Ephraim, Wood of
The Wood of Ephraim was a forest east of the Jordan, near Mahanaim, where David’s army defeated Absalom’s forces. Absalom died there during the battle.
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Ephraimite
An Ephraimite was a member or descendant of the tribe of Ephraim. The related term Ephrathite is also used in Scripture.
Ephrain
Ephrain was a city captured by Judah from Jeroboam. Its identification with other places named Ephraim or Ephron remains uncertain.
Ephratah
Ephratah was the name of Caleb’s wife and also the ancient name of Bethlehem in Judah. Bethlehem-Ephratah is associated with the family line of David and with the place later identified as Bethlehem.
Ephratah, Or Ephrath
Ephratah, or Ephrath, is a name meaning “fruitful.” It is especially associated with the ancient name of Bethlehem in Judah.
Ephrathite
An Ephrathite was a resident or citizen of Ephratah, the older name of Bethlehem in Judah. The term is used of people connected with Bethlehem.
Ephron
Ephron was a Hittite from whom Abraham purchased the field and cave of Machpelah for the burial of Sarah. Ephron was also the name of a mountain range marking part of Judah’s northern boundary.
Ephron, Mount
Mount Ephron was a mountain district whose cities formed part of the northern boundary of the territory allotted to Judah.
Epicureans
The Epicureans were followers of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. They sought happiness through pleasure understood chiefly as freedom from pain and disturbance, and some of them encountered Paul in Athens and rejected his teaching about Christ, resurrection, judgment, and the future life.
Epicureans, The
The Epicureans were a philosophical school founded by Epicurus that sought happiness through pleasure, tranquility, and freedom from fear. In Acts, members of this school encountered Paul in Athens and disputed his proclamation of Jesus and the resurrection.
Epistles
The Epistles are the apostolic letters that form a substantial part of the New Testament. They include Paul’s letters and the General Epistles, giving instruction in Christian doctrine, church life, godly conduct, and perseverance in faith.
EQUAL
Fair, impartial, or placed on the same footing. In John 5:18, Jesus’ opponents understood His claim to be the Son of God as declaring equality with God.
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