Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Cab
Measures & Money - Old Testament
A cab, or kab, was a small Hebrew dry measure equal to one-sixth of a seah and one-eighteenth of an ephah, approximately two English quarts.
Cabbon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Cabbon was an unidentified town in the lowland region of Judah, listed among the cities of Judah near Eglon.
CABIN
Government & Society - Old Testament
A cabin was a vaulted cell or small chamber in an ancient prison, often arranged around a pit or dungeon. The term occurs in the description of Jeremiah’s imprisonment.
Cabins
Government & Society - Old Testament
Cabins were cells or arched recesses used for confinement. Jeremiah refers to such a place in connection with imprisonment.
Cabul
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Cabul was both a town on the boundary of Asher and a district containing twenty cities given by Solomon to Hiram of Tyre. Hiram’s name for the cities expressed his dissatisfaction with the gift, though the exact meaning and later disposition are uncertain.
Caesar
Government & Society - New Testament
Caesar was originally the family name of Julius Caesar and became the title of the Roman emperors. In the New Testament it refers to emperors such as Augustus, Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero, whose authority governed Judea and to whom tribute was paid.
CAESAR'S HOUSEHOLD
People & Groups - New Testament
Caesar’s household meant the emperor’s entire establishment, including slaves, freedmen, servants, and officials. By Paul’s time, some members of this imperial household had become Christians and sent greetings to the believers in Philippi.
Caesara Philippi
Places & Geography - New Testament
Caesarea Philippi was a city at the base of Mount Hermon near a principal source of the Jordan. It was enlarged by Herod Philip and was the place where Jesus questioned His disciples and Peter confessed Him as the Christ.
Caesarea
Places & Geography - New Testament
Caesarea was a major Mediterranean port city built by Herod the Great and named for Caesar Augustus. It became the Roman administrative center of Judea and an important setting for the ministries of Peter and Paul, including the conversion of Cornelius and Paul’s imprisonment.
Caesarea Philippi
Places & Geography - New Testament
Caesarea Philippi was a city near Mount Hermon and the northern limit of Jesus’ journeys recorded in the Gospels. At this place Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ, shortly before Jesus taught His disciples about His suffering.
Cage
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A cage was a woven container used to confine birds, either as pets, for their song, or for sale. Scripture also uses the image of a cage to portray confinement and, in Revelation, a place filled with unclean creatures.
Caiaphas
People & Groups - New Testament
Caiaphas, whose name was Joseph, was high priest during the ministry, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus. He played a leading role in the decision to condemn Jesus and later appears among the authorities opposing the apostles.
Caiaphas, Or Caiaphas
People & Groups - New Testament
Caiaphas was the surname of Joseph, the Jewish high priest under the Roman governor Pilate. He was the son-in-law of Annas and was involved in the proceedings against Jesus.
Cain
Sin & Judgment - Both
Cain was the first son of Adam and Eve. After God regarded Abel’s offering favorably, Cain murdered his brother in jealousy, was judged to be a fugitive, and became an enduring biblical example of sinful anger and unbelief.
Cainan
People & Groups - Both
Cainan is the Greek form of Kenan, an antediluvian patriarch descended from Seth. The New Testament also names a Cainan as a son of Arphaxad in Jesus’ genealogy, though this name is absent from the corresponding Old Testament genealogical passage.
Cake
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A cake was a small baked loaf or wafer made from wheat, barley, or other ingredients. Cakes could be used as ordinary food, gifts, festival provisions, or unleavened offerings at the sanctuary; some were also connected with idolatrous worship.
Calah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Calah was one of the ancient cities associated with Assyria and Nimrod’s kingdom. It is commonly identified with the extensive ruins at Nimrud near the Tigris and was an important Assyrian royal center.
CALAMITY
Sin & Judgment - Old Testament
Calamity means serious adversity, misfortune, ruin, or distress. In the Old Testament it may describe suffering caused by folly, disease, poverty, persecution, war, wickedness, or divine judgment.
Calamus
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Calamus was an aromatic reed or sweet cane used in holy anointing oil, perfume, and commerce. It was valued for its fragrant scent and was likely imported into the land of Israel.
Calcol
People & Groups - Old Testament
Calcol was a descendant of Zerah of Judah and is probably the same person called Chalcol, one of the wise men whom Solomon surpassed in wisdom.
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