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Ar, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) ArArär [key], city of Moab, probably one of the important centers E of the Dead Sea. The Greeks called it Areopolis, and later it was called Rabbath Moab. References to it in the Bible…Joanna, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) Joanna, in the New Testament. 1 Wife of Herod's steward Chuza. She was a follower of Jesus and was one who found the tomb empty. 2 Ancestor of St. Joseph.Aquila, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) AquilaAquilaăkˈwĭlə, əkwĭlˈə [key], in the New Testament, Christian of Jewish origin from Pontus who lived at Rome. He and his wife, Prisca or Priscilla, were friendly to Paul.Arad, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) AradAradāˈrăd [key], in the Bible, royal town in the Negev, the modern Tell Arad (Israel), S of Hebron. The “king Arad” in the Book of Numbers is a mistranslation for “king of Arad.”…justice of the peace
(Encyclopedia) justice of the peace, official presiding over a type of police court. In some states of the United States the justices, who are usually elected, have jurisdiction over petty civil and…Ira, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) IraIraīˈrə [key], in the Bible. 1 Chief officer of David. 2, 3 Two of David's guard.Jason, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) Jason, in the New Testament. 1 St. Paul's host at Thessalonica. 2 Companion of Paul at Corinth, perhaps the same as 1.Isles of the Blest
(Encyclopedia) Isles of the Blest: see Fortunate Isles.Israel, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) IsraelIsraelĭzˈrēəl, ĭzˈrāəl [key] [as understood by Hebrews,=he strives with God], according to the book of Genesis, name given to Jacob as eponymous ancestor of the Hebrews, the…jack-in-the-pulpit
(Encyclopedia) jack-in-the-pulpit: see arum.Trending
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