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.
En-shemesh
Places & Geography - Old Testament
En-shemesh, meaning “fountain of the sun,” was a spring marking the boundary between Judah and Benjamin, east of Jerusalem.
EN-TAPPUAH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A town or spring on the border of Ephraim and Manasseh, probably in the land of Tappuah. Its likely location was near Yasuf, north of Lebonah.
ENABLE
Christian Life - New Testament
To strengthen or endow with strength. In 1 Timothy 1:12 the word describes Christ strengthening Paul for ministry.
ENAIM
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A place in the lowland of Judah between Adullam and Timnah. It is probably the same as Enam, though its exact site is uncertain.
Enam
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Enam, meaning “double spring,” was a town in the lowland of Judah.
Enan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Enan was the father of Ahira, the prince of the tribe of Naphtali during Israel’s wilderness census.
ENASIBUS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
A person listed among those who had married foreign wives after the exile. The name corresponds to Eliashib in Ezra.
Encamp
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
To encamp is to settle temporarily as an army, caravan, or traveling people. Israel’s wilderness encampment was carefully arranged around the tabernacle, with regulations for order, worship, and cleanliness.
Encampment
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
An encampment is a temporary resting place for an army or traveling company. Israel’s camp in the wilderness was arranged by tribes around the central tabernacle.
ENCHANTMENT
Sin & Judgment - Both
Occult practices involving spells, incantations, divination, magic, or supposed supernatural powers. Scripture forbids enchantment because it turns people from trust in the living God.
Enchantments
Sin & Judgment - Both
Enchantments were magical practices, spells, omens, or incantations intended to gain secret knowledge or influence events. Scripture consistently condemns such practices as contrary to trust in God.
End
Other - Both
The end may refer to the termination of something, its final outcome, or its purpose. Scripture also uses the term for the final judgment, the completion of God’s purposes, and the destiny of the righteous and wicked.
ENDAMAGE
Government & Society - Old Testament
An archaic word meaning to damage or harm. In Ezra 4:13 it refers to harming the king’s revenues.
ENDEAVOR
Christian Life - New Testament
To make a diligent effort or exert oneself earnestly. In the New Testament it commonly refers to giving careful attention to Christian duties and ministry.
ENDIRONS
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
A King James Version term for hooks or fittings in the temple area, probably used to fasten sacrificial animals or possibly referring to hearthstones.
ENDLESS
Jesus Christ - New Testament
In Hebrews 7:16, describing Christ’s priesthood, it means indissoluble or incapable of being destroyed by death. In 1 Timothy 1:4 it describes limitless genealogies.
Endor
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Endor was a settlement in the territory of Issachar, later held by Manasseh. Saul visited a woman there who was reputed to practice divination on the eve of his final battle.
ENDURE
Christian Life - Both
To continue or remain, and also to bear hardship, persecution, or burdens without giving up. Scripture commends such steadfast perseverance in faith.
Eneglaim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Eneglaim, or En-eglaim, was a place mentioned in Ezekiel’s vision of the waters flowing from the temple. It was apparently near the Dead Sea, though its exact location is uncertain.
ENEMY
Christian Life - Both
A person or group that opposes or hates another. Scripture often speaks of Israel’s enemies, while Jesus commands His followers to love their enemies.
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