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.
Euphrates
Places & Geography - Both
The Euphrates is the great river of Western Asia, rising in the Armenian highlands and flowing toward the Persian Gulf. In Scripture it marked the northeastern boundary of the Promised Land and often symbolized the power of eastern kingdoms.
EUPOLEMUS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
A Jewish envoy sent by Judas Maccabeus to Rome around 161 BC to seek Roman assistance against Demetrius. He was the son of John, son of Accos.
EURAQUILO
Agriculture & Daily Life - New Testament
The east or northeast wind that drove Paul’s ship toward shipwreck near Malta. The precise form of the sailors’ term is uncertain, but it denotes a violent wind from that direction.
Eurcquila
Agriculture & Daily Life - New Testament
Eurcquila is the Revised Version form of the storm called Euroclydon in Acts 27:14. The name refers to a violent northeast wind that threatened Paul’s ship on its voyage to Rome.
Euroclydon
Places & Geography - New Testament
Euroclydon was a violent storm wind on the Mediterranean, described as a typhonic or hurricane-like wind. It struck the ship carrying Paul and eventually drove it toward shipwreck near Malta.
Eutychus
People & Groups - New Testament
Eutychus was a young believer at Troas who fell from a third-story window while Paul was preaching late at night. He was taken up apparently dead, but Paul embraced him and he was restored to life.
Evangelist
Christian Life - New Testament
An evangelist is a preacher or missionary who proclaims the gospel, especially among those who have not yet heard it. The New Testament also names evangelist as a distinct ministry alongside apostles, prophets, pastors, and teachers.
Eve
People & Groups - Both
Eve was the first woman, created by God as Adam’s wife and companion. She was deceived by the serpent, disobeyed God’s command concerning the forbidden fruit, and gave it to Adam.
EVE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
People & Groups - New Testament
Paul refers to Eve twice in the New Testament: to explain the order of creation and the entrance of transgression, and to warn believers against being deceived as she was by the serpent.
EVE, GOSPEL OF
Other - Inter-testament
A Gnostic doctrinal writing attributed to Eve and reported by Epiphanius. It presents a mystical teaching about Christ and the believer, rather than a canonical Gospel.
Evening
Jewish Life & Customs - Both
Evening is the period around sunset. In biblical Jewish reckoning, the day began in the evening, and Scripture refers to an earlier and a later evening in connection with certain observances.
Everlasting
God - Both
Everlasting describes what endures without end, especially God, His mercy, covenant, kingdom, and the life He gives. The term can also describe things of great or seemingly enduring stability, such as ancient hills.
Evi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Evi was one of the five Midianite kings or chiefs killed by the Israelites during their sojourn in the plains of Moab.
EVIL
Sin & Judgment - Both
Evil in Scripture includes moral wrongdoing for which people are accountable and physical suffering or calamity. God is not the author of moral evil, while His judgments may expose and punish sin.
Evil eye
Sin & Judgment - Both
The evil eye is a biblical expression for an envious, jealous, or covetous disposition. Scripture uses it figuratively rather than teaching that a glance possesses magical power.
EVIL ONE
Angels & Spiritual Beings - New Testament
A personal designation for the spiritual adversary who tempts and opposes humanity. The term is often understood as referring to Satan, the devil, or the accuser.
EVIL THING
Sin & Judgment - Both
An evil thought, plan, deed, or harmful circumstance. Scripture warns against desiring evil things and teaches that evil may arise from the sinful heart or be suffered as a consequence of wrongdoing.
EVIL-DOERS
Sin & Judgment - Both
People who commit wrongs and offend against God’s law. The term is used broadly for the ungodly and sometimes for those who harm others personally.
EVIL-FAVOREDNESS
Law & Covenant - Old Testament
A blemish, defect, or unattractive condition that made an otherwise acceptable animal unfit for sacrifice. The term also describes lean or poorly formed cattle in Pharaoh’s dream.
Evil-merodach
Government & Society - Old Testament
Evil-merodach, also called Evilmerodach, was the son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. He released Jehoiachin from prison, honored him, and allowed him to eat at the royal table.
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