Ceremonies (5 Occurrences)

... Multi-Version Concordance Ceremonies (5 Occurrences). ... Philippians 3:4 although I myself might have some excuse for confidence in outward ceremonies. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/ceremonies.htm - 8k

Ceremony (3 Occurrences)

... duties, the transaction of affairs of state, and the celebration of notable events; as, the ceremony of crowning a sovereign; the ceremonies observed in ... biblethesaurus.org/c/ceremony.htm - 8k

Education (4 Occurrences)

... by means of the reciprocal processes of imitation and example; each generation, by actually participating in the religious activities and ceremonies of the ... biblethesaurus.org/e/education.htm - 40k

Nazarite (8 Occurrences)

... On another occasion (Acts 21:23-26), at the feast of Pentecost, Paul took on himself again the Nazarite vow. "The ceremonies involved took a longer time than ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nazarite.htm - 13k

Outward (17 Occurrences)

... For we are the true circumcision--we who render to God a spiritual worship and make our boast in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in outward ceremonies: (WEY ... biblethesaurus.org/o/outward.htm - 13k

Orgies (4 Occurrences)

... 1. (n. pl.) A sacrifice accompanied by certain ceremonies in honor of some pagan deity; especially, the ceremonies observed by the Greeks and Romans in the ... biblethesaurus.org/o/orgies.htm - 8k

Ceremonial (11 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) A system of rules and ceremonies, enjoined by law, or established by custom, in religious worship, social intercourse, or the courts of princes ... biblethesaurus.org/c/ceremonial.htm - 10k

Mystery (31 Occurrences)

... n.) A kind of secret religious celebration, to which none were admitted except those who had been initiated by certain preparatory ceremonies; -- usually plural ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mystery.htm - 42k

Tower (74 Occurrences)

... As religious ceremonies were performed thereon, they were generally surmounted by a chapel in which sacred objects or images were kept. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tower.htm - 52k

Ceremonially (38 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) According to rites and ceremonies; as, a person ceremonially unclean. Multi-Version Concordance Ceremonially (38 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/ceremonially.htm - 18k

Marriage (74 Occurrences)

... mar'-ij: Introduction Scope and Viewpoint of the Present Article 1. Marriage among the Hebrews 2. Betrothal the First Formal Part 3. Wedding Ceremonies 4. Jesus ... biblethesaurus.org/m/marriage.htm - 62k

Blood (435 Occurrences)

... to it by all peoples. Blood rites, blood ceremonies and blood feuds are common among primitive tribes. It came to be recognized ... biblethesaurus.org/b/blood.htm - 54k

Rome (12 Occurrences)

... Religion partook of the nature of a contract by which men pledged themselves to the scrupulous observance of certain sacrifices and other ceremonies, and in ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rome.htm - 43k

Day (17670 Occurrences)

... 10. Leviticus 16:1-10 contain presuppositions, preparations and summary statements of the ceremonies on the Day of Atonement. According ... biblethesaurus.org/d/day.htm - 70k

Cyrus (20 Occurrences)

... A royal visit to a temple is referred to, and there is mention of a revolt. Certain religious ceremonies were then performed, and others omitted. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cyrus.htm - 39k

Burial (25 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) The act of burying; depositing a dead body in the earth, in a tomb or vault, or in the water, usually with attendant ceremonies; sepulture; interment. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/burial.htm - 42k

Knife (10 Occurrences)

... of bronze and iron. The-former remained in use in religious ceremonies long after the latter were in common use. Knives were not ... biblethesaurus.org/k/knife.htm - 13k

Nuptial (1 Occurrence)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Pertaining to marriage; done or used at a wedding; as, nuptial rites and ceremonies. 2. (n.) Marriage ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nuptial.htm - 6k

Judaism (5 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) The religious doctrines and rites of the Jews as enjoined in the laws of Moses. 2. (n.) Conformity to the Jewish rites and ceremonies. Int. ... biblethesaurus.org/j/judaism.htm - 8k

Jehoash (28 Occurrences)

... high priest Jehoiada, brought him forth to public notice when he was eight years of age, and crowned and anointed him king of Judah with the usual ceremonies. ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jehoash.htm - 32k

James (40 Occurrences)

... "The Jewish vices against which he warns them are, formalism, which made the service of God consist in washings and outward ceremonies, whereas he reminds them ... biblethesaurus.org/j/james.htm - 78k

Lotus (2 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) A name of several kinds of water lilies; as Nelumbium speciosum, used in religious ceremonies, anciently in Egypt, and to this day in Asia; Nelumbium ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lotus.htm - 8k

Lamp (45 Occurrences)

... 15; Mark 4:21, etc.). (4.) Lamps or torches were used in connection with marriage ceremonies (Matthew 25:1). This word is also frequently ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lamp.htm - 28k

Galatians (2 Occurrences)

... taken together "form a complete proof that justification is not to be obtained meritoriously either by works of morality or by rites and ceremonies, though of ... biblethesaurus.org/g/galatians.htm - 43k

Initiate (1 Occurrence)

... 3. (vt) To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/initiate.htm - 7k

Incantation

... 1. (n.) The act or process of using formulas sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or affecting ... biblethesaurus.org/i/incantation.htm - 6k

Incense (167 Occurrences)

... in the Revised Version (British and American)): The offering of incense, or burning of aromatic substances, is common in the religious ceremonies of nearly all ... biblethesaurus.org/i/incense.htm - 44k

Frontal (1 Occurrence)

... altar. Frontals are usually changed according to the different ceremonies. 8. (n.) A medicament or application for the forehead. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/frontal.htm - 7k

Funeral (3 Occurrences)

... 4. (n.) Pertaining to a funeral; used at the interment of the dead; as, funeral rites, honors, or ceremonies. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FUNERAL. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/funeral.htm - 10k

Feast (209 Occurrences)

... of the wedding feast in Cana of Galilee (John 2:8, 9). According to Ecclesiasticus (32:1) it was customary to appoint a "master of the ceremonies" from among ... biblethesaurus.org/f/feast.htm - 47k

Ritual (3 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) Hence, the code of ceremonies observed by an organization; as, the ritual of the freemasons. 4. (n.) A book containing the rites to be observed. Int. ... biblethesaurus.org/r/ritual.htm - 7k

Rites (6 Occurrences)

... day of this month, at even, ye shall keep it in his appointed season: according to all the rites of it, and according to all the ceremonies thereof, shall ye ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rites.htm - 8k

Esarhaddon (3 Occurrences)

... The foundations of his work were laid with impressive ceremonies, and in every way he endeavored to ameliorate the inhabitants by his gracious deeds. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/esarhaddon.htm - 13k

Excuse (13 Occurrences)

... spirit of love. (WEY). Philippians 3:4 although I myself might have some excuse for confidence in outward ceremonies. If any one ... biblethesaurus.org/e/excuse.htm - 11k

Efficacy (3 Occurrences)

... Hebrews 9:10 For their efficacy depends only on meats and drinks and various washings, ceremonies pertaining to the body and imposed until a time of reformation ... biblethesaurus.org/e/efficacy.htm - 7k

Depends (14 Occurrences)

... Hebrews 9:10 For their efficacy depends only on meats and drinks and various washings, ceremonies pertaining to the body and imposed until a time of reformation ... biblethesaurus.org/d/depends.htm - 10k

Devotee (1 Occurrence)

... (n.) One who is wholly devoted; esp., one given wholly to religion; one who is superstitiously given to religious duties and ceremonies; a bigot. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/devotee.htm - 7k

Dispersion (4 Occurrences)

... of scattering or dispersing, or the state of being scattered or separated; as, the Jews in their dispersion retained their rites and ceremonies; a great ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dispersion.htm - 44k

Marshal (2 Occurrences)

... groom. 2. (n.) An officer of high rank, charged with the arrangement of ceremonies, the conduct of operations, or the like. 3. (n ... biblethesaurus.org/m/marshal.htm - 9k

Moon (70 Occurrences)

... lines. It crept into the thought and customs of the Hebrews and in a sense affected their religious conceptions and ceremonies. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/moon.htm - 36k

Perfumes (69 Occurrences)

... 3:6; Isaiah 57:9); and also in embalming the dead, and in other funeral ceremonies (Mark 14:8; Luke 24:1; John 19:39). Multi-Version Concordance ... biblethesaurus.org/p/perfumes.htm - 30k

Pharisee (14 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One of a sect or party among the Jews, noted for a strict and formal observance of rites and ceremonies and of the traditions of ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pharisee.htm - 11k

Pertaining (17 Occurrences)

... Hebrews 9:10 For their efficacy depends only on meats and drinks and various washings, ceremonies pertaining to the body and imposed until a time of reformation ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pertaining.htm - 11k

Breeding (3 Occurrences)

... 5. (n.) Deportment or behavior in the external offices and decorums of social life; manners; knowledge of, or training in, the ceremonies, or polite ... biblethesaurus.org/b/breeding.htm - 8k

Bride-chamber (3 Occurrences)

... BRIDE-CHAMBER. brid'-cham-ber (numphon): The room in which the marriage ceremonies were held (Matthew 9:15 Mark 2:19 Luke 5:34; compare Matthew 22:10). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bride-chamber.htm - 8k

Beauty (98 Occurrences)

... the Covenant and its encircling tabernacle, and the decorations of the priests that were to minister in the worship of Yahweh in the ceremonies described, as ... biblethesaurus.org/b/beauty.htm - 45k

Bury (78 Occurrences)

... out of sight, as the body of a deceased person, in a grave, a tomb, or the ocean; to deposit (a corpse) in its resting place, with funeral ceremonies; to inter ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bury.htm - 32k

Comparative

... of all that religion is a universal phenomenon, found among all nations, in all conditions, though differing immensely in its teachings, ceremonies and effects ... biblethesaurus.org/c/comparative.htm - 29k

Children

... 1 Peter 1:18). See FIRSTBORN. Other stages in the life of the child were celebrated with fitting ceremonies. In the fourth year, in ... biblethesaurus.org/c/children.htm - 62k

Celebrate (66 Occurrences)

... 2. (vt) To honor by solemn rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly; to keep; as, to celebrate a ... biblethesaurus.org/c/celebrate.htm - 27k

Claims (12 Occurrences)

... a real thing? (WEY). Philippians 3:4 although I myself might have some excuse for confidence in outward ceremonies. If any one else ... biblethesaurus.org/c/claims.htm - 9k

Concubine (21 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) A wife of inferior condition; a lawful wife, but not united to the man by the usual ceremonies, and of inferior condition. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/concubine.htm - 15k

Astronomy

... Astronomical observations were also necessary among the Jews in order to the fixing of the proper time for sacred ceremonies, the "new moons," the "passover ... biblethesaurus.org/a/astronomy.htm - 40k

Abomination (78 Occurrences)

... This word is also used symbolically of sin in general (Isaiah 66:3); an idol (44:19); the ceremonies of the apostate Church of Rome (Revelation 17:4); a ... biblethesaurus.org/a/abomination.htm - 55k

Splendor (87 Occurrences)

... the sun. 2. (n.) Magnificence; pomp; parade; as, the splendor of equipage, ceremonies, processions, and the like. 3. (n.) Brilliancy ... biblethesaurus.org/s/splendor.htm - 29k

Child (355 Occurrences)

... 1 Peter 1:18). See FIRSTBORN. Other stages in the life of the child were celebrated with fitting ceremonies. In the fourth year, in ... biblethesaurus.org/c/child.htm - 51k

Sacraments

... Their unique place in the original revelation justifies us in separating them from all other rites and ceremonies that may have arisen in the history of the ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sacraments.htm - 19k

Atheism

... of Auguste Comte was based on a denial of the existence of God, his attempt to found the new religion of humanity with rites and ceremonies of worship reveals ... biblethesaurus.org/a/atheism.htm - 13k

Oath (286 Occurrences)

... as sacredly binding. 3. The Formula: Not much is told us as to the ceremonies observed in taking an oath. In patriarchal times he ... biblethesaurus.org/o/oath.htm - 47k

Adoption (5 Occurrences)

... the liberty enjoyed by those who live by faith, in contrast to the bondage under which men are held, who guide their lives by legal ceremonies and ordinances ... biblethesaurus.org/a/adoption.htm - 23k

Calah (2 Occurrences)

... The reliefs from the temples, which are much larger and finer, show the king engaged in various religious ceremonies and ritual acts, and are among the most ... biblethesaurus.org/c/calah.htm - 14k

Priest (500 Occurrences)

... But after the offerings had been made the sons became prominent participants in the ceremonies, sharing equally with the high priest therein. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/priest.htm - 88k

Nebuchadrezzar (31 Occurrences)

... excelling all who had preceded him in the building of temples, in the institution of offerings, and the observance of all the ceremonies connected with the ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nebuchadrezzar.htm - 29k

Render (95 Occurrences)

... For we are the true circumcision--we who render to God a spiritual worship and make our boast in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in outward ceremonies: (WEY ... biblethesaurus.org/r/render.htm - 36k

Although (167 Occurrences)

... tightly grasped. (WEY NAS). Philippians 3:4 although I myself might have some excuse for confidence in outward ceremonies. If any ... biblethesaurus.org/a/although.htm - 35k

Ablution

... thus prepare the way for setting aside not only the traditions of the eiders that made void the commandments of God, but even the prescribed ceremonies of the ... biblethesaurus.org/a/ablution.htm - 18k

Pharisees (86 Occurrences)

... Heathenism, which lay in sacrifices and ceremonies by which the gods could be bribed, or cajoled into favors, had a purely casual connection with morality; its ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pharisees.htm - 66k

Ruler (329 Occurrences)

... of the wedding feast in Cana of Galilee (John 2:8, 9). According to Ecclesiasticus (32:1) it was customary to appoint a "master of the ceremonies" from among ... biblethesaurus.org/r/ruler.htm - 50k

Law (670 Occurrences)

... relations of things. (2.) The Ceremonial Law prescribes under the Old Testament the rites and ceremonies of worship. This law was ... biblethesaurus.org/l/law.htm - 101k

Boast (86 Occurrences)

... we are the true circumcision--we who render to God a spiritual worship and make our boast in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in outward ceremonies: (WEY DBY ... biblethesaurus.org/b/boast.htm - 33k

Oil (281 Occurrences)

... Samuel 10:1; 1 Samuel 16:1, 13 2 Samuel 1:21 1 Kings 1:39 2 Kings 9:1, 3, 1 Psalm 89:20): This was adopted by the early Christians in their ceremonies (James 5 ... biblethesaurus.org/o/oil.htm - 60k

Worship (332 Occurrences)

... Shorter forms, half praise, half prayer, formed a part of the service in Christ's time. (5) The annual feasts, with their characteristic ceremonies. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/worship.htm - 66k

Demonology

... cit., 144). Even the Jewish non-canonical writings contain numerous forms of words and ceremonies for the expulsion of demons. In ... biblethesaurus.org/d/demonology.htm - 24k

Demoniac (7 Occurrences)

... cit., 144). Even the Jewish non-canonical writings contain numerous forms of words and ceremonies for the expulsion of demons. In ... biblethesaurus.org/d/demoniac.htm - 26k

Demon (26 Occurrences)

... cit., 144). Even the Jewish non-canonical writings contain numerous forms of words and ceremonies for the expulsion of demons. In ... biblethesaurus.org/d/demon.htm - 32k

Nebuchadnezzar (90 Occurrences)

... excelling all who had preceded him in the building of temples, in the institution of offerings, and the observance of all the ceremonies connected with the ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm - 57k

Atonement (112 Occurrences)

... 10. Leviticus 16:1-10 contain presuppositions, preparations and summary statements of the ceremonies on the Day of Atonement. According ... biblethesaurus.org/a/atonement.htm - 101k

Music (143 Occurrences)

... Only once (Isaiah 16:11) is the kinnor associated with mourning, and Cheyne infers from this passage "the kinnor was used at mourning ceremonies." But the ... biblethesaurus.org/m/music.htm - 78k

Nineveh (23 Occurrences)

... were faced with slabs of alabaster or other stone, often sculptured with bas-reliefs depicting warlike expeditions, the chase, religious ceremonies and divine ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nineveh.htm - 52k

Babel (3 Occurrences)

... As religious ceremonies were performed thereon, they were generally surmounted by a chapel in which sacred objects or images were kept. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/babel.htm - 63k