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.
Egypt
Places & Geography - Both
Egypt was the ancient country of the Nile, divided into Upper and Lower Egypt and frequently mentioned in biblical history. Abraham, Joseph, Israel’s oppression and exodus, and later events involving Jesus and the early church are connected with Egypt.
Egyptian, Egyptians
People & Groups - Both
Egyptians were the people native to Egypt, the Nile country frequently encountered in biblical history.
EGYPTIAN, THE
People & Groups - New Testament
The Egyptian was a Jewish agitator who, according to Acts, led a large group into the wilderness and was later associated with the assassins. The Roman commander mistakenly thought Paul was this rebel.
Ehi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ehi was a Benjamite listed among the descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt. He is apparently the same person as Ahiram in Numbers and related forms found in Chronicles.
Ehud
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ehud was a left-handed Benjamite who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression. He killed Eglon, king of Moab, and then led Israel in defeating the Moabites.
EITHER
Other - Both
Either normally means one or the other, but in older biblical English it can mean both, each, or “or.” Its exact sense must be determined from context.
Eker
People & Groups - Old Testament
Eker was a descendant of Judah, identified as a Jerahmeelite in the genealogical lists.
Ekron
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ekron was the northernmost of the five chief Philistine cities. Though allotted first to Judah and later associated with Dan, it returned to Philistine control and was known for the sanctuary of Baal-zebub.
EL-BETH-EL
God - Old Testament
El-beth-el means “God of Bethel.” Jacob gave this name to the place where God had appeared to him when he returned from Paddan-aram.
El-Bethel
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
El-Bethel, meaning “God of Bethel,” was the name Jacob gave to the place where God appeared to him and where Jacob built an altar.
EL-ELOHE-ISRAEL
God - Old Testament
El-Elohe-Israel means “God, the God of Israel.” Jacob gave this name to the altar he built at Shechem after receiving the name Israel.
El-elohe-Isreal
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
El-elohe-Israel, meaning “God, the God of Israel,” was the name Jacob gave to the altar he erected near Shechem after purchasing the land there.
Elada
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elada was a descendant of Ephraim through Shuthelah.
Elah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elah, meaning “terebinth” or “oak,” was the name of a valley, an Edomite chief, two descendants of Judah, and two kings connected with Israel. King Elah, son of Baasha, was killed by Zimri while reigning over Israel.
Elah, The Valley Of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Valley of Elah was a valley in Judah where the Israelites faced the Philistines and David killed Goliath. It lay near Socoh and Azekah.
ELAH, VALE OF
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Vale of Elah was the valley where David confronted Goliath. It lay in the Shephelah of Judah, near Socoh, and formed a broad route through the western hill country.
Elam
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Elam was a highland country east of Babylonia, with Susa as an important center, and the name of a son of Shem. Scripture also mentions several individuals and families called Elam, including returned exiles and leaders in Judah.
Elamites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Elamites were the people of Elam, the highland country east of Babylonia. They are mentioned among the peoples associated with the region of the Persian Empire.
ELASA
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
Elasa was the place where Judas Maccabeus camped before the battle in which he was defeated and killed. It probably lay between the two Beth-horons.
Elasah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elasah was the name of several Israelites, including descendants of Judah and Saul. One Elasasah, son of Shaphan, carried King Zedekiah’s message and Jeremiah’s letter to the Jewish exiles in Babylon.
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