Games (2 Occurrences)

... (2.) Public games, such as were common among the Greeks and Romans, were foreign to the Jewish institutions and customs. Reference ... biblethesaurus.org/g/games.htm - 40k

Game (11 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) A contest, physical or mental, according to certain rules, for amusement, recreation, or for winning a stake; as, a game of chance; games of skill ... biblethesaurus.org/g/game.htm - 10k

Mastery (5 Occurrences)

... power"), "The lions had the mastery of them"; in 1 Corinthians 9:25, agonizomai, "to contend for a prize," to be a combatant in the public games, is translated ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mastery.htm - 9k

Asiarch

... (n.) One of the chiefs or pontiffs of the Roman province of Asia, who had the superintendence of the public games and religious rites. Int. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/asiarch.htm - 8k

Crown (94 Occurrences)

... The crown or wreath worn by the victors in the Olympic games was made of leaves of the wild olive; in the Pythian games, of laurel; in the Nemean games, of ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crown.htm - 58k

Prize (13 Occurrences)

... priz: Two Greek words are so rendered in English Versions of the Bible: (1) brabeion, the award to the victor in the Greek games, consisting of a garland of bay ... biblethesaurus.org/p/prize.htm - 13k

Ball (2 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) A general name for games in which a ball is thrown, kicked, or knocked. See Football. ... See also GAMES. Multi-Version Concordance Ball (2 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/ball.htm - 9k

Separate (115 Occurrences)

... Thecla, resenting the familiarity, pulled off the crown which Alexander wore and in consequence was condemned to fight with the wild beasts at the games. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/separate.htm - 71k

Greece (15 Occurrences)

... Worship proceeds on the assumption that gods are like human rulers, in that men honor the gods by games and processions, seek to please them by gifts, and ask ... biblethesaurus.org/g/greece.htm - 59k

Ancient (64 Occurrences)

... Worship proceeds on the assumption that gods are like human rulers, in that men honor the gods by games and processions, seek to please them by gifts, and ask ... biblethesaurus.org/a/ancient.htm - 98k

Discus

... into Jerusalem by Jason the high priest in the time of Antiochus Epiphanes, 175-164 BC, in the Palaestra he had formed there in imitation of the Greek games. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/discus.htm - 7k

Nicopolis (1 Occurrence)

... On the hill now called Michalitzi, on the site of his own tent, he built a temple to Neptune and instituted games in honor of Apollo, who was supposed to have ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nicopolis.htm - 10k

Law (670 Occurrences)

... 8. (n.) In arts, works, games, etc.: The rules of construction, or of procedure, conforming to the conditions of success; a principle, maxim; or usage; as, the ... biblethesaurus.org/l/law.htm - 101k

Lap (12 Occurrences)

... 8. (n.) In card playing and other games, the points won in excess of the number necessary to complete a game; -- so called when they are counted in the score ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lap.htm - 15k

Gammad (1 Occurrence)

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Goal (7 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) A base, station, or bound used in various games; in football, a line between two posts across which the ball must pass in order to score; also, the act ... biblethesaurus.org/g/goal.htm - 8k

Generally (7 Occurrences)

... whence we have panegyric), "an assembly or convocation of the whole people to celebrate any public festival or solemnity, as the public games or sacrifices ... biblethesaurus.org/g/generally.htm - 11k

Gabbatha (1 Occurrence)

... This paved area is in places roughened for a roadway, and in other places is marked with incised designs for Roman games of chance. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gabbatha.htm - 8k

Warm (25 Occurrences)

... 7. (superl.) In children's games, being near the object sought for; hence, being close to the discovery of some person, thing, or fact concealed. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/warm.htm - 15k

Wrestle

... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Ephesians 6:12). See GAMES. Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (vt) To contend, by grappling with, and striving ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wrestle.htm - 6k

Images (158 Occurrences)

... Biblica (11th edition) disposes too easily of this question when he suggests that image-worship is "a continuance by adults of their childish games with dolls ... biblethesaurus.org/i/images.htm - 70k

Imperishable (11 Occurrences)

... beasts or reptiles. (WEY). 1 Corinthians 9:25 Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do ... biblethesaurus.org/i/imperishable.htm - 9k

Incorruptible (8 Occurrences)

... things. (WEB ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). 1 Corinthians 9:25 Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now ... biblethesaurus.org/i/incorruptible.htm - 9k

Ivy

... Bacchae, passim). It was of ivy or of pine that the "corruptible crown" of the famous Isthmian games was made (1 Corinthians 9:25). J. Hutchison. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/ivy.htm - 7k

Fish (66 Occurrences)

... Sidon is the oldest fishing establishment known in history. Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) A counter, used in various games. 2. (n.) Plural of Fish. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fish.htm - 38k

Thyatira (4 Occurrences)

... Before the time of Nicator the place was regarded as a holy city, for there stood the temple of the ancient Lydian sun-god, Tyrimnos; about it games were held ... biblethesaurus.org/t/thyatira.htm - 12k

Tale (7 Occurrences)

... 1 Chronicles 9:28). In Psalm 90:9, "as a tale that is told" is a doubtful rendering (see GAMES). The Septuagint and the Vulgate ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tale.htm - 12k

Training (32 Occurrences)

... Multi-Version Concordance Training (32 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 9:25 Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/training.htm - 15k

Table (125 Occurrences)

... 16. (n.) One of the divisions of a backgammon board; as, to play into the right-hand table. 17. (n.) The games of backgammon and of draughts. 18. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/table.htm - 62k

Runner (5 Occurrences)

... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. RUNNER. run'-er. See GAMES. Multi-Version Concordance Runner (5 Occurrences). Job 9:25 "Now my days are swifter than a runner. ... biblethesaurus.org/r/runner.htm - 9k

Race (36 Occurrences)

... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. RACE. ras (merox; agon, dromos). See GAMES, I, 2; II, 3. Multi-Version Concordance Race (36 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/r/race.htm - 19k

Exerciseth (3 Occurrences)

... Multi-Version Concordance Exerciseth (3 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 9:25 And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/exerciseth.htm - 7k

Exercises (4 Occurrences)

... patience with them? (WEB). 1 Corinthians 9:25 Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do ... biblethesaurus.org/e/exercises.htm - 7k

Delos

... Every five years the famous Delian festival was celebrated with prophecies, athletic contests and games of every kind. All the nations of Greece participated. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/delos.htm - 10k

Die (401 Occurrences)

... 10. (n.) A small cube, marked on its faces with spots from one to six, and used in playing games by being shaken in a box and thrown from it. See Dice. 11. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/die.htm - 42k

Marker (2 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) One who or that which marks. 2. (n.) One who keeps account of a game played, as of billiards. 3. (n.) A counter used in card playing and other games. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/marker.htm - 7k

Man (26072 Occurrences)

... an indefinite pronoun. 10. (n.) One of the piece with which certain games, as chess or draughts, are played. 11. (vt) To supply ... biblethesaurus.org/m/man.htm - 56k

Pool (25 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) The stake played for in certain games of cards, billiards, etc.; an aggregated stake to which each player has contributed a snare; also, the receptacle ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pool.htm - 40k

Pilate (60 Occurrences)

... He visited Jerusalem as seldom as possible; for, indeed, to one accustomed to the pleasures of Rome, with its theatres, baths, games, and gay society, Jerusalem ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pilate.htm - 53k

Pontius (4 Occurrences)

... He visited Jerusalem as seldom as possible; for, indeed, to one accustomed to the pleasures of Rome, with its theatres, baths, games, and gay society, Jerusalem ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pontius.htm - 36k

Play (61 Occurrences)

... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PLAY. pla. See GAMES. Multi-Version Concordance Play (61 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 10:7 Neither be idolaters, as some of them were ... biblethesaurus.org/p/play.htm - 28k

Burn (206 Occurrences)

... copper burns in chlorine. 12. (vi) In certain games, to approach near to a concealed object which is sought. 13. (n.) A hurt, injury ... biblethesaurus.org/b/burn.htm - 43k

Beholding (45 Occurrences)

... In classic literature, the former word is closely associated with theatrical spectacles, and the latter with athletic games, and they both convey the idea of ... biblethesaurus.org/b/beholding.htm - 21k

Bye (1 Occurrence)

... 3. (n.) A dwelling. 4. (n.) In certain games, a station or place of an individual player. Multi-Version Concordance Bye (1 Occurrence). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bye.htm - 7k

Bank (28 Occurrences)

... 21. (n.) In certain games, as dominos, a fund of pieces from which the players are allowed to draw. 22. (vt) To deposit in a bank. 23. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bank.htm - 26k

Book (211 Occurrences)

... 5. (n.) Six tricks taken by one side, in the game of whist; in certain other games, two or more corresponding cards, forming a set. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/book.htm - 101k

Base (127 Occurrences)

... petticoat. 32. (n.) An apron. 33. (n.) The point or line from which a start is made; a starting place or a goal in various games. 34. (n ... biblethesaurus.org/b/base.htm - 45k

Cesarea (17 Occurrences)

... Here on a "set day," when games were celebrated in the theatre in honour of the emperor Claudius, Herod Agrippa I. appeared among the people in great pomp, and ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cesarea.htm - 13k

Conflict (18 Occurrences)

... 2:1 the King James Version; 1 Thessalonians 2:2 (the King James Version "contention"); athlesis (literally, "combat in the public games"), in Hebrews 10:32 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/conflict.htm - 13k

Corruptible (7 Occurrences)

... (Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). 1 Corinthians 9:25 Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/corruptible.htm - 8k

Contend (56 Occurrences)

... streets. (WBS). 2 Timothy 2:5 And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowded, except he have contended lawfully. (ASV DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/contend.htm - 24k

Caesarea (20 Occurrences)

... Here on a "set day," when games were celebrated in the theatre in honour of the emperor Claudius, Herod Agrippa I. appeared among the people in great pomp, and ... biblethesaurus.org/c/caesarea.htm - 20k

Corinth (13 Occurrences)

... It was here, too, that the dithyramb (hymn to Dionysus) was first arranged artistically to be sung by a chorus; and the Isthmian games, held every two years ... biblethesaurus.org/c/corinth.htm - 21k

Chip (2 Occurrences)

... 8. (n.) Anything dried up, withered, or without flavor; -- used contemptuously. 9. (n.) One of the counters used in poker and other games. 10. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chip.htm - 7k

Crowded (10 Occurrences)

... people. (WEY). 2 Timothy 2:5 And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowded, except he have contended lawfully. (ASV). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crowded.htm - 9k

Contended (24 Occurrences)

... life. (DBY NIV). 2 Timothy 2:5 And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowded, except he have contended lawfully. (ASV). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/contended.htm - 13k

Chiefs (227 Occurrences)

... Chiefs of Asia: "Asiarchs," the title given to certain wealthy persons annually appointed to preside over the religious festivals and games in the various ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chiefs.htm - 37k

Athlete (2 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome. 2. (n.) Any one trained ... biblethesaurus.org/a/athlete.htm - 7k

Antiochians

... When the sacrifice of Hercules was observed in connection with the Grecian games at Tyre "Jason sent special messengers from Jerusalem, who were Antiochians ... biblethesaurus.org/a/antiochians.htm - 10k

Athletic (2 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/athletic.htm - 7k

Asia (22 Occurrences)

... The "chiefs of Asia" (Acts 19:31) were certain wealthy citizens who were annually elected to preside over the games and religious festivals of the several ... biblethesaurus.org/a/asia.htm - 71k

Athletics (1 Occurrence)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The art of training by athletic exercises; the games and sports of athletes. Multi-Version Concordance Athletics (1 Occurrence). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/athletics.htm - 6k

Hell (53 Occurrences)

... 4. (n.) A dungeon or prison; also, in certain running games, a place to which those who are caught are carried for detention. 5. (n.) A gambling house. ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hell.htm - 29k

Self-control (14 Occurrences)

... For it's better to marry than to burn. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV). 1 Corinthians 9:25 Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/self-control.htm - 11k

Sport (99 Occurrences)

... 4. (n.) Play; idle jingle. 5. (n.) Diversion of the field, as fowling, hunting, fishing, racing, games, and the like, esp. when money is staked. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sport.htm - 35k

Stock (16 Occurrences)

... 18. (n.) That portion of a pack of cards not distributed to the players at the beginning of certain games, as gleek, etc., but which might be drawn from ... biblethesaurus.org/s/stock.htm - 16k

Strives (4 Occurrences)

... Multi-Version Concordance Strives (4 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 9:25 Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/strives.htm - 7k

Sicyon

... BC, and the favor shown to Sicyon by the Roman authorities in adding to its territory and assigning to it the direction of the Isthmian games, increased its ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sicyon.htm - 7k

Course (87 Occurrences)

... See also GAMES. William Arthur Heidel. COURSE OF PRIESTS AND LEVITES. See PRIESTS AND LEVITES. Multi-Version Concordance Course (87 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/course.htm - 38k

Great (10383 Occurrences)

... as he was in the romance of the Iliad, Alexander, when he came to the site of Troy, honored Achilles, whom he claimed as his ancestor, with games and sacrifices ... biblethesaurus.org/g/great.htm - 35k

Set (6715 Occurrences)

... 57. (n.) Collectively, the crop of young oysters in any locality. 58. (n.) A series of as many games as may be necessary to enable one side to win six. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/set.htm - 20k

Fasts (3 Occurrences)

... Thus the cimchath beth ha-sho'ebhah, "water drawing festival," was celebrated during the week of Tabernacles with popular games and dances in which even the ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fasts.htm - 21k

Feasts (45 Occurrences)

... Thus the cimchath beth ha-sho'ebhah, "water drawing festival," was celebrated during the week of Tabernacles with popular games and dances in which even the ... biblethesaurus.org/f/feasts.htm - 36k

Apocryphal

... Thecla, resenting the familiarity, pulled off the crown which Alexander wore and in consequence was condemned to fight with the wild beasts at the games. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/apocryphal.htm - 101k

Proverb (24 Occurrences)

... its artistry at all. See also GAMES, I, 6. John Franklin Genung. Multi-Version Concordance Proverb (24 Occurrences). Luke 4:23 And ... biblethesaurus.org/p/proverb.htm - 29k

Hellenism

... of the sky, to whom men came in joyous mood to delight him with pomp and festive gatherings, performing feats of manly prowess in the Olympic games, the Zeus ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hellenism.htm - 26k

Hellenist

... of the sky, to whom men came in joyous mood to delight him with pomp and festive gatherings, performing feats of manly prowess in the Olympic games, the Zeus ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hellenist.htm - 26k

Goes (472 Occurrences)

... or who takes care of sheep without drinking of their milk? (BBE). 1 Corinthians 9:25 Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/goes.htm - 35k