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Hagar, fugitive. Covenant of works or the law made with man in the flesh. Gal. 4. Name occurs about 14 times in the Scriptures. Gen. 16.
Hallelujah See Alleluia.
Haman honourable. Future Gentile enemy of Israel planning her destruction, and in the midst of his power and plans suddenly destroyed. Name occurs about 54 times, and only in the book of Esther. Esther 3.
Hand, right
1. A symbol of Christ’s personal place of power and favour. Mark 16:1919So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19).
2. A symbol of security, power and judgment. Psa. 16:88I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. (Psalm 16:8); Ex. 15:6; 21:86Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. (Exodus 15:6)
8If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her. (Exodus 21:8).
Hannah, grace, favour. Israel desolate and in sorrow turns to Jehovah, who then establishes her in the earth in glory and relationship to Himself. Name occurs 13 times, and only in first two chapters of 1 Samuel. 1 Sam. 1.
Haran {See Charran}
Harlot A symbol of a corrupting religious system or people. Isa. 1:2121How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers. (Isaiah 1:21); Ezek. 16; Hosea; Rev. 17:55And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. (Revelation 17:5); Jer. 3:1-101They say, If a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and become another man's, shall he return unto her again? shall not that land be greatly polluted? but thou hast played the harlot with many lovers; yet return again to me, saith the Lord. 2Lift up thine eyes unto the high places, and see where thou hast not been lien with. In the ways hast thou sat for them, as the Arabian in the wilderness; and thou hast polluted the land with thy whoredoms and with thy wickedness. 3Therefore the showers have been withholden, and there hath been no latter rain; and thou hadst a whore's forehead, thou refusedst to be ashamed. 4Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, My father, thou art the guide of my youth? 5Will he reserve his anger for ever? will he keep it to the end? Behold, thou hast spoken and done evil things as thou couldest. 6The Lord said also unto me in the days of Josiah the king, Hast thou seen that which backsliding Israel hath done? she is gone up upon every high mountain and under every green tree, and there hath played the harlot. 7And I said after she had done all these things, Turn thou unto me. But she returned not. And her treacherous sister Judah saw it. 8And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also. 9And it came to pass through the lightness of her whoredom, that she defiled the land, and committed adultery with stones and with stocks. 10And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the Lord. (Jeremiah 3:1‑10).
Hart This Mosaically clean animal was a species of deer and is noted for its swiftness, activity, affection, and earnest longings for water. There are some precious lessons drawn from the movements and habits of this graceful animal. Isa. 35:66Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. (Isaiah 35:6); Psa. 42:11<<To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah.>> As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. (Psalm 42:1).
Harvest
1. Used symbolically of gathering in souls by the preaching of the gospel (Matt. 9:37-3837Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; 38Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest. (Matthew 9:37‑38); Luke 10:22Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest. (Luke 10:2); John 4:3535Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. (John 4:35)).
2. A symbol of discriminating and separating judgment. Matt. 13:30,3930Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. (Matthew 13:30)
39The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. (Matthew 13:39); Rev. 14:1515And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. (Revelation 14:15); Joel 3:1313Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great. (Joel 3:13).
3. A symbol of a special season of grace. Matt. 9:37-3837Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; 38Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest. (Matthew 9:37‑38); John 4:3535Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. (John 4:35).
Hawk This unclean species of bird is the common name for small birds of prey of which there are a considerable number in Israel. God gives the wisdom, or rather instinct, to these migratory birds to seek a warmer climate, so says Job. Lev. 11:1616And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind, (Leviticus 11:16); Job 39:2626Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south? (Job 39:26).
Hay Cut or dried grass, as food for cattle was unknown among the Hebrews; it simply signifies full grown grass. Prov. 27:2525The hay appeareth, and the tender grass showeth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. (Proverbs 27:25).
Hazael God has looked upon. God raising up a scourge for His people in the north (the Assyrian of the Prophets) in the latter-day crisis of their history. Name occurs about 24 times, and only in the Old Testament. 1 Kings 19:1515And the Lord said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria: (1 Kings 19:15).
Head
1. Symbol of  supremacy of persons or places. Col. 2:1010And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: (Colossians 2:10); Rev. 17:99And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. (Revelation 17:9). Christ is Head of the church, Eph. 5:2323For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. (Ephesians 5:23); Col. 1:1818And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. (Colossians 1:18); and He is Head over all things to the church Eph. 1:2222And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, (Ephesians 1:22); Col. 2:1010And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: (Colossians 2:10).
2. A symbol of seat of moral government, intelligence, and power. Isa. 7:8-9; 9:14-158For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people. 9And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established. (Isaiah 7:8‑9)
14Therefore the Lord will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day. 15The ancient and honorable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail. (Isaiah 9:14‑15); Gen. 49:2626The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren. (Genesis 49:26); Zech. 6:1111Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest; (Zechariah 6:11); 1 Cor. 11:3-103But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. 4Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoreth his head. 5But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoreth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. 6For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. 7For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. 8For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. 9Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. 10For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. (1 Corinthians 11:3‑10). In Revelation 12:33And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. (Revelation 12:3) the “head” symbolizes a power or kingdom.
Heaven
1. Symbol of the highest seat of authority – a scene of authority and light. Matt. 24:2929Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: (Matthew 24:29); Rev. 8:1010And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; (Revelation 8:10).
2. The abode of God (Matt. 5:34; 6:934But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: (Matthew 5:34)
9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (Matthew 6:9); Acts 7:4949Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest? (Acts 7:49)).
3. The abode of the angels (Matt. 22:3030For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. (Matthew 22:30); Gal. 1:88But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. (Galatians 1:8)).
4. The city of which the saints are now citizens (Phil. 3:2020For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: (Philippians 3:20)).
5. Paul was caught up into the “third heavens” (2 Cor. 12:22I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. (2 Corinthians 12:2)).
6. The wide universe of space (Acts 7:4242Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness? (Acts 7:42)).
7. The atmosphere (Matt. 8.20; Mark 4:4,324And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. (Mark 4:4)
32But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it. (Mark 4:32)).
8. A part to which Satan has access (Rev. 12:7-97And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. (Revelation 12:7‑9)).
9. We look for new heavens and a new earth, in which will dwell righteousness (2 Pet. 3:10-1310But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 11Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. (2 Peter 3:10‑13); Rev. 21:11And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. (Revelation 21:1)).
Hebrew Language The learned seem agreed that the Hebrew language had undergone a change during and after the captivity, and that a corrupt Aramaic dialect had taken its place. This was the language of the Jews in Israel in the time of the Lord, though it is called Hebrew. Luke 23:3838And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. (Luke 23:38); John 5:2; 19:13,17,202Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. (John 5:2)
13When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. (John 19:13)
17And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: (John 19:17)
20This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. (John 19:20); Acts 21:40; 22:2; 26:14:40And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying, (Acts 21:40)
2(And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) (Acts 22:2) Rev. 9:11; 16:1611And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon. (Revelation 9:11)
16And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. (Revelation 16:16).
Heifer This animal was simply a young cow. In the special provision for wilderness defilement a red heifer was to be sacrificed as a sin-offering. Gen. 15:99And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon. (Genesis 15:9); Num. 19. The untamed character and unbroken will of these well-fed animals are beautifully alluded to in the Prophets, and their mournful lowing, as figuring the desolation and distress of Moab (Isa. 15:55My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitives shall flee unto Zoar, an heifer of three years old: for by the mounting up of Luhith with weeping shall they go it up; for in the way of Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction. (Isaiah 15:5)), is told us in the grandest of all the Prophets.
Hell
1. γέεννα, Gehenna. Symbol of  power of Satan. Gehenna is a corruption of two Hebrew words, signifying “valley of Hinnom,” also called Tophet, the place near Jerusalem where the Jews sacrificed their children by fire to heathen gods, and which was afterward defiled (2 Kings 23:1010And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech. (2 Kings 23:10)). A continual fire (Isa. 30:3333For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the Lord, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it. (Isaiah 30:33)), made it a fit type of the place of eternal torment (Matt. 5:22,29-30; 10:28; 18:9; 23:15,3322But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. (Matthew 5:22)
29And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. 30And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. (Matthew 5:29‑30)
28And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28)
9And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. (Matthew 18:9)
15Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. (Matthew 23:15)
33Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? (Matthew 23:33); Mark 9:43,45,4743And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: (Mark 9:43)
45And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: (Mark 9:45)
47And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: (Mark 9:47); Luke 12:55But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. (Luke 12:5); James 3:66And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. (James 3:6)).
2. ᾃδης, Hades. The place of departed spirits. Symbol of  lowest power of death. Matt. 11:23; 16:1823And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. (Matthew 11:23)
18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Matthew 16:18); Luke 16:23,23And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. (Luke 16:23) Acts 2:27,3127Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. (Acts 2:27)
31He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. (Acts 2:31); Rev. 1:18; 6:8; 20:13-1418I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. (Revelation 1:18)
8And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. (Revelation 6:8)
13And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. 14And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. (Revelation 20:13‑14).
3. ταρταρόω, to cast into Tarturus — a term used by the heathen writers for the “deepest abyss of the infernal regions,” a place of the densest darkness (2 Peter 2:4: see also 2 Peter 2:1717These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever. (2 Peter 2:17) and Jude 1313Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. (Jude 13)).
Helps ἀντίληψις. 1 Cor. 12:2828And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. (1 Corinthians 12:28). Paul refers to “every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.” 1 Cor. 16:1616That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboreth. (1 Corinthians 16:16). He also exhorted one to “help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.” Phil. 4:33And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlaborers, whose names are in the book of life. (Philippians 4:3). Paul called Priscilla, Aquila, and Urbane his fellowlabourers, and not simply “helpers.” Rom. 16:3,93Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: (Romans 16:3)
9Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. (Romans 16:9). Surely there are many “helpers” in the church of God, who in various ways do acceptable work for the Lord.
Heresy, Heretic The word αιρεσις is translated “heresy,” Acts 24:1414But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: (Acts 24:14); 1 Cor. 11:1919For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. (1 Corinthians 11:19); Gal. 5:2020Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, (Galatians 5:20); 2 Peter 2:11But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. (2 Peter 2:1); and “sect,” Acts 5:17; 15:5; 24:5; 26:5; 28:2217Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, (Acts 5:17)
5But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. (Acts 15:5)
5For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: (Acts 24:5)
5Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. (Acts 26:5)
22But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. (Acts 28:22). The word signifies “a choice,” making a choice different from others, leading to separation, as the “sect of the Sadducees,” Pharisees, etc. and applied to Christians as “the sect of the Nazarenes.” But the “choice” is generally associated with some doctrine or practice different from what prevails; thus the way Paul worshipped God was called “heresy” by the Jews, Acts 24:1414But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: (Acts 24:14); and now those who depart from the true faith with peculiar doctrines of their own are “heretics,” Titus 3:1010A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; (Titus 3:10); and what they hold is “heresy,” and they become “a sect.”
Hermogenes A convert of the Roman province of Asia, who is named with Phygellus as “[having] turned away” from Paul, not necessarily as apostates, but as giving up Paul’s gospel and the special heavenly teaching committed to him. 2 Tim. 1:1515This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. (2 Timothy 1:15).
Herod, {See Herod the Great in “Chronology Between Old and New Testament” in Bible Chronology}
Herod Antipas {See Herod Antipas in “History of the Jews” in Bible Chronology}
Herod, Family of, {See Family of Herod in Bible Chronology}
Herodians These can hardly be called a Jewish sect, but were rather political partisans. As their name implies, they followed the leading of Herod. He tried to seduce the people into heathen practices and pastimes; urged entire submission to the Romans, and the payment of the tribute. This the Pharisees strongly opposed on the supposed ground of Deuteronomy 17:1515Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother. (Deuteronomy 17:15).
How manifest therefore was the hatred to the Lord when those who were thus so hostile to each other’s principles could unite in order to tempt our Lord as to the tribute money (Matt. 22:15-2215Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. 17Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 19Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 21They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. 22When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way. (Matthew 22:15‑22)). Had He said that the tribute ought not to he paid, the Herodians would have accused him of sedition; and had He said it was right to pay the tribute the Pharisees would have said it was inconsistent with His claim to be Messiah, the Deliverer from the Gentile yoke. The Lord’s marvellous answer confounded them both.
There was nothing to prevent persons being both Sadducees and Herodians, and this will account for the “leaven of Herod” in Mark 8:15,15And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. (Mark 8:15) being apparently called the “leaven of the Sadducees” in Matthew 16:66Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. (Matthew 16:6).
Herodias {See references to Herodias under Agrippa and Herod Antipas in “History of the Jews” in Bible Chronology}
Heron This unclean bird is but one of a species common enough in Israel and Syria generally. In both of the passages referred to  —  the only ones where the heron is named  —  it is said, “the heron after her kind,” showing that a species is meant and not a particular bird merely. Lev. 11:1919And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat. (Leviticus 11:19); Deut. 14:1818And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat. (Deuteronomy 14:18).
Hezekiah (strength of the Lord), reigned twenty-nine years over Judah. This godly and devout king was next to Solomon, the most honoured of all the Judean monarchs; his zeal and earnestness were remarkable. 2 Chron. 32.
Hierapolis A city near to Colosse and Laodicea in Asia Minor. It is now called Pambouk Kalesi, in which there are many ruins. Col. 4:1313For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. (Colossians 4:13).
Hill
1. A symbol of seat of royal government. Psa. 2:6; 15:1; 24:36Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. (Psalm 2:6)
1<<A Psalm of David.>> Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? (Psalm 15:1)
3Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? (Psalm 24:3).
2. A symbol of perpetuity. Deut. 33:1515And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills, (Deuteronomy 33:15); Job 15:77Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou made before the hills? (Job 15:7).
Hiram noble. This Tyrian king, in the days of David and Solomon also termed “Huram,” represents the Gentiles willingly lending their aid and treasures in building up the Temple in the coming days of the kingdom. Name occurs about 28 times, and only in the Old Testament. 1 Kings 5.
Hireling {See Servant}
Holiness {See Sanctification}
Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost Commonly spoken of as the third Person of the Trinity, perhaps because He is named last of the three in Matthew 28:19,19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (Matthew 28:19) and because He is represented as being “sent” by God the Father, and by the Lord Jesus. John 14:26; 15:2626But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (John 14:26)
26But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: (John 15:26). His personality and divine authority are proved by many passages. Ananias lied to the Holy Spirit, Acts 5:33But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? (Acts 5:3); Paul and Timothy were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia, and He suffered them not to go into Bithynia. Acts 16:6-76Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, 7After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. (Acts 16:6‑7). The saints are builded together for a habitation of God through the Spirit. Eph. 2:2222In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:22); 1 Cor. 3:1616Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? (1 Corinthians 3:16). It is the Holy Spirit that quickens those that are saved, John 6:6363It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. (John 6:63); seals them, Eph. 1:1313In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, (Ephesians 1:13); indwells them, and thus unites them into the one body of Christ, 1 Cor. 12:1313For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:13). He is their Comforter or Advocate on earth (as Christ is in heaven), John 14:16,2616And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; (John 14:16)
26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (John 14:26). Though the Holy Spirit had influenced God’s people of old, He could not come as a Person until Christ had ascended. John 16:77Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. (John 16:7). Besides His work in and with the saints, His presence on earth is a demonstration to the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. John 16:8-118And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. (John 16:8‑11).
Honest
1. καλὀς. This word is in no wise restricted to what is now ordinarily understood by being honest; it is translated more than fifty times “good.” Luke 8:1515But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. (Luke 8:15); Rom. 12:1717Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. (Romans 12:17); 2 Cor. 8:21; 13:721Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. (2 Corinthians 8:21)
7Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. (2 Corinthians 13:7); 1 Pet. 2:1212Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:12).
2. σεμνός, venerable. Phil. 4:88Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (Philippians 4:8).
Hooks of Gold and Silver A symbol of Divine security, founded on the righteousness of God – Gold, and the blood of Christ – Silver. Ex. 26-33.
Hope The desire and expectation of what we do not yet fully possess; it is begotten by God in the power of the Holy Spirit. Rom. 15:1313Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. (Romans 15:13); 1 Pet. 1:2121Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. (1 Peter 1:21). It is sure and steadfast, and gives full assurance. Heb. 6:11,18-1911And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: (Hebrews 6:11)
18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; (Hebrews 6:18‑19). It embraces the coming of the Lord, salvation, eternal life, and glory. Rom. 5:22By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Romans 5:2); Col. 1:2727To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: (Colossians 1:27); Titus 1:2; 2:13; 3:72In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; (Titus 1:2)
13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)
7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:7). Jesus Christ Himself is our hope. 1 Tim. 1:11Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; (1 Timothy 1:1).
Hophni and Phinehas champion and mouth of brass. A degraded and corrupt priesthood, causing “the way of truth to be evil spoken of.” Names occur about 7 times, and only in the Old Testament. 1 Sam. 1:33And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the Lord of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the Lord, were there. (1 Samuel 1:3).
Horn(s) A symbol of power, and often kingly power. Psa. 75:10; 132:1710All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted. (Psalm 75:10)
17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. (Psalm 132:17); 1 Sam. 2:11And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. (1 Samuel 2:1); Dan. 7:88I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things. (Daniel 7:8); Luke 1:6969And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; (Luke 1:69); Rev. 13:11And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. (Revelation 13:1). The Lamb had seven horns, perfect power. Rev. 5:66And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. (Revelation 5:6). Satan and the Roman beast have ten horns, which “are ten kings.” Rev. 12:3; 17:3,7,12,163And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. (Revelation 12:3)
3So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet colored beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. (Revelation 17:3)
7And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns. (Revelation 17:7)
12And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. (Revelation 17:12)
16And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire. (Revelation 17:16).
Hornet This is amongst the largest and certainly the most dangerous of insects when irritated. Their sting is most painful, and, as they swarm in large numbers, occasionally attacking man and beast, madness and death often ensue. They are, in the earlier stages of Israel’s history spoken of as the instruments of Divine judgment upon the Canaanites. Deut. 7:2020Moreover the Lord thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed. (Deuteronomy 7:20); Ex. 23:2828And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee. (Exodus 23:28).
Horse This useful animal was not used as a beast of burden or applied to agricultural purposes as with us. Deut. 17:1616But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the Lord hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way. (Deuteronomy 17:16); Zech. 1:88I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that were in the bottom; and behind him were there red horses, speckled, and white. (Zechariah 1:8). The Jews were forbidden to multiply them (Deut. 17:1616But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the Lord hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way. (Deuteronomy 17:16)) as calculated to withdraw the heart from Jehovah. Egypt was famous for its cavalry. The horse is a symbol of  imperial power in warfare, and the ass of peace. Zech. 6; Rev. 6:2,4-5,82And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. (Revelation 6:2)
4And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword. 5And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. (Revelation 6:4‑5)
8And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. (Revelation 6:8). The Scripture references to the qualities of the horse are very numerous.
Hoshea help, deliverance. He reigned nine years over Israel. A wicked king, but sinned not like his fathers; a wily diplomatist. 2 Kings 17.
House Symbol of  organized habitation. 2 Cor. 5:11For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (2 Corinthians 5:1); 1 Tim. 3:1515But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. (1 Timothy 3:15); 1 Peter 2:55Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5). Very little is known of the form of houses in the time of the Lord. It is supposed that then, as now, the rule was to have a court in the center with a fountain, trees, etc. A verandah ran round this, where at all times shade could be enjoyed. Under the verandah was a raised part, on which to sit. In this court visitors were received. Around the court were doors to all the other apartments, and to rooms above. The rooms had windows with lattice work to admit the air without the inmates being seen. The front wall of the house was a blank, except the door, and windows high up. It was from such a window Eutychus fell. Acts 20:99And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. (Acts 20:9). {See Church}
Husks are the pods of the locust tree (cevatonia siliqua), the food of horses and swine. Occasionally the poorest of the people have fed upon them, but only under circumstances approaching to a famine. Luke 15:1616And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. (Luke 15:16). It is called St. John’s Bread, from the tradition that John the Baptist ate it.
Hymenaeus One who had made shipwreck of the faith, and who had erred concerning the truth saying that the resurrection was passed already, and who stumbled others. Paul delivered Hymenaeus and Alexander to Satan, that they might learn not to blaspheme. 1 Tim. 1:2020Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. (1 Timothy 1:20); 2 Tim. 2:1717And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus; (2 Timothy 2:17).
Hyssop A fragrant shrub, sometimes growing out of a wall. 1 Kings 4:3333And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes. (1 Kings 4:33). It bears white or blue flowers. It was used in the sacrifices to sprinkle the blood with. Heb. 9:1919For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people, (Hebrews 9:19). Hyssop occurs in John 19:2929Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. (John 19:29) instead of the “reed” in Matthew 27:4848And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. (Matthew 27:48) and Mark 15:36,36And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down. (Mark 15:36) on which the sponge was placed to give our Lord the vinegar; so that some of the shrubs must have had long stems. It was employed in the purification of the Leper. Lev. 14. A symbol of man in his worst estate. Lev. 14; Num. 19:66And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and cast it into the midst of the burning of the heifer. (Numbers 19:6); 1 Kings 4:3333And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes. (1 Kings 4:33)