Obil
Oblation is a general term for an offering or gift dedicated to God, including grain offerings, heave offerings, and other prescribed presentations.
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Oblation
Oboth was a desert encampment of Israel during the wilderness journey, near the borders of Moab and probably south of the Dead Sea.
Oboth
Ocran was the father of Pagiel and a leader of the tribe of Asher during Israel’s wilderness period.
OBSERVE
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
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
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.
OCHRAN
Ocran was the father of Pagiel, the prince of the tribe of Asher during Israel’s wilderness journey.
OCHRE, RED
Red ochre is a clay pigment colored by iron compounds. It may have been the marking material used by a carpenter to mark wood before cutting, although a sharp marking tool is also possible.
Ocran
Oded was the name of a prophet associated with Judah’s King Asa and of a prophet in Samaria who opposed the enslavement of captives from Judah.
Oded
Odollam is the Greek form of Adullam, the ancient town associated with David’s refuge and other events in Judah’s history.
Odollam
Offence may mean a wrong committed against another person or a stumbling block that leads someone into sin. The cross was an offence to those who rejected salvation through Christ.
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