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.
Bebai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Bebai was the ancestor of a family that returned from exile and included men who had taken foreign wives. Another Bebai was a leader who sealed Nehemiah’s covenant.
BECAUSE
Original Language - New Testament
“Because” is an English connective used to express a reason or purpose. In Matthew 20:31, the underlying expression is rendered in some versions as “that,” introducing what the multitude wanted the blind men to do.
Becher
People & Groups - Old Testament
Becher was a son of Benjamin and ancestor of a family associated with Ephraim. The name is also applied to a son of Ephraim in another genealogy.
Bechorath
People & Groups - Old Testament
Bechorath was a descendant of Becher and the son of Aphiah or Abiah. He was an ancestor of Saul through Kish’s family.
BECOME
Original Language - Both
To become means to enter a new state or condition. In biblical usage it may also describe what is fitting or proper, such as conduct consistent with one’s profession of faith.
BECORATH
People & Groups - Old Testament
Becorath was an ancestor of Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.
Bed
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A bed in biblical times was often a mat, quilt, outer garment, or platform rather than a separate modern frame. Beds were used for sleep, illness, reclining, and carrying the sick.
Bed-chamber
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A bed-chamber was a private or semi-private sleeping room in an eastern house. The term may also refer to a storeroom where bedding was kept.
Bedad
People & Groups - Old Testament
Bedad was the father of Hadad, an early king of Edom. His name is recorded in the genealogies of Esau’s descendants.
Bedan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Bedan is named among Israel’s deliverers in Samuel, though his identity is uncertain; suggestions include Barak, Samson, or Abdon. Another Bedan was a descendant of Manasseh.
Bedeiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Bedeiah was a son of Bani who had married a foreign woman during the period of Ezra’s reforms. He was listed among those required to separate from such marriages.
Bedstead
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A bedstead was a couch, divan, or supporting structure for bedding. In Scripture it may refer to an ordinary platform or to a richly furnished royal bed.
Bee
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Bees were common in Palestine, where wild honey was found in rocks, trees, and other places. Scripture uses their swarming and stinging as images of abundance, danger, and attacking enemies.
Beeliada
People & Groups - Old Testament
Beeliada was a son of David born in Jerusalem. In the parallel lists of David’s sons, he is called Eliada.
Beelzebub
Angels & Spiritual Beings - New Testament
Beelzebub, or Beelzebul, was a title for the prince of demons and was identified with Satan. Jesus’ enemies falsely attributed His power to cast out demons to this evil ruler.
Beelzebul
Angels & Spiritual Beings - New Testament
Beelzebul means “lord of the house” and was used as a title for Satan, the prince of demons. It is the New Testament form associated with the name Beelzebub.
Beer
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Beer means “well.” It was the place where Israel camped and sang after God provided water, and it was also the town to which Jotham fled from Abimelech.
Beer-elim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Beer-elim means “well of heroes” or “well of the mighty.” It was probably a place in or near Moab mentioned in Isaiah’s prophecy of Moab’s distress.
Beer-lahai-roi
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Beer-lahai-roi means “well of the Living One who sees me.” It was where the Lord met Hagar in the wilderness, and Isaac later lived near it.
Beera
People & Groups - Old Testament
Beera was a son of Zophah from the tribe of Asher. He is listed among the descendants of Asher in Chronicles.
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