Aaron ( derivation uncertain, possibly an Egyptian name; Greek Aaron G2). The Oldest son of AMRAM and JOCHEBED, of the tribe of LEVI, and the brother MOSES and MIRIAM ( Exodus 6:20, Numbers 26:59). He was born during the Captivity in Egypt, before PHAROAH’S edict that all male infants should be destroyed and was three… Continue reading AaRON
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ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS AKK —————————- AKKADIAN ANE—————————– ANCIENT NEAR EAST ANET—————————- ANCIENT NEAR EAST TEXT RELATING TO THE OLD TESTAMENT , ed. J.B. Pritchard, 3rd. Edition ( 1969 ). AOR ——————————… Continue reading ABBREVIATIONS
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
Robert A Millikan, American Physicist and Nobel Price winner, Once said that aknowledge of the bible is an indispensable qualification of a well educated man. No other single book in the history of literature has been so widely distributed or read, or has exercised so powerful an influence on Civilization. It is the fountainhead of… Continue reading PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
Preface To the Second Edition
For More than two decades the Zondervan Pictorial Dictionary has been a best seller. During that period however more background information have become available. Archaeological excavations have been carried out on biblical sites. New books have been written to enhance our understanding of the bible. A further dimension was added with the publication of the… Continue reading Preface To the Second Edition
Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary
ZONDERVAN@ ZONDERVAN ILLUSTRATED BIBLE DICTIONARY The Most Accurate And Comprehensive Bible Dictionary Available BY: J.D Douglas and Merrill C. Tenney Created to Help You get more out of Your Study of the Bible, This Book contains: 7,200 Entries 500 Full Color Photographs, Charts, and Illustrations 75 Full Color Maps Scripture Index… Continue reading Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary
GREAT TRIBULATION
Tribulation TRIBULATION (צַר֒, H7639, צָרָה֒, H7650, straits, distress, affliction; θλίβω, G2567, to press together, to oppress; θλῖψις, G2568, pressure, oppression, tribulation). Generally, tribulation in the Bible is affliction of one person by another. Clarity requires distinction of the source and object. 1. Judgmental tribulation. God may afflict His people for their unfaithfulness. Should Israel sin like the nations it drove out of Canaan, it too would be driven out and scattered… Continue reading GREAT TRIBULATION