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.
ABUBUS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Abubus was the father of Ptolemy, who deceitfully killed Simon Maccabee and his sons at Dok near Jericho.
ABUSE
Sin & Judgment - Both
Abuse means to dishonor, insult, harm, or misuse. Scripture also uses the term for sexual sin and for using something improperly or excessively.
ABYSS
Angels & Spiritual Beings - Both
The abyss means a very deep or bottomless place. In the New Testament it is associated with the abode or confinement of demons and is distinguished from the final lake of fire.
Acacia
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Acacia is a thorny desert tree whose durable wood was used for parts of the tabernacle, including the ark, altar, boards, and poles. It is commonly identified with one or more species of biblical shittah tree.
Accad
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Accad was one of the cities of Nimrod’s kingdom in the land of Shinar. The name also refers to northern Babylonia, or Akkad, though the exact location of the city is uncertain.
Accaron
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
Accaron is another name for Ekron, a Philistine city. In the Maccabean period, Alexander granted it to Jonathan Maccabeus as a reward for military service.
ACCEPTANCE
Salvation - Both
Acceptance describes being received with God’s favor. Scripture connects this favor with redeeming grace and with offerings and lives devoted to God.
ACCESS
Salvation - New Testament
Access is the acceptable approach to God and admission into His favor. Through Christ’s blood, by faith and through the Holy Spirit, believers have access to the Father.
Accho
Places & Geography - Both
Accho was a Phoenician seaport assigned to the tribe of Asher, though the Israelites did not gain possession of it. It was later called Ptolemais and Acre; Paul landed there on his journey to Jerusalem.
ACCO
Places & Geography - Both
Acco, also called Ptolemais and later Acre, was an important fortified town on the Syrian coast near Carmel. It belonged to territory assigned to Asher, though the Israelites did not take it.
ACCOMMODATION
Scripture - Both
Accommodation describes the careful application of Scripture beyond its immediate setting and, more broadly, God’s adapting revelation to human understanding. Such application must respect the original meaning and the unity of biblical revelation.
ACCOMPLISH
Other - Both
To accomplish is to complete, fulfill, execute, establish, consecrate, or bring something to its intended end. Biblical usage applies the word to both actions and the fulfillment of God’s purposes.
ACCOS
People & Groups - Both
Accos was the grandfather of Eupolemus, whom Judas Maccabeus sent to Rome to negotiate an alliance. The name is also associated with Hakkoz, a priest in David’s time.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Sin & Judgment - Both
Accountability means that each person must answer to God for conduct according to the knowledge, opportunities, and responsibilities received. Scripture connects accountability with conscience, divine law, judgment, and final resurrection.
ACCURSED
Law & Covenant - Both
Accursed translates the idea of something devoted or banned, especially for destruction because it threatened Israel’s covenant faithfulness. In the New Testament it can also render “anathema,” something placed under a curse.
Accuser
Angels & Spiritual Beings - New Testament
An accuser is one who brings a charge against another. Scripture especially presents Satan as “the accuser of the brethren,” while the term is also used for human prosecutors and slanderers.
Aceldama
Places & Geography - New Testament
Aceldama, meaning “field of blood,” was the field associated with Judas’s betrayal of Jesus and death. It was purchased with the betrayal money and used as a burial place for strangers near Jerusalem.
Achaia
Places & Geography - New Testament
Achaia was the Roman province comprising much of Greece, including the Peloponnesus. Several early Christian communities were located there, and Paul ministered in the region during his missionary work.
Achaichus
People & Groups - New Testament
Achaichus was a member of the church at Corinth who visited Paul at Ephesus with Fortunatus and Stephanas, apparently bringing news or correspondence concerning the Corinthian church.
Achaicus
People & Groups - New Testament
Achaicus was a Christian leader from Corinth who visited Paul with Stephanas and Fortunatus. Paul commended their service and urged the Corinthian believers to recognize and submit to such faithful workers.
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