Akrill, Joseph an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Horncastle, May 15, 1817 He was converted in early life, was received on trial by the Conference, and sent to the Theological Institution at Hoxton. His abilities were of no ordinary character, and his ministry was increasingly spiritual and faithful. He was a diligent student. He … Continue reading “Akrill, Joseph”
Akrabbim
AKRABBIM Scorpions, A point in the frontier line of the promised land, Jdg 1:36, and in a region infested with serpents and scorpions, Deu 8:15 . It is to be found probably in the mountains near the Dead Sea, on its southwest side. In Jos 15:3, it is translated Maalehakrabbim, the ascent of Akrabbim. Fuente: … Continue reading “Akrabbim”
Akrabattine
Akrabattine AKRABATTINE (1Ma 5:3).The region in Iduma near Akrabbim. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Akrabattine ak-ra-ba-tne (, Akrabattne; the King James Version, Arabattine): A place in Idumaea where Judas Maccabee defeated the children of Esau (1 Macc 5:3). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Akrab
Akrab SEE SCORPION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Akominatos, Michael Nicetas
Akominatos, Michael Nicetas Michael (d. 1215) and Nicetas (d. 1206); also known as Choniates, from their native city, Chonia (the Colossae of St. Paul). Two famous Greeks of the later Byzantine period. While studying at Constantinople by their father’s wish, Michael acted as tutor to his younger brother Nicetas. Michael became a priest; Nicetas studied … Continue reading “Akominatos, Michael Nicetas”
Akomano
Akomano (the Evil Spirit), in Zendic mythology, is the first of the evil Darvands. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Aklima
Aklima in Oriental mythology. According to the traditions and books of the Persians and Mohammedans, Eve had twins by Adam. Aklima was twin sister of Cain, and fondly loved by him; but Adam gave her to Abel, which caused the first fratricide. SEE ABEL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Akkub
Akkub (Hebrew Akkub’, , a contracted form of Jacob; Sept. , sometimes v. r. usually ), the name of at least three men. 1. The head of one of the families of Nethinim that returned from Babylon (Ezr 2:45), B.C. 536 or ante. 2. One of the Levitical gate-wardens of the Temple on the return … Continue reading “Akkub”
Akkos
Akkos AKKOS (AV [Note: Authorized Version.] Accoz), 1Es 5:38.See Hakkoz. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Akkos akos (, Akbos in 1 Esdras 5:38; the King James Version Accos, which see): The Old Testament equivalent (1Ch 24:10; Ezr 2:61; Neh 3:4, Neh 3:21) is HAKKOZ (, hakkoc), which also see. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Akko
Akko SEE GOAT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature