Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Brinsley, John an English Nonconformist divine, nephew of bishop Hall, was born at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, in 1600, and educated at Eman’uel College, Cambridge. He preached first at Oreston, near Chelmsford, then at Smerleyton, in Suffolk, and lastly was called to Yarmouth, but, on account of his principles, was not permitted to preach except on week … Continue reading “Brinsley, John”

Brinkley, Stephen (born c.1550 ) English confessor of the Faith, imprisoned and tortured as manager of a secret press for the publication of devotional and controversial works. Among these were a treatise by Parsons, and Campion’s famous “Ten Reasons.” He belonged to George Gilbert’s association of unmarried men of property, who pledged their wealth to … Continue reading “Brinkley, Stephen”

Brinkley, John an English prelate and astronomer, was born in 1763. He graduated from Caius College, Cambridge, in 1788. In 1826 he was appointed bishop of Cloyne, in Ireland, having been previously for many years professor of astronomy in Trinity College, Dublin. His death occurred September 14, 1835. Dr. Brinkley was eminent for his knowledge … Continue reading “Brinkley, John”

Brinkle, Samuel Crawford a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born at Dover, Delaware, January 26, 1796. He graduated at Princeton College, N.J., in 1815; was ordained deacon in 1818 and priest in 1820; officiated at St. David’s Parish, Radnor, Pennsylvania, for fourteen years; in Grace Church, Philadelphia, two years; and was assistant minister … Continue reading “Brinkle, Samuel Crawford”

Brinkerhoff, George G a minister of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, was born at Closter, Bergen County, N.J., in 1761. He studied under’ Meyer, Romeyn, and Froeligh, and was licensed by the Synod of Dutch Reformed churches in 1788. In 1789 he was missionary “to the North,” and to Conewago, Pennsylvania, from 1789 to 1793. While … Continue reading “Brinkerhoff, George G”

Brinkerhoff, Abraham D a Presbyterian minister, was born at Fishkill, N.Y., June 5, 1795, He was educated at Columbia College and the Auburn Theological Seminary. He was licensed by the Champlain Presbytery of New York in 1832, and became pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Chazy in September, 1833; subsequently at Plattsburgh, Keesville, and Champlain … Continue reading “Brinkerhoff, Abraham D”

Brink some Heb. words elsewhere rendered sometimes “brim” (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Brink (2) some Heb. words elsewhere rendered sometimes “brim” (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Brink brink: , saphah, or , sepheth = the lip, margin, bank, edge (Gen 41:3; Exo 2:3; Exo 7:15); , … Continue reading “Brink”

Bring, Bringing, Brought “to bear, or carry,” is used also of “bearing or bringing forth fruit,” Mar 4:8; Joh 15:5, etc. To bring is the most frequent meaning. See BEAR, CARRY, DRIVE, ENDURE, GO, LEAD, MOVE, REACH, RUSHING, UPHOLD. Compounds of No. 1, translated by the verb “to bring,” are as follows: denotes “to bring … Continue reading “Bring, Bringing, Brought”

Bring , dasha’ = to sprout, spring (Gen 1:11 the King James Version); , sharac = to wriggle, swarm (Gen 1:20 f; Gen 9:7; Exo 8:3); , yaladh = to bear, beget (Gen 3:16; 2Ki 19:3; Job 15:35; Job 39:1, Job 39:2; what a day may bring forth, Pro 27:1; before the decree bring forth, … Continue reading “Bring”

Brine, John an English Baptist minister, was born at Kettering in 1703. Although placed when quite young in a factory, he devoted his spare hours to reading and study. He became a Christian, and joined the Baptist Church at Kettering, which subsequently gave him a license to preach, and he was, after a time, called … Continue reading “Brine, John”