:1, Joh 10:10; Joh 12:6; 1Co 6:10; 1Pe 4:15; (b) metaphorically of “false teachers,” Joh 10:8; (c) figuratively, (1) of the personal coming of Christ, in a warning to a local church, with most of its members possessed of mere … Continue reading “Thief, Thieves”

Thief, Penitent, on the Cross Thief, Penitent, on the Cross (Luk 23:39-43). It has been assumed that this man had been very wicked; that he continued so till he was nailed to the cross; that he joined the other malefactor in insulting the Savior; and that then, by a miracle of grace, he was transformed … Continue reading “Thief, Penitent, on the Cross”

Thief, Penitent Traditionally known as Dismas, one of the thieves crucified with Christ, who rebuked his companion for demanding that Christ should save them, prayed instead a share in His Kingdom, and received the assurance: “This day thou shalt be with Me in paradise.” A portion of the cross on which he died is preserved … Continue reading “Thief, Penitent”

Thief, Good Traditionally known as Dismas, one of the thieves crucified with Christ, who rebuked his companion for demanding that Christ should save them, prayed instead a share in His Kingdom, and received the assurance: “This day thou shalt be with Me in paradise.” A portion of the cross on which he died is preserved … Continue reading “Thief, Good”

Thief (, ). Among the Hebrews, the restitution that was required in case of theft was double the amount taken (Exo 20:3-8). If a sheep, however, was stolen, and had been slain or sold, fourfold was required; or if an ox, a fivefold restitution was to be made. The reason of this distinction was that … Continue reading “Thief”

Thicket thiket (, sebhakh (Gen 22:13; Isa 9:18; Isa 10:34), or , sobhekh (Jer 4:7); in 1Sa 13:6, , hoah): A thick or dense growth of trees or shrubs (thorns, brambles), in which wild beasts may lurk (Jer 4:7), or animals be caught by their horns (Gen 22:13; Abraham’s ram). See FOREST. Fuente: International Standard … Continue reading “Thicket”

Thick Trees ( , ec abhoth (Lev 23:40; Neh 8:15)): One of the varieties of trees which the Israelites were directed to use at the Feast of Tabernacles; in the latter passage they are expressly directed to make booths with them. According to the Talmudic writings, the thick trees are myrtles (Suk. 12a; Jer Suk. … Continue reading “Thick Trees”

Thick clay (Hab. 2:6) is correctly rendered in the Revised Version “pledges.” The Chaldean power is here represented as a rapacious usurer, accumulating the wealth that belonged to others. Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary

Thick * For THICK see GATHER, A, No. 8 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words Thick Deu 32:15 (b) This figures describes the healthy and wealthy condition of the nation of Israel in her prosperity. 1Ki 12:10 (b) This type is used by Rehoboam to describe the great increase of tax burden and other … Continue reading “Thick”

Thibetan Version The vast and mountainous tract of country in which the Thibetan language is spoken lies directly north of Hindustan, from which it is separated by the Himalaya Mountains. Its eastern frontiers border on China; to the west it extends as tar as Cashmere, Afghanistan, and Turkestan; while on the north it is bounded … Continue reading “Thibetan Version”