Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Aiat (signs or wonders), the verses, or small portions of unequal length, into which the one hundred and fourteen chapters or large portions of the Koran are divided; Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aiam Almadoulat (the reckoned days), the first ten days of the month Moharram, or the first month of the Arabian year, in the course of which the Koran is believed to have descended from heaven to be communicated to men. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aiah another mode (2Sa 3:7; 2Sa 21:8; 2Sa 21:10-11; 1Ch 1:40) of Anglicizing the name AJAH SEE AJAH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Aiah AIAH or AJAH. 1. Gen 36:24. 2. 2Sa 3:7. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Aiah AIAH.1. Son of Zibeon (Gen 36:24, 1Ch 1:40). 2. Father of Rizpah, Sauls … Continue reading “Aiah”

Ai. Lieut Conder reports the existence, near the modern village of Deir-Diwan, of the “remains of a large town, bearing the name Haiyan, which closely approaches Aina, the form under which Ai appears in the writings of Josephus. Rock-cut tombs and ancient cisterns, with three great reservoirs ctit in the hard limestone, are sufficient to … Continue reading “Ai. Lieut”

Ai, Hai [A’i] [Ha’i] 1. Royal city of Canaan. It was known to Abraham, who pitched his tent between Hai and Bethel. Gen 12:8. It was conquered by Joshua – after a repulse because of the sin of Achan – by a stratagem; it was burnt and made a ‘heap.’ Jos 7:2-5; Jos 8:1-29; Jos … Continue reading “Ai, Hai”

AI Called also Hai, Gen 12:8 ; Aija, Neh 11:31 ; and Aiath, Isa 10:28 . A royal city of the Canaanites, east of Bethel, near which Abraham once sojourned and built an altar, Gen 12:8 ; 13:3. It is memorable for Joshua’s defeat on account of Achan, and his subsequent victory, Jos 7:2-5 ; … Continue reading “Ai”

Ahzai AHZAI.A priest (Neh 11:13) = Jahzerah (1Ch 9:12). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Ahzai az (, ‘ahzay, my protector): A priest who resided in Jerusalem (Neh 11:13). The the King James Version has Ahasai which is probably the same as Jahzevah of 1Ch 9:12. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Ahzab the name given to the sixty equal portions into which the Mohammedans have divided the Koran, probably in imitation of the Jews, w ho divided the Mishna into the same number of parts. SEE KORAN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ahuzzath (Hebrew Achuzzath’, , possession, as often in the constr. of ; otherwise, tenacious [the termination “-ath” being frequent in Philistine nouns, SEE GATH, SEE GOLIATH, etc.]; Sept. ,Vulg. Ochozath), the “friend” (; Sept. , bridesman; but rather, evidently, that unofficial but important personage of ancient Oriental courts called “the king’s friend” or favorite) of … Continue reading “Ahuzzath”

Ahuzzam, Ahuzam a-huzam, a-huzam (, ‘ahuzzam, possessor). A son of Ashahur of the tribe of Judah, his mother’s name was Naarah (1Ch 4:6); written Ahuzam in the King James Version. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia