Abib, Ex. 13:4.-The Jewish year, like our own, was one of twelve months (1 Chron. 27), only about half of which, however, are named in the Old Testament; they are generally spoken of as the first, second, third month, etc. Abib was the seventh month of the civil year; but, consequent, upon the people's redemption from Egypt, it appropriately became the first month of the ecclesiastical year (Ex. 12:2). It was called "Nisan" after the captivity from Babylon (Neb. 2:1). Abib corresponds to our month April.
Abjects, Psa. 35:15.- This word signifies slanderers: occurs but once in the Old Testament.
Acre, 1 Sam. 14:14.- Signifies as much as a yoke of oxen can plow in a day, hence not a term of exact land measurement.
Adar, Esther 3:7.- The sixth Jewish month, and twelfth of their ecclesiastical; only named in the post-captivity books. Adar corresponds partly to our months of February and March.
Advisement, 1 Chron. 12:19.- Means full and careful consideration.
Affinity, 1 Kings 3:1.-Relationship through marriage.
Age, Job 8:8.-Generation. In Isa. 38:12, it should be dwelling or habitation. Generally used to express the duration of a man's life, or a period of time.
Aha! Psa. 70:3.-The language of insolent contempt and triumph.
All-to, Judg. 9:53.-Meaning completely or thoroughly.
Amen, Deut. 27-The Hebrew form for "truly" or "verily." An affirmative response, implying the soul's assent to the truth of what is uttered. Used as a substantive, it signifies truth, as in Isa. 65:16—" the God of truth." Used also in the Christian assembly (1 Cor. 14:16).
Anakims, Josh. 11:21,22.-A giant race of Canaanites. Goliath-about nine feet high-was a descendant of Anak, the original head of these gigantic men.
Apothecary, Ex. 30:35.-One who seasons. A compound of sacred and other perfumes.
Appertain, Num. 16:32.-Belonging to.
Arcturus, Job 9:9.-Name of a star in the northern hemisphere.
Ariel, Isa. 29-Meaning Lion of God. Figuratively the strong city of Jerusalem.
Artificer, Gen. 4:22.-A skilful workman.
Artillery, 1 Sam. 20:40.-Weapons, as bows and arrows.
Away with, Isa. 1:13.-Signifies I cannot endure it.
Azzah, Deut. 2:23, or Gaza.-A capital city of the Philistines, and situated on the shores of the Mediterranean.
Assayed. 1 Sam. 17:39.-To attempt or try.
Baca, Psa. 84:6. Weeping, thus "the Valley of Baca" would be "the Valley of Weeping.
Bakers' Street, Jer. 37:21.-In the East persons of the same occupation generally resided in the same street, hence Bakers' Street.
Beeves, Lev. 22:19.-Signifies domestic animals.
Behemoth, Job 40:15.-A gigantic animal, generally understood as the huge Hippopotamus.
Belial, Deut. 13:13. Worthless. Frequently used of wicked, worthless persons; "Wicked heart" (Deut. 15:9), "Ungodly men" (2 Sam. 22:5), "evil disease" (Psa. 41:8), "wicked thing" (Psa. 101:3), "naughty person" (Prov. 6:12), "wicked counselor" (Nah. 1:11), etc., are translations of the word Belial.
Bestead, Isa. 8:21.-Literally, distressed.
Beulah, Isa. 62:4.-Meaning married, and thus expressing the relationship which Immanuel's land sustains to Jehovah.
Bewray, Isa. 16:3.-Discover. See also Prov. 27:16.
Blain, Ex. 9:9, 10.-Ulcerous sores; one of the Egyptian plagues.
Blaspheme, 1 Kings 21:13.-In its theological signification this word denotes speaking against God or His Word, and is so used in the Holy Scriptures, as in Matt. 12:31,32, etc.
Boaz, 1 Kings 7:21.-In him is strength; one of the brazen pillars in Solomon's Temple, alluded to in Rev. 3:12.
Boils, Job 2:7.-Severe and inflammatory swellings on various parts of the body. The "sore botch" of Deut. 28:27,35, is the same as Job 2:7 and Ex. 9:9.
Bonnets, Isa. 3:20.-Female head-dresses of various kinds. Bonnet (Ex. 28:40), the priestly miter.
Bravery, Isa. 3:18.-Finery, characteristic of the maidens of Judah.
Bow the knee, Gen. 41:43.-Marginal reading, tender father.
Borrowed of the Egyptians, Ex. 12:35.-The word "borrowed" means asked or demanded, and does not at all imply a return.
Branch and Rush, Isa. 9:14; 19:15.-The "great and small."
Brass, Deut. 8:9.-This metal is a compound of copper and zinc, and was unknown previous to the 13th century. The Scripture "brass" was a native production, and would be more correctly translated "copper."
Breakings, Job 41:25.-Judgments.
Breaches, Judg. 5:17.-Creeks or harbors.
Breaker, Mic. 2:13.-The Messiah dealing with every hindrance and enemy opposed to the blessing and rest of His people.
Brigandine, Jer. 51:3.-A coat of mail or light armor.
Bolled, Exod, 9:31.-So swollen as about to burst.
Bruit, Jer. 10:22; Nab. 3:19.-Report or rumor.
Buttocks, Isa. 20:4; 2 Sam. 10:4.-Hind-parts.
Calves of the lips, Hos. 14:2.-Should be praises of the lips.
Caulkers, Ezek. 27:9, 27.-Ship carpenters.
Caphtor, Jer. 47:4, etc.-The original location of the Philistines, who were descended from Mizraim (Egypt), Gen. 10:14.
Carriage, 1 Sam. 17:22; Judg. 18:21.-The goods or baggage, i.e., not what carried, but what was carried. See also Acts 21:55.
Cauls, Isa. 3:18.-Female head covering of net work, and of an ornamental character.
Chains, Isa. 3:19.-This word signifies ear-drops.
Chambers of imagery, Ezek. 8:12.-Egyptian idolatry occupying the rooms, and generally the interior of the temple.
Champaign, Deut. 11:30.-That part of a country not intersected by hills, but open and easily traversed. Applied to any open field or plain.
Chancellor, Ezra 4:8, 9, 57.-A Persian officer of high rank, and connected with the granting of the decrees of the realm.
Chapiters, Ex. 36:38, etc.-The upper and ornamental parts of the columns or pillars of public buildings.
Chapman, 2 Chron. 9:14.-In England we would say a "hawker;" only in the East the employment was a respectable one.
Chariot of Israel, 2 Kings 2:12.-The Divine defense and safeguard of Israel.
Chemarim, Zeph. 1:4,-The priests of Baal and of other idols. Translated idolatrous priests in 2 Kings 23:5; Hos. 10:5; in these Scriptures the margin reads chemarim.
Cherubim, Gen. 3:24, etc.-Ministers of the governmental and judicial power of Jehovah.
Chief prince, Ezek. 38:2, 3; 39:1.-The Septuagint or Greek version of the Old Testament, reads correctly 'Prince of Rosh," i.e., of Russia. It was only toward the close of the ninth century that Russia, as such, became known, or rather, that her history as a kingdom commenced, hence our translators took the word "rosh" as signifying the "chief," or great prince.
Child an hundred years old, Isa. 65:20.-Refers to the great prolongation of life in the millennium.
Children of the East, Judg. 6:3,33.-Dwellers in the desert lying between Canaan and the river Euphrates.
Chimney, Hos. 13:3.-Denotes any aperture covered over with interlaced lattice-work for the escape of smoke; it is the same word translated windows (Gen. 7:11; 8:2).
Chittim, Dan. 11:30.-The historical fulfillment of the first part of this chapter (Dan. 11:1-35) prove that Rome is the power here meant.
Choler, Dan. 8:7; 11:11-This Greek word signifies great rage and anger.
Charger, Num. 7:13.-A salver, or large dish.
Churl, Isa. 32:5, 7.-A niggardly person; also, surly and ill-tempered, as Nabal (1 Sam. 25).
Cleave is used in exactly opposite meanings, as to cut or divide in Psa. 141:7, and to a close and inseparable union, as in Gen. 2:24.
Coal, quench my, 2 Sam. 14:7.-Ruin me in my circumstances and prosperity.
Coasts, Judg. 18:2.-Borders of territory, whether of sea or land.
Cockle, Job 31:40.-An exceedingly poisonous plant.
Convocation, Ex. 12:16.-This Latin word signifies a religious gathering duly called and constituted.
Converts, Isa. 1:27.-The remnants of Israel and Judah returned to their city and God. The root idea in this word, and in that of "conversion," is "turned," or a radical change in life and character.
Cotes, 2 Chron 32:28.-Chambers or other enclosures for the protection of sheep; see also 1 Sam. 24:3.
Coulter, 1 Sam. 13:20,21.-An implement of husbandry, generally regarded as a plowshare.
Countervail, Esther 7:4.-Could not avail against the king, or damage him in any way.
Covenant of Salt, Num. 18:19, etc.-An agreement or league of a perpetual and enduring character; yet practiced to a large extent in eastern countries, where, if a visitor eats salt in your house, he has thereby secured your help and protection, and for the time under your special safeguard.
Covereth his Feet, Judg. 3:24.-See margin; also 1 Sam. 24:3.
Crisping Pins, Isa. 3:22. -Small bags or purses; translated bags in 2 Kings 5:23.
Cunning, Ex. 26:8, etc.-Clever or skilful; not to be understood in a bad sense, as with us.
Cush, Isa. 11:11.-That part of Africa known as Ethiopia.
Darling, Psa. 22:20.-The life or soul as being dear; see also Psa. 35:17.
Dark Sayings of Old, Psa. 78:2.-The true spiritual design of Israel's early history.
Daysman, Job 9:33.-Arbiter or umpire.
Deal of flour, Num. 15:4, etc.-A part or portion of flour.
Denounce, Deut. 30:18.-Announce or declare.
Desert of the sea, Isa. 21:1.-Babylon and its utter desolation.
Desired, 2 Chron. 21:20.-Lamented or mourned for; 2 Chron. 21:18, 19 clearly enough show this to be the force of the word desired as here used.
Dote, Jer. 50:36.-Stupid; but in Ezek. 23 where the word doted occurs six times, it implies intense and all-absorbing affection.
Doves' dung, 2 Kings 6:25.-Valuable for vegetation; also a vegetable resembling pigeons' dung, and largely used for food.
Dukes, Gen. 36-Patriarchal chiefs or rulers, not as with us a title of nobility.
Dumah, Isa. 21:11.-Edom or ldumea.
Ethiopia, beyond the rivers of, Isa. 18:1.-Rather, Cush, i.e., beyond the rivers Nile and Euphrates, as the descendants of " Cush " (Gen. 10) settled on the borders of both rivers.
Earing time, Ex. 34:21, etc.-Seed-time.
Ears Tingle, 1 Sam. 3:11.-Horror and astonishment.
East and West, Isa. 45:6.-The whole earth.
Ed, Josh. 22:34.-A witness. The name of the altar erected by the two Tribes and a-half on the western side of Canaan.
Emerods, Deut. 28:27.-Hemorrhoids or piles.
Ends of the Earth, Psa. 72:8.-Most distant parts of the globe.
Enlightening the Eyes, Psa. 19:8.-Imparting Divine light. Intelligence, perception; see also 1 Sam. 14:27.
Ethanim, 1 Kings 8:2.-Flowing or streaming rivers. The seventh Jewish ecclesiastical month and first of the civil year, corresponding to our September and October.
Eunuchs, Isa. 56:4.-Persons incapacitated for marrying, and forbidden to enter the congregation of the Lord (Deut. 23:1). In the east generally employed as guardians of the bed-chamber.
Exact upon him, Psa. 89:22.-Shall not vex or persecute him.
Fairs, Ezek. 27-Six times repeated in the chapter. Established emporiums for the sale and barter of all kinds of goods.
Fallow ground, Jer. 4:3, etc.-Uncultivated ground.
Fats, Joel, 2:24.-Special vessels for pressing out the juice of the grape.
Felloes, 1 Kings 7:33.-The whole circumference of a wheel.
Fellow, Ex. 2:13, etc.-Neighbor or companion. For the latter, compare Psa. 45:7, with Heb. 1:9; so also, Zech. 13:7. In these three Scriptures the word should be companions or associates. Scripture does not use the word in a contemptuous sense as we do; hence delete the italicized word "fellow" in Gen. 19:9; Matt. 26:61; Acts 24:5.
Fillet, Ex. 27, etc.-Silver fastenings, whereby the pillars of the tabernacle supporting the curtains were secured.
Finer, Prov. 25:4.-A worker in precious metals; hence goldsmith, Isa. 41:7.
Firmament, Gen. 1:17, etc.-Expanse or sky-covering over our heads. In Isa. 40:19, and Num. 16:38,39, it is spoken of as that which covers or spreads.
First-born, Psa. 89:27.-A title of dignity; not necessarily one of birth.
Fish-gate, Neh. 3:3, etc.-So termed because the fish for the city of Jerusalem was sold there.
Fitches, Isa. 28:25,27.-A vegetable used for food and medicine, and resembling our English pea.
Ford, Gen. 32:22 etc.-The word simply denotes a passage across either land or water.
Footman, 1 Sam. 22:17.-A guard or foot soldier.
Fray, Deut. 28:26 etc.-To send away by fright, or to frighten.
Gathering of the people be, Gen. 49:10.-Reads: gathering of the peoples be; Gentiles as well as Jews will be gathered to Christ.
Generation, who shall declare? Isa. 53:8.-"Manner of life who would declare?"
Gentiles, Isa. 11:10 etc.-All were spoken of as Gentiles who were not Jews.
Galley, Isa. 33:21.-A large decked boat propelled by oars.
Glory, afterward receive me to, Psa. 73:24.-Should be, after the glory receive me, Israel being received to fullness of Divine favor after the glory has been set up; while Christians are received before it is established over the earth.
Glede, Deut. 14:13. Vulture, as translated in Lev. 11:14.
Glory of this latter house, Hag. 2:9.-Literally "Latter glory of this house." The contrast is not between the house or temple then and the future one; but between the glory then and the glory to come.
Gin, Isa. 8:14.-A trap for catching birds.
Goads, Judg. 3:31, etc.-Poles armed with iron spikes to urge on the oxen; about 8 feet in length.
Go to, Gen. 11:7.-An ejaculation, not meaning "go away" but rather come.
Gods, Dent. 32:17:.-Idols; used also of angels (Psa. 97:7) and of persons in authority (Ex. 22:28).
Gog and Magog, Ezek. 38; 39-"Gog a symbolic designation for the future head of all the Russias; "magog," also symbolic, his land. The term in the apocalypse is a moral and not a geographical one (Rev. 20:8).
Grave made with the wicked, Isa. 53:9.-Literally "grave appointed with the wicked;" that was man's appointment, but God ordered otherwise (John 19:38-42).
Great Sea, Josh. 9:1, etc.-Or Mediterranean Sea.
Graven on the Palms of the hands, Isa, 49:16.-Beautifully explained by the eastern custom of engraving, by puncturing on the palms any person or place much loved, and thus having a continual remembrance of the object before one.
Grisled, Zech. 6:3, 6.-Party-colored, see also Gen. 31:10, 12.
Gutters, Gen. 30:41.-Water-troughs. In 2 Sam. 5:8, the word would have a wider meaning, probably the aqueduct.
Habergeon, Neh. 4:16.-A Coat of Mail, especially for the protection of the neck and shoulders.
Hap, Ruth 2:3.-"Her hap," i.e., fortune.
Harnessed, Ex. 13:18.-By five in a rank, see margin which gives the correct reading.
Head sick and Heart faint, Isa. 1:5.-King and Priest. Descriptive condition of the then civil and ecclesiastical state of Israel.
Head and tail, Isa. 9:14.-King and False Prophet.
Headbands, Isa. 3:20.-Rather girdles.
Hephzibah, Isa. 62:4.-Means my delight is in her; expression of Jehovah's delight in Israel in the coming days of glory.
Herd, Gen. 18:7, etc.-Sheep, and generally small cattle were ordinarily termed the "flock," while bullocks and larger cattle were termed the herd.
Hireling, Job 14:6, etc.-A mere paid servant.
Holpen, Psa. 83:8.-Helped.
High Places, were altars, etc., erected on hills and mountainous parts, where Jehovah was worshipped before the erection of the temple (Judg. 6:25,26; Gen. 22:2, etc.). Afterward they became consecrated to idolatry of the grossest kind, as the books of Kings abundantly testify. The people were prohibited from worshipping on these "high places" on their entrance into the land (Deut. 12:3).
Ichabod, 1 Sam. 4:21. The glory has departed. The ark—the proper glory of Israel—being in the hands of the Philistines.
Idumea, Isa. 34:5.-The country of Edom.
Immanuel, Isa. 7:14; 8:8.-God with us. Fulfilled in, and applied to Christ (Matt. 1:23).
Indignation, the, Isa. 10; 28-Apart from the general use of the word, it is technically applied as the expression of God's special period of, and appointed wrath against His guilty people in the coming days.
Inn, Gen. 42:27, etc.-The word often denotes a resting place merely, and not as it is generally regarded in the western world.
Islands, Isa. 11:11, etc.-Western parts, bordering upon the Mediterranean or Great Sea.
Jachin, 1 Kings 7:25.-Established; name of the right-hand brazen pillar of Solomon's temple, referred to in Rev. 3:12.
Jah, Psa. 68:4, etc.-An abbreviated form of Jehovah, and signifying Majesty.
Javan, Isa. 66:19.-Ancient name of Greece.
Jebus, Judg. 19:10.-Ancient name for Jerusalem.
Jegar-Sahadutha, Gen. 31:47.-Heap of witness, an Aramean word so called by Laban, but Jacob called it "Galeed," a Hebrew word, also signifying heap of witness.
Jehovah-Jireh, Gen. 22- The Lord will provide.
Jehovah-Nissi, Ex. 17-The Lord my banner.
Jehovah-Rophecha, Ex. 15:26.-The Lord that healeth thee.
Jehovah-Shalom, Judg. 6:24.-The Lord send peace.
Jehovah-Shammah, Ezek. 48:35.-The Lord is there.
Jehovah-Tsidkenu, Jer. 23:6.-The Lord our righteousness.
Jeshurun, Deut. 32:15.-Meaning righteous. Applied to Israel, "God's justified or righteous people."
Jewry, Dan. 5:13.-The land of Judea.
Jezreel, Hos. 2:22.-God shall plant, i.e., restored Israel.
Jubilee, Lev. 25:8-15, etc.-Every fiftieth year, termed from its character, "the year of liberty" (Ezek. 46:17).
Justle, Nah. 2:4.-Jostle or clash.
Justify many, Isa. 53:11.-Reads instruct many, as in Matt. 5; 7. the life-work of Jesus.
Kerchiefs, Ezek. 13:18-21.-Female veils or coverings for the head.
Lancets, 1 Kings 18:28.-Short spears or lances.
Lap, I shook my, Neh. 5:13.-An ancient and eastern expression of judgment.
Large Place, Ps. 18:19, etc.-Enlargement or place of liberty.
Lattice, Judg. 5:28, etc.-A window made of net work.
Leasing, Psa. 4:2.-This old English word signifies lying, or generally what is false.
Left-handed, Judg. 3:15.-Both-handed, i.e., capable of using either hand.
Leviathan, Job 41:1-A huge aquatic animal.
Lieutenants, Ezra 8:36.-Persian deputy governors.
Lifted up his hand, 1 King 11:26, 27,-Or rebelled.
Little way, a, Gen. 35:16.-This was about four miles in length.
Line of Samaria, 2 Kings 21:13.-The same lot or judgment which befel Samaria is appointed to Jerusalem; see whole verse and context.
Looking glasses, Ex. 38:8.-Plates of finely polished metal reflectors.
Lo-ammi, Hos. 1:9.-Not my people. The present rejection of Israel by Jehovah.
Lo-ruhamah, Hos. 1:6.-Not having obtained mercy. Israel at present outside the pale of national mercy.
LORD, Gen. 4, etc.-Jehovah. When "Lord " thus printed, as in Psa. 8, etc., it is used in the sense of Master, Proprietor.
Lubims, 2 Chron. 12:3, etc.-Or Africans.
Lust, Psa. 78:18.-Strong desire for anything.
Lucifer, Isa. 14:12.-Morning, Star. Title of the King of Babylon, who is a figure of the future head of the revived Roman power.
Ludim, Gen. 10:13.-Probably Egyptians.
Mantles, Isa. 3:22.-This word signifies to wap, hence wappers would correctly convey the meaning.
Made a Road, 1 Sam. 27:10.-A military attack for purpose of plunder or spoil.
Mandrakes, Gen. 30:14.-Has been termed love apple, and supposed to assist in the propagation of the species; it is still grown in various parts of Syria; its odor is most offensive to Europeans, although prized by the natives for its taste and smell.
Many, Dan. 9:27; 11:33; 12:3.-Reads the Many, a special class distinguished from the mass of the nation.
Matrix, Ex. 13:12, etc.-The Womb.
Mete-yard, Lev. 19:35.-A measuring rod.
Mattock, Isa. 7:25, etc.-An instrument used in agricultural and other work.
Mazzaroth, Job 38:32.-The marginal reading gives the twelve signs, i.e., of the zodiac.
Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin, Dan. 5:25.-Literally it reads "Numbered, Numbered, Weighed, Divided." The words were in Hebrew characters. The kingdom was numbered and ended; was weighed and found light; was divided and given to the Persians.
Meshech, Ezek. 38:2, 3; 39:1.-Moscow, the metropolis of European Russia till beginning of this century.
Messiah, Dan. 9:25, etc.-A Hebrew word meaning "Anointed," the corresponding Greek word "Christ " also means anointed.
Minished, Psa. 107:39.-Diminished or reduced in number.
Minni, Jer. 51:27.-Understood to be "Armenia" or part of it.
Mizraim, Gen. 10:6.-The word as here used is in the dual form, referring to lower and upper Egypt, and is the word generally used in the Hebrew Scriptures, and translated in all versions, "Egypt."
Mufflers, Isa 3:19. Veils for the face, still used by eastern women.
Munition, Isa. 29:7.-A fortress or place of defense.
Murrain, Ex. 9:3.-This fifth plague was one of death, as the word "murrain" signifies, and was inflicted upon all the Egyptian cattle and beasts of burden.
Necromancer, Deut. 18:11-One who impiously inquires as to the state of the dead.
Neesings, Job 41:18.-"Sneezings " would sufficiently express the thought to us.
Nehushtan, 2 Kings 18:4.-"Piece of brass," significantly applied to the "brazen serpent," which had been worshipped till the days of the godly King Hezekiah.
Nethinims, Ezra 2:43, etc.-"Dedicated persons." A portion of the Gibeonites (Josh. 9) set apart to perform the meanest services for Israel.
Oracle, 2 Sam. 16:23.-An authoritative, because Divine, revelation; also the most holy place. 1 Kings, 6:5, etc.
Orion, Job 9:9, etc.-A southern constellation seen in winter.
Ouches, Ex. 28; 39-Sockets, probably in the form of rings for fastening the shoulder pieces, precious stones and breast-plate of the High Priest.
Overflowing Scourge, Isa. 28:15.-Restored Israel's great enemy in the future day, spoken of by the prophets as the "Assyrian" and "King of the North."
Pannag, Ezek. 27:17.-An untranslated word referring to a herb or spice.
Pate, Psa. 7:16.-Crown of the head.
Pilled, Gen. 30:37, 38.-Peeled or stripped off the bark.
Plot, 2 Kings 9:26.-Place or portion of ground.
Pleiades, Job 9:9, etc.-In Amos 5:8 the word is rendered the seven stars. A cluster of stars which, when seen, intimate the return of spring; thus the word is derived from pleein, to sail, because in those ancient times, when navigation was much more difficult than now, spring weather would be a favorable opportunity.
Potsherds, Isa. 45:9; Psa. 22:15.-Broken earthenware.
Pottage, 2 Kings 4:38-40.-Flesh, vegetables, and other ingredients boiled together.
Prevent, Psa. 79:8, etc.-Anticipate or go before; see also 1 Thess. 4:15; thus the Scriptural use of the word and common usage are diametrically opposite.
Printed, Job 19:23.-Inscribed. The art of printing is said to have been known to the people of Sinim (China) five centuries before the Christian era. Its use in Europe is comparatively of recent date—the fifteenth century—and greatly contributed to the work of the Reformation.
Pur, Purim, Esther 3:7, etc.-Words of Persian signification, meaning Lot, Lots. A Jewish feast in remembrance of their deliverance from Haman's wicked efforts to destroy them, observed on the 14th and 15th of the month, Aaar or March.
Rahab, Psa. 87:4, etc.-Descriptive of Egypt, and also of its king (Ezek, 29:3); the words "great dragon" are the signification of "Rahab," which, however, must not be confounded with the "Rahab" or Racal) of Jericho; they are really different words.
Rentest thy face, Jer. 4:30.-Distend the eyes.
Salem, Gen, 14:18,-Peace. The name given to Jerusalem in the days of Abram.
Scepter, Gen. 49:10.-The tribal character of Israel; used elsewhere for righteous government, as in Ps. 45:6, etc.
Scum, Ezek. 24:6, 11, 12.-The worst, the very wicked.
Seed, seeds, Gen. 22, compare with Gal. 3-It is an interesting thought that when "seed," irrespective of number, is used, it refers to Christ, but when not so used it refers to Israel.
Seer, 1 Sam. 9:9.-The prophets were originally termed seers, because they alone unfolded the future.
Seethe, 2 Kings 4:38, etc.-Boil.
Selah, Hab. 3-Pause, Consider, occurs three times in Hab. 3, and about seventy times in the book of Psalms.
Seraphim, Isa. 6-Attendants upon and proclaimers of the holiness of Jehovah and of His throne. Seraph is singular, and "Seraphim" is plural.
Servitor, 2 Kings 4:43.-A servant.
Several House, 2 Kings 15:5.- Dwelling alone.
Sheep-gate, Neh. 3:1, 32, etc.-The gate through which the animals entered Jerusalem required for sacrifice.
Sherd, Isa. 30:14.-A small piece or portion.
Sheriffs, Dan. 3:2, 3.-Chaldean officers whose precise functions, cannot with certainty be determined.
Sheshach, Jer. 25:26, etc.-Babylon.
Shiloh, Gen. 49:10.-To whom the Government belongs, i.e., to the Messiah.
Shinar, Isa. 11:11.-Babylonia
Shoe over Edom will I cast, Psa. 60:8.-A significant action expressing the thorough subjection of the country of Edom.
Silk, Ezek. 16:10-13.-Probably very fine linen. Silk was first manufactured in China, and introduced into the East by Alexander the Great, after the overthrow of the Persian power.
Silverlings, Isa. 7:23.-Pieces of silver.
Sinim, Isa. 49:12.-China. There is but little doubt that the very ancient and interesting kingdom of China is referred to in the above passage. There are great numbers of Jews located in that country.
Sister, Gen. 12:13, etc.-A term not exclusively confined to members of one family, but applied to near female relatives.
Sith, Ezek. 35:6.-Because or since.
Sivan, Esther 8:9.-Ninth month of the Jewish civil year, and third of their ecclesiastical; corresponding to part of our June and July.
Sluices, Isa. 19:10.-Ponds or enclosures for catching fish.
Smite mine hands together, Ezek. 21:17.-This action significantly betokens indignation.
Smith, 1 Sam. 13:19, etc.-A worker in metals.
Snow water, Job 9:30.-Regarded as possessing peculiar cleansing properties.
Sod Pottage, Gen. 25:29.-Boiled pottage.
Sons of God, Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7.-Angelic beings. "Son of God" occurs but once in the Old Testament (Dan. 3:25).
Sprinkle many nations, Isa. 52:15.-The Messiah in grace reaching the Gentiles in fullest blessing.
Streets, Psa. 144:13.-Large open spaces.
Stomacher, Isa. 3:24.-A garment worn round the chest.
Tablets, Isa. 3:20.- Perfume boxes or scent bottles.
Taches, Ex. 26, etc.-Or hooks.
Tale of the bricks, Ex. 5:8.-Full measure.
Taught the men, Judg. 8:16.-Chastised the men.
Tempt, Gen. 22:1, etc.-Means to try or prove.
Thrum, Isa. 38:12.-End of a web; see margin.
Thrones were cast down, Dan. 7:9.-Read, Thrones were set up.
Time, Times, and half-a-time, Dan. 7:25; 12:7, etc.-(Time) a year; (times) two years; (half-a-time) six months. Thus, three years and a half, or 1260 days or 42 months (Rev. 12 and 13.); all these refer to the same future period.
Tires, Isa. 3:18, etc.-A female covering for the head wreathed in folds.
Tirshatha, Neh. 7:65, etc.-A Persian title, meaning "August," only conferred on persons of distinction.
To wit, Gen. 24:21, etc.-To see or understand. See also 2 Cor. 8:1
Tubal, Ezek. 38:2, 3; 39:1.-The modern "Tobolsk," and capital city of Asiatic Russia.
Unicorns, Psa. 22:21.-Wild horned animals.
Urim and Thummim, Ex. 28:30, etc.-Precious stones put in the breast-plate worn by the high priest before Jehovah. The words literally signify "lights" and "perfections."
Vail, Ruth 3:15; Isa. 3:23.-A cloak or mantle.
Vagabond, Psa. 109:10.-This Latin word signifies a wanderer.
Valley of Decision, Joel 3:14.-The gathering of the north-eastern powers for judgment at the commencement of the millennial reign of Christ.
Verily, Verily, Gen. 42:21; Psa. 111:7.-Truly Truly.
Vestry, 2 Kings 10:22.-Chamber containing the robes and vestments of the idolatrous priests.
Volume, Psa. 40:7. Written scroll rolled up.
Wall they digged down, Gen. 49:6.- Houghed or slaughtered the oxen.
Weeks, Dan. 9:24.-The Hebrew word simply denotes sevens;-of days, weeks, months, or years can alone be learned from the context of each passage. Here it is weeks of years-70 weeks or 490 years.
Wilderness, Ex. 14, etc.-The word does not necessarily mean a desert, but rather a pastoral tract of country, not agricultural.
Wimples, Isa. 3:22.-Cloaks or shawls.
Woe to the Land, Isa. 18:1.-He to the Land.