Boyd's Bible Dictionary: M
James P. Boyd
Table of Contents
Maacah
(oppression). (1) A wife of David (2 Sam. 3:3). Maachah (1 Chron. 3:2). (2) A petty kingdom, N. E. of Palestine (2 Sam. 10:6-8). Syria-maachah (1 Chron. 19:6-7).
Maachah
(oppression). (1) Daughter of Nahor (Gen. 22:24). (2) A Gathite (1 Kings 2:39). (3) Wife of Rehoboam (1 Kings 15:2). (4) Concubine of Caleb (1 Chron. 2:48). (5) A Benjamitess (1 Chron. 7:15-16). (6) Wife of Jehiel (1 Chron. 8:29). (7) Father of Hanan (1 Chron. 11:43). (8) A Simeonite (1 Chron. 27:16).
Maachathi
Maachathites
People of Maacah (Deut. 3:14; Josh. 12:5).
Maadai
(ornament). Son of Bani (Ezra 10:34).
Maadiah
A returned priest
(Neh. 12:5). Moadiah (Neh. 12:17).
Maai
(merciful). A Levite (Neh. 12:36).
Maaleh-acrabbim
(Josh. 15:3). Scorpion pass. [AKRABBIM.]
Maarath
(open). Town in Judah (Josh. 15:59).
Maaseiah
(work of God). (1) Returned Levites and captive families (Ezra 10:18,21-22,30; Neh. 3:23; 8:4,7; 10:25; 11:5,7; 12:41-42). (2) Father of Zephaniah (Jer. 21:1). (3) Father of Zedekiah (Jer. 29:21). (4) A porter (1 Chron. 15:18-20). (5) Son of Adaiah (2 Chron. 23:1). (6) Others (2 Chron. 26:11; 28:7; 34:8; Jer. 35:4).
Maath
(small). An ancestor of Christ (Luke 3:26).
Maaz
(wrath). Son of Ram (1 Chron. 2:27).
Maaziah
(consolation). Two priests (1 Chron. 24:18; Neh. 10:8).
Macedonia
(extended). The ancient empire north of Greece proper, whose greatest kings were Philip and Alexander the Great. Often visited by Paul, who made here his first European converts (Acts 16:9-12; 17:1-15; 20:1-6).
Machbanai
(stout). A Gadite chief (1 Chron. 12:13).
Machbenah
(cloak). Person or place (1 Chron. 2:49).
Machi
(decrease). Father of the Gadite spy (Num. 13:15).
Machir
(sold). (1) Eldest son of Manasseh (Num. 32:39; Josh. 17:1). (2) Son of Ammiel (2 Sam. 9:4; 17:27).
Machirites
Descendants of Machir
(Num. 26:29).
Machnadebai
(liberal). Son of Bani (Ezra 10:40).
Machpelah
(double). Abraham’s burial cave at Hebron (Gen. 23:17-19; 25:9; 49:29-32; 50:13).
Madai
(middle). Son of Japheth, and progenitor of the Medes (Gen. 10:2).
Madian
(Acts 7:29). [MIDIAN.]
Madmannah
(dunghill). Town in southern Judah, near Gaza (Josh. 15:31).
Madmen
(dunghill). A place in Moab (Jer. 48:2).
Madmenah
(dunghill). Town in Benjamin (Isa. 10:31).
Madness
Lunacy and passionate outburst
(John 10:20).
Madon
(strife). Ancient city of Canaan (Josh. 11:1; 12:19).
Magbish
(gathering). Person or place (Ezra 2:30).
Magdala
(tower). Village on W. shore of Sea of Galilee (Matt. 15:39). Magadan in R. V.
Magdiel
(praise). A duke of Edom (Gen. 36:43).
Magi
(priests). Oriental priests and learned men. A Median and Persian caste of royal advisers (Jer. 39:3; Matt. 2:1-11).
Magic
(of Magi). The magician’s art. Acting through occult agencies. Potent in Oriental religions (Ex. 7; 8). Forbidden (Lev. 19:31; 20:6).
Magog
(Gog’s region). (1) Second son of Japheth, and his people (Gen. 10:2). (2) Gog’s land; probably Scythia (Ezek. 38:2; 39:2-6). (3) Symbolical enemies (Rev. 20:7-9).
Magor-missabib
(fear everywhere). Pashur, who imprisoned Jeremiah (Jer. 20:1-3).
Magpiash
(moth killer). A co-covenanter (Neh. 10:20).
Mahalah
(sickness). A Manassite (1 Chron. 7:18).
Mahalaleel
(God’s praise). (1) Son of Cainan (Gen. 5.12-17). Maleleel (Luke 3:37). (2) A Judahite (Neh. 11:4).
Mahalath
(harp). (1) Wife of Esau (Gen. 28:9). (2) Wife of Rehoboam (2 Chron. 11:18). (3) The tune or the instrument (Psa. 53; 88, titles).
Mahali
(sick) (Ex. 6:19). [MAHLI.]
Mahanaim
(two camps). Place where Jacob met the angels (Gen. 32:2). Afterward a Levitical town in Gad (Josh. 21:38; 2 Sam. 2:8-12).
Mahaneh-dan
(camp of Dan). Located as in Judges 13:25; 18:12.
Maharai
(swift). One of David’s captains (2 Sam. 23:28; 1 Chron. 11:30; 27:13).
Mahath
(grasping). Two Kohathite Levites (1 Chron. 6:35; 2 Chron. 29:12).
Mahavite
Designation of one of David’s captains
(1 Chron. 11:46).
Mahazioth
(visions). Son of Heman (1 Chron. 25:4,30).
Maher-shalalhash-baz
(speeding to the prey). Name of Isaiah’s son, symbolizing the Assyrian conquest of Damascus and Samaria (Isa. 8:1-4).
Mahlah
(disease). Daughter of Zelophehad (Num. 27:1-11).
Mahli
(sickly). (1) A Levite (Num. 3:20). Mahali (Ex. 6:19). (2) Another Levite (1 Chron. 6:47).
Mahlites
Descendants of Mahli
(Num. 3:33).
Mahlon
(sickly). Ruth’s first husband (Ruth 1:2-5; 4:9-10).
Mahol
(dancing). Father of the four wise men (1 Kings 4:31).
Makaz
(end). Unidentified place (1 Kings 4:9).
Makheloth
(meeting place). A desert encampment (Num. 33:25).
Makkedah
(shepherd place). An ancient Canaanite city (Josh. 10:10-30; 12:16; 15:41).
Maktesh
(mortar). Denounced quarter of Jerusalem (Zeph. 1:11).
Malachi
(God’s messenger). Last of minor prophets. Nothing known of nativity or lineage. Contemporary with Nehemiah, B. C. 445-433. His book foretells the coming of Christ and John the Baptist.
Malcham
(their king). (1) A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:9). (2) The idol Molech (Zeph. 1:5).
Malchiah
(king). (1) A Levite (1 Chron. 6:40). (2) Jeremiah’s prison-keeper (Jer. 38:6). (3) Returned captives (Ezra 10:25,31; Neh. 3:14; 8:4; 11:12).
Malchiel
(God’s king). An Asherite and founder of Malchielites, or Birzavith (Gen. 46:17; Num. 26:45; 1 Chron. 7:31).
Malchijah
(king). Priests and returned captives (1 Chron. 24:9; Ezra 10:25,31; Neh. 3:11; 12:42).
Malchiram
(king of height). Son of Jehoiachin (1 Chron. 3:18).
Malchi-shua
(king of help). Son of Saul (1 Chron. 9:39). Melchishua (1 Sam. 14:49).
Malchus
(ruling). The one whose ear Peter cut off (Matt. 26:51; Luke 22:50).
Maleleel
(Luke 3:37). [MAHALALEEL.]
Mallothi
(fullness). Chief of the 19th musical course (1 Chron. 25:4,26).
Mallows
(soft). Jews’-mallows of the East, used for pot-herbs (Job 30:4).
Malluch
(ruling). Levites (1 Chron. 6:44; Ezra 10:29,32; Neh. 10:4; 12:2).
Mammon
(riches). A Chaldee word used by Christ (Matt. 6:24; Luke 16:9).
Mamre
(strength). The Amorite chief who gave his name to the plain where Abraham dwelt (Gen. 14:13-24). Hebron (Gen. 23:19).
Man
Adam, ruddy
(Gen. 1:26). The human race (Gen. 5:2; 8:21). As distinguished from woman (Deut. 22:5; 1 Sam. 17:33). Mortal (Isa. 13:14).
Manaen
(comforter). A Christian teacher at Antioch (Acts 13:1).
Manahath
(rest). (1) A Horite progenitor of the Manahethites (Gen. 36:23; 1 Chron. 2:52). (2) Place or person (1 Chron. 8:6).
Manasseh
(forgetting). (1) First son of Joseph (Gen. 41:51). The tribe divided and occupied both sides of Jordan (Josh. 16; 17). (2) Son and successor of Hezekiah on the throne of Judah, B. C. 698-643. Idolatrous (2 Kings 21:1-18). Captive in Babylon; repented; restored (2 Chron. 33:1-20). (3) Returned captives (Ezra 10:30,33).
Manasses
(1) King Manasseh (Matt. 1:10). (2) Manasseh, Joseph’s son (Rev. 7:6).
Manassites
Descendants of Manasseh
(1) (Deut. 4:43; Judg. 12:4).
Mandrake
(field speaker). A narcotic plant, resembling rhubarb, bearing a yellow, aromatic fruit (Gen. 30:14-16; Song of Sol. 7:13).
Maneh
The mina; a variable Hebrew weight
(Ezek. 45:12).
Manger
(eating place). Feeding crib or trough for cattle. The stall, and even the cattleyard (Luke 2:7-16; 13:15).
Manna
(what is this?). The bread substitute sent to the wandering Israelites (Ex. 16:14-36; Num. 11:7-9; Deut. 8:3; Josh. 5:12).
Manoah
(rest). Father of Samson (Judg. 13:1-23).
Manslayer
The involuntary manslayer found escape in a city of refuge
(Num. 35:22-23; Deut. 19:5).
Mantle
(hand-woven). Blanket (Judg. 4:18). Garment (1 Sam. 15:27). Sleeved wrapper (Isa. 3:22). Chief outer garment (1 Kings 19:13-19).
Maoch
(breast-bound). A Gathite (1 Sam. 27:2).
Maon
(dwelling). Town in Judah (Josh. 15:55; 1 Sam. 23:24-25).
Maonites
Mehunims
(Judg. 10:12).
Mara
(bitter). Naomi so called herself (Ruth 1:20).
Marah
(bitter). The desert spring whose waters were sweetened (Ex. 15:22-25; Num. 33:8-9).
Maralah
(trembling). A border of Zebulun (Josh. 19:11).
Maran-atha
“OIIr Lord cometh”
(1 Cor. 16:22).
Marble
(shining). Any white or shining stone is meant (1 Kings 7:9-12; Esther 1:6; Rev. 18:12).
Marchesvan
[BUL
Marcus
(Col. 4:10; Philem. 24; 1 Peter 5:13). [MARK.]
Mareshah
(hill-lop). (1) A Hebronite (1 Chron. 2:42). (2) Lowland city of Judah (Josh. 15:44; 2 Chron. 11:8; 14:9-12).
Mark
(polite, shining). John Mark (Acts 12:12,25; 15:37). John (Acts 13:5,13). Mark (Acts 15:39). Convert of Peter (1 Peter 5:13). Companion of Paul (Col. 4:10). Author of second Gospel, which was probably written in Rome.
Maroth
(bitter). Town in Judah (Micah 1:12).
Marriage
(husbanding). Monogamous (Gen. 2:18-24; 7:13). Polygamous (Gen. 4:19; 6:2). Forbidden within certain degrees (Lev. 18; Deut. 27); and with foreigners (Ex. 34:16). Monogamy re-instituted (Matt. 19:5-6; Mark 10:5-10).
Mars Hill
(Acts 17:22). [AREOPAGUS.]
Marsena
(worthy). A Persian prince (Esther 1:14).
Martha
(lady). Sister of Mary and Lazarus (Luke 10:38-42; John 11:5-28).
Martyr
(witness). (Matt. 18:16; Luke 24:48). Who seals his faith with his blood (Acts 22:20; Rev. 2:13; 17:6).
Mary
(rebellion). Greek form of Miriam. (1) The mother of Jesus when she was the virgin, betrothed of Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25; 12:46; Mark 6:3; Luke 8:19; John 2:1-5; 19:26; Acts 1:14). To her it was said, “that holy things which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God (Luke 1:35) (2) Wife of Cleophas (Matt. 27:56,61; 28:1-9; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-10). (3) Mother of John Mark (Acts 12:12; Col. 4:10). (4) Sister of Martha and Lazarus (Luke 10:41-42; John 11; 12). (5) Mary Magdalene; that is, of Magdala (Matt. 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-10; Luke 24:10; John 20:1-18). (6) A Roman convert (Rom. 16:6).
Maschil
“Didactic,” or “melody
Title of thirteen Psalms.
Mash
(drawn out). Son of Aram (Gen. 10:23). Meshech (1 Chron. 1:17).
Mashal
(entreaty). A Levitical city in Asher (1 Chron. 6:74). Misheal (Josh. 19:26). Mishal (Josh. 21:30).
Masrekah
(vineyard). City in Edom (Gen. 36:36; 1 Chron. 1:47).
Massa
(gift). Son of Ishmael (Gen. 25:14; 1 Chron. 1:30).
Massah
(temptation). Meribah; spot of temptation (Ex. 17:7; Psa. 95:8-9; Heb. 3:8).
Mathusala
(Luke 3:37). [METHUSELAH.]
Matred
(shoving). Mother of Mehetabel (Gen. 36:39).
Matri
(rain). A Benjamite family (1 Sam. 10:21).
Matrix
(mother). The womb (Ex. 13:12-15).
Mattan
(gift). (1) A priest of Baal (2 Kings 11:18). (2) Father of Shephatiah (Jer. 38:1).
Mattanah
(gift). A desert encampment (Num. 21:18-19).
Mattaniah
(God’s gift). (1) Original name of Zedekiah (2 Kings 24:17). (2) Levites (1 Chron. 9:15; 25:4,16; 2 Chron. 20:14; 29:13; Ezra 10:26-27,30,37; Neh. 11:17; 13:13).
Mattatha
(God’s gift). Grandson of David (Luke 3:31).
Mattathah
One who returned
(Ezra 10:33).
Mattathias
(God’s gift). Two of Christ’s progenitors (Luke 3:25-26).
Mattenai
Levites
(Ezra 10:33,37; Neh. 12:19).
Matthan
Grandfather of Joseph
(Matt. 1:15).
Matthat
(Luke 3:24,29). (MATTHAN.]
Matthew
(gift of God). Contraction of Mattathias. The Apostle and Evangelist. Levi (Luke 5:27-29). Son of Alphaeus (Mark 2:14). Tax-collector at Capernaum when called (Matt: 9:9). His gospel is first of N. T. Its original claimed to be the Hebrew, or Syro-Chaldaic, of Palestine. Time of writing placed at A. D. 60-66. Gist, to establish Jesus as O. T. Messiah.
Matthias
(God’s gift). Apostle allotted to fill the place of Judas (Acts 1:26).
Mattithiah
(God’s gift). Levites (1 Chron. 9:31; 15:18; 16:5; Ezra 10:43; Neh. 8:4).
Mattock
(hoe). A crude hoe (Isa. 7:25).
Maul
(hammer). Heavy wooden hammer (Prov. 25:18). Battle ax (Jer. 51:20).
Mazzaroth
The twelve signs of the zodiac
(Job 38:32).
Meadow
(mead). Water-plant, flag (Gen. 41:2). Cave (Judg. 20:33).
Meah
(hundred). Tower in Jerusalem (Neh. 3:1; 12:39).
Mearah
(cave). Unknown place (Josh. 13:4).
Measures
Hebrew standard weights and measures provided for
(Lev. 19:35-36; Deut. 25:13-15). Money passed by weight till era of coinage. For various weights and measures, see respective titles.
Meat
In Bible sense, food of any kind
(Gen. 1:29; Lev. 2; 6:14-23; Matt. 15:37; Luke 24:41).
Meat-offering
Conditions
(Lev. 2; 6:14-23).
Mebunnai
(building). One of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:27). Sibbechai (2 Sam. 21:18). Sibbecai (1 Chron. 11:29).
Mecherathite
(1 Chron. 11:36). Maacathite. [MAACAH.]
Medad
(love). A camp prophet (Num. 11:26-27).
Medan
(strife). A son of Abraham (Gen. 25:2; 1 Chron. 1:32).
Medeba
(quiet waters). Town in Reuben, east of Dead Sea (Num. 21:30; Josh. 13:9).
Medes
Medians
(2 Kings 17:6).
Media
(middle land). Madai (Gen. 10:2); Media (Esther 1:3). The country northwest of Persia and south of Caspian Sea. Held early sway in Babylon. Tributary to Assyria, B. C. 880. Independent, and conquered Babylon; next, Assyria. Empire at its height, B. C. 625. Overthrown by Persian Cyrus, B. C. 558. Medo-Persian empire overthrown by Alexander the Great, B. C. 330 (Isa. 13:17-18; Esther 1:19; Dan. 6:8-12; 1 Chron. 5:26).
Medicine
(of a physician). The science, as known in Egypt, was copied by Hebrews (Lev. 13-15; 2 Kings 8:29; Prov. 3:8; 6:15).
Megiddo
(crowded). A city in plain of Esdraelon (Josh. 12:21; 17:11; 2 Kings 23:29). Also the plain, or valley, itself and scene of Barak’s victory over Sisera, and of Josiah’s death (Judg. 4:6-17; 2 Chron. 35:20-24).
Megiddon
(Zech. 12:11). [MEGIDDO.]
Mehetabeel
Ancestor of Shemeiah
(Neh. 6:10).
Mehetabel
(God favored). Wife of Hadar, king of Edom (Gen. 36:39).
Mehida
(famed). His family returned (Ezra 2:52; Neh. 7:54).
Mehir
( price). A Judahite (1 Chron. 4:11).
Meholathite
Meholaite
(1 Sam. 18:19).
Mehujael
(smitten). Son of Irad (Gen. 4:18).
Mehuman
(true). Chamberlain of Ahasuerus (Esther 1:10).
Mehunims
(dwellings). Maonites (2 Chron. 26:7; Esther 2:50).
Mejarkon
(yellow waters). Town in Dan (Josh. 19:46).
Mekonah
(pedestal). Town in Judah (Neh. 11:28).
Melatiah
(saved). Assistant wall-builder (Neh. 3:7).
Melchi
(king). Two ancestors of Christ (Luke 3:24,28).
Melchiah
(royal). A priest (Jer. 21:1).
Melchisedec
N
T. form of Melchizedek (Heb. 5-7).
Melchishua
(1 Sam. 14:49). [MALCHISHUA.]
Melchizedek
(king of justice). King of Salem, and priest (Gen. 14:18-20). Prototype of Christ (Psa. 110:4; Heb. 5-7).
Melea
(full). Ancestor of Joseph (Luke 3:31).
Melech
(king). Son of Micah (1 Chron. 9:41).
Melicu
(Neh. 12:14). [MALLUCH.]
Melita
(honey). The island of Malta, in Mediterranean, south of Sicily (Acts 27; 28).
Melon
(mellow apple). Melons of Egypt prized as food (Num. 11:5).
Melzar
Common noun-steward or tutor
(Dan. 1:11,16).
Memphis
(abode of the good). Ancient Egyptian city (Hos. 9:6), on west bank of Nile, near pyramids and sphinx, and 10 miles south of Cairo. Noph (Isa. 19:13; Jer. 2:16; Ezek. 30:13-16).
Memucan
A Persian prince
(Esther 1:14-21).
Menahem
(comforter). Usurper of Israel’s throne. Idolatrous and cruel. Reigned B. C. 772-761 (2 Kings 15:14-22).
Menan
Ancestor of Joseph
(Luke 3:31).
Mene
First word of Belshazzar’s warning
Entire, “Mene,” he is numbered; “Tekel,” he is weighed; “Upharsin,” they are divided (Dan. 5:25-28).
Meonenim
(enchanter). Unlocated plain (Judg. 9:37).
Meonothai
A Judahite
(1 Chron. 4:14).
Mephaath
(height). Levitical town in Reuben (Josh. 13:18).
Mephibosheth
(idol breaker). (1) A son of Saul (2 Sam. 21:8). (2) Son of Jonathan (2 Sam. 4:4; 9:6-13; 16; 19:24-30).
Merab
(increase). Daughter of Saul (1 Sam. 14:49; 18:17).
Meraiah
(rebellion). A priest (Neh. 12:12).
Meraioth
(rebellious). Three priests (1 Chron. 6:6; Ezra 7:3; Neh. 12:15).
Merari
(bitter). Third son of Levi, and head of family of Merarites (Gen. 46:11; Ex. 6:16; Num. 3:17; 4:29-33; Josh. 21:7-30).
Merathaim
(double rebellion). Symbol of Chaldea (Jer. 50:21).
Mercurius
(Mercury). Name applied to Paul in Lystra (Acts 14:12).
Mercy Seat
Lid of the ark
(Ex. 25:17-22); hence, covering, or atonement for sin (Heb. 9:5).
Mered
(rebellion). Son of Ezra (1 Chron. 4:17).
Meremoth
(heights). Three priests (Ezra 8:33; 10:36; Neh. 10:5).
Meres
(lofty). One of Ahasuerus’ wise men (Esther 1:14).
Meribah
(strife). A desert encampment, where the rock was smitten (Ex. 17:7). Kadesh (Num. 20:13-24).
Merib-baal
(1 Chron. 8:34; 9:40). [MEPHIBOSHETH, 2.]
Merodach
(death). A Babylonian god, and royal surname (Jer. 50:2).
Merodach-baladan
(Baal-worshipper). King of Babylon, B. C. 721 (Isa. 39:1). Berodachbaladan (2 Kings 20:12).
Merom
(heights). The lake on Jordan above Sea of Galilee (Josh. 11:5-7).
Meronothite
Designations
(1 Chron. 27:30; Neh. 3:7).
Meroz
(refuge). Unknown place (Judg. 5:23).
Mesech, Meshech
(drawn out). (1) Son of Japheth (Gen. 10:2; Ezek. 27:13; 32:26; Psa. 120:5). (2) (1 Chron. 1:17). [MASH.]
Mesha
(freed). (1) A Joktanite border (Gen. 10:30). (2) A king of Moab (2 Kings 3:4). (3) Son of Caleb (1 Chron. 2:42). (4) A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:9).
Meshach
(guest). Chaldean name of Mishael, Daniel’s companion (Dan. 1:6-7; 3).
Meshelemiah
(rewarded). A Levite gatekeeper (1 Chron. 9:21; 26:1-9).
Meshezabeel
(delivered). Returned captives (Neh. 3:4; 10:21; 11:24).
Meshillemith
(repaid). A priest (1 Chron. 9:12).
Meshillemoth
(repaid). (1) A chief of Ephraim (2 Chron. 28:12). (2) Meshillemith (Neh. 11:13).
Meshullam
(friend). (1) Ancestor of Shaphan (2 Kings 22:3). (2) Son of Zerubbabel (1 Chron. 3:19). (3) A Gadite (1 Chron. 5:13). (4) Three Benjamites (1 Chron. 8:17; 9:7-8). (5) Eleven Levites, in Ezra and Nehemiah.
Meshullemeth
(friend). Mother of King Amon (2 Kings 21:19).
Mesobaite
Designation of Jasiel
(1 Chron. 11:47).
Mesopotamia
(between rivers). The country between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates (Gen. 24:10; Deut. 23:4; Judg. 3:8-10; Acts 2:9; 7:2).
Messiah
(anointed). Applied to regularly anointed priests or kings (Lev. 4:3,5,16; 1 Sam. 2:10,35; 12:3-5). The Greek kristos, “anointed,” takes its place in N. T., except in John 1:41; 4:25.
Messias
Greek form of Messiah
(John 1:41; 4:25).
Metals
(mined). Precious and useful metals, such as gold, silver, tin, lead, copper, and iron, known to Hebrews and much used (Gen. 2:11-12; Num. 31:22).
Metheg-ammah
(curb of the city). A Philistine stronghold (2 Sam. 8:1).
Methusael
(man of God). Father of Lamech (Gen. 4:18).
Methuselah
(dart-man). Grandfather of Noah; oldest of antediluvians. Lived 969 years (Gen. 5:21-27).
Meunim
(Neh. 7:52). [MEHUNIMS.]
Mezahab
(gilded). An Edomite (Gen. 36:39).
Miamin
(right hand). Two who returned (Ezra 10:25; Neh. 12:5).
Mibhar
(chosen). One of David’s heroes (1 Chron. 11:38).
Mibsam
(odorous). (1) An Ishmaelite (Gen. 25:13). (2) A Simeonite (1 Chron. 4:25).
Mibzar
(fort). A duke of Edom (Gen. 36:42).
Micah
(God-like). (1) The erratic Ephraimite whose story is told in Judges 17-18. (2) Sixth of the minor prophets. Prophesied B. C. 750-698. He foretells the destruction of Samaria and Jerusalem, and prefigures the Messiah. (3) A Reubenite (1 Chron. 5:5). (4) Grandson of Jonathan (1 Chron. 8:34-35). (5) A Levite (1 Chron. 23:20). (6) Father of Abdon (2 Chron. 34:20).
Micaiah
(God-like). A Samarian prophet (1 Kings 22:8-38; 2 Chron. 18:7-27).
Micha
Persons
(2 Sam. 9:12; Neh. 10:11; 11:17,22).
Michael
(God-like). (1) Prince of angels (Dan. 10:13; 12:1; Rev. 12:7). (2) Characters in (Num. 13:13; 1 Chron. 5:13-14; 6:40; 7:3; 8:16; 12:20; 27:18; 2 Chron. 21:2; Ezra 8:8).
Michah
(1 Chron. 24:24-25). (MICAH, 5.]
Michaiah
(God-like). (1) Full form of Micah in 2 Chronicles 34:20. (2) Same as Micha (1 Chron. 9:15; Neh. 12:35). (3) A priest (Neh. 12:41). (4) Wife of Rehoboam and mother of Abijah, king of Judah (2 Chron. 13:2). (5) A prince and teacher of the law (2 Chron. 17:7). (6) Son of Gemariah (Jer. 36:11-14).
Michal
Daughter of Saul and wife of David
(1 Sam. 14:49; 25:44; 2 Sam. 3:14; 6:23).
Michmash
(hidden). Noted town in Benjamin (1 Sam. 13:11; Isa. 10:28. Michmas (Ezra 2:27).
Michmethah
(stony). Border mark of Manasseh (Josh. 17:7).
Michri
(precious). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 9:8).
Michtam
Musical term for six Psalms
Middin
(measures). City in Judah (Josh. 15:61).
Midian
(strife). Son of Abraham, and founder of Midianites (Gen. 25:2; Ex. 3:1; Num. 22:4; Judg. 7:13).
Migdal-el
(tower of God). Fenced city of Naphtali (Josh. 19:38).
Migdal-gad
(tower of Gad). Town in Judah (Josh. 15:37).
Migdol
(tower). Place in Egypt (Ex. 14:2; Num. 33:7-8). Perhaps same in (Jer. 44:1; 46:14).
Migron
(pinnacle). Town near Gibeah (1 Sam. 14:2; Isa. 10:28).
Mijamin
(right hand). (1) Chief of the 6th priestly course (1 Chron. 24:9). (2) Co-covenanters (Neh. 10:7).
Mikloth
(staves). (1) A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:32; 9:37-38). (2) One of David’s generals (1 Chron. 27:4).
Mikneiah
(God-possessed). A temple musician (1 Chron. 15:18-21).
Milalai
(eloquent). A priest (Neh. 12:36).
Milcah
(queen). (1) Wife of Nahor (Gen. 11:29; 24:15-47). (2) Daughter of Zelophehad (Num. 26:33; Josh. 17:3).
Milcom
[MOLECH
Mile
Roman mile
(Matt. 5:41); 1618 yards.
Miletus, Miletum
(red). City in Ionia (Acts 20:15-38; 2 Tim. 4:20).
Milk
Of cows, goats, camels, and sheep a favorite Oriental food
(Gen. 32:15; Deut. 32:14). Symbol of fertility (Josh. 5:6; Heb. 5:12).
Mill
(grind). A mortar and pestle; or, two stones, upper and nether, the former turned by hand (Job 41:24; Isa. 47:1-2; Matt. 24:41). Millstones not pawnable (Deut. 24:6).
Millet
Here a grass; abroad a cereal, like broomcorn
(Ezek. 4:9).
Millo
(mound). (1) A rampart of Jerusalem (2 Sam. 5:9; 1 Kings 9:15). (2) Where Joash was murdered (2 Kings 12:20). (3) A Shechem family (Judg. 9:6-20).
Mina
[MANEH
Miniamin
Levites
(2 Chron. 31:15; Neh. 12:17,41).
Minister
(assistant). Attendant (Ex. 24:13; Josh. 1:1; 1 Kings 19:21; Ezra 8:17). Magistrate (Rom. 13:6). Preacher and teacher (1 Cor. 4:1; 2 Cor. 3:6). Celestial high priest (Heb. 8:1-3).
Minni
Part of Armenia
(Jer. 51:27).
Minnith
(division). An Ammonite section east of Jordan (Judg. 11:33; Ezek. 27:17).
Minstrel
(minister). A musician employed, or strolling (1 Sam. 10:5; 16:16; 2 Kings 3:15). Professional mourners (Matt. 9:23).
Mint
All aromatic herb, varieties numerous
(Matt. 23:23; Luke 11:42).
Miphkad
A Jerusalem gate
(Neh. 3:31).
Miracle
(wonderful). In scripture, a supernatural event (Num. 22:28; 1 Kings 17:6; Matt. 9:18-33; 14:25).
Miriam
(rebellion). (1) Sister of Moses and Aaron. Musician and prophetess (Ex. 2:4-10; 15:20-21; Num. 12:1-15; 20:1; 1 Chron. 6:3). (2) A Judahite (1 Chron. 4:17).
Mirma
(fraud). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:10).
Mirror
(wonder at). Egyptian mirrors, which the Hebrew women affected, were highly polished metal plates, chiefly of copper (Ex. 38:8; Job 37:18; 1 Cor. 13:12).
Misgab
(high). Place in Moab (Jer. 48:1).
Mishael
(what God is). (1) Uncle of Moses (Ex. 6:22; Lev. 10:4). (2) Ezra’s assistant (Neh. 8:4). (3) Daniel’s captive companion (Dan. 1:6-19; 2:17).
Mishal, Misheal
(entreaty). Levitical town in Asher (Josh. 19:26; 21:30).
Misham
(fleet). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:12).
Mishma
(hearing). (1) An Ishmaelite (Gen. 25:14). (2) A Simeonite (1 Chron. 4:25).
Mishmannah
(fatness). A Gadite (1 Chron. 12:10).
Mishraites
Colonists from Kirjath-jearim
(1 Chron. 2:53).
Mispereth
A returned captive
(Neh. 7:7).
Misrephoth-maim
(burning waters). Place in northern Palestine (Josh. 11:8; 13:6).
Mite
(little). Half a farthing, or fifth of a cent (Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4).
Mithcah
(sweetness). A desert encampment (Num. 33:28).
Mithnite
A designation
(1 Chron. 11:43).
Mithredath
(Mithra-given). (1) Cyrus’ treasurer (Ezra 1:8). (2) Persian governor of Samaria (Ezra 4:7).
Mitre
(turban). The priestly head-dress of linen, wrapped round the head, and bearing a frontal inscription, “Holiness to the Lord” (Ex. 28:4,36-39; 29:6; 39:28-30; Lev. 8:9; 16:4).
Mitylene
(curtailed). Chief town of the island of Lesbos (Acts 20:14-15).
Mixed Multitude
Camp followers
(Ex. 12:38; Num. 11:4; Neh. 13:3).
Mizar
(little). Unlocated hill (Psa. 42:6).
Mizpah, Mizpeh
(watch tower). (1) Jacob’s covenant heap (Gen. 31:47-49). (2) Mizpeh-moab (1 Sam. 22:3). (3) Hivite section in northern Palestine (Josh. 11:3-8). (4) A city in Judah (Josh. 15:38). (5) A city of Benjamin (Josh. 18:26; 1 Sam. 10:17-21; 1 Kings 15:22).
Mizpar
(Esther 2:2). [MISPERETH.]
Mizraim
(red soil). Son of Ham (Gen. 10:6). The O. T. word translated Egypt (Gen. 45:20; Isa. 11:11).
Mizzah
(fear). Grandson of Esau (Gen. 36:13).
Mnason
(remembering). A Cyprian convert (Acts 21:16).
Moab
(of his father). Son of Lot by his daughter, and progenitor of the Moabites. The country lay east of the Dead Sea and south of the Arnon (Num. 21:13-15; 22 Judg. 11:18). Though idolatrous, worshipping Chemosh, they were a strong, progressive people, holding Israel subject (Judg. 3:12-14); but finally subdued (Judg. 3:15-30; 2 Sam. 8:2; Isa. 15-16; Jer. 48; Ruth 1-2).
Moabite Stone
The celebrated stone found at Dhiban
(Dibon) in Moab, in A. D. 1868, on which is engraved, in Hebrew-Phoenician, the record of Mesha, king of Moab’s, rebellion against Israel (2 Kings 3:4-27).
Moadiah
(Neh. 12:17). [MAADIAH.]
Moladah
(birth). City in south Judah (Josh. 15:26; 19:2; Neh. 11:26).
Mole
(dirt thrower). No ground-moles in Palestine. Chameleon or lizard (Lev. 11:30); and rat or weasel (Isa. 2:20).
Molech
(king). Moloch (Acts 7:43). Milcom (1 Kings 11:5). Malcham (Zeph. 1:5). Tutelary divinity (fire-god) of the Ammonites (Lev. 18:21; 2 Kings 23:10).
Molid
(begetter). A Judahite (1 Chron. 2:29).
Moloch
(Acts 7:43). [MOLECH.]
Money
(warning). Gold and silver passed by weight among Hebrews (Gen. 17:13; 23:16); though the ring tokens of Egypt may have been current (Gen. 20:16; 37:28). Persian coined money (daric or dram) came into use after the captivity (Esther 2:69; Neh. 7:70-72). The Maccabees first coined Jewish money, B. C. 140—shekels and half shekels of gold and silver, with minor copper coins. The N. T. coins (Matt. 17:27; 22:19; 10:29; 5:26; Mark 12:42), were Roman or Grecian.
Money Changers
Those who made a business of supplying the annual half-shekel offering at a premium
(Ex. 30:13-15; Matt. 21:12; Mark 11:15).
Month
(moon). Hebrew month lunar, from new moon to new moon (Num. 10:10; 28:11-14). Intercalary month every three years. Months named, but usually went by number (Gen. 7:11; 2 Kings 25:3). See month names in place.
Moon
(measurer). Conjointly with the sun, appointed for signs, seasons, days, months and years. Regulator of religious festivals (Gen. 1:14-18). Worship of, forbidden (Deut. 4:19). Used largely figuratively (Isa. 13:10; Matt. 24:29; Mark 13:24).
Morasthite
Of Moresheth
(Jer. 26:18; Mic. 1:1).
Mordecai
(little). A Benjamite captive at court of Ahasuerus, and deliverer of Jews from plot of Haman (Esther).
Moreh
(teacher). (1) First halting place of Abram in Canaan (Gen. 12:6). (2) Hill in valley of Jezreel (Judg. 7:1).
Moresheth-gath
(possession of Gath). Place named (Mic. 1:14).
Moriah
(chosen). (1) The land in which Abraham offered up Isaac (Gen. 22:2). (2) Site of Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem (2 Sam. 24:24; 1 Chron. 21:24-27; 2 Chron. 3:1-2).
Mortar
(1) Hollow vessel of wood or stone, in which corn was ground with a pestle (Num. 11:8; Prov. 27:22). (2) Various cementing substances used in building, as bitumen, clay, and ordinary mixture of sand and lime (Gen. 11:3; Ex. 1:14; Lev. 14:42; Isa. 41:25).
Mosera
(bonds). A desert encampment (Deut. 10:6).
Moseroth
(Num. 33:30). (MOSERA.]
Moses
(drawn out). The great leader and lawgiver of the Hebrews. Son of Amram, a Levite. Born in Egypt, about B. C. 1571. Adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter, liberally educated, fled to Midian (Ex. 2). Called to lead the Exode (Ex. 3-19). Promulgated the law (Ex. 20-40; Lev.; Num.; Deut). Died on Nebo, aged 120 years. Author of the Pentateuch, the first 5 books of the Bible.
Moth
Frequent scripture references to the destructiveness of this insect
(Job 13:28; Psa. 39:11; Isa. 50:9; Matt. 6:19).
Mother
Held in high respect by Hebrews
(Ex. 20:12). Often used for grandmother, or remote ancestor (Gen. 3:20; 1 Kings 15:10).
Mourning
Very public and demonstrative
(Gen. 23:2; 37:29-35). Period, seven to seventy days (Gen. 1:3; 1 Sam. 31:13). Hired mourners (EccL 12:5; Matt. 9:23). Methods, weeping, tearing clothes, wearing sackcloth, sprinkling with ashes or dust, shaving head, plucking beard, fasting, laceration.
Mouse
(pilferer). Many species in Palestine, but Bible word generic (Lev. 11:29; 1 Sam. 6:4; Isa. 66:17).
Mowing
Reaping with sickle
(Psa. 129:7) ‘‘King’s mowings,” perhaps a royal right of pasturage (Amos 7:1).
Moza
(departing). (1) A son of Caleb (1 Chron. 2:46). (2) Descendant of Saul (1 Chron. 8:36-37).
Mozah
(departing). City in Benjamin (Josh. 18:26).
Mulberry
(dark berry). Translation disputed (2 Sam. 5:23-24; 1 Chron. 14:14). The bacah or balsam tree is probably meant.
Mule
Mules not bred in Palestine, but imported
(2 Sam. 13:29; 1 Kings 1:33; 2 Chron. 9:24). Warm springs meant (Gen. 36:24).
Muppim
(serpent). A Benjamite (Gen. 46:21). Shupham (Num. 26:39).
Murder
(death). Punished with death (Ex. 21:12; Num. 35:30-31); but cities of refuge provided for the escape of the involuntary slayer (Ex. 21:13; Num. 35:32; Deut. 19:1-13).
Murrain
(die). The malignant cattle disease which constituted the fifth Egyptian plague (Ex. 9:1-7).
Mushi
(deserted). A son of Merari (Ex. 6:19; Num. 3:20).
Mushites
Descendants of Mushi
(Num. 3:33; 26:58).
Music
(muse). Anciently known (Gen. 4:21; 31:27; Job 21:12). Vocal and instrumental, reached highest perfection in temple choirs (2 Sam. 6:5; 1 Chron. 25). Usual instruments, harp, timbrel, Psalter, trumpet, flute, pipe, and so forth.
Mustard
(must). The black mustard of the East grows quite large and strong (Matt. 13:31-32; 17:20; Mark 4:31-32; Luke 17:6).
Muth-labben
Enigmatical title to Psa
9.
Myra
(weeping). Ancient seaport of Lycia, in Asia Minor (Acts 27:5).
Myrrh
(bitter). A gum resin much prized and variously used (Ex. 30:23; Esther 2:12; Psa. 45:8; Prov. 7:17; Mark 15:23; John 19:39).
Myrtle
A bushy evergreen, whose flowers, leaves, and berries were much used by Hebrews for perfume, ornament, and spicery
(Isa. 41:19; 55:13; Zech. 1:8-11).
Mysia
(beech land). Northwestern district of Asia Minor (Acts 16:7-8).
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