OMNISCIENCE
Omniscience is God’s perfect and universal knowledge. He knows Himself, creation, human hearts, past, present, future, and every hidden matter, providing comfort to the faithful and warning against secret sin and hypocrisy.
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.
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Omri
Omri was the sixth king of the northern kingdom of Israel and founder of a powerful dynasty. He established Samaria as the capital, expanded Israel’s influence, and was condemned for doing evil before the Lord.
On
On was an important Egyptian city, also called Heliopolis or Beth-shemesh, known especially for sun worship. Joseph married Asenath, daughter of its priest, and On was also associated with learning in Egypt.
Onam
Onam was the name of persons in the genealogies of the Old Testament, including a descendant of Seir the Horite and a descendant of Jerahmeel.
Onan
Onan was the second son of Judah. He died under God’s judgment because of his evil conduct toward Tamar and his refusal to fulfill his family duty.
Onesimus
Onesimus was a slave belonging to Philemon who encountered Paul in Rome and became a Christian. Paul sent him back to Philemon, urging that he be received no longer merely as a slave but as a beloved brother.
Onesiphorus
Onesiphorus was an Ephesian Christian who courageously sought out and refreshed Paul when the apostle was imprisoned in Rome. Paul remembered his kindness and greeted his household.
Onias
Onias was the name of several Jewish leaders in the period between the Old and New Testaments, including Onias III, a godly high priest who opposed the profanation of the temple.
Onion
An onion was a common food of Egypt. The Israelites remembered and desired Egypt’s onions and other foods while they were wandering in the wilderness.
ONIONS
Onions were among the foods from Egypt for which the Israelites longed in the wilderness. The onion was widely cultivated and valued as food in Egypt and Syria.
ONLY BEGOTTEN
Only begotten translates a term emphasizing uniqueness. In reference to Jesus, it describes His unique relationship with the Father, His revelation of God, and His role as the mediator of salvation; elsewhere it may mean an only child.
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