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2581 Etymology dictionary, p. wreath (n.).2
… ." Meaning "ring or garland of flowers or vines" is first recorded 1560s.
2582 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Almond.6
… securing "ring-streaked, speckled, and spotted" lambs and goats--a proceeding founded doubtless upon some ancient folklore. Aaron's rod that budded ( Numbers …
2583 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Altar.35
… with rings and staves for facility of transport. The precise construction cannot be determined, and it is useless to speculate where the instructions are …
2584 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Altar.48
… golden rings and staves. It stood before the veil in front of the ark.
2585 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Altar.84
… sides, rings were riveted, into which the staves were inserted by which the Ark was borne (see STAVES ). For its corner projections, see HORNS OF THE ALTAR. The prohibition …
2586 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Amulet.5
(2) Gems, rings, etc. It has been largely held that all ornaments worn on the person were originally amulets. (3) Certain herbs and animal preparations; the roots of certain plants have been considered very potent as remedies and preservatives.
2587 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Amulet.8
… ear-rings, worn by the wives and sons and daughters of the Israelites, out of which the molten calf was made ( Exodus 32:2 f), were undoubtedly amulets. What other …
2588 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Amulet.9
At Bethel, Jacob burned not only the idols ("strange gods") but also the ear-rings, the latter being as much opposed to Yahwism as the former, on account of their heathen origin and import.
2589 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Amulet.12
… signet ring referred to in Song of Solomon 8:6; Jeremiah 22:24; Haggai 2:23 was an amulet. It was worn on the heart or on the arm.
2590 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Apocryphal Acts, the Separate Acts.22
… a ring and responding with "Amen." Here too we find the mystic doctrine of the Cross revealed to John by Christ. Chapters 106 through 15 narrate the end of John …
2591 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Ark of the Covenant.10
… feet rings were added, through which the gold-covere d carrying-staves were put. These staves are also mentioned in 1 Kings 8:7 - 8; 2 Chronicles 5:8 - 9, and mention …
2592 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Armlet.2
… her rings, and her ear-rings, and all her ornaments" ( Judith 10:4 ). The nature of the ornaments given in the Revised Version (British and American) as "armlets," Exodus …
2593 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Astronomy, I.108
… bright ring with outstretched wings, and is characteristic of times when the sun has but few spots upon it. This form appears to have been the origin of the …
2594 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Bel, and the Dragon.47
… signet rings of the doors. The Hebrew word "shut" (catham) is written much like that for "seal" (chatham), and was probably, as Marshal suggests, mistaken for the latter …
2595 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Bel, and the Dragon.47
… signet rings of the doors. The Hebrew word "shut" (catham) is written much like that for "seal" (chatham), and was probably, as Marshal suggests, mistaken for the latter …
2596 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Body.7
… prize-ring, palaestra), the body being considered as the lurking-place and instrument of evil. (Compare Romans 8:13 the King James Version "Mortify the deeds …
2597 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Bracelet.2
… nose-rings (see RING ). The bracelet asked of Judah by Tamar as a pledge ("Thy signet, and thy b., and thy staff that is in thy hand," Genesis 38:18, 25 the King James Version …
2598 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Bracelet.3
… , plain ring, interlinked rings, as well as of twisted wires, connected squares, solid or perforated, with or without pendants (Mackie).
2599 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Breastplate of the High Priest.2
… two rings (perhaps four) through which passed two gold chains by which it was fastened to the ephod supplied for the purpose with ouches or clasps. The pouch …
2600 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Brooch.2
… nose-rings.