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.
Vineyards, Plain Of The
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Plain of the Vineyards was a place east of the Jordan and beyond Aroer, mentioned only in the account of Jephthah’s victory over the Ammonites.
Viol
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
“Viol” is an older English rendering of the Hebrew nebel, a stringed musical instrument. The term is better understood as a lute or psaltery rather than the bowed instrument now called a viol.
VIOLENCE, VIOLENT
Sin & Judgment - Both
Violence means forceful or oppressive action, often involving harm or seizure. The difficult phrase about the kingdom of heaven being “taken by violence” has received several interpretations, and its precise meaning is uncertain.
Viper
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A viper is a poisonous snake. Biblical terms translated “viper” may refer to particular poisonous serpents in the Old Testament or more generally to venomous snakes in the New Testament.
Virgin
Jesus Christ - Both
A virgin is an unmarried woman who has not had sexual relations. Isaiah’s prophecy of a virgin conceiving and bearing a son is applied in the New Testament to the birth of Jesus Christ.
VIRGIN BIRTH
Jesus Christ - New Testament
The virgin birth is the biblical teaching that Jesus was conceived and born of Mary while she was a virgin, as recorded in Matthew and Luke. It is a central testimony concerning Christ’s incarnation and person.
Vision
Prophecy - Both
A vision is a vivid revelation or appearance received by a person, whether while awake or in a dream. God used visions to give direction, prophetic warning, and revelation concerning his purposes.
VOLUNTARY
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
“Voluntary” describes something offered or done willingly. In the Old Testament it is associated especially with freewill offerings; a later Jewish usage also means willingly or voluntarily.
Vophsi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Vophsi was the father of Nahbi, the representative of the tribe of Naphtali among the spies sent from Kadesh. The meaning of his name and some details of the textual reading are uncertain.
VOW
Law & Covenant - Both
A vow is a solemn promise made to God, either to perform something or to abstain from it. Scripture does not require vows, but treats spoken vows as sacred obligations that must be fulfilled carefully.
Vows
Law & Covenant - Both
A vow is a solemn promise made to God to perform or abstain from something. Under the Mosaic law, vows were voluntary but binding when rightly made, and included promises of devotion, abstinence, or dedication.
Vulgate, The
Scripture - Inter-testament
The Vulgate is the historic Latin version of the Bible, chiefly associated with Jerome, who revised the Latin New Testament and translated the Old Testament from Hebrew. It became the principal Bible of Western Christianity for many centuries.
Vulture
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A vulture is a bird of prey that feeds largely on carrion. Vultures and related raptors were included among birds considered unclean, while some passages translated “vulture” may more accurately refer to kites, falcons, or other birds.
Wafers
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Wafers were thin cakes used in several grain and peace offerings. They were commonly made without leaven and formed part of the prescribed offerings and priestly ceremonies.
Wages
Government & Society - Both
Wages are compensation for labor, paid in money, provisions, or goods. Biblical law required employers to pay workers fairly and promptly, and strongly condemned withholding or exploiting a laborer’s hire.
Wagon
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A wagon was a wheeled vehicle used chiefly for peaceful transport of people or goods, commonly drawn by oxen. A related term could also describe a war chariot in a prophetic passage.
Wailing-place, Jews’
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
The Jews’ Wailing-place was a section of the western wall of the temple area where Jews gathered to mourn the destruction and desolation of Jerusalem’s sanctuary. It was associated with prayer, lament, and remembrance.
WAIT
Christian Life - Both
“Wait” may mean to lie in ambush, serve or attend, or remain patiently expectant. Spiritually, waiting on God expresses faith, perseverance, attentive hope, and expectation of His salvation or promises.
WALK
Christian Life - Both
Besides ordinary movement, “walk” commonly describes one’s conduct or spiritual life. To walk in the light, by faith, or by the Spirit means to live according to God’s truth and power.
Wall
Government & Society - Both
Walls enclosed and protected cities, houses, and sacred buildings. They represented strength and security, while Scripture also uses walls figuratively for divine protection and the final glory of the holy city.
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