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.
Chephirah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chephirah was one of the four Gibeonite cities whose inhabitants made a covenant with Joshua. It belonged to Benjamin and was inhabited again after the return from Babylon.
Cheran
People & Groups - Old Testament
Cheran was a son of Dishon and a Horite clan name in the genealogy of Seir. He is mentioned in the genealogical lists of Genesis and Chronicles.
Cherethim
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Cherethim were a people of southern Philistia, probably a Philistine clan. The name is also associated with the Cherethites who served among David’s royal guards.
Cherethites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Cherethites were a Philistine people living in southern Palestine. Together with the Pelethites, they formed part of David’s royal guard and were apparently used as trusted soldiers and officers.
CHERISH
Christian Life - New Testament
To cherish means to care for, foster, warm, or tenderly nourish. Scripture uses the word for a husband’s care of his wife and for Paul’s gentle care of believers.
Cherith
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Cherith was a ravine or seasonal stream where Elijah hid during the drought announced to Ahab. There he was sustained by God until the brook dried up.
Cherith, The Brook
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Brook of Cherith was Elijah’s temporary refuge east of the Jordan during the drought. Scripture says that ravens supplied him with food while he remained there.
Cherub
Angels & Spiritual Beings - Both
Cherub can refer to a symbolic heavenly creature or, in another passage, to an unidentified place in Babylonia. The cherubim associated with God’s presence are especially connected with the ark and the divine throne.
Cherub, Cherubim
Angels & Spiritual Beings - Both
Cherubim are symbolic heavenly creatures represented in connection with Eden, the tabernacle, the temple, and visions of God’s throne. Their images guarded sacred space and signified the majesty and presence of God.
Chesalon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chesalon was a town on the northern or western boundary of Judah, on the side of Mount Jearim. It is commonly identified with the village of Kesla.
Chesed
People & Groups - Old Testament
Chesed was a son of Nahor and Milcah. He is associated in the genealogical record with the people later known as the Chaldeans.
Chesil
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chesil was a town in the extreme south of Judah. It may be the same place later called Bethul or Bethuel.
Chest
Objects & Symbols - Both
A chest in Scripture may be a wooden box used for temple offerings, a coffin, a treasure chest, or a receptacle for gifts. In the New Testament, chests in the temple received monetary offerings.
Chestnut tree
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The tree called chestnut in older English versions was probably the oriental plane tree. Its shedding of outer bark may explain the Hebrew association with nakedness; it was also noted for strength and beauty.
Chesulloth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chesulloth was a town on the border of Issachar or Zebulun, identified with Chisloth-tabor. It stood near Mount Tabor on the northern edge of the plain of Esdraelon.
Chezib
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chezib was the town where Judah’s son Shelah was born. It is probably the same place as Achzib.
CHICKEN
Agriculture & Daily Life - New Testament
A chicken is a domesticated barnyard fowl. The clearest biblical references occur in Jesus’ comparison of Jerusalem to a hen gathering her young under her wings.
CHIDE
Christian Life - Old Testament
To chide means to scold, rebuke, or sharply censure. In the Old Testament it may describe complaints from inferiors or correction given by a superior.
Chidon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chidon was the name of a threshing floor where Uzzah died after touching the ark. The parallel account in Samuel calls the place the threshing floor of Nachon.
CHIDON, THE THRESHING-FLOOR OF
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The threshing-floor of Chidon was the place where Uzza died after touching the ark during its transportation. The parallel account in Samuel calls it the threshing-floor of Nachon.
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