Bible Dictionary
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Apharsathchites, Apharsites, Apharsacites
People & Groups - Old Testament
Apharsathchites, Apharsites, and Apharsacites were names for foreign tribes or colonies transferred to Samaria by the Assyrian ruler Asnapper. Their exact origin is uncertain, and some names may refer to the same people.
Apharsites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Apharsites were a people transplanted to Samaria by Asnapper of Assyria. They may have been a Median or Persian-related tribe and may be identical with the Apharsacites.
Aphek
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Aphek was the name of several places, including a Canaanite city, a city in Asher, a Philistine gathering place, and a town east of the Jordan. Several biblical battles occurred at or near these sites.
Aphekah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Aphekah was an unidentified city in the hill country allotted to Judah. Its name is related to strength or a fortified place.
Aphiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Aphiah was a Benjamite ancestor of King Saul. He is mentioned in Saul’s genealogy.
Aphik
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Aphik is a variant form of Aphek, a name applied to several strongholds or cities in Canaan. These included places in Asher, near Jezreel, and east of the Jordan.
Aphrah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Aphrah is the Authorized Version form of Beth-le-aphrah, a place mentioned by Micah. Its exact location is uncertain, and its name is associated with dust.
Aphses
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Aphses was the Authorized Version form of Happizzez, the head of the fifteenth priestly course established for temple service. The course belonged to the divisions of Aaron’s descendants.
Apocalypse
Scripture - New Testament
Apocalypse is a Greek word meaning revelation or unveiling. It is used especially as another name for the Book of Revelation, which records John’s prophetic visions of Christ’s victory and final judgment.
Apocrypha
Scripture - Inter-testament
The Apocrypha is a collection of ancient religious writings associated chiefly with the Greek and Latin Old Testament but not included in the Hebrew and Protestant canon. These books belong largely to the period between the Testaments and are distinguished from inspired Scripture in the supplied tradition.
Apollonia
Places & Geography - New Testament
Apollonia was a Macedonian town on the Via Egnatia between Amphipolis and Thessalonica. Paul and Silas passed through it during their journey but apparently did not remain there.
APOLLONIUS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Apollonius was a common name among Syrian and Macedonian officials. Several men bearing it appear in the Maccabean history, including governors, royal ministers, ambassadors, and opponents defeated by Judas Maccabeus.
APOLLOPHANES
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Apollophanes was a Syrian who was killed by Judas Maccabeus during the Maccabean struggle.
Apollos
People & Groups - New Testament
Apollos was an eloquent Jewish teacher from Alexandria who knew the Scriptures and preached about Jesus. Aquila and Priscilla instructed him more fully, after which he powerfully proclaimed that Jesus is the Christ and served the churches in Achaia and Corinth.
Apollyon
Angels & Spiritual Beings - New Testament
Apollyon means “Destroyer” and is the Greek name given in Revelation to the angel or ruler of the abyss. He leads the destructive locust forces released in John’s vision.
Apostle
People & Groups - New Testament
An apostle is one sent as an envoy or missionary. Jesus appointed the Twelve as authoritative witnesses and proclaimers of the gospel, and Paul and other missionaries are also called apostles in the broader New Testament sense.
APOSTOLIC AGE
Other - New Testament
The Apostolic Age was the period beginning with the risen Christ’s commissioning of His disciples and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. During this era the gospel spread from Jerusalem through Judea, Samaria, and the Gentile world, with the apostles and other missionaries establishing churches.
APOSTOLICAL COUNCIL
Law & Covenant - New Testament
The Apostolical Council was the meeting of the apostles and elders at Jerusalem described in Acts 15. It addressed the question of whether Gentile believers had to submit to the Jewish law, affirming that they were not to bear that burden.
Apothecary
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
An apothecary was a perfumer or maker of fragrant oils and ointments. Such craftsmen prepared sacred anointing oil and incense, as well as other perfumes used in daily life.
Appaim
People & Groups - Old Testament
Appaim was a descendant of Jerahmeel in the tribe of Judah and a son of Nadab. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
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