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36201 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Circumcision.4 (Matthew G. Easton)

… a spiritual idea is attached to circumcision. It was the symbol of purity ( Isaiah 52:1 ). We read of uncircumcised lips ( Exodus 6:12, Exodus 6:30 ), ears ( Jeremiah 6:10 …

36202 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Circumcision.5 (Matthew G. Easton)

… a spiritual meaning. It signified purification of the heart, inward circumcision effected by the Spirit ( Deuteronomy 10:16; Deuteronomy 30:6; Ezekiel 44:7 …

36203 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Colossians, Epistle to the.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… higher spiritual life and a deeper insight into the world of spirits. Paul argues against such teaching, showing that in Christ Jesus they had all things …

36204 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Colossians, Epistle to the.4 (Matthew G. Easton)

… all spiritual powers. Christ was the head of the body of which they were members; and if they were truly united to him, what needed they more?

36205 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Corinthians, Second Epistle to the.4 (Matthew G. Easton)

(1.) Paul speaks of his spiritual labours and course of life, and expresses his warm affection toward the Corinthians ( 2 Corinthians 1-7 ).

36206 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Corinthians, Second Epistle to the.7 (Matthew G. Easton)

… weakness, spiritual strength, the deepest tenderness of affection, wounded feeling, sternness, irony, rebuke, impassioned self-vindication, humility, a just …

36207 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Daemon.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… as spiritual beings ( Matthew 8:16; Matthew 10:1; Matthew 12:43-45 ) at enmity with God, and as having a certain power over man ( James 2:19; Revelation 16:14 ). They recognize …

36208 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Damnation.4 (Matthew G. Easton)

… the spiritual interests of a brother in Christ? He that “doubteth”, i.e., is not clear in his conscience as to “meats”, will violate his conscience “if he eat,” and in …

36209 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dan.5 (Matthew G. Easton)

… the spiritual Israel.”, Manning’s Those Holy Fields.

36211 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Daystar.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… , imparting spiritual light and comfort. He is the “bright and morning star” of Revelation 2:28; Revelation 22:16. (Comp. Numbers 24:17 .)

36212 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Deacon.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… the spiritual functions of their office ( Acts 6:1-6 ). This was accordingly done. Seven men were chosen, who appear from their names to have been Hellenists. The …

36213 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Death.10 (Matthew G. Easton)

There is a spiritual death in trespasses and sins, i.e., the death of the soul under the power of sin ( Romans 8:6; Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 2:3; Colossians 2:13 ).

36214 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Devil.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

Devil — (Gr. diabolos), a slanderer, the arch-enemy of man’s spiritual interest ( Job 1:6; Revelation 2:10; Zechariah 3:1 ). He is called also “the accuser of the brethen” ( Revelation 12:10 ).

36215 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dew.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… rich spiritual blessings ( Hosea 14:5 ).

36216 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Elements.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… of spiritual gifts and graces, as the gospel is.

36218 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Ephesians, Epistle to.3 (Matthew G. Easton)

… further spiritual enrichment of the Ephesians ( Ephesians 1:3-2:10 ); (3) “a record of that marked change in spiritual position which the Gentile believers now …

36219 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Eternal death.5 (Matthew G. Easton)

… impart spiritual life. The atoning death of Christ and the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit are the only means of divine appointment for bringing men …

36220 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Fellowship.3 (Matthew G. Easton)

… interest, spiritual and temporal ( Romans 12:4, Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:16 ); in sufferings ( Romans 15:1, Romans 15:2; Galatians 6:1, Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:15; and in glory …