Explanation (9 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) The act of explaining, expounding, or interpreting; the act of clearing from obscurity and making intelligible; as, the explanation of a passage in ... biblethesaurus.org/e/explanation.htm - 9k

Merab (4 Occurrences)

... meaning of the Hebrew word Yaladh, which is a physiological word for bearing children, and cannot be translated "brought up." A Targum explanation reads: "The ... biblethesaurus.org/m/merab.htm - 11k

Dreamer (4 Occurrences)

... Naturally enough, as with all other normal and natural phenomena for which men could assign no scientific and rational explanation, they would be looked upon ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dreamer.htm - 18k

Dream (82 Occurrences)

... Naturally enough, as with all other normal and natural phenomena for which men could assign no scientific and rational explanation, they would be looked upon ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dream.htm - 47k

Confusion (71 Occurrences)

... of all the earth: and from thence did Yahweh scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth." The purpose of this narrative is the explanation of the ... biblethesaurus.org/c/confusion.htm - 39k

Evolution

... 3. Evolution and Biblical Truth: It was natural that such an important proposition as the explanation of the present form of the whole universe by theory of ... biblethesaurus.org/e/evolution.htm - 39k

Tithe (30 Occurrences)

... take tithes of the people.' Westcott's explanation is that the priests, who received from the Levites a tithe of the tithe, thus symbolically received the ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tithe.htm - 28k

Lips (199 Occurrences)

... runs "So will we render as bullocks the offering of our lips." Strange as the text is, it may be retained, and it admits of at least a possible explanation. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lips.htm - 37k

Explain (30 Occurrences)

... 3. (vi) To give an explanation. Multi-Version Concordance Explain (30 Occurrences). Matthew 13:18 "To you then I will explain the parable of the Sower. (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/explain.htm - 15k

Phinehas (24 Occurrences)

... sent to expostulate with the two and a half tribes who, just after crossing Jordan, built an altar and departed without giving any explanation, Phinehas was ... biblethesaurus.org/p/phinehas.htm - 20k

Calves (34 Occurrences)

... runs "So will we render as bullocks the offering of our lips." Strange as the text is, it may be retained, and it admits of at least a possible explanation. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/calves.htm - 19k

Shimeathites (1 Occurrence)

... The Targum has a similar explanation, except that the "Sucathites" are those "covered" with a spirit of prophecy. Bertheau (Handbuch ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shimeathites.htm - 8k

Herodias (7 Occurrences)

... conscience was not altogether dead. This latter explanation is more in harmony with the sequel. At Herod's birthday feast, Herodias ... biblethesaurus.org/h/herodias.htm - 12k

Abi (2 Occurrences)

... But in the five instances last given the explanation, "my father is exultation," "is Jesse," "is Judah," "is God," "is Yahweh," certainly gives the meaning in ... biblethesaurus.org/a/abi.htm - 12k

Azazel (3 Occurrences)

... Version, margin "removal"): I. THE MEANING OF THE WORD 1. The Passages to Be Considered 2. The Proposed Interpretations (1) The Etymology (2) The Explanation II ... biblethesaurus.org/a/azazel.htm - 20k

Trumpets (52 Occurrences)

... herbs. On the 1st of Shebat is the new year for trees." 3. Ritual: The ritual for the day consequently needs little explanation. All ... biblethesaurus.org/t/trumpets.htm - 32k

Jehoiada (51 Occurrences)

... This is not impossible as an explanation of the Hebrew. It is further believed that the guard at the temple on the Sabbath was double that on other days. ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jehoiada.htm - 36k

Fish (66 Occurrences)

... a man. No natural explanation is possible of Jonah's remaining alive and conscious for three days in the creature's belly. Those ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fish.htm - 38k

Feast (209 Occurrences)

... herbs. On the 1st of Shebat is the new year for trees." 3. Ritual: The ritual for the day consequently needs little explanation. All ... biblethesaurus.org/f/feast.htm - 47k

Tongues (67 Occurrences)

... The only reasonable explanation of the phenomena is that which the record bears on its face, and which Luke obviously meant his readers to believe, namely ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tongues.htm - 61k

Prayers (99 Occurrences)

... supernatural and the natural. Here perhaps lies an explanation of the true significance of the miraculous. The communion of the ... biblethesaurus.org/p/prayers.htm - 51k

Creeds

... The earliest writings are not the Gospels, but some of the Epistles, and it is to them we must look for any definite explanation of the facts which center in ... biblethesaurus.org/c/creeds.htm - 28k

Hebrews (24 Occurrences)

... So unusual is the phenomenon of a letter without a greeting, that among the ancients, Pantaenus had offered the explanation that Paul, out of modesty, had ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hebrews.htm - 70k

Interpretation (45 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) The act of interpreting; explanation of what is obscure; translation; version; construction; as, the interpretation of a foreign language, of a dream ... biblethesaurus.org/i/interpretation.htm - 57k

Urim (8 Occurrences)

... began to march, that all the people were sensible of God's being present for their assistance" (Ant., III, viii, 9). The Talmudic explanation suggests that by ... biblethesaurus.org/u/urim.htm - 21k

Ethics

... According to the best usage the names Moral Philosophy and Ethics are equivalent and mean generally the rational explanation of our nature, actions and ... biblethesaurus.org/e/ethics.htm - 70k

Circumcision (98 Occurrences)

... In confirmation of the last explanation it is urged that in the case of the covenant between Yahweh and Abraham circumcision was the rite that ratified the ... biblethesaurus.org/c/circumcision.htm - 53k

Genesis

... Time (c) From Biblical Data (d) From Comparison with Religion of Arabia (2) Unsatisfactory Attempts at Explaining the Patriarchal Age (a) Explanation Based ... biblethesaurus.org/g/genesis.htm - 40k

Patriarchs (6 Occurrences)

... at the birth of the son, and the variously divergent data for the total age of Jared, Methuselah and Lamech are, therefore, the matters that await explanation. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/patriarchs.htm - 37k

Thummim (6 Occurrences)

... began to march, that all the people were sensible of God's being present for their assistance" (Ant., III, viii, 9). The Talmudic explanation suggests that by ... biblethesaurus.org/t/thummim.htm - 22k

Antediluvian

... at the birth of the son, and the variously divergent data for the total age of Jared, Methuselah and Lamech are, therefore, the matters that await explanation. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/antediluvian.htm - 35k

Targum

... If this passage is compared with Ezra 4:18 it would seem that mephorash ought to mean "interpreted." The most natural explanation is that alongside of the ... biblethesaurus.org/t/targum.htm - 38k

Genealogy (29 Occurrences)

... The Scriptural explanation of the formation of tribes by the expansion and division of families is not improbable, and is entitled to a certain presumption of ... biblethesaurus.org/g/genealogy.htm - 70k

Education (4 Occurrences)

... Here lies the explanation of the religious-educational character of Hebrew national life, and here, too, the secret of Israel's incomparable influence upon the ... biblethesaurus.org/e/education.htm - 40k

Borrowing (1 Occurrence)

... of no ordinary man, but of Jesus-that is of One whose life and character had been unique, and for whose shameful death no proper explanation was conceivable ... biblethesaurus.org/b/borrowing.htm - 52k

Aramaic (12 Occurrences)

... the substantive verb is lamedh. Of this peculiarity Dr. Bevan gives an ingenious explanation. If the yodh preformative were used ... biblethesaurus.org/a/aramaic.htm - 31k

Passover (81 Occurrences)

... Wherein these theories are superior to the traditional explanation so consistently adhered to throughout the Pentateuch it is difficult to see. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/passover.htm - 58k

Retribution (14 Occurrences)

... two phases of future punishment are so very closely connected that a right view of the matter compels us to keep both before us, and no full explanation of the ... biblethesaurus.org/r/retribution.htm - 29k

Family (438 Occurrences)

... about the family. But as we reflect on the nature of His mission we shall catch the explanation of His silence. He said, "Think ... biblethesaurus.org/f/family.htm - 87k

Trinity

... while Jules Martin is quite sure that it is present in Philo's neo-Stoical doctrine of the "powers," especially when applied to the explanation of Abraham's ... biblethesaurus.org/t/trinity.htm - 39k

Ham (16 Occurrences)

... The explanation of this probably is that other tongues were forced upon these nationalities in consequence of their migrations, or because they fell under the ... biblethesaurus.org/h/ham.htm - 17k

Qir-hareseth

... The name is generally taken to mean "city of the sun." Cheyne, however, points out (EB, under the word): (1) that this explanation was unknown to the ancients ... biblethesaurus.org/q/qir-hareseth.htm - 7k

Qirhareseth

... The name is generally taken to mean "city of the sun." Cheyne, however, points out (EB, under the word): (1) that this explanation was unknown to the ancients ... biblethesaurus.org/q/qirhareseth.htm - 7k

Vashni (1 Occurrence)

... The explanation of this is that in 1 Chronicles 6:28 the word taken then as a proper name is really "and second"; so following Septuagint, Lucian, and Syriac ... biblethesaurus.org/v/vashni.htm - 7k

Kirhareseth (2 Occurrences)

... The name is generally taken to mean "city of the sun." Cheyne, however, points out (EB, under the word): (1) that this explanation was unknown to the ancients ... biblethesaurus.org/k/kirhareseth.htm - 8k

Kir-hareseth (3 Occurrences)

... The name is generally taken to mean "city of the sun." Cheyne, however, points out (EB, under the word): (1) that this explanation was unknown to the ancients ... biblethesaurus.org/k/kir-hareseth.htm - 8k

Kiriathsannah

... Aspolis grammaton, "city of books," is the reading in Septuagint, the most natural explanation is that cannah, is a copyist's error for cepher, but Sayce ... biblethesaurus.org/k/kiriathsannah.htm - 7k

Knee (12 Occurrences)

... berakh; gonupeto): Most of the uses are obvious, and the figurative use of "knees" as the symbol of strength (Job 4:4 Hebrews 12:12, etc.) needs no explanation... biblethesaurus.org/k/knee.htm - 12k

Kiriath-sannah (1 Occurrence)

... Aspolis grammaton, "city of books," is the reading in Septuagint, the most natural explanation is that cannah, is a copyist's error for cepher, but Sayce ... biblethesaurus.org/k/kiriath-sannah.htm - 7k

Kir-heres (3 Occurrences)

... The name is generally taken to mean "city of the sun." Cheyne, however, points out (EB, under the word): (1) that this explanation was unknown to the ancients ... biblethesaurus.org/k/kir-heres.htm - 8k

Kneel (10 Occurrences)

... berakh; gonupeto): Most of the uses are obvious, and the figurative use of "knees" as the symbol of strength (Job 4:4 Hebrews 12:12, etc.) needs no explanation... biblethesaurus.org/k/kneel.htm - 11k

Kirheres (3 Occurrences)

... The name is generally taken to mean "city of the sun." Cheyne, however, points out (EB, under the word): (1) that this explanation was unknown to the ancients ... biblethesaurus.org/k/kirheres.htm - 8k

Kenosis

... the preposterous corollary. (2) Yet the Biblical data are explicit, and an explanation of some kind must be found. And the solution ... biblethesaurus.org/k/kenosis.htm - 14k

Nehushtan (1 Occurrence)

... serpent form. But the significance of the word probably lies far back of any etymological explanation of it that can now be given. It ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nehushtan.htm - 11k

Nephthar

... called the thick liquid "Nephthar," "which is by interpretation `cleansing' " (katharismos), "but most men call it Nephthai." No satisfactory explanation is to ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nephthar.htm - 8k

Nicolaitans (2 Occurrences)

... In explanation of the apparent incongruity of such an immoral sect being founded by one of "good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom" (compare Acts 6:3 ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nicolaitans.htm - 10k

Nicodemus (5 Occurrences)

... of doctrine (compare John 6:52, 53), answered his perplexity only by repeating His previous statement (John 3:5). He then proceeded to give further explanation... biblethesaurus.org/n/nicodemus.htm - 14k

Nakedness (50 Occurrences)

... The relation of this attitude to Israel's high sexual morality needs no explanation. Buroton Scott Easton. Multi-Version Concordance Nakedness (50 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nakedness.htm - 26k

Note (129 Occurrences)

... 7. (n.) A brief remark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative ... biblethesaurus.org/n/note.htm - 37k

Naked (56 Occurrences)

... The relation of this attitude to Israel's high sexual morality needs no explanation. Buroton Scott Easton. Multi-Version Concordance Naked (56 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/n/naked.htm - 29k

Nephthai

... called the thick liquid "Nephthar," "which is by interpretation `cleansing' " (katharismos), "but most men call it Nephthai." No satisfactory explanation is to ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nephthai.htm - 8k

Now (15352 Occurrences)

... 4. (adv.) In present circumstances; things being as they are; -- hence, used as a connective particle, to introduce an inference or an explanation. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/now.htm - 7k

Nostrils (22 Occurrences)

... The usual explanation (whereof the context gives some valuable hints) is that a rite connected with the worship of Baal (the sun) is here alluded to (see Smend ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nostrils.htm - 17k

Understanding (248 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) The act of one who understands a thing, in any sense of the verb; knowledge; discernment; comprehension; interpretation; explanation. ... biblethesaurus.org/u/understanding.htm - 38k

Jehovah-jireh (1 Occurrence)

... But if the connection of the proverb with the name "Yahweh-jireh" depends on the double sense of the word "see," then the best explanation may be, Yahweh sees ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jehovah-jireh.htm - 9k

Jehovahjireh (1 Occurrence)

... But if the connection of the proverb with the name "Yahweh-jireh" depends on the double sense of the word "see," then the best explanation may be, Yahweh sees ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jehovahjireh.htm - 9k

Levitical (19 Occurrences)

... the religious capital, and sees no inconsistency with its earlier statement that Levi had no portion or inheritance with Israel (18:1). The explanation lies in ... biblethesaurus.org/l/levitical.htm - 20k

Leaders (167 Occurrences)

... To the leaders of the Church this explanation was made in private, lest by any means I should be running, or should already have run, in vain. (WEY NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/l/leaders.htm - 35k

Love (703 Occurrences)

... This word seems to require explanation only in the case of its use by our Lord in his interview with "Simon, the son of Jonas," after his resurrection (John 21 ... biblethesaurus.org/l/love.htm - 65k

Latin (2 Occurrences)

... These facts furnish the explanation of the use of all three tongues in the inscription on the cross of Christ (Matthew 27:37 Mark 15:26 Luke 23:38 John 19:19). ... biblethesaurus.org/l/latin.htm - 28k

Lama (2 Occurrences)

... The various readings and translations of the latter word, sabachthani, only add confusion to an effort at ultimate explanation of the real statement. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lama.htm - 9k

Lip (20 Occurrences)

... Numerous other expressions need no further explanation, such as "perverse lips" (Proverbs 4:24), "uncircumcised lips" (Exodus 6:12, 30), "feigned lips" (Psalm ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lip.htm - 18k

Leaven (24 Occurrences)

... For the historical explanation given in the Scriptures, see especially Exodus 12:34-39; Exodus 13:3;; Deuteronomy 16:3. The antiquity of the prohibition is ... biblethesaurus.org/l/leaven.htm - 21k

Lignaloes

... Yet another explanation is that the Hebrew has been altered and that 'elim, "terebinths" instead of 'ahalim, "aloes" stood in the original text. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lignaloes.htm - 10k

Geshur (11 Occurrences)

... In neither passage is the text above suspicion; in 1 Samuel 27:8 Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus omits the name. No satisfactory explanation has been suggested. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/geshur.htm - 13k

Gopher (1 Occurrence)

... A more probable explanation is that which connects gopher with the modern Arabic kufa, a name given to the boats made of interwoven willow branches and palm ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gopher.htm - 9k

Woman (4043 Occurrences)

... Aaron "because of the Cushite woman ha-'ishshah ha-kushith whom he had married"; and the narrator immediately adds by way of needed explanation, "for he had ... biblethesaurus.org/w/woman.htm - 45k

Wood (226 Occurrences)

... A more probable explanation is that which connects gopher with the modern Arabic kufa, a name given to the boats made of interwoven willow branches and palm ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wood.htm - 42k

Wine-skins (7 Occurrences)

... The explanation of the New Testament passages is that the new wine, still liable to continue fermenting to a small extent at least, was put into new, still ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wine-skins.htm - 10k

Wineskins (7 Occurrences)

... The explanation of the New Testament passages is that the new wine, still liable to continue fermenting to a small extent at least, was put into new, still ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wineskins.htm - 10k