A
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, paired in Revelation with Omega, the last letter. Together they signify “the first and the last,” a title applied to Christ and expressing his divine eternity.
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Aarat
Ararat was a mountainous region of the Armenian highlands. The ark came to rest among its mountains after the Flood, and the region is also mentioned as a refuge for Sennacherib’s sons and as an ally of Minni and Ashkenaz.
Aaron
Aaron was the elder brother of Moses and Miriam and the first high priest of Israel. He served as Moses’ spokesman, led Israel’s worship at the tabernacle, and was succeeded in the priesthood by his son Eleazar, though he was also involved in Israel’s sin at the golden calf and Meribah.
AARON'S ROD
Aaron’s rod miraculously budded, blossomed, and produced almonds as God’s sign of Aaron’s appointment to the priesthood. It was kept before the testimony as a lasting witness.
Aaronites
The Aaronites were the descendants and household of Aaron, distinguished among the Levites as the priestly family. They served in Israel’s worship and included leaders and fighting men who supported David.
Ab
Ab was the name of a month in the Hebrew calendar. The term also occurs as part of several personal names and is related to the Aramaic form Abba, meaning father or one who possesses.
Abaddon
Abaddon means “destruction” or “ruin.” In the Old Testament it describes the realm of the dead in its dark and destructive aspect; in Revelation, Abaddon is the angel who rules the bottomless pit and is also called Apollyon, “the Destroyer.”
Abagtha
Abagtha was one of the seven eunuchs or chamberlains serving in the Persian court of King Ahasuerus, mentioned in connection with the king’s feast in the book of Esther.
Abana
Abana was one of the principal rivers of Damascus, later identified with the Barada. Rising in the Anti-Lebanon mountains, it supplied water and helped make the plain around Damascus fertile.
ABANAH
A principal river of Damascus, identified with the modern Nahr Barada. It rises in the Anti-Lebanon and supplies Damascus with water.
Abarim
Abarim was the mountain region east of the Jordan, in the land of Moab, facing Jericho. Mount Nebo and Pisgah were among its heights; from there Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death.
ABASE
To humble, bring low, or reduce someone from an exalted condition. Scripture warns that God can abase the proud and calls people to humble themselves.
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