Category: Definitions

Naboth, in the Bible, is known for his vineyard, which King Ahab covets. His refusal to sell the vineyard, as it is his ancestral inheritance, leads to his wrongful execution at the behest of Queen Jezebel, illustrating themes of justice, integrity, and the abuse of power in 1 Kings 21. Scripture 1 Now Naboth the…

In the Bible, Puah is mentioned as one of the Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh’s orders to kill newborn Hebrew boys, showing their fear of God and commitment to preserving life (Exodus 1:15-21). The name Puah is often interpreted to mean “to cry” or “to call.” Scripture 15 Then the king of Egypt said to…

Teofilo, derived from the Greek “Theophilus,” means “friend of God” or “loved by God.” In the New Testament, Teofilo is addressed in the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts, suggesting he may have been a notable figure or patron of these writings. Scripture 1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative…

In the Bible, Tubal is a descendant of Noah through Japheth, mentioned in Genesis 10:2 as one of the sons of Japheth. Tubal is often associated with the region of trade and metallurgy, suggesting a connection to skilled metalworking in ancient times. Scripture 2 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and…

In the Bible, Zuriel means “my strength is God” or “God is my rock.” He is mentioned as the chief of the Merarites, one of the Levitical families, in the Book of Numbers (Numbers 3:35). Scripture 21 Of Gershon were the clan of the Libnites and the clan of the Shimeites; these were the clans…

Neftali, also spelled Naphtali, is one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and his name means “My wrestling” in Hebrew, reflecting his mother’s struggle during childbirth (Genesis 30:8). Naphtali became the founder of one of the tribes of Israel, known for its agility and eloquence. Scripture 7 And Rachel’s servant Bilhah conceived again and bore…

In the Bible, names that convey gladness or joy include “Asher,” which means “happy” or “blessed” (Genesis 30:13), and “Gaius,” meaning “to rejoice.” These names reflect the biblical significance of joy in one’s life and relationship with God. Scripture 1 The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as…

In the Bible, Rachel’s name means “ewe,” which symbolizes purity, gentleness, and the significance of a nurturing figure in the family. As the favored wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin, her name’s meaning highlights her role in the lineage of the Israelite people. Scripture 16 Now Laban had two daughters. The name…

Joseph’s sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, are the two tribes of Israel named after them. They were born in Egypt and became significant figures in the biblical narrative, with Ephraim often symbolizing the Northern Kingdom of Israel and Manasseh receiving a large portion of land in the Promised Land. Scripture 50 Before the year of famine…

UJakobe kwiBhayibhile yeXhosa uyingxenye ebalulekileyo yeMibhalo, ethandwa kakhulu njengomfundi ongumfranga ka-Israyeli. UJakobe, unyana ka-Isak, ubalulekile ngoba umnqweno wakhe wathinta umzimba, ubomi bakhe buhlanganisa izifundo zobunyulu, ukwethembeka, kunye neenkathazo zomntwana. Scripture 19 These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac. 20 and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter…