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98321 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dowry.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 34:12; Exodus 22:17; 1 Samuel 18:25 ), a nuptial present; some gift, as a sum of money, which the bridegroom offers to the father of his bride as a satisfaction before …

98322 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dragon.4 (Matthew G. Easton)

In the New Testament the word “dragon” is found only in Revelation 12:3, Revelation 12:4, Revelation 12:7, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 12:16, Revelation 12:17, etc., and is there used metaphorically of “Satan.” (See WHALE .)

98323 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dream.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 28:12; Genesis 31:10 ), Laban ( Genesis 31:24 ), Joseph ( Genesis 37:9-11 ), Gideon ( Judges 7 ), and Solomon ( 1 Kings 3:5 ). Other significant dreams are also recorded, such as those …

98324 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dream.3 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 2:12, Matthew 2:13, Matthew 2:19 ). In a vision of the night a “man of Macedonia” stood before Paul and said, “Come over into Macedonia and help us” ( Acts 16:9; see also Acts …

98325 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dress.6 (Matthew G. Easton)

(b) A linen cloth or wrapper (sadin) of fine linen, used somewhat as a night-shirt ( Mark 14:51 ). It is mentioned in Judges 14:12, Judges 14:13, and rendered there “sheets.”

98326 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dress.8 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 6:12 ). It was confined to the waist by a girdle, and the fold formed by the overlapping of the robe served as a pocket ( 2 Kings 4:39; Psalm 79:12; Haggai 2:12; Proverbs …

98327 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dromedary.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… ( Genesis 12:16; Genesis 24:10; Genesis 30:43; Genesis 31:17, etc.). They were used for carrying burdens ( Genesis 37:25; Judges 6:5 ), and for riding ( Genesis 24:64 ). The hair …

98328 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Drusilla.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… . ( Acts 12:1-4, Acts 12:20-23 ). Felix, the Roman procurator of Judea, induced her to leave her husband, Azizus, the king of Emesa, and become his wife. She was present with …

98329 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dumb.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… ; Matthew 12:22 ) to the use of speech.

98330 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dung.3 (Matthew G. Easton)

(2.) Used as fuel, a substitute for firewood, which was with difficulty procured in Syria, Arabia, and Egypt ( Ezekiel 4:12-15 ), where cows’ and camels’ dung is used to the present day for this purpose.

98331 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dwell.3 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 4:12 ). Christ dwelt on earth in the days of his humiliation ( John 1:14 ). He now dwells in the hearts of his people ( Ephesians 3:17-19 ). The Holy Spirit dwells in believers …

98332 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Dwellings.3 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 23:12 ) was an upper room, used as a private chamber ( 2 Samuel 18:33; Daniel 6:11 ), also as a bedroom ( 2 Kings 23:12 ), a sleeping apartment for guests ( 2 Kings 4:10 ), and as a sick …

98333 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Eagle.3 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 32:12 ). An interesting illustration is thus recorded by Sir Humphry Davy:, “I once saw a very interesting sight above the crags of Ben Nevis. Two parent eagles …

98335 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Earing.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 8:12; Deuteronomy 21:4; Isaiah 30:24; but the Revised Version has rendered the original in these places by the ordinary word to plough or till.

98336 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Earrings.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 16:12 ). In Genesis 24:47 the word means a nose-jewel, and is so rendered in the Revised Version. In Isaiah 3:20 the Authorized Version has “ear-rings,” and the Revised …

98337 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Earthquake.3 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 19:12 ). Another took place in the days of Uzziah, King of Judah ( Zechariah 14:5 ). The most memorable earthquake taking place in New Testament times happened at …

98338 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. East.3 (Matthew G. Easton)

… 103:12, etc.). In Genesis 25:6 “eastward” is literally “unto the land of kedem;” i.e., the lands lying east of Palestine, namely, Arabia, Mesopotamia, etc.

98339 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. East, Children of the.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

East, Children of the — the Arabs as a whole, known as the Nabateans or Kedarenes, nomad tribes ( Judges 6:3, Judges 6:33; Judges 7:12; Judges 8:10 ).

98340 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Easter.2 (Matthew G. Easton)

… Acts 12:4. In the Revised Version the proper word, “passover,” is always used.