Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

That Day See DAY OF THE LORD. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

That (demonstrative Pronoun) * For THAT (Demonstrative Pronoun), see THIS Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

That (Conjunction, etc.) * For THAT (Conjunction, etc.) see +, p. 9 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Thassi (, ; Vulg. Thasi, Hassii), the surname of Simon the son of Mattathias (1 Maccabees 2, 3). The derivation of the word is uncertain. Michaelis suggests (Chald.), the fresh grass springs up, i.e. the spring is come, in reference to the tranquility first secured during the supremacy of Simon (Grimm, Comment. ad loc.). This … Continue reading “Thassi”

Thasos A titular see in Macedonia, suffragan of Thessalonica. The island of Thasos was anciently known under many names, such as Æria Æthra, and, on account of its gold mines, Chrysos. Its first known inhabitants were the Phoenicians, whom the Greeks supplanted. The latter extended the prosperity of the island, which had a powerful navy … Continue reading “Thasos”

Thascius Ccilius Cyprianus (Thascius Ccilius Cyprianus) Martyr , Archbishop of Carthage , born Carthage , 190 ; died there, 258 . Converted to Christianity late in life, he was ordained priest, 247 , and consecrated Bishop of Carthage , c.249 . During the persecution of Decius, begun 250 , Cyprian lived in hiding, directing his … Continue reading “Thascius Cæcilius Cyprianus”

Tharshish a less exact form of Anglicizing the word TARSHISH SEE TARSHISH (q.v.), applied in the A. V. to (a) the place (1Ki 10:22; 1Ki 22:48) and (b) the man (1Ch 7:10). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Tharshish (1 Kings 10:22; 22:48). See TARSHISH. Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Tharshish (See TARSHISH.) 1. … Continue reading “Tharshish”

Tharra (Vulg. Thara, for the Greek fails here), a corrupt form found in the Apocryphal addition to the book of Esther (12, 1) for TERESH SEE TERESH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Tharra THARRA.See Teresh. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Tharra thara (, Tharra): One of the two eunuchs, keepers … Continue reading “Tharra”

Thara (Luke 3, 34). SEE TERAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Thara Luk 3:34. (See TERAH.) Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Thara thara, thara (, Thara): the King James Version; Greek form of Terah (thus, Luk 3:34 the Revised Version (British and American)). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Thara [Tha’ra] See TERAH. Fuente: … Continue reading “Thara”

Thapsus A titular see in Byzacene Africa. It was a Phoenician market on the coast of Byzacium in Africa Propria, established near a salt lake on a point of land eighty stadia from the Island of Lopadussa, confronting it, between Leptis Minor and Sullectum, and had both military and trading ports. In 46 B.C. it … Continue reading “Thapsus”