Bible Dictionary
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ALLIED
Other - Both
Allied means closely related or associated. In biblical usage it may refer to family ties or an intimate relationship between people.
ALLOM
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Allom was a family of Solomon’s servants whose descendants returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The name appears in a post-exilic list.
Allon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Allon means “oak” or a large strong tree. It refers to a landmark near Zaanannim and also to a Simeonite ancestor of Ziza.
Allon-bachuth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Allon-bachuth means “oak of weeping.” It was the tree near Bethel where Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, was buried.
ALLON-BACUTH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Allon-bacuth means “oak of weeping.” It was the burial place of Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, near Bethel.
ALLOY
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Alloy is a mixture of metals. In Isaiah 1:25 the word appears in a marginal rendering for a substance otherwise translated “tin.”
ALLURE
Sin & Judgment - Both
To allure is to entice, persuade, or draw someone toward a course. God’s discipline could draw Israel toward repentance, while wicked people entice others through sinful desires.
Almodad
People & Groups - Old Testament
Almodad was the first named son of Joktan and the founder or ancestor of a South Arabian tribe.
Almon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Almon was a Levitical city in Benjamin assigned to the priests. It is identified with Alemeth or Allemeth.
ALMON-DIBLATHAIM
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Almon-diblathaim was a station in Israel’s wilderness journey, located in Moab near the end of the forty years. Its name likely referred to two pressed cakes of figs.
Almond
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The almond was a flowering tree and valued fruit of the land. Its early blossoms symbolize watchfulness and prompt fulfillment, and almond forms appeared on the tabernacle lampstand; Aaron’s rod also budded with almonds.
Almond Tree; Almond
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The almond tree was native to Syria and Palestine and produced early blossoms and edible fruit. Almond imagery appears in the tabernacle lampstand, Aaron’s budding rod, and Jeremiah’s vision of God watching over his word.
Almondiblathaim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Almondiblathaim was one of Israel’s later wilderness stations, between Dibon-gad and the mountains of Abarim. It may have been the same place as Beth-diblathaim.
ALMOST
Other - New Testament
In older English, “almost” in Acts 26:28 is a disputed translation of a Greek expression meaning “a little” or “with little.” The passage describes Agrippa’s response to Paul’s earnest appeal concerning Christ.
Alms
Christian Life - Both
Alms are charitable gifts to the poor and needy. Scripture encourages generous and regular care for the disadvantaged, while Jesus warned against giving ostentatiously.
Almug
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Almug was a costly wood brought from Ophir for the temple, royal buildings, and musical instruments. Its exact identity is uncertain; proposed identifications include white or red sandalwood.
Almug Trees
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Almug trees were valuable imported trees or wood used in Solomon’s temple, palace, and musical instruments. They are also called algum trees.
Aloes
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Aloes in Scripture refers to fragrant aloe-wood or its perfume, not chiefly the bitter medicinal juice of the modern aloe plant. It was used for fragrance and, in the New Testament, in preparing Jesus’ body for burial.
Aloes, Lign Aloes
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Lign aloes was a costly, sweet-smelling wood, commonly identified with aromatic aquilaria wood. It appears in descriptions of fragrance, perfume, and royal or bridal splendor.
ALONG
Other - Both
Along describes movement or position extending in a particular direction or throughout a length. Biblical usage emphasizes a direct course or a stretch of ground.
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