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.
Destruction
Death & Afterlife - Both
Destruction may refer generally to ruin, loss, or perishing. In the Old Testament, Abaddon has the more specific sense of the realm of the dead or destruction, and the term is also associated with the abyss in Revelation.
Destruction, City of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The City of Destruction is a prophetic name in Isaiah 19:18, commonly understood as referring to On, or Heliopolis, in Egypt. The name emphasizes the overthrow of heathen worship there.
DETERMINATE
Doctrine & Theology - New Testament
Determinate means fixed, appointed, or settled. In Acts 2:23, Christ’s death was both within God’s determined purpose and carried out by morally responsible people.
DETERMINE
Doctrine & Theology - Both
To determine means either to decide or resolve, or to decree and mark out. Scripture uses the word for human decisions and for things appointed by God.
DETESTABLE, THINGS
Law & Covenant - Old Testament
Detestable things are objects or practices regarded with abhorrence, especially idols and things connected with idolatry. The term also describes ceremonially unclean creatures forbidden as food under the law.
DEUEL
People & Groups - Old Testament
Deuel was a Gadite and the father of Eliasaph. He represented the tribe of Gad in Israel’s wilderness census, offerings, and military organization.
Deuel, Or Deuel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Deuel was the father of Eliasaph, the leader of the tribe of Gad during Israel’s wilderness census and encampment. In one passage his name appears as Reuel.
Deuteronomy
Scripture - Old Testament
Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Pentateuch. It records Moses’ final addresses to Israel, reviewing God’s dealings with them, restating the covenant law, urging faithful obedience, and setting before the people blessing and curse.
DEVICE
Sin & Judgment - Both
A device is a plan, invention, scheme, or plot. Scripture uses the word for ordinary human contrivances as well as wicked purposes, including Satan’s devices.
Devil
Angels & Spiritual Beings - Both
The Devil, meaning “slanderer,” is the chief adversary of God and the accuser of His people. Scripture presents him as a tempter and spiritual enemy, associated with Satan and opposed to the work of God.
DEVOUT
Christian Life - New Testament
Devout describes a person who is pious, reverent, and dutiful toward God. In the New Testament it is applied to Simeon, Cornelius, Ananias, and religious Gentiles or proselytes.
Dew
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Dew is nighttime moisture that was especially important for the fertility of Palestine during the dry season. Scripture uses it as a picture of God’s blessing, refreshment, abundance, and sometimes the fleeting nature of goodness.
DI-ZAHAB
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Di-zahab was a place named in Moses’ description of Israel’s camp in the plains of Moab. Its exact location has not been established.
Diadem
Objects & Symbols - Both
A diadem is a royal headpiece or turban signifying sovereignty and honor. Biblical usage distinguishes it from an ordinary crown by emphasizing its connection with kingship and ruling authority.
Dial
Measures & Money - Old Testament
The dial of Ahaz was a device or series of steps used to indicate time by the movement of a shadow. God gave Hezekiah a sign when the shadow moved backward on the dial.
DIAL OF AHAZ
Prophecy - Old Testament
The dial of Ahaz refers to the steps or structure where the shadow moved backward as a sign of Hezekiah’s recovery. Scripture presents this event as a miraculous answer to prayer.
Diamond
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Diamond refers in Scripture to a very hard precious stone or cutting material, though the exact identity of the Hebrew stones is uncertain. One such stone was associated with the high priest’s breastplate.
Diana
People & Groups - New Testament
Diana was the Roman name for Artemis, the goddess worshiped especially at Ephesus. Her magnificent temple and the trade in her images caused a major disturbance when Paul’s preaching turned many people from idolatry.
DIBLAH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Diblah is a place mentioned in Ezekiel 6:14, though its location is uncertain. It may represent a village in Upper Galilee, or possibly a scribal form of Riblah.
Diblaim
People & Groups - Old Testament
Diblaim was the mother or father of Gomer, the woman whom Hosea married as part of his prophetic sign. The name is associated with “double cakes.”
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