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.
Copper
Objects & Symbols - Both
Copper was an important ancient metal used for vessels, mirrors, weapons, tools, chains, and temple furnishings. Many biblical references traditionally translated “brass” more accurately describe copper or bronze.
COPPERSMITH
Agriculture & Daily Life - New Testament
A coppersmith is a craftsman who works with copper, bronze, or brass. Alexander the coppersmith is mentioned as having done Paul much harm.
Cor
Measures & Money - Old Testament
A cor was a Hebrew measure for both dry goods and liquids, equal to a homer. It contained ten ephahs or ten baths, though ancient estimates of its modern capacity differ.
COR-ASHAN
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Cor-ashan was a place mentioned in 1 Samuel 30:30. The name may preserve the sense “well of Ashan” and is associated with Ashan.
Coral
Objects & Symbols - Both
Coral was a valuable marine substance used for ornaments and compared with other precious objects. The exact identity of some Hebrew terms translated “coral” is uncertain.
Corban
Worship & Prayer - New Testament
Corban was a gift or offering devoted to God. Jesus condemned the misuse of this vow when religious tradition allowed people to dedicate possessions to the temple while refusing to use them to support their parents.
Cord
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A cord is a rope or line used for fastening, binding, measuring, or handling goods. Scripture also uses cords figuratively for sin, affliction, friendship, God’s laws, and the consequences of wrongdoing.
Core
People & Groups - New Testament
Core is a variant spelling of Korah in Jude 1:11. It refers to the man who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and was judged by God.
Coriander
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Coriander is an aromatic plant whose seed resembles the appearance and color of manna. It was known in the wilderness provisions described in Exodus 16:31 and Numbers 11:7.
Corinth
Places & Geography - New Testament
Corinth was a wealthy and commercially important city of Greece on the isthmus between northern and southern Greece. Paul founded a Christian church there and stayed about eighteen months (Acts 18:1–18).
Corinthians, First Epistle to the
Scripture - New Testament
First Corinthians is Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth addressing divisions, immorality, disorder in worship, Christian conduct, spiritual gifts, and the resurrection. It calls the church to holiness, unity, and love.
Corinthians, Second Epistle to the
Scripture - New Testament
Second Corinthians is Paul’s deeply personal letter to the church at Corinth. He explains his ministry, urges generosity toward believers in Judea, appeals for reconciliation, and defends his apostolic authority against false teachers.
Cormorant
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The cormorant is a plunging sea bird listed among the birds forbidden as food under the Mosaic law. The Hebrew term may refer to a cormorant or another diving water bird.
Corn
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Corn in the Bible is a general term for grain or cereal produce, including wheat, barley, and other crops. Grain was a major food, blessing, commodity, and article of trade in biblical lands.
Cornelius
People & Groups - New Testament
Cornelius was a Roman centurion in Caesarea who feared God, prayed, and gave generously. Through Peter’s ministry he and his household believed in Christ, received the Holy Spirit, and were baptized as the firstfruits of Gentile believers.
Corner
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A corner is an angle, boundary, extremity, or district. The corner of a field was to be left for the poor, while the cornerstone became a biblical image of an important person and ultimately of Christ.
CORNER-STONE
Jesus Christ - Both
A corner-stone is an important foundation or joining stone in a building. Scripture uses it figuratively for the Messiah: Jesus Christ is the chosen stone on whom God’s people are established and united.
Cornerstone
Jesus Christ - Both
A cornerstone is a principal stone that joins and supports the sides of a building. Scripture applies this image to Christ, the chief cornerstone upon whom God’s spiritual house is established.
Cornet
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
A cornet was a horn instrument, commonly the ram’s horn or shofar, used for signals, worship, royal occasions, and sacred festivals. The term can also refer to other horn or shaking instruments.
CORNFLOOR
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A cornfloor, or grain floor, was a place where harvested grain was processed. Hosea uses it as a picture of Israel’s pursuit of agricultural reward through idolatry instead of faithfulness to the Lord.
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