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Worldly care refers to excessive anxiety about material provisions and earthly concerns that distract from faith in God and devotion to His kingdom.

Carmi was a biblical figure whose name appears in genealogies, representing faithful lineage within Israel's tribal heritage and God's sovereign plan.

Carnal Mindedness

Carnal mindedness is the orientation of our thoughts toward worldly desires rather than God's Spirit, hindering spiritual growth and obedience to Christ.

Carpentry in Scripture represents honest labor, skilled craftsmanship, and the dignity of work as part of God's design for human flourishing and service.

While carpets aren't explicitly mentioned in Scripture, they represent comfort, hospitality, and the care we show in preparing spaces for God's presence and for one another.

Carpus was a believer in Troas whom Paul entrusted with his cloak and books during his final imprisonment, exemplifying faithful friendship in Christ.

Carshena was a Persian prince and advisor to King Ahasuerus during the events of the Book of Esther, representing earthly authority subject to God's sovereign plan.

Carts in Scripture served practical purposes for transport and worship, symbolizing both human labor and God's sovereignty over provision and movement.

Carving in Scripture refers to the skilled craft of shaping wood, stone, and metal—a God-given ability used in worship, artistry, and the tabernacle's sacred furnishings.

Casiphia was a place in exile where Jewish leaders found Levites and temple servants to return to Jerusalem under Ezra's leadership.

Casluhim was a descendant of Ham and founder of a people group, mentioned briefly in Genesis as part of humanity's post-flood genealogy and ethnic distribution.

Cassia was a valuable aromatic spice used in Old Testament worship and anointing oils, symbolizing fragrance, purity, and the precious nature of worship offered to God.

Castles in Scripture represent fortified places of safety, human pride, and God's ultimate sovereignty over all earthly strongholds and defenses.

Castor and Pollux

Castor and Pollux were pagan gods whose figurehead adorned Paul's ship to Rome, representing the spiritual environment of the ancient world.

The caterpillar appears in Scripture as a symbol of destruction and judgment, yet also reminds us of God's sovereignty over creation and seasons of transformation.

Cattle held significant economic, agricultural, and spiritual importance throughout Scripture, serving as wealth, sustenance, and offerings to God.

A caul was a membrane or veil-like covering, referenced in Scripture as both a physical feature at birth and a priestly garment element, symbolizing concealment and divine covering.

Cavalry refers to soldiers on horseback, a significant military force in biblical times used for warfare, transportation, and maintaining order throughout Scripture.

Caves in Scripture represent places of refuge, spiritual transformation, and God's protective care during life's darkest seasons.

Caves in Scripture symbolize places of refuge, testing, and spiritual transformation where God meets His people in their deepest need.

Cedar was a precious wood in biblical times, symbolizing strength, permanence, and God's majesty, used in temples, palaces, and sacred structures throughout Scripture.

The cedar, particularly the cedar of Lebanon, symbolizes strength, permanence, and God's provision throughout Scripture, used in temple construction and royal imagery.

Cedron is the valley near Jerusalem where Jesus crossed before His arrest, becoming a place of spiritual significance in understanding Christ's passion and submission to God's will.

Celibacy is the voluntary choice to remain unmarried for spiritual purposes, presented in Scripture as a valid but not required path for devoted service to God.

Cellars in biblical times served as storage places for wine, oil, and grain, symbolizing God's provision and the importance of wise stewardship of His blessings.

Cenchrea was the eastern port city of Corinth where Paul commended Phoebe, a deacon serving the local church, demonstrating the importance of faithful believers in spreading the Gospel.

A censer is a vessel used in Old Testament worship to burn incense before the Lord, symbolizing the prayers and intercession of God's people rising to heaven.

Censers were vessels used in Old Testament worship to burn incense before the Lord, symbolizing prayers rising to heaven and consecrating sacred space.

A census is an official count of a population, mentioned throughout Scripture as both a practical necessity and a spiritual concern about human pride and trust in God.

A centurion was a Roman military officer commanding about 100 soldiers, and several appear in the New Testament as examples of faith and spiritual openness.

Chaff represents the worthless husks separated from grain, symbolizing judgment, worthlessness, and the separation of the righteous from the wicked in Scripture.

Chains in Scripture symbolize both physical captivity and spiritual bondage, yet Christ's redemptive power offers complete liberation and freedom.

Chalcedony is a precious stone mentioned in Revelation's description of the heavenly city, symbolizing God's beauty, permanence, and the glory awaiting His people.

Chalcol was a man of exceptional wisdom during Solomon's reign, mentioned as one whose knowledge Solomon surpassed in 1 Kings 4:31.

Chaldea was an ancient Mesopotamian region representing human power and worldly wisdom, yet God's people discovered His faithfulness even in exile there.

The Chaldeans were an ancient people who dominated Mesopotamia and played a significant role in biblical history, particularly during Israel's exile period.

Chalk appears rarely in Scripture but symbolizes writing, permanence, and God's enduring Word written for human remembrance and instruction.

A chamberlain served as a high-ranking official managing royal households and palace affairs, symbolizing faithful stewardship and administrative responsibility in Scripture.

The chameleon appears in Scripture as an unclean animal, symbolizing deception and the danger of spiritual compromise through shifting allegiances.

The chamois is a sure-footed mountain animal mentioned in Scripture as food for Israel's kings, symbolizing grace and sure-footedness in faith.

While champagne is not mentioned in Scripture, biblical principles about celebration, stewardship, and moderation guide Christian perspective on festive beverages.

A chancellor was a high-ranking official in ancient kingdoms who oversaw administrative duties, finances, and royal decrees, serving as a trusted advisor to the king.

Change of Venue

A change of venue refers to relocating one's physical place or circumstances, often guided by God's direction, as seen throughout Scripture when believers moved to fulfill divine purposes.

A chapiter is the ornamental capital or crown atop a pillar or column, prominently featured in the tabernacle and temple architecture described throughout Scripture.

Biblical character is the reflection of Christ's virtues developed within us through the Holy Spirit, demonstrating integrity, faithfulness, and godliness in all circumstances.

Character of Saints

Saints are those set apart by God through Christ, called to grow in Christlike character through the Holy Spirit's transforming work in their daily lives.

Character of the Wicked

The wicked are characterized by spiritual rebellion, moral corruption, and separation from God, though Scripture assures believers that God's judgment ultimately prevails.

Charashim, Valley of

The Valley of Charashim was a craftsmen's settlement in Benjamin where skilled workers lived and contributed to rebuilding efforts in ancient Israel.

A charger was a large, ornamental platter used in biblical times for serving food, symbolizing hospitality, honor, and sometimes tragic spiritual consequences.

Chariots in Scripture symbolize God's power, divine judgment, and human warfare, appearing from Egypt's armies to heaven's throne itself.