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.
Ezer
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ezer is the name of several Old Testament men, including a Horite chief, a Judahite, an Ephraimite, a Gadite warrior who joined David, a wall-builder under Nehemiah, and a musician at Jerusalem’s wall dedication.
EZERIAS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
The name used in 1 Esdras for Zechrias, identified with Azariah in Ezra 7:1.
EZIAS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
A name that the Revised Version identifies with Ozias, a person mentioned in the inter-testamental historical records.
Ezion-geber
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ezion-geber was an ancient harbor near Elath at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqabah. Solomon built ships there for trade with Ophir, and Jehoshaphat’s fleet was later wrecked there.
Eziongaber, Or Eziongeber
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Eziongaber, or Ezion-geber, was a station of Israel near the Gulf of Aqabah and a harbor associated with Elath. It later served as a base for the maritime enterprises of Solomon and Jehoshaphat.
Eznite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Eznite is a designation connected with Jashobeam, one of David’s mighty men. In the parallel account, the wording is understood by some interpreters as describing the lifting of his spear.
EZORA
People & Groups - Inter-testament
A man who, with his six sons, pledged to put away their foreign wives after the exile. He is mentioned in 1 Esdras and identified with Machnadebai in Ezra.
Ezra
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ezra was a priest and skilled scribe in the law of Moses who led a group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem. He taught the law, promoted religious reform, and helped restore the community’s covenant life after the Babylonian exile.
Ezra, Book of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Ezra records the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon, the rebuilding and dedication of the temple, and Ezra’s later mission of teaching and reform in Jerusalem. It covers events from the decree of Cyrus through Ezra’s reforms.
Ezrahite
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ezrahite is a family or lineage designation applied to Ethan and Heman in the titles of Psalms 88 and 89 and in the account of Solomon’s wisdom. The name is commonly connected with Zerah, though the precise relationship is discussed.
Ezrahite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Ezrahite was a designation applied to Ethan and Heman, men associated with wisdom and worship. In Scripture they are identified as sons or descendants of Zerah.
Ezri
Government & Society - Old Testament
Ezri was the son of Chelub and an official under King David who supervised the agricultural workers and field cultivation.
EZRIL
People & Groups - Inter-testament
A man who had married a foreign wife after the exile and was required to put her away. He is called Azarel in Ezra.
Fable
Scripture - Both
A fable is a story in which animals, plants, or other creatures speak and act like people, often to teach a moral lesson. In the New Testament the term also refers to religious myths or speculative tales contrasted with the truth of the gospel.
Face
God - Both
The face may mean a person’s presence, favor, attitude, or visible countenance. To seek God’s face means to seek His presence and favor, while the light of His face signifies blessing and acceptance.
FACT
Other - Inter-testament
Literally, a deed or action. In the biblical usage it refers to a particular deed, including the murder of Onias, which others condemned as wickedness.
FAIL
Christian Life - Both
To fall short, cease, be lacking, perish, or become exhausted. In the New Testament, faith and love are especially contrasted with things that fail or pass away.
FAIN
Other - Both
An older expression meaning gladly, willingly, or desirously. In different passages it describes a person wishing to flee, satisfy a desire, kill, or persuade.
FAINT
Christian Life - Both
To become physically exhausted, weak, or discouraged in spirit. Scripture uses the word for weariness from hunger, thirst, labor, grief, fear, and spiritual discouragement.
Fair Havens
Places & Geography - New Testament
Fair Havens was a harbor on the southern coast of Crete where Paul’s ship stopped during his voyage to Rome. Because the harbor was considered unsuitable for wintering, the crew continued sailing and later encountered a disastrous storm.
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