Bible Dictionary
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Ephes-dammim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ephes-dammim was a place between Socoh and Azekah where the Philistines camped before David’s combat with Goliath. It was also called Pas-dammim.
Ephesdammim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ephesdammim was a place between Socoh and Azekah where the Philistine army encamped before David fought Goliath. The shorter form Pas-dammim is used in Chronicles.
Ephesians, Epistle to
Scripture - New Testament
The Epistle to the Ephesians is a letter attributed to Paul and written during his imprisonment at Rome. It teaches about the blessings and unity of believers in Christ, the church, Christian conduct, and spiritual warfare.
EPHESIANS, EPISTLE TO THE
Scripture - New Testament
A New Testament letter traditionally attributed to Paul and written during his imprisonment. It teaches God’s purpose in Christ, salvation, the unity of Jew and Gentile, Christian conduct, and spiritual warfare.
Ephesians, The Epistle To The
Scripture - New Testament
The Epistle to the Ephesians is a Pauline letter written during his first Roman imprisonment. Its first portion presents Christian doctrine, especially the church’s unity in Christ, and its second portion gives practical instruction for Christian living.
Ephesus
Places & Geography - New Testament
Ephesus was a major city and port of the Roman province of Asia, noted for the temple of Artemis and its large theater. Paul ministered there for an extended period, and a strong Christian church was established despite opposition from the city’s idolatrous worship.
Ephlal
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ephlal was a descendant of Judah from the family of Hezron and Jerahmeel. He is mentioned in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles.
Ephod
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
The ephod was a sacred vestment associated especially with Israel’s high priest, though priests and others also wore garments called ephods. The high priest’s ephod was made of fine linen, richly worked, and connected with the breastplate bearing the Urim and Thummim.
Ephphatha
Jesus Christ - New Testament
Ephphatha is an Aramaic command meaning “Be opened.” Jesus spoke it when healing a man who was deaf and had difficulty speaking.
Ephraim
People & Groups - Both
Ephraim was Joseph’s second son, whom Jacob blessed before his older brother Manasseh. The name also designates the tribe descended from him, its territory, and at times the northern kingdom of Israel; it also names a town near the wilderness in the New Testament.
Ephraim in the wilderness
Places & Geography - New Testament
Ephraim in the wilderness was a town to which Jesus withdrew with His disciples after the raising of Lazarus, when the authorities were plotting against Him. It lay in the uncultivated hill country northeast of Jerusalem.
EPHRAIM, FOREST OF
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A rough, rocky region east of the Jordan where Absalom was defeated and killed. Its exact location near Mahanaim has not been identified.
Ephraim, Gate of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Gate of Ephraim was one of Jerusalem’s gates, probably situated on the northern side of the city and facing toward the territory of Ephraim.
Ephraim, Mount
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Mount Ephraim was the central mountainous region assigned to the tribe of Ephraim, extending through the hill country from near Bethel toward the plain of Jezreel. It included fertile valleys and important places such as Shiloh and Shechem.
Ephraim, The tribe of
People & Groups - Old Testament
The tribe of Ephraim descended from Joseph’s younger son, whom Jacob placed before Manasseh in blessing. It received a central portion of Canaan, held prominence among the tribes, and later became closely identified with the northern kingdom of Israel.
Ephraim, The Wood Of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Wood of Ephraim was a forest east of the Jordan where David’s forces fought Absalom’s army. Absalom was killed during this battle.
Ephraim, Wood of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Wood of Ephraim was a forest east of the Jordan, near Mahanaim, where David’s army defeated Absalom’s forces. Absalom died there during the battle.
Ephraimite
People & Groups - Old Testament
An Ephraimite was a member or descendant of the tribe of Ephraim. The related term Ephrathite is also used in Scripture.
Ephrain
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ephrain was a city captured by Judah from Jeroboam. Its identification with other places named Ephraim or Ephron remains uncertain.
Ephratah
Places & Geography - Both
Ephratah was the name of Caleb’s wife and also the ancient name of Bethlehem in Judah. Bethlehem-Ephratah is associated with the family line of David and with the place later identified as Bethlehem.
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