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95341 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Zephaniah, Book of.27

… , remained faithful would be insufficient to avert the awful judgment upon the nation, though they themselves might be "hid in the day of Yahweh's anger" (2:3 …

95342 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Zoroastrianism.27

… Israel's faith. On the common people (especially the more superstitious) its influence was considerably greater. But there is nothing in the formal theology …

95343 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Abiathar.2 (William Smith)

… continued faithful to him in Absalom’s rebellion. 2 Samuel 15:24, 2 Samuel 15:29, 2 Samuel 15:35, 2 Samuel 15:36; 2 Samuel 17:15-17; 2 Samuel 19:11. When, however, Adonijah …

95344 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Abraham.2 (William Smith)

… firm faith with regard to the magnificent fortunes of his posterity stands the incident which occurred during his temporary residence among the Philistines …

95345 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Alexander.6 (William Smith)

4. An Ephesian Christian reprobated by St. Paul in 1 Timothy 1:20 as having, together with one Hymenæus, put from him faith and a good conscience, and so made shipwreck concerning the faith. This may be the same with. . .

95348 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Baptism.2 (William Smith)

… of faith and discipleship. Baptism signifies—

95349 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Baptism.3 (William Smith)

… of faith in Christ; 2. A cleansing or washing of the soul from sin; 3. A death to sin and a new life in righteousness. The mode and subjects of baptism being much-controverted …

95350 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Baruch.3 (William Smith)

… , and faithful attendant of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 36:10-12. (b.c. 603.) He was of a noble family, comp. Jeremiah 51:59; Baruch 1:1, and of distinguished acquirements. His …

95351 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Benaiah.3 (William Smith)

… remained faithful to Solomon during Adonijah’s attempt on the crown, 1 Kings 1:8, 1 Kings 1:10, 1 Kings 1:32, 1 Kings 1:38, 1 Kings 1:44, and was raised into the place …

95352 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Canon of Scripture The.2 (William Smith)

… the faith and practice of the Christian Church,” i.e., the Old and New Testaments. The word canon, in classical Greek, is properly a straight rod, “a rule” in the widest …

95353 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Church.4 (William Smith)

… and faith; (2) Apostolic Doctrine; (3) Fellowship with the Apostles; (4) the Lord’s Supper; (5) Public Worship. The real Church consists of all who belong to the Lord …

95354 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Daniel.4 (William Smith)

… his faithfulness to the rites of his faith. Daniel 6:10-23; cf. Bel and the Dragon 29-42. At the accession of Cyrus he still retained his prosperity, Daniel 6:28, cf …

95355 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. David.5 (William Smith)

… two faithful allies, however, in the court—the son of Saul, his friend Jonathan, and the daughter of Saul, his wife Michal. Warned by the one and assisted by the …

95356 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Divination.2 (William Smith)

… continued faithful. It was only when they were unfaithful that the revelation was withdrawn. 1 Samuel 28:6; 2 Samuel 2:1; 2 Samuel 5:23, etc. Superstition not unfrequently …

95357 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Epaphras.2 (William Smith)

… a faithful minister of Christ on their behalf. He was at that time with St. Paul at Rome. (a.d. 57.) For Paul’s estimate of him see Colossians 1:7, Colossians 1:8; Colossians …

95358 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Festivals.4 (William Smith)

… religious faith of the nation and religious unity among the people. They constantly reminded the people of the divinely-wrought deliverances of the past …

95359 Smith's Bible Dictionary, p. Hebrews Epistle to the.3 (William Smith)

… new faith gave them Christ the Son of God, more prevailing than the high priest as an intercessor; that his Sabbath awaited them, his covenant, his atonement …