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Birzavith was a son of Elpaal from the tribe of Benjamin, listed among the builders and leaders who helped restore Jerusalem after exile.

Bishlam was a Persian official who opposed the Jewish rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, representing worldly resistance to God's purposes.

A bishop is a mature spiritual leader appointed to oversee and shepherd a local church or group of churches with responsibility for teaching, discipline, and pastoral care.

A bit is a metal restraint placed in a horse's mouth to control its direction and speed, used biblically as a metaphor for controlling the tongue and human desires.

Bithiah was Pharaoh's daughter who showed compassion to baby Moses, becoming an instrument of God's redemptive plan for Israel's deliverance.

Bithron was a ravine east of the Jordan River where Abner fled after his defeat, marking a turning point in Israel's civil conflict.

Bithynia was a Roman province in northwestern Asia Minor where the Holy Spirit redirected Paul's missionary journey, demonstrating God's sovereign guidance of the Gospel's expansion.

Bitter herbs represent the sorrow and affliction of slavery, commanded by God as a memorial of Israel's deliverance and a symbol of repentance.

Bitter water in Scripture symbolizes divine judgment, trials that test faith, and the consequences of disobedience, calling believers to repentance and renewed trust in God.

The bittern is a solitary wading bird mentioned in Scripture as a symbol of desolation, ruin, and the judgment of God upon nations.

Bitumen was an ancient waterproofing material used in construction and preservation, symbolizing God's provision and protection in Scripture.

Bizjothjah was a city in the territory of Judah, mentioned in Joshua's allocation of the Promised Land to God's people.

Biztha was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus in the Persian court, mentioned briefly in the Book of Esther.

Blackness in Scripture represents darkness, sin, and separation from God, yet also divine mystery and God's transcendent holiness in cloud and shadow.

Blains were painful boils or sores that afflicted Egypt during the plagues, symbolizing God's judgment and power over all creation.

Blasphemy is speaking contemptously against God, His character, or His holiness, a serious sin that grieves the Holy Spirit and dishonors His name.

Blasting in Scripture refers to God's judgment upon crops and people, symbolizing divine displeasure and the consequences of disobedience to His covenant.

Blastus was a chamberlain in King Herod's court whose influence nearly prevented reconciliation between Herod and the people of Tyre and Sidon.

A blemish represents physical imperfection or spiritual defect, used throughout Scripture to illustrate the holiness God demands and the perfection Christ achieved for us.

Blessedness in Scripture refers to God's favor and deep joy granted to those who follow Christ and live according to His kingdom values.

Blessing in Scripture means God's favour and goodness extended to His people, both as divine gifts and as expressions of prayer for others' welfare.

Blindness in Scripture represents both physical affliction and spiritual darkness, yet Jesus demonstrates healing power and restores sight to those who believe in Him.

Blindness in Scripture represents both physical affliction and spiritual darkness, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the source of sight and salvation.

Blindness, Spiritual

Spiritual blindness is the inability to perceive spiritual truth, often resulting from hardened hearts, pride, or rejection of God's revelation through Christ.

Blood in Scripture represents life, covenant, and redemption, culminating in Christ's sacrifice for our eternal salvation and restoration with God.

Blushing in Scripture reflects the God-given capacity to feel shame and conviction, revealing our conscience's response to righteousness and our standing before the Lord.

Boanerges, meaning "Sons of Thunder," was Jesus's nickname for James and John, revealing their passionate but unrefined spiritual temperament and eventual transformation.

The wild boar appears in Scripture as a powerful, destructive animal symbolizing both God's judgment and the chaos of an untamed world.

Boasting—taking pride in personal achievements—is consistently warned against in Scripture as incompatible with humility, faith, and proper dependence on God's grace.

Boaz was a wealthy, righteous landowner in Bethlehem who showed sacrificial kindness to Ruth, becoming her kinsman-redeemer and ancestor of King David.

Bocheru was a Levite musician and gatekeeper in the temple during King David's reign, serving in worship and sanctuary leadership.

Bochim, meaning "weepers" in Hebrew, was a place where Israel encountered God's judgment and responded with repentance and tears.

The body is God's created dwelling place for the soul and spirit, designed for worship, service, and resurrection hope in Christ.

Bohan was a stone marker placed by the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to establish their territorial boundary in ancient Israel.

Boils in Scripture represent physical afflictions used by God to humble humanity and test faith, teaching us about suffering, obedience, and divine justice.

Boiling Pot, Parable of

Jesus uses the image of a boiling pot to teach about the corruption that rises from within the human heart and defiles a person.

Biblical boldness is courageous confidence rooted in faith in God, empowering believers to proclaim the gospel and live out their convictions faithfully.

Holy boldness is courageous confidence in God's truth and purposes, empowering believers to witness, serve, and live faithfully regardless of opposition or fear.

Fiery bolts in Scripture represent God's divine judgment, power, and protection, appearing as instruments of His will throughout biblical history.

Bond refers to relational ties, obligations, or connections that bind people together, whether through covenant, law, or spiritual unity in Christ.

Bondage describes spiritual slavery to sin and darkness, from which Christ alone offers complete liberation and freedom in His redemptive work.

Bondage, Spiritual

Spiritual bondage is enslavement to sin, fear, or demonic influence that prevents believers from experiencing the freedom and abundant life Christ promises.

Throughout Scripture, bones symbolize strength, resurrection, and God's faithful restoration of His people to wholeness and life.

Bonnets in Scripture served as essential head coverings signifying modesty, identity, and spiritual submission, particularly for women in worship and daily life.

Books in Scripture represent God's written Word and human knowledge, serving as vessels of truth, wisdom, and divine revelation throughout biblical history.

Books hold significant spiritual value in Scripture, serving as vessels of God's Word, wisdom, and historical record throughout biblical history.

Booths were temporary dwelling structures built during Israel's harvest festival, commemorating God's wilderness provision and reminding believers of dependence on divine care.

Boring the ear was an ancient Israelite practice of piercing a slave's ear as a sign of voluntary, perpetual servitude to their master.

Scripture presents borrowing as a serious responsibility, warning against debt while acknowledging legitimate lending practices within a community of faith.

The Bible addresses workplace authority, calling employers to lead with justice and compassion while employees serve with integrity and respect.