Boyd's Bible Dictionary: E
James P. Boyd
Table of Contents
Eagle
(dark-colored). The eagle of Scripture is probably the griffon vulture (Mic. 1:16; Matt. 24:28; Luke 17:37); unclean (Lev. 11:13; Deut. 14:12); noted for height and rapidity of flight (Prov. 23:5; 2 Sam. 1:23; Job 9:26; Deut. 28:49; Jer. 4:13); great age (Psa. 103:5); care of young (Ex. 19:4; Deut. 32:11-12; Isa. 40:31).
Earing
(plowing). Earing time was plowing time (Gen. 45:6; Ex. 34:21; Deut. 21:4; 1 Sam. 8:12).
Earnest
(pledge). Pledge (Gen. 38:17); surety (Prov. 17:18); hostage (2 Kings 14:14); deposit or advance (2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:14).
Earrings
Included “nose-rings;” worn by both sexes (Gen. 35:4; Ex. 32:2; Judg. 8:24; Job 42:11); offerings (Num. 31:50).
Earth
(producer). The world (Gen. 1:1); dry land (Gen. 1:10); the soil (Gen. 2:7).
Earthenware
[POTTERY.]
Earthquake
(earth-shaking). A natural and historic phenomenon (Amos 1:1; Zech. 14:5; 1 Kings 19:11-12; Matt. 27:51). Token of God’s wrath (Judg. 5:4; 2 Sam. 22:8; Psa. 77:18; 97:4; 104:32; Amos 8:8; Hab. 3:10).
East
(dawn). The Hebrew idea was “before” “in front of,” “to the East” (Gen. 29:1; Num. 23:7; Job 1:3; Ezek. 47:8; Matt. 2:1).
Easter
(Eastre, Saxon goddess). The day commemorative of Christ’s resurrection. (Acts 12:4).
East Sea
(Ezek. 47:18; Joel 2:20). The Dead Sea.
Eat
Offensive to eat or drink outside of certain limits (Gen. 43:32; Matt. 9:11; John 4:9).
Ebal
(stone). (1) Son of Shobal (Gen. 36:23). (2) Son of Joktan (1 Chron. 1:22). Obal (Gen. 10:28).
Ebal, Mount
The mount of curses in Samaria (Deut. 11:29; Josh. 8:30-35).
Ebed
(servant). (1) Father of Gaal (Judg. 9:26-35). (2) One of the returned (Ezra 8:6).
Ebed-melech
(king’s servant). An Ethiopian (Jer. 38:12; 39:15-18).
Eben-ezer
(stone of help). A memorial stone (1 Sam. 4:1-5; 7:12).
Eber
(beyond). (1) Great-grandson of Shem (Gen. 10:24; 1 Chron. 1:19). (2) A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:12). (3) A priest (Neh. 12:20).
Ebiasaph
(father that adds). A Levite (1 Chron. 6:23,37).
Ebony
(stone-like). A hard, heavy, dark wood, used for ornamental work and musical instruments (Ezek. 27:15).
Ebronah
(gateway). A desert encampment (Num. 33:34).
Ecbatana
(egress). Greek for Achmetha (Ezra 6:2, marg.).
Ecclesiastes
(preacher). Twenty-first book of O. T. Authorship ascribed to Solomon. An old man’s confession of the vanities of life.
Ed
(witness). A word (Josh. 22:34).
Edar
(flock). A tower (Gen. 35:21).
Eden
(pleasure). (1) First residence of man (Gen. 2:15). Paradise. Site not fixed. (2) A mart of Mesopotamia (2 Kings 19:12; Isa. 37:12). (3) Beth-eden (Amos 1:5). (4) A Levite (2 Chron. 29:12). (5) Another Levite (2 Chron. 31:15).
Eder
(flock). (1) A town of Judah (Josh. 15:21). (2) A Levite (1 Chron. 23:23; 24:30).
Edom
(red). Called also Idumea and Mount Seir. Name given to Esau, his country and people (Gen. 32:3-19; 33:1-16). It lay to the south of Palestine and Moab.
Edrei
( fortress). (1) A capital of Bashan (Num. 21:33; Deut. 3:10; Josh. 12:4). (2) Town of northern Palestine (Josh. 19:37).
Eglah
(heifer). A wife of David (2 Sam. 3:5; 1 Chron. 3:3).
Eglaim
(ponds). A place in Moab (Isa. 15:8).
Eglon
(calf-like). (1) A king of Moab (Judg. 3:12-23). (2) A lowland town of Judah (Josh. 10:3-5; 15:39).
Egypt
(Coptic land). Northeastern country of Africa; the Hebrew “Mizraim” (Gen. 10:6), and “Land of Ham” (Psa. 105:23,27). Bondage place of Israelites (Ex. 1-14). Noted for Nile river, rich soil and gigantic ruins. Ancient religion monotheistic, with sun as central object; and attributes of nature in form of trinities. Vast temples and numerous priests. Kings called Pharaohs, who perpetuated their reigns in obelisks, temples, sculptures, sphinxes, pyramids, and so forth. In intimate commerce with Hebrews (1 Kings 3:1). Conquered Judea (1 Kings 14:25-26). Frequently mentioned in Scripture.
Ehi
(Gen. 46:21). [AHIRAM.]
Ehud
(united). (1) Son of Bilhan (1 Chron. 7:10). (2) A judge of Israel (Judg. 3:15-21).
Eker
(tearing up). A Judahite (1 Chron. 2:27).
Ekron
(migration). One of the five Philistine cities (Josh. 13:3; 15:45; 19:43; 1 Sam. 5:10).
Ekronites
Inhabitants of Ekron (Josh. 13:3).
Eladah
(eternity of God). An Ephraimite (1 Chron. 7:20).
Elah
(oak). (1) Son and successor of Baasha on the throne of Israel, B. C. 928-27 (1 Kings 16:8-10). (2) Father of Hosea (2 Kings 15:30; 17:1). (3) A duke of Edom (Gen. 36:41). (4) Father of Solomon’s commissary (1 Kings 4:18). (5) Son of Caleb (1 Chron. 4:15). (6) A chief of Benjamin (1 Chron. 9:8). (7) The Valley in which David slew Goliath (1 Sam. 17:2-19).
Elam
(age). (1) Son of Shem (Gen. 10:22), and his country (Gen. 14:1-9; Dan. 8:2), in Mesopotamia. (2) A chief of Benjamin (1 Chron. 8:24). (3) A Korhite Levite (1 Chron. 26:3). (4) Persons whose children returned (Ezra 2:7,31; Neh. 7:12,34). (5) A priest (Neh. 10:14).
Elamites
Inhabitants of Elam (Ezra 4:9).
Elasah
(whom God made). (1) A priest (Ezra 10:22). (2) Son of Shaphan (Jer. 29:3).
Elath, Eloth
(oaks). A city of Edom (Deut. 2:8); Seat of Solomon’s navy (1 Kings 9:26; 2 Chron. 8:17).
El-beth-el
(God of Bethel). Place where God appeared to Jacob (Gen. 35:7).
Eldaah
(called of God). Last son of Midian (Gen. 25:4; 1 Chron. 1:33).
Eldad
(loved of God). One of the seventy assistants of Moses (Num. 11:16,26-29).
Elder
(old man). Highest in tribal authority (Gen. 24:2; 50:7; Ex. 3:16; 4:29; Num. 22:7). One of the 70 justiciars (Num. 11:25), or Sanhedrim (Judg. 2:7; 2 Sam. 17:4; Jer. 29:1). An official in early Christian church, like presbyter or bishop (Acts 20:17,28).
Elead
(praised of God). An Ephraimite (1 Chron. 7:21).
Elealeh
(ascent of God). A Moabite town, assigned to Reuben (Num. 32:3,37; Isa. 15:4; Jer. 48:34).
Eleasah
(made by God). (1) A Judahite (1 Chron. 2:39). (2) A descendant of Saul (1 Chron. 8:37; 9:43).
Eleazar
(help of God). (1) Third son of Aaron (Ex. 6:23). Chief of the Levites (Num. 3:32); and high priest (Num. 20:28). (2) Son of Abinadab (1 Sam. 7:1). (3) One of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:9; 1 Chron. 11:12). (4) A Levite (1 Chron. 23:21). (5) A priest (Neh. 12:42). (6) Son of Phinehas (Ezra 8:33). (7) Son of Parosh (Ezra 10:25). (8) Son of Eliud (Matt. 1:15).
Election
(choice). God who is sovereign has chosen (elected) souls for blessing. However, He has not chosen any for judgment. Man in responsibility earns judgment by his own deeds (Matt. 24:22; Mark 13:27; Luke 18:7; Rom. 8:33; Titus 1:1).
El-elohe-Israel
(strength of the God of Israel). Name of Jacob’s altar (Gen. 33:19-20).
Eleph
(ox). A town of Benjamin (Josh. 18:28).
Elephant
(ox). The Hebrew eleph means an ox (1 Kings 10:22; 2 Chron. 9:21; Job 40:15, margins).
Elhanan
(grace of God). (1) A noted Hebrew warrior (2 Sam. 21:19; 1 Chron. 20:5). (2) One of David’s body-guard (2 Sam. 23:24).
Eli
(going up). A descendant of Aaron (Lev. 10:12). First of a line of high priests (1 Sam. 1:9-17; 2:22-36; 3:1-14); and Judge of Israel for 40 years (1 Sam. 4:14-18). Line extinguished (1 Kings 2:26-27).
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani
The Lord’s cry upon the cross (Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34), “My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” (Psa. 22:1).
Eliab
(God is father). (1) A Chief of Zebulun (Num. 1:9). (2) A Reubenite (Num. 26:8-9). (3) A Levite musician (1 Chron. 15:18-20). (4) Eldest brother of David (1 Chron. 2:13). (5) A Gadite leader (1 Chron. 12:9). (6) An ancestor of Samuel (1 Chron. 6:27).
Eliada
(known of God). (1) A younger son of David (2 Sam. 5:16; 1 Chron. 3:8). (2) A Benjamite general (2 Chron. 17:17).
Eliadah
Father of Rezon (1 Kings 11:23-25).
Eliah
(God the Lord). (1) A Benjamite chief (1 Chron. 8:27). (2) One of the returned (Ezra 10:26).
Eliahba
(hidden by God). One of David’s guard (2 Sam. 23:32; 1 Chron. 11:33).
Eliakim
(raised of God). (1) Master of Hezekiah’s household (2 Kings 18:18-37; Isa. 36:3). (2) Original name of King Jehoiakim (2 Kings 23:34; 2 Chron. 36:4). (3) A priest (Neh. 12:41). (4) Forefather of Joseph (Matt. 1:13). (5) Father of Jonan (Luke 3:30-31).
Eliam
(God’s people). (1) Father of Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11:3). (2) One of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:34).
Elias
N. T. form of Elijah. [ELIJAH.]
Eliasaph
(God increaseth). (1) Chief of Dan (Num. 1:14; 2:14; 7:42; 10:20). (2) A Levite chief (Num. 3:24).
Eliashib
(restored of God). (1) Eleventh priest of “order of governors” (1 Chron. 24:12). (2) A Judahite (1 Chron. 3:24). (3) High priest (Neh. 3:1-21). (4) Three of the returned (Ezra 10:24,27,36).
Eliathah
(to whom God comes). Leader of the twentieth temple course (1 Chron. 25:4,27).
Elidad
(beloved of God). A Benjamite (Num. 34:21).
Eliel
(God, my God). (1) A chief of Manasseh (1 Chron. 5:24). (2) A forefather of Samuel (1 Chron. 6:34). (3-4) Two chiefs of Benjamin (1 Chron. 8:20,22). (5-6) Two heroes of David’s guard (1 Chron. 11:46-47). (7) A Gadite (1 Chron. 12:11). (8) A Levite (1 Chron. 15:9-11). (9) Overseer of Temple offerings (2 Chron. 31:13).
Elienai
(eyes toward God). A chief of Benjamin (1 Chron. 8:20).
Eliezer
(help of God). Servant of Abraham (Gen. 15:2-3). (2) Second son of Moses (Ex. 18:4; 1 Chron. 23:15-17; 26:25). (3) A chief of Benjamin (1 Chron. 7:8). (4) A priest (1 Chron. 15:24). (5) A Reubenite chief (1 Chron. 27:16). (6) A prophet (2 Chron. 20:37). (7) Messenger of Ezra (Ezra 8:16). (8- 10) Returned Jews (Ezra 10:18,23,31). (11) Ancestor of Christ (Luke 3:29).
Elihoenai
(eyes toward God). A returned leader (Ezra 8:4).
Elihoreph
(God his reward). A scribe (1 Kings 4:3).
Elihu
(God is His). (1) A forefather of Samuel (1 Sam. 1:1). (2) Eldest brother of David (1 Chron. 27:18). (3) A captain of Manasseh (1 Chron. 12:20). (4) A Levite door-keeper (1 Chron. 26:7). (5) One of Job’s friends (Job 32:2).
Elijah
(God is God). (1) The prophet; Elias in N. T. (Matt. 17:3). A Tishbite of Gilead; appears suddenly; is fed by ravens; restores the widow’s son (1 Kings 17:1-24); invokes fire on the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:17-40); anoints Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha (1 Kings 19); denounces Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kings 21:17-24); is translated in a chariot of fire (2 Kings 2); reappears on the mount of Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-35). (2) A son of Harim (Ezra 10:21).
Elika
(rejected of God). One of David’s guard (2 Sam. 23:25).
Elim
(oaks). Second encampment of the Israelites after crossing the Red Sea (Ex. 15:27; Num. 33:9).
Elimelech
(my God is king). Husband of Naomi (Ruth 1:1-3).
Elioenai
(eyes toward God). (1) A descendant of David (1 Chron. 3:23-24). (2) A Simeonite (1 Chron. 4:36). (3) A Levite doorkeeper (1 Chron. 26:3). (4) A Benjamite (1 Chron. 7:8). (5) Two priests (Ezra 10:22,27).
Eliphal
(judged of God). Son of Ur (1 Chron. 11:35). Eliphelet (2 Sam. 23:34).
Eliphalet
(God of deliverance). A son of David (2 Sam. 5:16; 1 Chron. 14:7).
Eliphaz
(God his strength). (1) A son of Esau (Gen. 36:4; 1 Chron. 1:35-36). (2) One of Job’s friends (Job 4; 5; 15; 22).
Elipheleh
(who exalts God). A harper (1 Chron. 15:18-21).
Eliphelet
(God of deliverance). (1) One of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:34). (2) Name of two sons of David (1 Chron. 3:6,8). (3) A descendant of Saul (1 Chron. 8:39). (4) Two of the returned (Ezra 8:13; 10:33).
Elisabeth
(oath of God). Wife of Zecharias (Luke 1:36-80).
Eliseus
Greek form of Elisha (Luke 4:27).
Elisha
(God his salvation). Anointed prophet by Elijah (1 Kings 19:16-21). Prophesied in reigns of Jehoram, Jehu, Jehoahaz and Joash, a period of sixty years. Life and works (2 Kings 2-9; 13:14-21).
Elishah
(God saves). Eldest son of Javan (Gen. 10:4; Ezek. 27:7).
Elishama
(whom God hears). (1) Grandfather of Joshua (Num. 1:10). (2) Two sons of David (2 Sam. 5:16; 1 Chron. 3:6,8). (3) A priest (2 Chron. 17:8). (4) A Judahite (1 Chron. 2:41). (5) Grandfather of Ishmael (2 Kings 25:25). (6) A scribe (Jer. 36:12,20-21). (7) A priest (2 Chron. 17:8).
Elishaphat
(whom God judges). Captain of a hundred (2 Chron. 23:1).
Elisheba
(God her oath). Wife of Aaron (Ex. 6:23).
Elishua
A son of David (2 Sam. 5:15; 1 Chron. 14:5). Elishama (1 Chron. 3:6-8).
Eliud
(God my praise). Ancestor of Joseph (Matt. 1:15).
Elizaphan
(protected of God). (1) A Levite chief (Num. 3:30; 1 Chron. 15:8). Elzaphan (Ex. 6:22; Lev. 10:4). (2) A chief of Zebulun (Num. 34:25).
Elizur
(God his rock). A prince of Reuben (Num. 1:5; 2:10).
Elkanah, Elkonah
(provided of God). (1) Grandson of Korah (Ex. 6:24; 1 Chron. 6:23). (2) Another descendant of Korah (1 Chron. 6:26,35). (3) Another Levite (1 Chron. 6:27,34; 1 Sam. 1:1-23; 2:11,20). (4) A Levite (1 Chron. 9:16). (5) A Korhite (1 Chron. 12:6). (6) An officer under Ahaz (2 Chron. 28:7).
Elkosh
(my bow is of God). Modern Alkush on the Tigris (Nah. 1:1).
Ellasar
(oak). City of King Arioch (Gen. 14:1-9).
Elm
(Hos. 4:13); elsewhere translated “oak.”
Elmodam
(measure). Son of Er. Elmadam in R. V. (Luke 3:28).
Elnaam
(God his delight). Father of two of David’s guard (1 Chron. 11:46).
Elnathan
(gift of God). (1) Grandfather of Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8; Jer. 26:22). (2) Names of three Levites (Ezra 8:16).
Eloi, Elohi, Elohim
(God). Eloi is also Aramaic form of Elias, or Elijah (Mark 15:34).
Elon
(oak). (1) A Hittite (Gen. 26:34; 36:2). (2) A son of Zebulun (Gen. 46:14; Num. 26:26). (3) A Zebulunite (Judg. 12:11-12). (4) A town of Dan (Josh. 19:43).
Elon-beth-hanan
(oak of house of grace). Part of one of Solomon’s commissary districts (1 Kings 4:9).
Elonites
(Num. 26:26). [ELON, 2.]
Eloth
(1 Kings 9:26; 2 Chron. 8:17; 26:2). [ELATH.]
Elpaal
(wages of God). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:11-12).
Elpalet
(1 Chron. 14:5). [ELIPHELET, 2.]
Elparan
Oak of Paran (Gen. 14:6). [PARAN.]
Eltekeh
(fear of God). A city of Dan (Josh. 19:44; 21:23).
Eltekon
(founded by God). A town in Judah (Josh. 15:59).
Eltolad
(kindred of God). A city of Judah, and Simeon (Josh. 15:30; 19:4); Tolad (1 Chron. 4:29).
Elul
(vine). Twelfth month of Hebrew civil, and sixth of sacred, year, corresponding to parts of September and October (Neh. 6:15).
Eluzai
(God my praise). A Benjamite warrior (1 Chron. 12:5).
Elymas
(wise). Arabic name of Bar-jesus (Acts 13:6-12).
Elzabad
(gift of God). (1) A Gadite (1 Chron. 12:12). (2) A Korhite Levite (1 Chron. 26:7).
Elzaphan
(protected by God). Second son of Uzziel (Ex. 6:22; Lev. 10:4; 2 Chron. 29:13). Elizaphan (Num. 3:30; 1 Chron. 15:8).
Embalm
(to put in balsam). Embalming carried to great perfection by the Egyptians, whom the Jews feebly imitated (Gen. 50:2-26).
Embroider
(to work a border). (Ex. 28:39; 35:35; 38:23). Possibly nothing beyond the common weaver’s art is meant. “Cunning work” (Ex. 26:1), implies embroidery.
Emerald
A bright green variety of beryl. The emerald (Ex. 28:18; 39:11; Ezek. 27:16; 28:13; Rev. 4:3; 21:19) is supposedly the carbuncle, a fiery garnet.
Emerods
(flowing with blood). Hemorrhoids or piles (Deut. 28:27; 1 Sam. 5:6-12; 6:4-11).
Emims
(terrors). A race of Anakim east of Dead Sea (Gen. 14:5; Deut. 2:10-11).
Emmanuel
(Matt. 1:23). [IMMANUEL.]
Emmaus
(warm springs). A village of Palestine, 7.5 mi. from Jerusalem (Luke 24:13-33).
Emmor
(ass), (Acts 7:16). [HAMOR.]
En
A fountain. Used in compounds.
Enabled
Qualified (1 Tim. 1:12).
Enam
(two fountains). A city of Judah (Josh. 15:34).
Enan
(eyes). A prince of Naphtali (Num. 1:16; 2:29; 7:78,83; 10:27).
Encampment
(field). Halting place of army or caravan (Ex. 14:19; 16:13; Num. 2-3; Josh. 10:5).
Enchantment
(song-spell). Enchantments unlawful (Lev. 19:26; Deut. 18:10-12); as Egyptian trickery (Ex. 7:11-22; 8:7); Balaam’s omens (Num. 24:1); muttered spells (2 Kings 9:22; Mic. 5:12; Nah. 3:4); serpent charming (Eccl. 10:11); magical spells (Isa. 47:9-12); auguries (Jer. 27:9). [DIVINATION.]
En-dor
(fountain of Dor). A village of Manasseh (Josh. 17:11; Psa. 83:9-10; 1 Sam. 28).
En-eglaim
(fountain of two calves). An unknown place (Ezek. 47:10).
En-gannim
(fount of the garden). (1) A city of Judah (Josh. 15:34). (2) A Levitical city (Josh. 19:21; 21:29).
En-gedi
(fount of the kid). A town on west shore of Dead Sea (Josh. 15:62; Ezek. 47:10; 1 Sam. 24:1-7; Song of Sol. 1:14). Hazezon-tamar (Gen. 14:7; 2 Chron. 20:2).
Engine
(skilled product). The ballista for throwing spears, arrows, stones (2 Chron. 26:15); the catapult (Ezek. 26:9); battering ram (Ezek. 4:2; 21:22).
Engraver
(digger in). The commandments were engraved (Ex. 32:16); also stones and signets (Ex. 28:11,21,36; Job 19:24; Acts 17:29). Graven images were objects of idolatry (Ex. 20:4; 32:4).
En-haddah
(fountain). A city of Issachar (Josh. 19:21).
En-hakkore
(fount of the caller). Samson’s fountain (Judg. 15:19).
En-hazor
(fount of Hazor). A fenced city in Naphtali (Josh. 19:37).
En-mishpat
(fount of judgment) (Gen. 14:7). [KADESH.]
Enoch
(dedicated). (1) A son of Cain (Gen. 4:17). (2) Father of Methuselah (Gen. 5:18-24; Heb. 11:5-13; Jude 14).
Enon
(springs). (John 1:28; 3:23). [AENON.]
Enos
(mortal). Son of Seth (Gen. 4:26; 5:6-11; Luke 3:38). Enosh (1 Chron. 1:1).
Enosh
(1 Chron. 1:1). [ENOS.]
En-rimmon
(fount of the pomegranate). A settlement of returned Jews (Neh. 11:29).
En-rogel
(fuller’s fount). A celebrated spring (Josh. 15:7; 18:16; 2 Sam. 17:17; 1 Kings 1:9).
En-shemesh
(fount of the sun). A spring (Josh. 15:7; 18:17).
Ensign
(mark upon). A simple device, elevated on a pole, bearing some emblem to distinguish the tribes and army divisions (Num. 1:52; Song of Sol. 2:4; Isa. 13:2; 18:3).
Ensue
Pursue (1 Peter 3:11).
En-tappuah
(fount of the apple). Tappuah in Manasseh (Josh. 17:7).
Epaphras
(lovely). A Roman friend of Paul (Col. 1:7; 4:12).
Epaenetus
(praised). A Christian at Rome (Rom. 16:5).
Epaphroditus
(lovely). Probably Epaphras (Phil. 2:25; 4:18).
Ephah
(gloomy). (1) First son of Midian (Gen. 25:4; 1 Chron. 1:33; Isa. 60:6). (2) Caleb’s concubine (1 Chron. 2:46). (3) A Judahite (1 Chron. 2:47). (4) A Hebrew dry measure, estimated at 2.5 to 3.25 pecks (Ruth 2:17; Num. 5:15). (5) A Hebrew liquid measure equal to 7.5 gallons.
Ephai
(gloomy). His sons were captains left behind in Judah (Jer. 40:8).
Epher
(calf). (1) A son of Midian (Gen. 25:4; 1 Kings 4:10). (2) A son of Ezra (1 Chron. 4:17). A chief of Manasseh (1 Chron. 5:24).
Ephes-dammim
(border of blood). A Philistine encampment (1 Sam. 17:1). Pasdammim (1 Chron. 11:13). [ELAH.]
Ephesians
(1) Inhabitants of Ephesus (Acts 19:28). (2) Epistle to, written by Paul to the Christians at Ephesus, about A. D. 61 or 62, and while he was a prisoner at Rome. Forwarded by Tychicus (Eph. 6:21). Of general import.
Ephesus
(desirable). Capital of Ionia, on the Ægean Sea. Noted for its commerce, learning, and architecture. Paul visited it (Acts 18:1-20), and founded a church there, to which he addressed one of his best epistles (Acts 19:1-10; 20:17-38).
Ephlal
(judgment). A Judahite (1 Chron. 2:37).
Ephod
(clothe). (1) A sleeveless linen garment for priests, covering breast and back (Ex. 28:4-35; 1 Sam. 22:18), with onyx clasp at shoulder, and breastplate at breast, crossing. Worn later by other than priests (1 Chron. 15:27). [BREASTPLATE.] (2) A Manassite (Num. 34:23).
Ephphatha
(be opened). Christ’s utterance in Mark 7:34.
Ephraim
(doubly fruitful). (1) Second son of Joseph (Gen. 41:52). Obtained Jacob’s blessing (Gen. 48:8-20). Tribe numerous (Num. 1:33; 26:37). Allotment as in Joshua 16:1-10. (2) Site of Absalom’s sheep-farm (2 Sam. 13:23). (3) Place to which Christ retired (John 11:54). (4) A gate of Jerusalem (2 Kings 14:13; 2 Chron. 25:23; Neh. 8:16; 12:39). (5) “Mount of,” in Ephraim (1 Sam. 1:1). (6) The “wood of,” east of Jordan (2 Sam. 18:6).
Ephraimites
Members of the tribe of Ephraim (Judg. 12:5). Sometimes Ephrathites.
Ephrain
(doubly fruitful). A city of Israel (2 Chron. 13:19).
Ephratah, Ephrath
(fruitful). (1) Second wife of Caleb (1 Chron. 2:19,50). (2) Ancient name of Bethlehem-judah (Gen. 35:16,19; 48:7).
Ephrathites
(1) Inhabitants of Bethlehem, or Ephrath (Ruth 1:2). (2) Ephraimites (Judg. 12:5; 1 Sam. 1:1; 1 Kings 11:26).
Ephron
(fawn-like). (1) A Hittite who sold Machpelah to Abraham (Gen. 23:8-20; 49:29; 50:13). (2) Landmarks of Judah (Josh. 15:9).
Epicureans
(followers of Epicurus). A sect of pleasure-loving philosophers at Athens (Acts 17:18).
Epistle
(sending to). In O. T. a letter (2 Sam. 11:14; 2 Kings 5:5-6; 2 Chron. 21:12; Ezra 4:6-11). In N. T., a formal tract containing Christian doctrine and salutary advice.
Er
(watchman). (1) First-horn of Judah (Gen. 38:3-7; Num. 26:19). (2) A descendant of Shelah (1 Chron. 4:21). (3) Son of Jose (Luke 3:28).
Eran
(watchful). Founder of the Eranites (Num. 26:36).
Erastus
(beloved). (1) A friend of Paul at Ephesus (Acts 19:22; 2 Tim. 4:20). (2) A Corinthian convert (Rom. 16:23).
Erech
(healthy). A city of Shinar (Gen. 10:10).
Eri
(watching). A son of Gad (Gen. 46:16), and founder of the Erites (Num. 26:16).
Esaias
N. T. name of Isaiah (Matt. 3:3).
Esarhaddon
(conqueror). A king of Assyria (2 Kings 19:37; 2 Chron. 33:11). He united Babylon to Assyria and reigned over both B. C. 680-667.
Esau
(hairy). Eldest son of Isaac and twin brother of Jacob (Gen. 25:25). Called also Edom. Sold his birthright to Jacob (Gen. 25:26-34; 36:1-10). Gave his name, Edom, to a country and to his descendants (Gen. 26,36). [EDOM.]
Esek
(strife). A well in Gerar (Gen. 26:20).
Esh-baal
(Baal’s man). Ishbosheth, Saul’s fourth son (1 Chron. 8:33; 9:39).
Eshban
(wise man). Son of Dishon (Gen. 36:26; 1 Chron. 1:41).
Eshcol
(bunch of grapes). (1) Brother of Mamre (Gen. 14:13-24). (2) A valley or brook near Hebron (Num. 13:22-27; 32:9; Deut. 1:24).
Eshean
(slope). A city of Judah (Josh. 15:52).
Eshek
(oppression). A descendant of Saul (1 Chron. 8:39).
Eshkalonites
(Josh. 13:3). [ASHKELON.]
Eshtaol
(a way). Town in Judah and Dan (Josh. 15:33; 19:41); burial place of Samson (Judg. 13:25; 16:31; 18:2-11).
Eshtaulites
Families of Kirjath-jearim (1 Chron. 2:53).
Eshtemoa, Eshtemoh
(bosom of a woman). A Levitical town of Judah (Josh. 15:50; 21:14; 1 Sam. 30:28).
Eshton
(weak). A Judahite (1 Chron. 4:11-12).
Esli
(reserved). Ancestor of Joseph (Luke 3:25).
Espouse
(promise). [BETROTH.]
Esrom
(Matt. 1:3; Luke 3:33). [HEZRON.]
Essene
(priest). Member of a Jewish ascetic sect, the Essenes.
Estate
(standing). In Mark 6:21, a class or order representing the government. The “estate of the elders,” Acts 22:5, was a body of advisers cooperating with the Sanhedrim.
Esther
(star). Persian name of Hadassah, Mordecai’s cousin, who married King Ahasuerus, and saved the lives of her countrymen. Her book, seventeenth of O. T., tells her story.
Etam
(lair). (1) A village in Simeon (1 Chron. 4:32). (2) Favorite resort of Solomon (2 Chron. 11:6; Judg. 15:8-19). (3) A doubtful name (1 Chron. 4:3).
Etham
(sea bound). An Israelite encampment (Ex. 13:20; Num. 33:6-8).
Ethan
(strong). (1) One noted for wisdom (1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chron. 2:6; title to Psa. 89). (2) A Levite singer (1 Chron. 6:44; 15:17-19). (3) An ancestor of Asaph (1 Chron. 6:42).
Ethanim
(flowing). Seventh month (Tisri) of Jewish sacred, and first of civil, year; corresponding to parts of September and October (1 Kings 8:2).
Ethbaal
(favored of Baal). King of Sidon (1 Kings 16:31).
Ether
(plenty). Town in Judah and Simeon (Josh. 15:42; 19:7).
Ethiopia
(burnt faces). Greek and Roman for Hebrew “Cush.” The unbounded country south of Egypt (Ezek. 29:10); settled by Hamites (Gen. 10:6); merchants (Isa. 45:14; Jer. 13:23; Job 28:19); wealthy (Acts 8:27-37); strongly military (2 Chron. 12:3; 14:9-12; 2 Kings 17:4).
Ethiopians
Dwellers in Ethiopia; Cushites (Num. 12:1; 2 Chron. 14:9; Jer. 38:7; 39:16; Acts 8:27-37).
Ethnan
(hire). A Judahite (1 Chron. 4:5-7).
Ethni
(liberal). A Levite (1 Chron. 6:41).
Eubulus
(prudent). A Roman Christian (2 Tim. 4:21).
Euergetes
(benefactor). A common Grecian surname, and title of honor; applied especially to the Ptolemies.
Eunice
(good victory). Mother of Timothy (Acts 16:1; 2 Tim. 1:5).
Eunuch
(couch guardian). A castrated male. Eunuchs became court officials (2 Kings 9:32; Esth. 2:3; Acts 8:27); could not enter the congregation (Deut. 23:1). A celibate (Matt. 19:12).
Euodias
(fragrant). Euodia in R. V.; a Christian woman of Philippi (Phil. 4:2).
Euphrates
(fructifying). A great river of western Asia, rising in Armenia and emptying into the Persian Gulf. Boundary of Eden (Gen. 2:14); “great river” (Gen. 15:18; Deut. 1:7); eastern boundary of the promised land (Deut. 11:24; Josh. 1:4; 1 Chron. 5:9); and of David’s conquests (2 Sam. 8:3; 1 Chron. 18:3. See also, Jer. 13:4-7; 46:2-10; 51:63; Psa. 137:1; Rev. 9:14; 16:12).
Euroclydon
A stormy northeast wind of the Levant (Acts 27:14).
Eutychus
(fortunate). A sleepy youth of Troas (Acts 20:6-12).
Evangelist
(publisher of glad tidings). One who evangelises, or preaches the glad tidings of the grace of God unto salvation. Such are included among the gifts of the ascended Lord for His Church (Eph. 4:11). All are encouraged to “do the work of an evangelist” in love for their fellow man (2 Tim. 4:5).
Eve
(life). The first woman; made of man and for him (Gen. 2:18-25; 3-4).
Evening
(decline of day). Two evenings recognized, one before, the other after, sunset (Gen. 24:63; Ex. 12:6; Num. 9:3; 28:4).
Evi
(desire). A King of Midian (Num. 31:8; Josh. 13:21).
Evil-merodach
(fool of Merodach). King of Babylon, B. C. 561-559 (2 Kings 25:27; Jer. 52:31-34).
Excommunication
(putting out of the community). An act of obedience to the Lord in “putting away (out)” of His assembly a person for being wicked in doctrine or moral behavior (1 Cor. 5:13; Gal. 5:12).
Executioner
(a follower out). In O. T. a position of dignity (Gen. 37:36, marg.; 1 Kings 2:25,34). Even in Mark 6:27, the executioner, belonged to the king’s bodyguard.
Exodus
(going out). Second Book of the Bible and Pentateuch. Written by Moses. Historic from 1:1 to 18:27; legislative from 19 to end. Its history covers the period (about 142 years) of Jewish preparation to leave Egypt, the departure, the desert wanderings and the arrival at Sinai. Its legislation comprises the giving of the law at Sinai, directions for the priesthood, the establishment of the tabernacle and its service.
Exorcists
(swearers out). Those who pretended to drive out evil spirits by prayers and conjurations (Matt. 12:27; Mark 9:38; Acts 19:13).
Expiation, Feast of
[ATONEMENT.]
Eye
Putting out the eye a warfare custom, especially with dangerous prisoners (Judg. 16:21; 1 Sam. 11:2; 2 Kings 25:7). Painting the eyelids a fashion (2 Kings 9:30; Jer. 4:30; Ezek. 23:40). “Eye-service,” reluctant service (Col. 3:22; Eph. 6:8).
Ezar
(1 Chron. 1:38). [EZER, 1.]
Ezbai
(shining). Father of one of David’s mighty men (1 Chron. 11:37).
Ezbon
(bright). (1) A son of Gad (Gen. 46:16); Ozni (Num. 26:16). (2) A Benjamite (1 Chron. 7:7).
Ezekias
(Matt. 1:9-10). [HEZEKIAH.]
Ezekiel
(strength of God). One of the four greater prophets; carried captive to Babylon B. C. 598; entered the prophetic calling in fifth year of his captivity (Ezek. 1:1-3). Chapters 1-24 of his book contain predictions before the fall of Jerusalem, and 25-48 predictions after that event. The visions of the Temple, 40-48, are a unique feature of the book.
Ezel
(going away). Scene of the parting of David and Jonathan (1 Sam. 20:19).
Ezem
(bone). A town of Simeon (1 Chron. 4:29); Azem (Josh. 19:3).
Ezer
(help). (1) A Horite duke (Gen. 36:21,27,30; 1 Chron. 4:4). (2) An Ephraimite (1 Chron. 7:21). (3) A Gadite (1 Chron. 12:9). (4) A Levite (Neh. 3:19). (5) A priest (Neh. 12:42).
Ezion-gaber, or geber
(backbone of a giant). An Israelite encampment (Num. 33:35-36; Deut. 2:8). Compare 1 Kings 9:26; 2 Chron. 8:17; 1 Kings 22:48.
Eznite
(2 Sam. 23:8), for Tachmonite in same verse and Hachmonite (1 Chron. 11:11).
Ezra
(help). The famous scribe and priest, resident at Babylon, who returned to Jerusalem with his countrymen, B. C. 458, where he began instant reforms. He collected and revised the previous O. T. writings and largely settled the O. T. canon. His book, 15th of O. T., tells the story of the return and the establishment of a new order of things at Jerusalem and in Judea.
Ezrahite
A title applied to Ethan and Heman (1 Kings 4:31; Psa. 88 title; 89 title).
Ezri
(my help). A superintendent of David’s farm laborers (1 Chron. 27:26).
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