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Mint was an herb the Pharisees meticulously tithed while neglecting weightier matters of the law like justice and mercy. Jesus used this example to expose their misplaced priorities and external righteousness without inward transformation.

Miracles are supernatural acts performed by God's power that authenticate His messengers and demonstrate His authority over creation. Throughout Scripture, miracles serve as signs validating God's word and the gospel message.

Miracles of Christ, the

Jesus performed numerous miracles throughout His ministry as signs of His divine authority and compassion for the suffering. These miracles authenticated His claims and demonstrated God's kingdom breaking into human history.

Miracles Through Evil Agents

Scripture warns that evil agents—including Satan, false prophets, and antichrist figures—can perform genuine miracles and signs to deceive believers. Christians must test all supernatural claims against God's Word and character rather than accepting miracles as proof of truth.

Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God

Throughout Scripture, God empowered His servants to perform miraculous signs and wonders as evidence of His divine authority and compassion. These miracles authenticated God's messengers and demonstrated His power over sickness, death, and spiritual forces.

Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit empowers believers with miraculous gifts including healing, prophecy, and tongues for building up the church and authenticating God's kingdom. These gifts are sovereignly distributed by the Spirit according to His will, not human desire.

Mire, Figurative

Mire in Scripture represents spiritual danger, despair, and being stuck in sin or difficult circumstances. God rescues believers from the mire through His grace and power.

Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron, serving as a prophetess and leader who played a vital role in Israel's exodus and wilderness journey. Her life illustrates both the blessings of faithful service and the consequences of pride and rebellion against God's appointed leaders.

Mirma was a son of Shaharaim in the tribe of Benjamin, listed among the descendants of Saul's family line. He represents one of many genealogical records that demonstrate God's sovereign ordering of Israel's tribal structure.

A mirror reflects physical reality and serves as a biblical metaphor for self-examination and spiritual transformation through God's Word and character.

Miscegenation (Intermarriage)

Scripture warns against believers marrying unbelievers, as such unions can lead to spiritual compromise and idolatry. God's concern is not racial but spiritual—protecting His people's faith and devotion to Him.

A miser is someone who hoards wealth and refuses to enjoy or share what God has given them, ultimately finding no satisfaction in their accumulation. Scripture warns against the futility and spiritual danger of miserliness.

Misgab was a fortified city in Moab, east of the Jordan River, known for its strategic defensive position. Scripture records its mention in prophecies concerning Moab's judgment.

Mishael was a Levite who served in the tabernacle and later helped restore God's Word to the people of Israel.

Misham was a son of Elpaal in the tribe of Benjamin, listed among the descendants of Saul. He is mentioned only once in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.

Misheal was a town in the territory of Asher, allocated to the Levites during Israel's conquest of Canaan.

Mishma was a son of Ishmael in the Old Testament, mentioned in the genealogical records of Genesis and Chronicles as part of Abraham's descendants through his son Ishmael.

Mishmannah was a Gadite warrior who joined David's army at Ziklag during his conflict with Saul. He is listed among David's mighty men and demonstrated loyalty to the future king.

Mispereth was a leader among the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylonian captivity under Zerubbabel. He is listed among those who came back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore the community.

Misrephoth-Maim

Misrephoth-Maim was a coastal city in northern Canaan that marked the boundary of Joshua's pursuit of northern kings and served as the western limit of Israelite territory in that region.

Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As

Every Christian is called to share the gospel and extend Christ's kingdom through word and deed. Missionary work is not limited to professional missionaries but is the responsibility and privilege of all believers.

Missionary Work By Ministers

Missionary work by ministers is the divinely mandated task of proclaiming the Gospel and establishing churches across regions and nations. Scripture demonstrates that the Holy Spirit calls, sends, and sustains ministers in this essential work.

Missions is the intentional proclamation of God's Word to people groups, calling them to repentance and faith in Christ. Scripture demonstrates that spreading the Gospel to all nations is both a divine mandate and the means by which God's glory is made known throughout the earth.

Mist in Scripture refers to water vapor that watered the earth in creation and serves as a metaphor for false teachers who obscure truth.

A mite was a small Jewish coin of minimal value, famously given by a poor widow as an offering to the temple treasury. Jesus used this act to teach about genuine faith and sacrificial giving.

The miter was a sacred headpiece worn by the high priest of Israel, symbolizing his consecration and authority in serving God. It represented the holiness required for approaching the presence of the Lord.

Mithcah was a station where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wandering after the exodus from Egypt. It appears in the record of Israel's journey as they traveled toward the Promised Land.

Mithredath was a Persian official under King Cyrus who played a significant role in the return of Jewish exiles to Jerusalem. He served as treasurer and custodian of the temple vessels that were restored to the rebuilding community.

Mitylene was the capital city of Lesbos, an island in the Aegean Sea, where Paul's ship stopped during his third missionary journey. It serves as a historical marker of Paul's intentional route to reach Jerusalem and ultimately Rome.

Mizar is a small mountain or hill east of the Jordan River mentioned in Psalm 42, symbolizing a place of spiritual longing and remembrance in biblical geography.

Mizpah was a significant city in ancient Israel, serving as a place of refuge and spiritual gathering. It held strategic importance in both the Old Testament narrative and David's life.

Mizraim was the second son of Ham and the father of several ancient Egyptian peoples, representing Egypt's foundational lineage in biblical genealogy.

Mizzah was a son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, listed among the chiefs of Edom in the genealogies of Genesis and Chronicles.

Mnason was an early Christian disciple from Cyprus who provided hospitality to the Apostle Paul during his final journey to Jerusalem. He exemplifies the virtue of Christian hospitality in the apostolic church.

Moab was a nation east of the Jordan River descended from Lot, Israel's neighbor with a complex relationship marked by opposition and eventual inclusion in God's plan of redemption.

The Moabites were descendants of Lot and were a pagan nation east of the Dead Sea with whom Israel had complex interactions involving both conflict and intermarriage. Scripture warns against their spiritual influence and false worship practices.

Moadiah was a priest who returned from exile in Babylon and served in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. He is mentioned as one of the heads of priestly families in the restored community.

A mob is a disorderly crowd acting with collective emotion and often violence, frequently opposed to God's purposes. Scripture warns of the dangers of mob mentality and the chaos it produces.

Mocking is the act of ridiculing or scorning others, which Scripture condemns as foolish and destructive. God promises to mock those who mock Him and warns believers to avoid this sin.

Modesty is a biblical virtue that reflects humility, propriety, and respect for God's design of the human body. It encompasses both outward appearance and inner character, calling believers to dress and conduct themselves in ways that honor God and don't cause others to stumble.

Molding in Scripture refers to both the literal casting of metal objects and the spiritual formation of believers into God's image. The Bible warns against creating molded idols while encouraging the shaping of hearts and lives according to God's Word.

Moles are small burrowing animals mentioned in Scripture as ceremonially unclean creatures and symbols of idolatry. They appear in biblical law and prophetic imagery.

Molech was a pagan deity to whom ancient peoples, including some Israelites, offered child sacrifices in direct violation of God's law. This practice represents one of the gravest spiritual corruptions condemned throughout Scripture.

God warned Israel about the burdens of earthly monarchy through Samuel, showing that human kings would demand taxes, military service, and personal labor from their subjects.

The Bible addresses money as a tool entrusted to us by God, requiring faithful stewardship, honest dealings, and generosity toward others. Scripture condemns greed while commending wise use of resources for God's purposes and the benefit of our neighbors.

Jesus cleansed the temple by driving out the money changers who were conducting business in God's house, demonstrating His zeal for worship and condemnation of greed and commercialism in sacred spaces.

Scripture warns against the concentration of wealth and land ownership that harms others, while illustrating how monopolistic practices can exploit the vulnerable and concentrate power unjustly.

The Bible references months as divisions of the year used for marking significant events, religious observances, and administrative purposes. Scripture demonstrates God's ordering of time through the monthly calendar.

The Bible references months both as units of time marking seasons and religious observances, and as occasions for remembering God's faithfulness and redemptive work throughout Israel's history.

The moon is God's creation, serving as a light for night and a sign of His sovereignty over all creation. Scripture reveals the moon's role in marking time and its involvement in end-times events.