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.
WREST
Scripture - Both
To wrest is to twist, turn aside, or pervert justice or meaning. Scripture warns against distorting God’s words or misusing difficult passages of Scripture, especially through ignorance or instability.
Wrestle
Christian Life - New Testament
To wrestle is to struggle in close combat. In Ephesians 6:12, the word describes the believer’s spiritual struggle against hostile spiritual powers rather than merely a physical contest.
Wrestling
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Wrestling was a form of bodily contest known in the ancient world. The biblical material associates it with athletic games and with Jacob’s memorable struggle.
WRINKLE
Salvation - New Testament
A wrinkle is a fold or crease in the skin. In Ephesians, the church is figuratively described as Christ’s bride, presented without spot or wrinkle—pure, holy, and spiritually beautiful.
Writing
Scripture - Both
Writing is the art of recording thought through permanent symbols on materials such as stone, clay, wood, skin, or papyrus. It was known in biblical times for preserving laws, records, letters, names, and the inspired Scriptures.
XERXES
Government & Society - Old Testament
Xerxes was the Persian king who reigned from 485 to 465 BC and is identified in the Bible with Ahasuerus. His reign included the failed Persian invasion of Greece and a reputation for caprice and cruelty.
Yarn
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The passages sometimes translated “linen yarn” in 1 Kings 10:28 and 2 Chronicles 1:16 more likely refer to horses brought from Egypt in droves or companies. The Hebrew wording is obscure.
YEA
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Yea is an affirmative word meaning “yes,” “certainly,” “also,” or “moreover.” In the New Testament, Jesus teaches that truthful speech should be confirmed simply by “yea” or “nay.”
Year
Measures & Money - Both
A year is the ordinary major division of time, understood in Scripture in relation to the sun’s revolution. Israel used both a sacred calendar beginning with Abib and a civil reckoning associated with the autumn season.
Year Of Jubilee
Law & Covenant - Old Testament
The Year of Jubilee was the fiftieth year in Israel’s calendar, associated with release, restoration, and the return of inherited property. It belonged to the covenant regulations given to Israel through Moses.
Year, Sabbatical
Law & Covenant - Old Testament
The Sabbatical Year was the recurring seventh year in Israel’s calendar, when the land was to rest under the Mosaic covenant. It expressed dependence on God and formed part of Israel’s agricultural and covenant law.
Yeshebi
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Yeshebi is probably the name of a village mentioned in connection with the boundary of Manasseh in Joshua 17:7. It may be identified with the place otherwise known as Yassuf, south of Shechem.
Yoke
Objects & Symbols - Both
A yoke was a wooden fitting used to join animals for plowing or hauling. Scripture also uses the term figuratively for bondage, oppression, subjection, discipline, or service; Jesus contrasted His easy yoke with burdensome teaching.
Yoke-fellow
People & Groups - New Testament
A yoke-fellow is a partner or fellow worker joined with another in labor or service. In Philippians 4:3, Paul addresses a trusted associate who had shared in the work of the gospel.
Zaanaim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zaanaim was a place near Kedesh in Naphtali, associated with the encampment of Heber the Kenite. Near its oak or plain, Sisera sought refuge in Jael’s tent and was killed.
Zaanan
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zaanan was a town in the lowland of Judah, probably the same place as Zenan. Micah uses its name in a wordplay, declaring that its inhabitants would not come forth.
Zaanannim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zaanannim is another form of Zaanaim, a place associated with Kedesh and the territory of Naphtali. It is mentioned in the account of Heber the Kenite and Sisera.
Zaavan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zaavan was a Horite descendant of Seir and one of the chiefs of Edom. He is also called Zavan in 1 Chronicles 1:42.
Zaavan, Or Zavan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zaavan, also called Zavan, was a Horite chief descended from Ezer and Seir. His name appears in the genealogical lists of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
Zabad
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zabad is the name of several men in the Old Testament, including one of David’s mighty men, descendants or officials named in Chronicles, a conspirator who killed King Joash, and three men listed by Ezra among those who had foreign wives.
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