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.
BETRAYERS
Sin & Judgment - New Testament
Traitors or betrayers. Stephen applied the term to those who rejected and handed over the Righteous One, and it is also used of traitorous people in the last days.
Betroth
Jewish Life & Customs - Both
To betroth was to become formally pledged to marry. In biblical custom, the betrothed woman was regarded as legally bound to the man, and the term also pictures God’s pledged relationship with His people.
Betrothing
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
Betrothing refers to the formal engagement or pledge preceding marriage, a recognized and binding relationship in biblical society.
Beulah
Prophecy - Old Testament
Beulah, meaning “married,” is the symbolic name given to Israel’s land in Isaiah’s prophecy. It portrays the land as restored, favored, and no longer desolate.
BEWAIL
Christian Life - Both
To express intense grief with outward lamentation, including striking the breast. Scripture uses the word for the loud mourning of those overwhelmed by sorrow.
BEWITCH
Sin & Judgment - New Testament
In one New Testament use, to astonish or overwhelm with wonder; in another, to fascinate through false representation. The term is associated with amazement and misleading influence rather than genuine spiritual power.
Bewray
Other - Both
Bewray is an old English term meaning to reveal, disclose, or make known; in some contexts it can mean to betray or expose.
Beyond
Places & Geography - Both
Beyond generally means across or on the farther side. In the phrase “beyond the Jordan,” its precise reference depends on the speaker or writer and may designate either side of the river.
Bezai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Bezai was the head of a family whose descendants returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. A man of the same name also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah.
Bezaleel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Bezaleel was a skilled craftsman from the tribe of Judah who directed much of the work of the wilderness tabernacle, including work in metal, wood, and stone. Another man of this name appears among those returning from exile.
BEZALEL
People & Groups - Old Testament
A skilled craftsman from Judah whom God specially gifted with wisdom for directing the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings. Another Israelite of this name lived in Ezra's time and dismissed a foreign wife.
Bezek
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Bezek was the name of two places: the residence of Adoni-bezek, and the site where Saul assembled Israel’s army before relieving Jabesh-gilead.
Bezer
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Bezer was a city of refuge east of the Jordan, assigned to Reuben and later to the Merarite Levites. Bezer was also the name of a descendant of Asher.
Bezer In The Wilderness
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Bezer in the wilderness was the city of refuge appointed for the Reubenites east of the Jordan. It was also assigned as a Levitical city.
BEZETH
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
A place near Jerusalem where Bacchides killed several deserters during the Maccabean conflict. It may be the same as Bezetha, though the identification is uncertain.
Bible
Scripture - Both
The Bible is the collection of the sacred writings of the Old and New Testaments. It consists of sixty-six books, written by many human authors, yet presents one unified revelation concerning God and His saving purpose.
BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
Scripture - Both
The study and organized presentation of the religious teaching found in the Old and New Testaments. It examines biblical doctrine in its historical and literary setting, distinguishing this task from philosophical dogmatics.
Bichri
People & Groups - Old Testament
Bichri was the ancestor or father of Sheba, the Benjaminite who rebelled against King David.
BID
Other - Both
To command, order, prescribe, consecrate, tell, invite, or take leave, according to context. In Jesus' teaching it commonly refers to inviting people to a feast or gathering.
Bidkar
People & Groups - Old Testament
Bidkar was a captain and former fellow officer of Jehu. He carried out Jehu’s sentence against Jehoram, son of Ahab.
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