Ablution
Ablution is ceremonial washing for purification or preparation for worship. Scripture describes washing the hands, feet, or whole body in connection with priestly service, ritual uncleanness, and other religious observances.
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Abner
Abner was the son of Ner, cousin of Saul, and commander of Saul’s army. After Saul’s death he supported Ish-bosheth, but later sought to unite Israel under David before Joab killed him.
ABOLISH
To make void, bring to nothing, or render inoperative. Christ abolished the dividing hostility between Jew and Gentile and brought life and immortality to light, while the final destruction of death remains promised.
Abomination
An abomination is something detestable, especially an idol, forbidden practice, immoral act, or impure sacrifice opposed to God’s commands. Scripture also uses the term for things abhorrent to particular peoples or cultures.
Abomination Of Desolation
The abomination of desolation is a detestable, idolatrous profanation associated with the desolation of the holy place. Daniel uses the expression prophetically, and Jesus applies it to the coming judgment associated with Jerusalem’s destruction.
ABOMINATION, BIRDS OF
Birds listed in Leviticus and Deuteronomy as forbidden for food under Israel’s ceremonial law, including birds of prey, carrion eaters, and several other specified species.
ABOUT
“About” commonly means around or concerning. In the New Testament it can also indicate something about to happen or immediately impending.
Abraham
Abraham, originally called Abram, was called by God from Mesopotamia to the land of Canaan. God made a covenant with him, promised a great people through his descendants, and used him as the patriarch through whom blessing would come to the nations.
Abraham’s bosom
To be in Abraham’s bosom describes a place or condition of comfort and fellowship with Abraham after death. In Jesus’ parable, it represents the blessed state of Lazarus in contrast with the misery of the rich man.
Abram
Abram was the earlier name of Abraham, the patriarch whom God called from his homeland and later renamed as a sign connected with the covenant promise.
ABRECH
Abrech was the Egyptian salutation or title used when Joseph was publicly honored as second to Pharaoh. Its precise meaning is uncertain.
ABROAD
“Abroad” is an older expression meaning outside, widely, or throughout. In biblical translations it describes reports, teachings, or people being widely spread.
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