Wolf
The wolf was a fierce, nocturnal predator feared by shepherds and associated in Scripture with cruelty, treachery, and false teachers. The peaceful reign of the Messiah is pictured as a time when the wolf dwells with the lamb.
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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Woman
Woman was created by God as man’s complementary companion and helper. Scripture records women serving in family, public, prophetic, and charitable roles, while teaching their dignity, responsibilities, and proper relationship within marriage and the church.
Women
Women in biblical society participated in family life, work, worship, celebrations, and sometimes public leadership. Scripture records women such as Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, Anna, and others exercising notable influence and faithful service.
Wood
Wood is the material of trees and forests, used in Scripture for fuel, construction, tools, vessels, and sacred furnishings. Biblical references commonly connect it with trees, forests, and timber.
Wood-offering
The wood-offering was an arrangement in Nehemiah’s time for designated families or districts to supply wood for the altar fire. It helped maintain the continual fire required for temple worship.
Wool
Wool is fleece taken from sheep and one of the chief fibers used for clothing and weaving. It was valuable in Israelite life, subject to certain ceremonial restrictions, and sometimes offered to priests or paid as tribute.
Word of God
The Word of God is God’s revealed message recorded in Holy Scripture. Because the biblical writers spoke under divine guidance, it teaches truth, exposes sin, gives saving wisdom, and directs believers in faith and obedience.
Word, The
“The Word” is a title of Jesus Christ in John’s writings. The Word was with God and was God, created all things, revealed the Father, and became flesh for the salvation of humanity.
Works, Covenant of
The covenant of works is understood as God’s covenant with Adam as representative of humanity, requiring perfect obedience. It is distinguished from the covenant of grace, which rests on God’s gracious provision rather than human obedience.
Works, Good
Good works are acts of obedience that flow from faith and love for God, seek His glory, and follow His revealed will. They are fruits of grace and gratitude, imperfect in themselves, yet accepted and rewarded through Jesus Christ.
WORLD (GENERAL)
World may mean the earth, the inhabited human realm, an age or period, the created universe, or humanity in its sinful opposition to God. Its precise meaning depends on the biblical context.
WORLD, COSMOLOGICAL
The biblical world is presented as the heavens and the earth, created and sustained by the one sovereign God. Scripture emphasizes its beginning, ordered design, dependence on divine providence, and ultimate purpose rather than a technical scientific description.
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