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.
Chinneroth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chinneroth is a related form of Chinnereth. It can designate the lake of Chinnereth, the nearby district, or the ancient city associated with the region.
Chios
Places & Geography - New Testament
Chios was an island in the Aegean Sea near the coast of Asia Minor. Paul’s ship passed opposite the island on his voyage toward Jerusalem.
CHIRP
Other - Old Testament
“Chirp” describes the whispered or peeping sounds associated with wizards and ventriloquists in Isaiah. It is also used figuratively of young birds’ sounds.
Chisleu
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
Chisleu was the Babylonian name adopted by the Jews for the ninth ecclesiastical month and third civil month. It fell approximately in November and December.
Chislon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Chislon was a prince of Benjamin and the father of Elidad. Elidad was chosen to assist in dividing the land of Canaan among the tribes.
Chislothtabor
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chisloth-tabor was a town on the border of Zebulun near Mount Tabor. It is generally identified with the village of Iksal.
CHITLISH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chitlish was an unidentified town in the Shephelah, or lowland region, of Judah, named with Lahmam and Gederoth in the allotment of Judah.
Chittim
People & Groups - Old Testament
Chittim, or Kittim, was a branch of Javan’s descendants and originally referred especially to Cyprus. In later biblical usage it could refer more broadly to Mediterranean islands and coastlands.
Chittim, Kittim
People & Groups - Old Testament
Chittim, also called Kittim, was a people descended from Javan. The name first appears connected with Cyprus and later denotes various Mediterranean islands, coasts, and their peoples.
Chiun
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Chiun was an idol mentioned by Amos in condemning Israel’s wilderness worship. The name is associated in the biblical tradition with Rephan and possibly with the worship of Saturn.
Chloe
People & Groups - New Testament
Chloe was a Christian woman whose household informed Paul about divisions in the church at Corinth. Nothing further is recorded about her.
CHOENIX
Measures & Money - New Testament
A choenix was a Greek dry measure, approximately equal to a quart. In Revelation 6:6, the measure of grain indicates the severe scarcity of food during famine.
CHOKE
Sin & Judgment - New Testament
To choke means to suffocate or strangle. Jesus used the term figuratively for the way worldly cares and the deceitfulness of riches suppress the fruitfulness of God’s word.
CHOP
Government & Society - Old Testament
To chop means to cut into pieces or distribute. In Micah 3:3 it pictures the cruel rulers of God’s people as destroying them through oppression.
Chor-ashan
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chor-ashan was a place where David and his men stayed or were accustomed to visit. It was probably the same as Ashan, a city of Simeon in the Negeb.
Chorashan
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chorashan is another form of Chor-ashan, a place associated with David and his men. It may be identified with Ashan in the territory of Simeon.
Chorazin
Places & Geography - New Testament
Chorazin was a Galilean city where Jesus performed mighty works. He pronounced woe upon it because its inhabitants did not repent despite receiving such privileges.
Chosen
Doctrine & Theology - Both
Chosen describes persons, places, or things selected for a particular purpose. Scripture speaks of God’s chosen people, Jerusalem, Christ as God’s chosen Servant, the apostles, and those chosen for salvation and service.
Chozeba
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Chozeba was a place in Judah, probably the same as Chezib and Achzib. It is mentioned in the genealogical records of Judah.
Christ
Jesus Christ - Both
Christ means Anointed One and is the Greek equivalent of Messiah. It is the official title of Jesus, declaring Him to be divinely appointed as Prophet, Priest, King, and Savior in fulfillment of Scripture.
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