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.
Laadah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Laadah was a descendant of Judah, identified as the son of Shelah. He is mentioned in the genealogical records of Judah.
Laadan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Laadan is a personal name meaning “put in order.” The dictionary sources refer this entry to Ladan, a Levite named in Israel’s genealogies.
Laban
People & Groups - Old Testament
Laban was Rebekah’s brother and the father of Leah and Rachel. Jacob lived with him for many years and married his daughters. Laban also names a wilderness location mentioned in the account of Israel’s journey.
LABOR
Christian Life - Both
Labor means hard work, toil, or strenuous service. Scripture uses it for ordinary work, childbirth, and the devoted efforts of those serving God and His people.
Lacedaemonians
People & Groups - Inter-testament
The Lacedaemonians were the people of Sparta in Greece. In the Maccabean period, the Jews exchanged correspondence and formed alliances with them, partly on the claimed basis of shared ancestry.
Lachet
Objects & Symbols - Both
A lachet was the thong or fastening used to secure a sandal. Scripture uses the term to express something of little worth and to describe a humble service normally assigned to a servant.
Lachish
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Lachish was a fortified city in the lowlands of Judah. Israel captured it under Joshua; it later became a stronghold of Judah and was attacked by the Assyrian king Sennacherib.
LACK
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Lack means want, need, deficiency, or being without something necessary. Scripture uses the term for material need as well as shortcomings or things that remain incomplete.
LAD
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Lad means a young person, child, servant, or young man, depending on the context. The term may describe a boy serving others or a young person present at an event.
LADAN
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ladan was the name of an Ephraimite ancestor of Joshua and of a Gershonite Levite. The Levite Ladan was also called Libni.
LADANUM
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Ladanum is a traditional rendering in Genesis 37:25 for a fragrant substance. Elsewhere the related term is generally translated “myrrh.”
Ladder
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
The ladder was the stairway or ascent seen in Jacob’s night vision at Bethel. It represented a connection between earth and heaven, with angels ascending and descending upon it.
LADY
Jewish Life & Customs - New Testament
Lady may mean a mistress or noble woman in the Old Testament, and may mean princess in certain passages. In 2 John it translates a Greek term that some interpret as a proper name.
Lael
People & Groups - Old Testament
Lael was the father of Eliasaph, a leader of the Gershonite families. His name means “belonging to God.”
Lahad
People & Groups - Old Testament
Lahad was a descendant of Judah and the son of Jahath. He is mentioned in the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah.
Lahairoi
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Lahairoi was the name of the well associated with Hagar’s relief from God. Isaac later lived near this well, which was located in the region southwest of Beersheba.
Lahmam
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Lahmam was a town in the lowland district of Judah. Its precise site is uncertain, though it has been associated with a location near Beit Jibrin.
Lahmi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Lahmi was identified as the brother of Goliath of Gath. Elhanan killed him in battle, according to the genealogical and military records of David’s reign.
Laish
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Laish was the northern city captured by the tribe of Dan and renamed Dan. The name also belonged to a Benjamite who was the father of Palti, the man to whom Saul gave Michal.
LAISHAH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Laishah was a place named with Gallim and Anathoth in Isaiah’s prophecy. It was apparently north of Jerusalem, but its exact location is uncertain.
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