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Arvad was an ancient Phoenician island city known for its skilled seafarers and merchants, mentioned in Scripture as a symbol of human pride and worldly commerce.

The Arvadites were an ancient Phoenician people descended from Arvad, mentioned in Scripture as skilled seafarers and traders of the Mediterranean world.

Arza was a steward in King Elah's household whose unfaithfulness led to tragic consequences for Israel's royal line.

Asa was a reforming king of Judah whose early faith and religious reforms demonstrated God's faithfulness, though his later years revealed the danger of depending on human strength rather than God's provision.

Asahel was King David's nephew, known for his remarkable speed and tragic death pursuing Abner during Israel's civil conflict.

Asahiah was a servant of King Josiah who played a faithful administrative role in Judah's spiritual reformation during the seventh century BC.

Asaiah was a faithful Levite who served during King David's reign, helping transport the Ark of the Covenant with reverence and dedication to God's purposes.

Asaph was a Levite musician and worship leader appointed by King David to oversee the tabernacle's music ministry, whose psalms reflect deep faith and honest wrestling with God.

Asareel was a descendant of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles, representing the faithful lineage that preserved God's covenant promise through the ages.

Asarelah was a Levite musician and son of Asaph, appointed by King David to lead worship and prophecy through music in the temple.

Christ's bodily ascension into heaven, forty days after His resurrection, marked His exaltation to God's right hand and opened the way for the Holy Spirit's coming.

Ascension of Christ, the

Christ's return to heaven forty days after his resurrection, establishing his reign at God's right hand and promising his future return to judge all humanity.

Asceticism is the spiritual practice of self-denial and discipline, pursued to draw closer to God, though Scripture cautions against making it a path to righteousness.

Asenath was the Egyptian wife of Joseph and mother of Manasseh and Ephraim, representing God's faithfulness in preserving His people through unexpected circumstances.

Ash symbolizes mourning, repentance, and human mortality throughout Scripture, calling believers to humility before God and genuine spiritual transformation.

Ashan was a Levitical city in ancient Israel, assigned to the tribe of Simeon, serving as a refuge city and spiritual center for God's people.

Ashbea was a Judahite man whose descendants were among the potters and craftsmen who dwelt in Netaim and Gederah during Israel's monarchy.

Ashbel was Benjamin's third son, mentioned in genealogies as part of Israel's tribal heritage and God's sovereign plan for His people.

Ashdod was a major Philistine city where God demonstrated His power over idols and affirmed His sovereignty among pagan nations.

Ashdoth-Pisgah was a fertile valley region east of the Jordan River, marking the boundary of Israelite tribal inheritance and representing God's generous provision.

Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, whose name means "happy" or "blessed," and his tribe received a fruitful inheritance in northern Canaan known for its olive oil and fertility.

Asher, the Tribe Of

Asher was one of Israel's twelve tribes, blessed with fertility and prosperity, whose territory lay along the northern coast and whose name means "happy" or "blessed."

Ashes in Scripture symbolize humility, repentance, and mortality, reminding believers of human weakness and our need for God's grace and restoration.

Ashima was a false deity worshipped by the people of Hamath, mentioned in Scripture as an example of idolatry that led nations away from the true God.

Ashkelon was an ancient Philistine city on the Mediterranean coast that frequently appears in Scripture as a place of conflict and judgment against God's enemies.

Ashkenaz was the grandson of Noah, son of Japheth, whose name became associated with a region and people in ancient Anatolia and later European Jewry.

Ashnah was a town in the lowlands of Judah, listed among the cities allocated to the tribe of Judah during the conquest of Canaan.

Ashpenaz was the chief official overseeing King Nebuchadnezzar's palace, tasked with selecting and training young Israelites for royal service.

Ashteroth Karnaim

Ashteroth Karnaim was an ancient city east of the Jordan River, significant in biblical history as a center of pagan worship and a site of military conflict during Israel's wilderness wanderings.

Ashtoreth was an ancient Near Eastern fertility goddess whose worship represented spiritual compromise and idolatry in Israel's history.

Ashur was an ancient Mesopotamian empire that became a powerful nation threatening Israel, yet God used it to accomplish His purposes in history.

The Ashurites were a tribal group in ancient Israel, mentioned briefly in Scripture as inhabitants of the northern territories during the period of King David's reign.

Ashvath was a son of Japheth mentioned in Genesis's genealogical records, representing one of humanity's earliest descendants in Scripture.

Asia in Scripture refers to the Roman province in western Asia Minor, central to Paul's missionary journeys and early church expansion across the Mediterranean world.

Asiel was a leader in King David's administration, serving as overseer of the royal herds and contributing to Israel's prosperity during the united monarchy.

Asnah was a descendant of the temple servants who returned from Babylonian exile and helped rebuild Jerusalem's community.

Asnapper was a Persian official who, alongside other leaders, received Jewish exiles and supported the rebuilding of Jerusalem after Babylonian captivity.

The asp is a venomous snake mentioned in Scripture as a symbol of danger, deceit, and the spiritual threat posed by sin and false teaching.

The asp and adder represent spiritual danger and hidden threats in Scripture, serving as powerful metaphors for sin, deception, and the enemy's schemes.

Aspatha was one of the ten sons of Haman, the enemy of the Jewish people, whose name appears in the Book of Esther's account of divine deliverance.

Asriel was a son of Manasseh whose descendants received a significant inheritance in the Transjordan region during Israel's settlement of Canaan.

The donkey was an essential animal in biblical times, valued for transportation, labor, and occasionally sacrifice, symbolizing humility and service throughout Scripture.

Ass, the Domestic

The domestic ass was a beast of burden essential to biblical life, symbolizing service, humility, and the faithful provision of God for His people.

The wild ass appears throughout Scripture as a symbol of freedom, untamed nature, and God's provision for creatures beyond human control.

Scripture firmly condemns the unlawful taking of human life, including assassination, upholding the sanctity of life as a foundational principle of God's moral law.

Assault and Battery

The Bible addresses violent assault with compassion for victims while calling believers to reject anger and pursue reconciliation and justice through proper authorities.

Asshur was an ancient Mesopotamian empire and deity whose military dominance shaped biblical history, appearing throughout Scripture as both a literal political power and a symbol of human pride opposed to God's purposes.

Asshurim was a son of Abraham through Keturah, representing one of the Arabian peoples descended from the patriarch after Sarah's death.

Assir was a son of Korah whose family line survived God's judgment, demonstrating that mercy extends even to descendants of the rebellious.

Assos was a coastal city in Asia Minor where Paul met with believers during his third missionary journey, demonstrating the importance of spiritual fellowship.