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Endor

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Endor was a settlement in the territory of Issachar, later held by Manasseh. Saul visited a woman there who was reputed to practice divination on the eve of his final battle.

ENDURE

Christian Life • Both
To continue or remain, and also to bear hardship, persecution, or burdens without giving up. Scripture commends such steadfast perseverance in faith.

Eneglaim

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Eneglaim, or En-eglaim, was a place mentioned in Ezekiel’s vision of the waters flowing from the temple. It was apparently near the Dead Sea, though its exact location is uncertain.

ENEMY

Christian Life • Both
A person or group that opposes or hates another. Scripture often speaks of Israel’s enemies, while Jesus commands His followers to love their enemies.

ENGAGE

Agriculture & Daily Life • Old Testament
To pledge, become surety, or commit oneself. In Jeremiah 30:21 the expression concerns one who has shown boldness or pledged himself.

Engannim

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Engannim means “fountain of the garden” and is another form of En-gannim, the name of two biblical towns.

Engedi

Places & Geography • Old Testament
En-gedi was an oasis and town on the western shore of the Dead Sea, formerly called Hazezon-tamar. David hid in its wilderness, and its vineyards and spring were well known.

Engedi Or Engedi

Places & Geography • Old Testament
En-gedi was a town and oasis in the wilderness of Judah beside the Dead Sea. David sought refuge there from Saul, and its fertile vineyards were celebrated in Solomon’s song.

Engine

Government & Society • Old Testament
An engine in biblical usage was a military machine used in siege warfare, such as a device for throwing missiles or a battering ram used against city walls.

Engines

Government & Society • Old Testament
Engines were military devices used in attacking fortified cities. Biblical examples include machines for throwing stones or arrows and battering rams for breaking through defenses.

ENGRAFT

Christian Life • New Testament
To implant or firmly establish. In James 1:21 believers are urged to receive the implanted word with meekness.

Engraver

Agriculture & Daily Life • Old Testament
An engraver was a skilled artisan who carved names or designs on metal, stone, rings, seals, and other objects. Engraving was especially used for the stones and plate of the high priest’s garments.
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