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.
QOPH
Original Language - Old Testament
Qoph is the nineteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It was also used as a numeral representing one hundred.
QUAIL
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The quail was a migratory game bird that God provided for Israel in the wilderness. Large flocks came near the camp, supplying food while also testing the people’s contentment and obedience.
Quails
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Quails were migratory birds miraculously supplied by God as food for Israel in the wilderness. Large numbers were brought near the camp, where the people gathered and prepared them.
Quarantania
Places & Geography - New Testament
Quarantania is a mountain northwest of Jericho traditionally identified as the place where Jesus was tempted by the devil. The identification is based on Christian tradition rather than an explicit biblical name.
Quarries
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Quarries refers either to carved stones or images near Gilgal, or to the ancient extraction of limestone used in building. The biblical wording in the account of Ehud is uncertain and may mean graven images rather than quarries.
QUARTER
Measures & Money - Both
Quarter means a fourth part or a region, side, or direction. Older Bible translations use it for the four ends or corners of a land or area.
Quartus
People & Groups - New Testament
Quartus was a Christian in Corinth who joined Erastus in sending greetings to the believers in Rome through Paul. Paul calls him “the brother.”
Quaternion
Government & Society - New Testament
A quaternion was a guard of four soldiers. Herod assigned four such groups to guard Peter, each taking one watch during the night.
Queen
Government & Society - Both
A queen could be a king’s wife, queen mother, or female ruler. Scripture mentions queens such as the queen of Sheba, Vashti, Esther, and Candace, and also uses the title figuratively for Babylon.
QUEEN MOTHER
Government & Society - Old Testament
The queen mother held a position of considerable social and political influence in the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. She could sit beside the king, advise him, or, in Athaliah’s case, seize royal power.
Queen of heaven
Sin & Judgment - Old Testament
The Queen of Heaven was a pagan deity, probably associated with the moon and with the worship of Ishtar or Astarte. The women of Judah offered cakes to her, provoking prophetic condemnation for idolatry.
QUENCH
Holy Spirit - Both
To quench is to extinguish fire, suppress desire, or relieve thirst. Scripture also speaks of quenching the devil’s fiery darts by faith and warns against quenching the Holy Spirit.
QUESTION
Other - Both
A question may be a difficult problem, riddle, inquiry, or dispute. Biblical usage includes asking for information, presenting a legal charge, and engaging in argumentative debate.
Quicksands
Places & Geography - New Testament
Quicksands refers to the dangerous Syrtis, a shallow and shifting region of the North African sea. Paul’s shipmates feared being driven onto it during their voyage to Rome.
Quicksands, The
Places & Geography - New Testament
The Quicksands, more accurately the Syrtis, were dangerous sandbanks or shoals in the broad inlets of the North African coast. Sailors feared being carried into them by wind and waves.
QUIET
Christian Life - Both
Quiet may describe freedom from disturbance, a gentle and meek spirit, or a peaceful life without meddling. Christians are urged to live quietly and conduct themselves with calmness and dignity.
QUIT
Christian Life - Both
To be quit means to be released from responsibility or guilt. The phrase “quit yourselves” means to conduct yourselves bravely or faithfully, especially in the New Testament exhortation to stand firm.
Quiver
Objects & Symbols - Both
A quiver was a case or sheath for carrying arrows, used by warriors, hunters, and archers. Scripture also uses the quiver figuratively for children or for prophetic messages likened to arrows.
Quotations
Scripture - Both
Quotations are words cited from another passage or source. The New Testament frequently quotes or alludes to the Old Testament, often using the Greek translation, while applying its promises and teaching to Christ and the gospel.
QUOTATIONS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Scripture - New Testament
Quotations in the New Testament include roughly three hundred direct citations from the Old Testament. They show the unity of God’s redemptive plan, the authority of the Old Testament, and its fulfillment and fuller meaning in Christ.
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