cab (kab),
a Hebrew dry measure equal to about 2 2/9 dry pints: II Kings' 6:25.
Caesar (se'zar),
1. the family name of Gaius Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C.) who was dictator of
Rome; hence, 2. the title assumed by the rulers (or emperors) who succeeded
him, from Augustus to Hadrian (27 B.C-138 A.D.): Luke 2:1; 3:1; Acts
11:28. To the inhabitants of Palestine and the other Roman provinces, Caesar
denoted the imperial throne as well as the
person occupying it.
Caesar's household, a group of Christians whose greetings were sent by Paul to the church at Philippi: Phil. 4:22. They were converts probably attached in varying capacities as slaves and freedmen to the imperial palace.
calamus (kal'a-mus), a fragrant reed, probably of a variety of palm tree whose stems form canes: it was brought from Tyre (Ezek. 27:19) and was one of the 3 ingredients used by Moses in making a holy anointing oil (Ex. 30:23).
Calvary (kal'va-re), the place near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified and entombed (Luke 23:33): "Calvary" is derived from a Latin word meaning "skull": see Golgotha.
calves of our lips, an expression of devotion; literally, that which comes from the lips: Hos. 14:2. The passage in the original, however, is obscure.
camphire (karn'far), henna, a tropical shrub with fragrant blossoms: it occurs only in The Song of Solomon (1:14; 4:13), where it is not to be confused with campor.
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candlestick (kan'dal-stik), a stand of clay, stone, or metal for holding lamps (not for candles) in which oil was burned to produce light: II Kings 4:10. Especially the solid gold lamp stand in the Tabernacle, for illuminating the altar: Ex. 25, 37; Zech. 4. It held seven lamps and may have consisted of a central column with three branches on each side, or a middle lamp surrounded by three pairs of lamps as on a chandelier. In Zech. 4. It may have been a seven-lipped lamp as excavated in Dothan.
canker (kang'kar), n. an ulcer-like sore that spreads: II Tim. 2:17. -v. to attack, infest. or consume with or as with such a sore: James 5:3.
cankerworm (kank'ar-wurm),
the caterpillar or larval stage of the locust, which eats what the
adult locust leaves: Joel 1:4.
It became a symbol of destruction: Nah. 3:15.
caph (kaf, kof), the eleventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet: it appears at the beginning of the eleventh section of Psalm 119.
captivity (kap-tiv'a-te), 1. the condition of being a captive; imprisonment; bondage: Deut. 28:41. 2. captives collectively: Amos 1 :6,9. 3. the enforced transplanting or carrying away by a conqueror of a whole population or of its leading people-a not uncommon practice in the ancient world-intended as a punishment of the vanquished in terms of military policy. Aside from the earlier instances pertaining to the northern kingdom of Israel in the 8th century B.C. (II Kings 15:29; I Chr. 5:26) the word most significantly applies to the carrying away as captives into Babylonia of thousands of the people of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar in the 6th century B.C. (II Kings 24: 11-14; II Chr. 36:6-7): it is often alluded to elsewhere, especially in the Books of the Prophets; (Jer. 48:47; Ezek. 39:25). It is these captives, who appear to have flourished in peace in Babylonia, who were looked upon as forming part of the Diaspora or Dispersion (q.v.). -bring again the captivity of, to restore the fortunes of: Jer. 48:47; Ezek. 39:25.
carbuncle (kar'bung-kal), a precious stone: it may have been rock crystal or colorless emerald: Ex. 28:17; Ezek. 28:13. Red garnet and ruby have been suggested for the carbuncle of Isa. 54: 12.
carriage (kar'ij), those things that are being carried, or transported, as the goods or luggage of a traveler: Judg. 18:21; I Sam. 17:22.
cassia (kiish'a), a tree brought from the East, valued for its fragrant bark: it was one of the substances used by Moses in of making the holy anointing oil (Ex. 30:24) and is mentioned (Ps. 45:8) as a perfume for garments.
cast in the teeth, to use abusive language in speaking to or about; berate; revile: Matt. 27:44.
Castor and Pollux (kas'tor /pol'aks), in Greek mythology, the twin sons (Dioscuri) of Zeus and Leda who, after their deaths, were placed in the heavens as the constellation Gemini (the Twins). They were regarded as the protectors of sailors; thus the ship on which Paul sailed ( Acts 28:11) had a figurehead of the twins carved on its bow, thereby dedicating the ship to them.
caul (kol), 1. a headdress of net: Isa. 3:18. 2. the fatty covering of the liver: Lev. 3:4. 3. the membrane enclosing the heart; pericardium: Hos. 13:8.
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centurion (sen-tur'e-an), a commander of 100 men in the Roman army: Matt. 8:5-13; Mark 15:39.
chaff (chaf),
threshed or winnowed husks of wheat or other grain, usually allowed to be
blown away by the wind: used in
figures of speech as a symbol for something worthless. Ps. 1:4; Isa. 41:15;
Matt. 3:12.
chalcedony (kal-sed'an-e), an emerald-like precious stone; a green, translucent quartz from near the ancient city of Chalcedon in Asia Minor: Rev. 21:19.
chalkstone (chok'ston), a lump or mass of chalk or, perhaps, limestone: used as a symbol of brittleness: Isa.27:9.
chamberlain (cham'bar-lin),
1. a person in charge of the household or the private chambers of a ruler or
lord (Acts 12:20);
In the Old Testament, specifically, a person in charge of a king's harem
(Esther 1:10; 2:15,21). 2. a city treasurer: Rom. 16:23.
chamois (sham'e), probably, the mountain sheep: Deut. 14:5. It is unlikely that the animal now called the chamois, a goat like antelope known in Palestine.
champaign (sham-pan'), a broad expanse of flat, open country; plain: Deut. 11:30.
chancellor (chan'sa-lar), a commander or high official: title applied to Rehum (Ezra 4:8,9,17), a leader of the exiles returning to Jerusalem.
chapiter (chap'i-ter), the top Part, or capital, of a column, often decorated with carvings: I Kings 7:16-18.
chapmen (chap'men), men who travel about to buy and sell; traders: II Chr. 9:14.
chapt (chapt), dried and cracked: a reference to the earth which was parched for lack of rain: Jer. 14:4.
charger (char'jar), a large, flat dish; platter: Num. 7:13,19,25; Mark 6:25.
charity (char'a-ti), the love of God for man (I Cor. 13:4) or of man for his fellow men (I Pet. 4: 8): in the Bible, charity never means the giving of money or other help to those in need. Charity is a love of the highest quality including personal sacrifice for the person loved: contrasted with friendship (brotherly love) and any form of physical love.
checker work, a crisscross or latticework design ornamenting the pillars of the Temple: I Kings 7:17.
cheek teeth (chek teth), canine teeth; the eyeteeth; fangs: Joel 1:6.
Chemosh (ke'mosh), the chief god of the Moabites: Jer. 48:13,46. Children were sacrificed to him at least on one occasion of national emergency (II Kings 3:27). Solomon built a high place in his honor (I Kings 11:7), possibly for political reasons, which was later destroyed by Josiah, (II Kings 23:13).
cherub (char'ab), a winged heavenly being (see Ezek. 1:5-11): cherubs acted as guardians of sacred treasures (Gen. 3:24), symbols of God's presence, bearers of God (Ps. 18:10), and, figures connected with religious symbolism in that images of them were carved and embroidered on sacred objects in the sanctuaries (I Kings 6:24-27)
cherubim (char'a-bim), plural of cherub.
cheth (kheth, khes), the eight letter of the Hebrew alphabet: it appears at the beginning of the eighth section of Psalm 119.
children of God, those persons who accept God as their father and seek to do His will: Matt. 5:9; Rom. 8: 16. The relationship includes the unquestioned acceptance of the authority of God (the Father) as head of the household and the full rights of sonship by believers to inherit the graces obtained through the merits of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Also called sons of God.
children of the east, nomadic tribes from the lands east of Israel, especially the Syrian desert: they were considered to have superior wisdom. Judg. 6:3,33; I Kings 4:30.
Chisleu (kis'lu), the ninth month (November-December) of the Hebrew calendar (Neh. 1:1; Zech. 7:1), having 29 or 30 days. It is the third month of the modern Hebrew calendar and is called Kislev.
chode (chod ), archaic past tense of chide ( to upbraid or rebuke): Gen.:31:36; Num. 20:3.
choler (kol'ar), anger; wrath: Dan 8:7 11:11. The Greek word "chole" from which choler is derived also meant "anger," and bile as well, since bile one of the body fluids, was believed to cause anger and irritability.
chrysolyte (kris'a-lit), chrysolite, a green or yellow semiprecious stone, used to decorate the seventh foundation layer of the wall of the new Jerusalem: Rev 21:20.
chrysoprasus (kris"a-pra'sus), chrysoprase, a light green quartz; a semiprecious stone used to decorate the tenth foundation layer of the wall of the New Jerusalem: Rev. 21:20.
churl (churl), 1. one who is crude, boorish, and rough: this is the current meaning of the word, but churl does not appear in this sense in the Authorized Version. 2. a deceitful, shrewd, or wily person: Isa. 32:5,7.
ciel (sel), to cover (the ceiling or walls of a room) with wood paneling: Jer.22:14. Now spelled ceil.
cieling (sel'ing ), an archaic spelling of ceiling: I Kings 6: 15.
circumcision (sur-kum-sizh'an), the removal of the foreskin, as a ritual performed on the eighth day after birth. Although the original reason for this is uncertain, the Hebrews did seem to employ the ceremony as a symbolic act of purification or a cleansing from sin as a means of preparing a boy for tribal membership. However, Abraham and his descendants practiced circumcision as a token of the covenant established between God and Abraham (Gen. 17:9-14). In the New Testament, circumcision is often used symbolically in reference to the casting off of uncleanliness or sin or the putting away of carnal lusts. January 1, eight days after Christmas, is celebrated as the Christian festival of Circumcision, commemorating the circumcision of Jesus.
city of refuge,
a city designated to afford sanctuary to a person who has committed an
accidental or justifiable murder (see
avenger of blood) (Num. 35:11), and thus allow him to escape the law of a
life for a life (Lev. 24: 17). There were six cities so designated (Num. 35:
15; Deut. 4:41-43 ).
clave ( klav ), past tense of cleave ( to cling or take hold): Ruth 1:14.
clift (klift), a cleft, crack, or crevice: Ex. 33:22.
cloke (klok), a cloak: a loose fitting outer garment, often highly decorated, and containing pockets for carrying articles. It was often used to sleep in and for this reason common law stated that, if borrowed, it must be returned by nightfall: Matt. 5:40; Luke 6:29.
close place, a secure place; stronghold: II Sam. 22:46; Ps. 18:45.
clout (klout), n. a worn-out garment: Jer. 38:11,12. -v. to patch or mend crudely: Josh. 9:5.
coast (kost), 1. a boundary or border: Num. 20:23. 2. a country or territory: Acts 26:20. 3. an area or region: Joel 3:4 4. a shore: Josh. 9:1.
| coat of mail, a coat like, flexible, armored garment reaching to the ankles or knees, made of small overlapping metal rings, loops of chain, or scales: I Sam. 17:5. It is thought to have been worn only by kings and chief warriors, as may be inferred from I Sam. 17:38. |
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cockatrice (kok'a-tris), a deadly serpent of an unknown kind: some authorities identify it as an adder, others suggest a yellow viper: Jer. 8:17.
cockcrowing (kak'kro-ing), the third watch of the night, from midnight to three in the morning: Mark 13:35. The night, which went from sunset to sunrise, was divided into four parts or watches.
cockle (kok'al), a harmful weed that grows in grain fields, perhaps a general term for noxious plants: Job 31:40.
college (kol'ij),
a particular district or section of Jerusalem (II Kings 22: 14; II Chr.
34:22): more correctly called the "second quarter," possibly because it was
a later addition to the old city. The translation "the college" (thought by
many to
be a mistranslation of the word for "second") follows the Targum explanation
of the Hebrew in its later sense of "study" .
or "place of instruction:"
collop (kol'ap), a heavy fold of flesh on the body; fat: Job 15:27.
colt (kolt), a young beast of burden; specifically, a young ass: Matt. 21:2,5,7.
Comforter (kum'fart-ar), the Holy Ghost, to be sent by Christ after His ascension to His followers to lead them into all truth. Comfort conveys the meaning to make strong, to bolster, rather than to console.
coming of the Lord, the expected return of Christ to earth, confidently anticipated among the early Christians at any moment (James 5:8): the time of this "Second Coming," however, is not revealed even to Christ Himself, but He does discuss it and how it might be recognized: Matt. 27. See also millennium.
commandment (ka-mand'mant), a command or order, especially one given by someone of authority who has the right to expect it to be obeyed (II Kings 18:36; Neh. 11:23); especially, the rules for moral conduct established by God, such as the Ten Commandments (q.v.) and their summing up by Jesus in the commandments of love both for God and for one's fellow man (Matt. 22:36--40; John 13:34).
commodious (ka-mo'de-as),
spacious; roomy. This word is derived from a Latin term meaning "suitable"
or "convenient"
and it is in this sense that the word is used in Acts 27: 12.
communion (ka-mun'yan), 1. a sharing of one's thoughts and emotions with another or others; comradeship: II Cor. 6:14; 13:14. 2. a sharing or partaking of something one has in common with another or others; participation: I Cor. 10: 16. The Greek word behind this term is rendered "fellowship" by many translators.
concision (kan-sizh'an), a cutting off.; mutilation; specifically, circumcision: a derisive and sarcastic use of the word (Phil. 3: 2) referring to those Christians who conformed to Jewish customs and beliefs, and who advocated circumcision as a ceremonial act, performed as such on Gentiles, rather than a spiritual one.
concourse (kon'kors), a moving or twisting together: by extension, a commotion; uproar: Acts 19:40.
concubine (kon'kyoo-bin),
a secondary wife, usually purchased as a slave or taken as a captive in war:
she was inferior to a
wife only to the extent that her relationship with her husband could be more
easily broken (as by returning her to slavery) and her children had rights
of inheritance secondary to those of the wife's children: Judg. 19:2; II
Sam. 5:13. In Old Testament societies, the practice of a man having more
than one wife was a common and a legal one: it was the only way, in many
instances, a man could have the large family that was essential to raise,
the crops, protect the land, etc.
concupiscence (kon-ku'pa-sans), strong or abnormal desire, especially lust: Rom. 7:8; Col. 3:5; I Thess. 4:5. In these instances Paul presumably meant any kind of overmastering desire.
condemn (kan-dem'),
1. to declare (a person) to be guilty of wrongdoing: Deut. 25: 1. 2. to pass
final judgment on; doom because of sin and the rejection of Christ: John
3:17. 3. to express disapproval of; criticize adversely; censure: Matt.
12:1;
I John 3:20. 4. to give a judicial decision against; inflict a penalty upon:
Luke 24:20.
condemnation (kon"dem-na'shan), a condemning or being condemned; especially, God's judgment against sin: Luke 23:40; John 5:24.
| conduit (kon'dit, kon'doo-it), a channel or tunnel, usually cut out of rock, for conveying water from a river, lake, etc. to a desired spot, as a garden, city, etc.; especially, the one built by Hezekiah to carry the water of the Gihon River to Jerusalem (II Kings 18:11; 20:20; Isa. 36:2). |
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coney (ko'ne), pl. conies, a small animal similar to a rabbit, active at night living in holes in rocky terrain: Lev; 11:5.
confection (kan-fek'shan), a sweet smelling substance used in perfume and incense: Ex. 30:35.
confectionary( kan-fek'shan-ar-e), pl. confectionaries, a person who makes perfumes, incense, anointing oils, etc.; perfumer: I Sam. 8:13.
congregation (kon-gra-ga'shan), 1. the population of Israel; the Jews: Ex. 12:3; Lev. 4: 13. 2. a gathering of people assembled for a particular purpose, as for worship, the transaction of political business, or passing judgment on a point of law: I Kings 8:65; Num. 10:7; Josh. 20:6.
consecrate (kon'sa-krat), 1. to set apart as holy; devote to the service of God: Num. 6:12; I Chr. 29:5; Ezek. 43:26. 2. to install (someone) in a sacred office by a religious ceremony: Ex. 29:9; Judg. 17:5.
contemn (kan~tem'), to treat or think of with contempt; show extreme disapproval of; scorn; despise: Ps. 10:13.
conversant ( kon'var-sant ), going along; associating; living: Josh. 8:35; I Sam. 25:15.
conversation (kon-var-sa'zhan), manner of living; behavior: Ps.37:14; Phil. 1:27; I Pet. 3:2.
conversion (kan-vur'shan),
a turning, or changing, from sin or lack of faith to belief in God: Acts
15:3. Genuine conversion
requires repentance and faith on the part of the convert: it is generally
considered essential for entrance into Christian life.
Although the term appears only once in the Bible many instances can be
cited, as in Acts 9:1-21; 11:21; 16:27-34.
convert (kan-vurt'),
1). to turn, or change, from one religion, doctrine, opinion, or course of
action to another; often, to turn
to the worship of the true God: Isa. 6: 10; Matt. 18:3; Mark 4:12.-n (kon'vart),
a person who has been converted to the worship of God: Isa. 1 :27.
convocation (kon-va-ka'shan), a religious assembly of the Israelites on the Sabbath for worship and the offering of sacrifices and during which no work was to be done (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:7): in full, holy convocation.
coping (kop"'ing), probably, the parapet, or low wall, on all sides of the flat roof of a house: I Kings 7 :9.
cor (kor), a unit of liquid measure equal to about 58 gallons: Ezek. 45:14. See ephah, note.
Corban (kor'ban),
an offering or gift to God which may not, therefore, be used for any other
purpose: Mark 7:11. The custom of dedicating something to God by declaring
to be "Corban" arose in an effort to counteract the practice of many
who made rash vows of gifts to God with no intention of fulfilling the vow.
In time, some came to abuse "Corban"; for example, a person could declare
something "Corban" and thereby evade a troublesome obligation or even a duty
or other
commitment. Jesus denounces such an abuse whereby a son attempts to relieve
himself of the duty of helping his parents simply by declaring something, as
money, to be "Corban" (promised to God) and by so doing makes it unavailable
to them.
coriander (kor-i-an'dar), a plant of the carrot family: its seeds (coriander seeds) lave a spicy aroma and are used in medicine and seasoning: Ex. 16:31; Num. l1:7.
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| corner stone, a foundation stone at the corner of an arch, building, etc.: figuratively, the basic, essential, or most important part, as faith in God is the comer stone of Zion (Isa. 28:16), and Christ is the comer stone of the Church, considered the household of God ( Eph. 2:20). |
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cornet (kar-net'), 1. a musical instrument played by blowing air through it probably indicating a trumpet (I Ch 15:28) in some instances and a horn, the hollow horn of an animal, in others (Dan. 3:5,10,15). 2. a percussion instrument (II Sam. 6:5; here cornets is inaccurate probably resembling the Egyptian sistrum, a noisemaking device consisting of a loop-shaped frame fitted with loosely held rods which jingled when the device was shaken, or, possibly, castanets.
couch (kouch), 1. to crouch: Gen. 49:9.2. to hide: Deut. 33:13.
coulter (kol'tar), an edged blade on a plow for making vertical cuts in the soil: this, however, is probably incorrect in I Sam. 13:20,21, because the Hebrew plow had no coulter (a device for turning over the soil in deep furrows), but only a crude attachment, elsewhere translated "plowshare," which broke up the soil to just a shallow depth.
council (koun'sal),
1. the Sanhedrin, the highest court and administrative body of the Jews,
having religious and civil functions: it was composed of 71 members,
presided over by the high priest (Matt. 26:59; Mark 14:55; 15:1) and was
probably set up, at the earliest, during the period of Persian domination:
it did not functionally survive with authority after
the fall of Jerusalem (A.D. 70). 2. an informal body of local leaders which
gave advice and made recommendations on the
administration of justice to the governing officials: Matt. 12:14; Acts
25:12.
countervail (coun-tar-val'), to compensate for; make up for: Esther 7:4.
cousin (kuz'an), a relative; person connected by blood or marriage: Luke 1:36, 58. "Kinswoman" and "kinsfolk" more nearly translate the original Greek.
covenant (kuv'a-nant), a binding and solemn agreement between two or more parties, not necessarily equals, made out of loyalty to each other, to do or keep from doing a specified thing (Gen. 21:27; Josh. 24:25; I Sam. 18:3); specifically, the agreement between God and man for man's continued life and welfare on condition of obedience to God's will: Ex. 34:28. 2) the agreement between God and Noah that there would not be another flood: Gen. 9:12-15. 3) the agreement between God and Abraham (Abram) that, Abraham's descendants would inherit the land of Canaan: Gen. 15:18.4) a second, agreement between God and man (called a new covenant) in which man would receive righteousness and forgiveness of his sins through the intercession of Christ: Heb. 8:8,13; 12:24. The word "Testament" (Old Testament, New Testament) is now sometimes used in place of this term which is from the original languages of the Bible. The concept behind the covenant in the Old Testament is that it binds not only the maker of the covenant, but also the whole nation and all descendants. The old and new covenants differed in emphasis but not in kind; the old emphasizes a corporate or external contract, while the new stresses an individual and spiritual agreement.
covering the head,
in public worship, the practice whereby a woman is to have her head veiled
or covered and a man is to leave his head uncovered (I Cor. 11:3-15). Paul
here would seem to be appealing to the common sentiment of his times,
from which the custom derives: a woman, who did not place a covering on her
head risked being identified with loose or immoral women whose heads were
frequently shorn.
covert (kuv'art), 1. a covered or protected place; shelter: II Kings 16:18, Isa. 4:6. 2. a hiding place for wild animals, a thicket: Job 38:40; 40:21.
cracknel (krak'nal), a small cake, possibly similar to a pancake: I Kings 14:3.
creeping thing, a reptile or winged insect, especially one of those that gather in swarms (Gen. 1:26; Lev. 11:21): a general term usually applied to creatures that are thought of as being unpleasant and undesirable.
crisping pin (krisp'ing), a small skin bag or purse for carrying money, and worn mainly as an ornament around the waist: Isa. 3:22.
crookbackt (krook'bakt), having a: humped or deformed back, possibly as a result of a curvature of the spine: Lev. 1:20.
crown (kroun), 1. an ornamental, often heavily jeweled, head covering worn by a ruler as a symbol of authority: II Kings 11:12; Esther 1:11. 2. the headdress of the high priest: Ex. 29:6. 3. the wreath or garland placed on the head of a victor in a contest: 1 Cor. 9:25. 4. anything that adorns and gives honor and dignity etc., as the moldings of gold around the ark of the covenant and the altar of incense: Ex. 25:11; 30:3. -crown of life (Rev, 2:10; James 1:12); crown of glory (1 Pet. 5:4); crown of righteousness (II Tim. 4:8): used figuratively for the Christian's final reward for faithfulness.
| cruse (krooz), a small container for water, honey, or oil: some were jars of metal for use on journeys, while others were flasks or dishes of earthenware: I Sam. 26:11; 1 Kings 14:3; 17:12. |
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cubit (ku'bit), an ancient measure of length varying from about 17 to about 20 inches: it was originally the length of the arm from the end of the middle finger to the elbow: Deut. 3:11; Matt. 6:27.
cumber (kum'bar),
1. to hinder; hamper; also, to burden: these are the modern meanings. 2. to
perplex or distress: Luke
10:40. 3. in re-translation, to allow to use up: Luke 13:7.
cumi (ku'mi), an Aramaic word meaning to "arise": part of the expression Talitha cumi which Mark translates as "Damsel arise": Mark 5:41.
cummin (ku'min), 1. a cultivated plant of the carrot family. 2. its aromatic seeds, crushed and used as a spice or for poultices: Isa. 28:25,27.
cupbearer (kup'bar-ar), a court officer in charge of tasting, pouring, and serving the wine in a king's palace: considered a position of honor and trust, probably because the king was often in danger of being poisoned: Neh. 1: 11. The same officer is alluded to in the story of Joseph (Gen. 40:1-15) where the Hebrew word is translated "butler."
curious arts,"
magic, especially black magic; i.e., magic with an evil purpose: used in
referring to Ephesian sorcerers
(Acts 19:19).
custom, receipt of,
a customhouse or tollhouse, where duties and taxes are collected: Matt. 9:9;
Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27.
cut off (when not used literally), to exclude from membership in or the
privileges of the religious community for such reasons as immorality,
disobedience, and the worship of false gods: Lev. 7:20 Num. 9:13.
cuttings (kut'ingz), the practice of making scratches or cuts in the skin, usually a sign of mourning: performed by pagans to demonstrate extreme grief and to appease the gods. Looked upon as a heathen cult custom and forbidden by Mosaic law. The phrase occurs only in Lev. 19:28 but the practice is referred to elsewhere, as in Deut. 14:1; Jer. 48:37.
Cyrus (si'rus),
600?-529 B.C.; founder of the Persian empire: he was lenient toward the Jews
in Babylon and he encouraged
them to rebuild Temple at Jerusalem: II Chr. 36:22-23; Ezra 1:1; 6:2-5.
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