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An Interpreting Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names Showing the Meaning of Nearly All the Names of Persons and Places in the Bible by Roswell Hitchcock Note. It should be observed that there is uncertainty about the derivation of some of some words in Hebrew, so that some of the following names may have either of several meanings.
like a ‘proper’ dictionary, deal with all the words and names in the Bible. But over the years I have found that people refer to the book as a dictionary anyway, so this edition has changed the title to Bridgeway Bible Dictionary. The ‘bridge’ element in the title reflects the aim of all Bridgeway books, which is to
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For example, Elisha means "God is salvation"; Daniel means "God is my judge"; and Isaiah means "The Lord is salvation." In biblical cultures, names often became an extension or expression of the actual person. The name Isaac. reflected the "laughter" of his mother at his birth (Genesis 21:6). Jacob was named "supplanter" because he grasped his ...
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Jun 6, 2015 · This is the first name of God revealed in the Bible (Genesis 1:1). It is used about 2,570 times in the Old Testament and translated “God” in the English Bible. El (singular) Elohim (plural). It is used 2,310 times as a name for the true God. Meaning It comes from a root word, which means “to be strong” and suggests the power, authority and
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Introduction Tyndale Bible Dictionary. Our primary aim throughout the writing and editing process of this volume has been to pro-vide our readers with a comprehensive Bible dictionary. We believe we have reached that goal. The Tyndale Bible Dictionary includes all the significant people, places, and terms in the Bible.
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revelation of His names. The Bible begins with the name of God (Genesis 1:1) and ends with the name of Jesus (Revelation 22:21). Each name revealed in Scripture is a progressive revelation, adding to what is revealed about the Trinity of God. As your knowledge of the names increases, your relationship with God will deepen.
