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IMPORTANT: Easton's Bible Dictionary is NOT exegetical, and can be counter to the scriptural or Hebrew and Greek definitions of words.
150 Years ago you couldn't be a Pastor anywhere in the world unless you were fluent in Hebrew..... Even in the so-called "Dark Ages" everyone had a local Priest who could speak, read and write in at least 2 languages, who taught out of a Latin Bible. How far have we fallen in word definitions! DO YOU BELIEVE THE WORD OF GOD OR BELIEVE IN THE OPPOSITE? *******Recommended Materials for In-Depth Research of Scripture********* Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, Complete and Unabridged (Every pastor uses or recommends this for their congregation) It's the main tool every Christian should have in their library along with a good Lexicon to get full definitions. Beware, using just Strong's alone without a Lexicon will not give you full definitions of many words since it's not meant to do the function of a Lexicon. You will need some of the following books to render in-depth research beyond the scope of Strong's Concordance: (Most of which are included in several computer programs such as PC Study Bible and online at HERE for FREE ACCESS) 1. The New Englishman's Greek Concordance and Lexicon of the New Testament, by Wigram-Green *These two books by Wigram-Green are what Strong's concordance is based upon. Every word in the bible is listed by (the original Greek and Hebrew)Strongs# rather than by English translation. You cannot miss the bible's definition of a word with this tool. You can see how the original word is used every time throughout the bible. This research tool makes any user blow away most any pastor these days.* 2. The New Englishman's Hebrew Concordance of the Old Testament, by Wigram-Green 3. Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament by Thayers 4. Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon to the Old Testament by Gesenius 5. Interlinear Greek and English by Berry 6. Young's Analytical Concordance to the Bible 7. Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words Keyed to Strong's Reference Numbers You can also order the KJV "Hebrew Greek Key Study bible" which has built-in lexicons and Strong's numbering within the actual text of King James, or if you prefer you can also get it in New American Standard. (we reccomend King James Version) We know you can always use the bible as it's own lexicon and use the word to interpret the word, however, but these are shortcuts for all who are wise to make quick use of. Thank You for using our online searchable Strong's concordance and dictionary. You can get all these books at ANY Bible bookstore and most major bookstores. Or order from us right now click here The first keys are finding what the bible's definition of a word is in scripture, not in 21st Century word definitions or MAJORITY Religious Doctrines in the broad path which leadeth to destruction. These tools help you see how the original word is used through the entire text of scripture, thus render the BIBLE'S Definition of a word since we live by Every Word and not by bread alone. Easton's (UnBiblical and sometimes FALSE) Bible Dictionary
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Meadow (1.) Heb. ha'ahu (Gen 41:2, Gen 41:18), probably an Egyptain word transferred to the Hebrew; some kind of reed or water-plant. In the Revised Version it is rendered "reed-grass", i.e., the sedge or rank grass by the river side. (2.) Heb. ma'areh (Jdg 20:33), pl., "meadows of Gibeah" (R.V., after the LXX., " Maareh-geba "). Some have adopted the rendering "after Gibeah had been left open." The Vulgate translates the word "from the west."
Meah An hundred, a tower in Jerusalem on the east wall (Neh 3:1) in the time of Nehemiah.
Meals Are at the present day "eaten from a round table little higher than a stool, guests sitting cross-legged on mats or small carpets in a circle, and dipping their fingers into one large dish heaped with a mixture of boiled rice and other grain and meat. But in the time of our Lord, and perhaps even from the days of Amos (Amo 6:4, Amo 6:7), the foreign custom had been largely introduced of having broad couches, forming three sides of a small square, the guests reclining at ease on their elbows during meals, with their faces to the space within, up and down which servants passed offering various dishes, or in the absence of servants, helping themselves from dishes laid on a table set between the couches." Geikie's Life of Christ. (Compare Luk 7:36.) (See ABRAHAM's BOSOM; BANQUET; FEAST.)
Mearah A cave, a place in the northern boundary of Palestine (Jos 13:4). This may be the cave of Jezzin in Lebanon, 10 miles east of Sidon, on the Damascus road; or probably, as other think, Mogheirizeh, north-east of Sidon.
Measure Several words are so rendered in the Authorized Version. (1.) Those which are indefinite. (a.) Hok, Isa 5:14, elsewhere "statute." (b.) Mad, Job 11:9; Jer 13:25, elsewhere "garment." (c.) Middah, the word most frequently thus translated, Exo 26:2, Exo 26:8, etc. (d.) Mesurah, Lev 19:35; Ch1 23:29. (e.) Mishpat, Jer 30:11, elsewhere "judgment." (f.) Mithkoneth and token, Eze 45:11. (g.) In New Testament metron , the usual Greek word thus rendered (Mat 7:2; Mat 23:32; Mar 4:24). (2.) Those which are definite. (a.) 'Eyphah , Deu 25:14, Deu 25:15, usually "ephah." (b.) Ammah , Jer 51:13, usually "cubit." (c.) Kor , Kg1 4:22, elsewhere " cor ;" Greek koros , Luk 16:7. (d.) Seah , Gen 18:6; Sa1 25:18, a seah; Greek saton , Mat 13:33; Luk 13:21. (e.) Shalish , "a great measure," Isa 40:12; literally a third, i.e., of an ephah. (f.) In New Testament batos, Luk 16:6, the Hebrew " bath ;" and choinix , Rev 6:6, the choenix, equal in dry commodities to one-eighth of a modius.
Meat-offering (Heb. minhah ), originally a gift of any kind. This Hebrew word came latterly to denote an "unbloody" sacrifice, as opposed to a "bloody" sacrifice. A "drink-offering" generally accompanied it. The law regarding it is given in Lev. 2, and Lev 6:14. It was a recognition of the sovereignty of God and of his bounty in giving all earthly blessings (Ch1 29:10; Deu 26:5). It was an offering which took for granted and was based on the offering for sin. It followed the sacrifice of blood. It was presented every day with the burnt-offering (Exo 29:40, Exo 29:41), and consisted of flour or of cakes prepared in a special way with oil and frankincense.
Mebunnai Construction, building of Jehovah, one of David's bodyguard (Sa2 23:27; compare Sa2 21:18); called Sibbechai and Sibbecai (Ch1 11:29; Ch1 27:11).
Medad Love, one of the elders nominated to assist Moses in the government of the people. He and Eldad "prophesied in the camp" (Num 11:24).
Medan Contention, the third son of Abraham by Keturah (Gen 25:2).
Mede (Heb. Madai ), a Median or inhabitant of Media (Dan 11:1). In Gen 10:2 the Hebrew word occurs in the list of the sons of Japheth. But probably this is an ethnic and not a personal name, and denotes simply the Medes as descended from Japheth.