FATHER, GOD THE
God the Father is the first Person of the Trinity, eternally related to the Son and the Holy Spirit. He is Creator and moral Judge, and receives believers as His children through grace and redemption.
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FATHER'S HOUSE, FATHERS' HOUSE
A father’s house could mean a dwelling, household, clan, or tribe in Israel. In the New Testament, Jesus also calls the temple and heaven His Father’s house.
Fathom
A fathom is a measure of length equal to about six feet, traditionally understood as the distance between the outstretched hands. It is mentioned in Acts in measuring the depth of water.
Fatling
A fatling is a fattened animal prepared for slaughter, especially a sheep or other animal selected for its richness and quality.
FATNESS
Fatness literally means bodily fat, richness, fertility, or abundance. Figuratively, it describes the fullness and goodness of God’s provision and blessing.
FAULT
A fault is a defect, error, trespass, or failure, sometimes involving moral guilt. In legal contexts it may mean a charge or crime, while “faultless” means without blemish or reproach.
FAVOR
Favor means goodwill, acceptance, kindness, or the benefits that flow from them. Scripture frequently speaks of finding favor with people or receiving favor and grace from God.
Fear of the Lord the
The fear of the Lord is reverent awe toward God joined with love, trust, and hope rather than mere slavish dread. It expresses true piety, encourages obedience, and turns people from sin.
Feast
A feast is a communal meal held for hospitality, joy, family occasions, marriage, sacrifice, or religious celebration. Israel’s appointed feasts gathered the people before God and strengthened their covenant fellowship and national unity.
Feasts
Feasts are communal meals or celebrations, including occasions of hospitality, family joy, marriage, sacrifice, and religious observance.
FEASTS AND FASTS
Biblical feasts and fasts were appointed days of worship, rest, remembrance, repentance, or thanksgiving. Israel’s calendar included pilgrimage festivals, Sabbaths, atonement, harvest celebrations, and later commemorative observances.
FEATHERS
Feathers or plumage are the covering and wing adornment of birds. Scripture uses them literally and also pictures God’s protective care as shelter beneath His wings.
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