Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

ABIHAIL The wife of Rehoboam, king of Judah, 2Ch 11:18; the “daughter” – that is here, the descendant-of Eliab, David’s brother. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Abihail (Heb. Abicha’yil, , father of [i.e. endowed with] might, or perhaps leader of the song), the name of three men and two women. 1. (Sept. v.) The … Continue reading “Abihail”

Abigail, Abigal abi-gal, abi-gal (, ‘abhghayil, or , ‘abhghal, three times, or , ‘abhughayil, once, or , ‘abhighayil, once; father, or cause of joy): (1) The wife of Nabal, a rich shepherd of southern Judea, whose home was Maon (1Sa 25:2, 1Sa 25:3); shortly after Nabal’s death she became the wife of David. Nabal grazed … Continue reading “Abigail, Abigal”

ABIGAIL 1. Formerly the wife of Nabal of Carmel, and afterwards of David. Upon receiving information of Nabal’s ingratitude to David, 1Sa 25:14, she loaded several asses with provisions, and attended by some of here domestics went out to meet him. Her manners and conversation gained for her his esteem, and as soon as the … Continue reading “ABIGAIL”

Abiezrite (Heb. A bi’ha-Ezri’, , father of the Ezrite; Sept. , Vulg. pater families Ezri; but in Jdg 8:32, , de familia Ezri), a patronymic designation of the descendants of ABIEZER SEE ABIEZER (Jdg 6:2; Jdg 6:24; Jdg 8:32). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Abiezrite father of help, a descendant of Abiezer … Continue reading “Abiezrite”

ABIEZER Great-grandson of Manasseh, Num 26:29-30, and founder of the family to which Gideon belonged, Jos 17:2; Jdg 6:34; Jdg 8:2. In this last verse, “the vintage of Abiezer” means the first rout of the Midianites by the 300, mostly Abiezrites; and “the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim,” means the capture of Oreb and … Continue reading “Abiezer”

Abiel (Heb. Abiel’, lit. father [i.e. possessor] of God, i.e. pious, or perhaps father of strength, i.e. strong; Sept. ), the name of two men. 1. The son of Zeror, a Benjamite (1Sa 9:1), and father of Ner (1Sa 14:51), which last was the grandfather of Saul, the first king of Israel (1Ch 8:33; 1Ch … Continue reading “Abiel”

Abieezer father of help; i.e., “helpful.” (1.) The second of the three sons of Hammoleketh, the sister of Gilead. He was the grandson of Manasseh (1 Chr. 7:18). From his family Gideon sprang (Josh. 17:2; comp. Judg. 6:34; 8:2). He was also called Jeezer (Num. 26:30). (2.) One of David’s thirty warriors (2 Sam. 23:27; … Continue reading “Abieezer”

Abiding As in the Gospels, so in Acts and Ephesians we find both the local and the ethical connotations of this word, which in almost every case is used to render or one of its numerous compounds (-, -, -, -, -). With the purely local usages we have here no concern; but there is … Continue reading “Abiding”

Abide, Abode used (a) of place, e.g., Mat 10:11, metaphorically 1Jo 2:19, is said of God, 1Jo 4:15; Christ, Joh 6:56; Joh 15:4, etc.; the Holy Spirit, Joh 1:32-33; Joh 14:17; believers, Joh 6:56; Joh 15:4; 1Jo 4:15, etc.; the Word of God, 1Jo 2:14; the truth, 2Jo 1:2, etc.; (b) of time; it is … Continue reading “Abide, Abode”

Abide To abide, in the language of Scripture, means somewhat more than merely the remaining in one place. It implies an adherence to a thing; or an union with, and connection with it. Thus Jesus saith, (Joh 15:4.) “Abide in me and I in you.” So, speaking of the Holy Ghost, he saith, “He shall … Continue reading “Abide”