Agabus
Agabus was a Christian prophet who foretold a widespread famine during Claudius’s reign and later warned Paul of imprisonment and suffering in Jerusalem.
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AGADE
Agade was the ancient name of Akkad, a chief city and capital of Babylonia. It is associated with the royal title “king of Sumer and Akkad.”
Agag
Agag was the title or name of Amalekite kings. Samuel executed the Agag whom Saul had spared, because Saul had disobeyed God’s command.
Agagite
An Agagite was a member of the house or line of Agag. The title is applied especially to Haman, the enemy of the Jews in Esther.
AGAIN
Again ordinarily means back or once more, and sometimes serves as a connective meaning moreover. In expressions such as “born again,” it conveys renewal or new birth.
AGAINST
Against expresses opposition, contrast, direction toward, or position opposite another. Its exact sense depends on the Hebrew or Greek word and the context.
AGAPE
The Agape was a communal love-feast associated with the early Christian church. It expressed fellowship and care for the needy and was related to, though distinguishable from, the Lord’s Supper.
Agar
Agar is a form of Hagar, the mother of Ishmael, and may also refer to the Hagarenes, a people east of Gilead.
Agate
Agate was a precious, banded or veined stone. It was listed among the stones of the high priest’s breastplate, though some other biblical references may denote a different red stone.
Age
Age can mean a period of life, old age, a generation, or an extended period of time. Scripture honors the aged and presents a full life as a blessing.
Age, Old
Old age was honored in Israel as a blessing and a source of wisdom. The aged were to receive respect and often served as representatives and counselors of the people.
Agee
Agee was a Hararite and the father of Shammah, one of David’s mighty men. The parallel genealogical passages contain some variation in the names.
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