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.
Oak
Doctrine & Theology - Both
An oath is a solemn appeal to God as witness to the truth of a statement or the keeping of a promise. Scripture condemns false and profane swearing while recognizing proper solemn oaths.
OAK OF TABOR
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Oak of Tabor is the traditional translation of a place mentioned in 1 Samuel 10:3. The particular tree or terebinth intended is unknown.
Oath
People & Groups - Old Testament
Obadiah, meaning “servant of the LORD,” was the name of several Israelites, including Ahab’s faithful steward, various leaders, and the prophet who proclaimed judgment against Edom.
Obadiah
Prophecy - Old Testament
The Book of Obadiah is the shortest Old Testament book. It announces judgment on Edom for violence against Judah and looks forward to the restoration of Israel and the LORD’s kingdom.
Obadiah, Book of
People & Groups - Old Testament
Obal was a son of Joktan and is also called Ebal in Chronicles. He was regarded as an ancestor of an Arab tribe.
Obal
People & Groups - Old Testament
Obed was the son of Boaz and Ruth, the father of Jesse, and the grandfather of David. Other men named Obed are also listed in Chronicles.
Obed
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
Obed-Edom was associated with the keeping and service of the ark. The ark brought blessing to his household, and later references identify him with Levitical gatekeepers and temple ministers.
Obed-Edom
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
Obededom is a shortened form of Obed-Edom, meaning “servant of Edom.” The name is associated with a man whose household received the ark and with Levitical temple servants.
Obededom
Jewish Life & Customs - Both
Obeisance is a bow or prostrate gesture showing respect, submission, or homage. In Scripture it may describe deference to a person or worship before God.
OBEDIENCE OF CHRIST
Jesus Christ - New Testament
The obedience of Christ was His complete, sinless submission to the Father, culminating in His suffering and death on the cross. Through this obedient work, He fulfilled His saving mission and became the source and example of salvation for His people.
Obeisance
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Obil was an Ishmaelite appointed by David to oversee the royal camels.
OBELISK
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
An obelisk is a sacred standing stone or pillar. In many Old Testament passages, the term represents the Hebrew word for a pillar, especially one associated with pagan worship and forbidden religious practices.
Obil
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Oblation is a general term for an offering or gift dedicated to God, including grain offerings, heave offerings, and other prescribed presentations.
Oblation
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Oboth was a desert encampment of Israel during the wilderness journey, near the borders of Moab and probably south of the Dead Sea.
Oboth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ocran was the father of Pagiel and a leader of the tribe of Asher during Israel’s wilderness period.
OBSERVE
Christian Life - Both
To observe means to take heed, keep, watch, regard, or follow. In Scripture it may refer to keeping a feast or law, remembering a saying, watching over someone, or giving attention to something.
OCCASION
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Occasion may mean an opportunity or circumstance. In Jeremiah 2:24, the word is used as a euphemism for the time of conceiving offspring.
OCCUPY
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
In older Bible English, occupy can mean to trade, work, use, serve, or conduct business. In Jesus’ parable of the pounds, “occupy” means to engage in business until the master returns.
OCCURRENT
Other - Old Testament
Occurrent is an obsolete form of “occurrence,” meaning an event or happening.
OCHRAN
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ocran was the father of Pagiel, the prince of the tribe of Asher during Israel’s wilderness journey.
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