Agee, Or Agee
Agee was a Hararite, father of Shammah, one of David’s three mighty warriors.
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AGES, ROCK OF
“Rock of Ages” is a title applied to Yahweh as the enduring foundation and strength of His people. It encourages trust in God’s permanence and protection.
AGONE
Agone is an obsolete form of “ago,” meaning previously or before the present time. It occurs in the account of David’s encounter with the Egyptian servant.
Agony
Agony describes intense struggle and suffering. In Scripture it especially refers to Jesus’ profound anguish and prayer in Gethsemane before His crucifixion.
AGRARIAN LAWS
Agrarian laws governed Israel’s land, including the sabbatical year and Jubilee. They required rest for the land, protected the poor, and provided for the return or redemption of family property.
AGREE
To agree means to share the same mind, reach mutual understanding, or be in harmony. In prayer, agreement describes united petition brought into harmony with God’s will.
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of land, including plowing, sowing, harvesting, threshing, vineyards, orchards, and raising animals. It formed a major part of Israel’s life and its covenant responsibilities.
Agrippa
Agrippa is a name associated with the Herodian rulers mentioned in the New Testament.
Agrippa I.
Agrippa I was the Herodian king who persecuted the early church, killed James, imprisoned Peter, and died at Caesarea under divine judgment.
Agrippa II.
Agrippa II was the Herodian ruler before whom Paul gave his defense. He governed territories in the region and heard the apostle’s testimony concerning Christ.
Ague
Ague refers to a burning fever, probably including the malarial fever common in parts of the biblical land. It is listed among diseases threatened for disobedience.
Agur
Agur was a wise man whose sayings are recorded in Proverbs 30. His prayer asks for neither poverty nor riches but for a balanced life of dependence on God.
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