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A Hebrew unit of dry measure used for grain and other commodities, roughly equivalent to two liters, mentioned throughout Scripture for commerce and daily provision.

Cabbon was a small town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned once in Scripture as part of the tribal inheritance of Judah during Joshua's conquest.

Cabul was a border town in ancient Israel, given by King Solomon to Hiram of Tyre, symbolizing both blessing and costly diplomacy.

Caesar represents Roman imperial authority in Scripture, serving as a backdrop for Jesus's teachings about divided loyalties and the Christian's proper relationship to earthly government.

Caesarea Philippi

Caesarea Philippi was a pagan city in northern Israel where Jesus asked His disciples a transformative question about His identity, leading to Peter's confession of faith.

A cage in Scripture symbolizes confinement, captivity, and spiritual bondage, reminding us of God's power to liberate and restore freedom in Christ.

Caiaphas, the high priest during Jesus's ministry, orchestrated His trial and crucifixion, though unknowingly fulfilling God's redemptive plan for humanity's salvation.

Cain, Adam's firstborn son, committed history's first murder when jealousy over God's rejected offering led him to kill his brother Abel.

Cainan appears in two genealogies of Scripture as an ancestor of Jesus, representing the long lineage of faithful believers connecting Adam to the Messiah.

Calah was one of the great cities built by Nimrod in ancient Assyria, representing human pride and the kingdoms of this world in biblical history.

Calamus, a fragrant reed mentioned in Scripture, served sacred and practical purposes in ancient Israel's worship and daily life.

Calcol was a wise man of ancient Israel, mentioned alongside others as a standard of comparison for King Solomon's exceptional wisdom and knowledge.

A caldron is a large cooking vessel used throughout Scripture to symbolize judgment, provision, and God's sovereign purposes in both literal and prophetic contexts.

Caleb was a faithful Israelite spy whose unwavering trust in God and courageous leadership exemplified the rewards of wholehearted devotion throughout his remarkable life.

Caleb-Ephratah was a town in Judah associated with David's lineage, mentioned briefly in Scripture as part of Israel's territorial inheritance and genealogical history.

The calf represents both valuable livestock and a symbol of idolatry in Scripture, revealing humanity's tendency to replace God's truth with false worship.

The golden calf represents Israel's turn to idolatry when they demanded a visible god while Moses received God's law, revealing humanity's tendency toward spiritual rebellion.

The calf represents both provision and idolatry in Scripture, serving as a crucial symbol of humanity's tendency toward false worship and God's patient grace.

Calkers were skilled workers who sealed seams in wooden ships by driving tarred rope into gaps, a crucial craft mentioned in biblical times.

Call of God, the

God's call is His invitation to salvation and service, extending grace to all people and requiring a wholehearted response of faith and obedience.

God's personal call is His invitation to each believer to know Christ, follow Him faithfully, and serve according to our unique gifts and circumstances.

Calneh was an ancient city mentioned alongside other great cities, serving as a biblical reminder of human pride and God's sovereignty over earthly kingdoms.

Calvary is the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was crucified, fulfilling God's plan of redemption for all humanity through His sacrificial death.

Calves of Jeroboam

Jeroboam's golden calves were idolatrous religious symbols that led Israel into spiritual compromise and God's judgment for centuries.

The camel served as a crucial beast of burden throughout biblical history, symbolizing wealth, trade, and God's provision in ancient Near Eastern cultures.

The camel, a beast of burden essential to Middle Eastern life, appears throughout Scripture as a symbol of wealth, service, and humble dependence on God's provision.

Camon was a fortified city in the territory of Issachar, significant in Israel's tribal inheritance and military geography during the Old Testament period.

Camphire, also known as henna, was a fragrant flowering plant valued in biblical times for its beauty, perfume, and practical uses in daily life and worship.

Cana was a village in Galilee where Jesus performed His first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding celebration.

Canaan was the promised land God gave to Abraham's descendants, representing both a physical inheritance and a spiritual reality of God's faithfulness and provision.

The Canaanites were ancient inhabitants of the Promised Land whose culture and idolatry presented both a physical and spiritual challenge to God's people Israel.

Canaanites, the

The Canaanites were the ancient peoples inhabiting the land God promised to Abraham, whose displacement demonstrated God's judgment on sin and His faithfulness to His covenant.

Candace was a powerful queen of Ethiopia whose treasurer encountered Philip the evangelist, resulting in a transformative conversion that brought the Gospel to Africa.

While "candidate" isn't a biblical term, Scripture speaks to being chosen and set apart for God's purposes through His sovereign election and our faithful response.

The candlestick, a sacred furnishing in God's tabernacle and temple, symbolizes Christ's light and the Church's calling to shine forth God's truth in a dark world.

Canker, Figurative

Canker figuratively represents spiritual corruption, false doctrine, or sin that spreads destructively through the body of Christ if left unchecked.

The cankerworm, a destructive locust-like pest, symbolizes God's judgment in Scripture and represents spiritual devastation that only divine restoration can heal.

Cannibalism—the consumption of human flesh—is presented in Scripture as a profound violation of God's design, often depicting desperate depravity and divine judgment.

Capernaum was a fishing village on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus made His headquarters during His earthly ministry, performing miracles and teaching multitudes.

Caphtor was the ancient homeland of the Philistines, likely corresponding to the island of Crete, mentioned several times in Scripture as a place of origin and judgment.

The Caphtorim were descendants of Caphtor, a people group whose origins point to the island of Crete in the ancient Mediterranean world.

Capital and Labor

Scripture reveals God's design for honest work and fair stewardship, calling both employers and employees to integrity, justice, and mutual respect in their labor.

Cappadocia was an ancient region in central Asia Minor where early Christians faced severe persecution, yet the gospel flourished through their faithful witness and endurance.

A captain is a leader or commander responsible for directing others, exemplifying courage and wisdom while answering to higher authority.

Throughout Scripture, captivity describes both physical imprisonment and spiritual bondage, ultimately revealing Christ's power to liberate the oppressed and set the captive free.

Captivity in Scripture refers to physical imprisonment and spiritual bondage, yet God's faithfulness and redemptive power consistently offer hope and restoration to His captive people.

Carbuncles were precious gemstones highly valued in ancient times, symbolizing God's glory and the beauty of His kingdom in Scripture.

Carcas was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus in the Persian court during the events recorded in the book of Esther.

Carchemish was an ancient city where God's judgment against Babylon was fulfilled, demonstrating His sovereignty over nations and history.

Excessive worry and anxiety about life's circumstances reveals a lack of trust in God's sovereignty and provision, contrary to biblical teaching on faith.