A Visit With Jesus: Bible Dictionary

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Ephesians, The Epistle To The

Scripture • New Testament

The Epistle to the Ephesians is a Pauline letter written during his first Roman imprisonment. Its first portion presents Christian doctrine, especially the church’s unity in Christ, and its second portion gives practical instruction for Christian living.

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Ephesus

Places & Geography • New Testament

Ephesus was a major city and port of the Roman province of Asia, noted for the temple of Artemis and its large theater. Paul ministered there for an extended period, and a strong Christian church was established despite opposition from the city’s idolatrous worship.

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Ephlal

People & Groups • Old Testament

Ephlal was a descendant of Judah from the family of Hezron and Jerahmeel. He is mentioned in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles.

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Ephod

Temple & Tabernacle • Old Testament

The ephod was a sacred vestment associated especially with Israel’s high priest, though priests and others also wore garments called ephods. The high priest’s ephod was made of fine linen, richly worked, and connected with the breastplate bearing the Urim and Thummim.

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Ephphatha

Jesus Christ • New Testament

Ephphatha is an Aramaic command meaning “Be opened.” Jesus spoke it when healing a man who was deaf and had difficulty speaking.

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Ephraim

People & Groups • Both

Ephraim was Joseph’s second son, whom Jacob blessed before his older brother Manasseh. The name also designates the tribe descended from him, its territory, and at times the northern kingdom of Israel; it also names a town near the wilderness in the New Testament.

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Ephraim in the wilderness

Places & Geography • New Testament

Ephraim in the wilderness was a town to which Jesus withdrew with His disciples after the raising of Lazarus, when the authorities were plotting against Him. It lay in the uncultivated hill country northeast of Jerusalem.

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EPHRAIM, FOREST OF

Places & Geography • Old Testament

A rough, rocky region east of the Jordan where Absalom was defeated and killed. Its exact location near Mahanaim has not been identified.

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Ephraim, Gate of

Places & Geography • Old Testament

The Gate of Ephraim was one of Jerusalem’s gates, probably situated on the northern side of the city and facing toward the territory of Ephraim.

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Ephraim, Mount

Places & Geography • Old Testament

Mount Ephraim was the central mountainous region assigned to the tribe of Ephraim, extending through the hill country from near Bethel toward the plain of Jezreel. It included fertile valleys and important places such as Shiloh and Shechem.

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Ephraim, The tribe of

People & Groups • Old Testament

The tribe of Ephraim descended from Joseph’s younger son, whom Jacob placed before Manasseh in blessing. It received a central portion of Canaan, held prominence among the tribes, and later became closely identified with the northern kingdom of Israel.

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Ephraim, The Wood Of

Places & Geography • Old Testament

The Wood of Ephraim was a forest east of the Jordan where David’s forces fought Absalom’s army. Absalom was killed during this battle.

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