Accho
Accho was a Phoenician seaport assigned to the tribe of Asher, though the Israelites did not gain possession of it. It was later called Ptolemais and Acre; Paul landed there on his journey to Jerusalem.
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ACCO
Acco, also called Ptolemais and later Acre, was an important fortified town on the Syrian coast near Carmel. It belonged to territory assigned to Asher, though the Israelites did not take it.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation describes the careful application of Scripture beyond its immediate setting and, more broadly, God’s adapting revelation to human understanding. Such application must respect the original meaning and the unity of biblical revelation.
ACCOMPLISH
To accomplish is to complete, fulfill, execute, establish, consecrate, or bring something to its intended end. Biblical usage applies the word to both actions and the fulfillment of God’s purposes.
ACCOS
Accos was the grandfather of Eupolemus, whom Judas Maccabeus sent to Rome to negotiate an alliance. The name is also associated with Hakkoz, a priest in David’s time.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountability means that each person must answer to God for conduct according to the knowledge, opportunities, and responsibilities received. Scripture connects accountability with conscience, divine law, judgment, and final resurrection.
ACCURSED
Accursed translates the idea of something devoted or banned, especially for destruction because it threatened Israel’s covenant faithfulness. In the New Testament it can also render “anathema,” something placed under a curse.
Accuser
An accuser is one who brings a charge against another. Scripture especially presents Satan as “the accuser of the brethren,” while the term is also used for human prosecutors and slanderers.
Aceldama
Aceldama, meaning “field of blood,” was the field associated with Judas’s betrayal of Jesus and death. It was purchased with the betrayal money and used as a burial place for strangers near Jerusalem.
Achaia
Achaia was the Roman province comprising much of Greece, including the Peloponnesus. Several early Christian communities were located there, and Paul ministered in the region during his missionary work.
Achaichus
Achaichus was a member of the church at Corinth who visited Paul at Ephesus with Fortunatus and Stephanas, apparently bringing news or correspondence concerning the Corinthian church.
Achaicus
Achaicus was a Christian leader from Corinth who visited Paul with Stephanas and Fortunatus. Paul commended their service and urged the Corinthian believers to recognize and submit to such faithful workers.
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