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Eagle

Overview The eagle in Scripture is primarily the golden eagle, a large bird of prey nati…

Eagle, the

Definition The eagle in biblical literature refers to a large, powerful bird of prey bel…

Ear

Overview The ear in Scripture refers both to the physical organ of hearing and to the spi…

Ear-Ring

Overview Earrings in Scripture are ornamental rings or jewelry worn in the ear lobes, ty…

Ear, the

Definition The ear in biblical context refers both to the physical organ of hearing and …

Early Rising

Definition Early rising refers to the practice of waking up during the early hours of th…

Earnest

Overview An earnest in Scripture refers to a down payment or pledge that guarantees a fu…

Earth

Overview Earth in Scripture refers to the physical planet and land that God created as t…

Earthquakes

Overview Earthquakes in Scripture represent divine acts of power and judgment manifested…

Easter

Overview The term "Easter" does not actually appear in most modern Bible translations wh…

Eating

Overview Eating in Scripture refers to the physical act of consuming food, which carries…

Ebal

Overview Mount Ebal is a mountain located in ancient Canaan, in the region of Samaria in…

Ebed

Overview Ebed is a Hebrew word meaning servant or slave, representing one who serves ano…

Ebed-Melech

Overview Ebed-Melech was an Ethiopian eunuch who served in the court of King Zedekiah of…

Ebenezer

Overview Ebenezer is a Hebrew word meaning "stone of help" or "stone of assistance." In …

Eber

Overview Eber was a biblical patriarch who lived during the early post-Flood period and …

Ebiasaph

Overview Ebiasaph was a Levite in ancient Israel and a descendant of Korah, belonging to…

Ebony

Overview Ebony is a dense, dark hardwood prized in ancient times for its beauty, durabil…

Ebronah

Overview Ebronah was one of the encampment sites where the Israelites stopped during the…

Ecclesiasticism

Overview Ecclesiasticism refers to the emphasis on church hierarchy, institutional autho…

Eclipse

Overview An eclipse occurs when one celestial body passes in front of another, blocking …

Economics

Overview Economics in Scripture refers to God's principles for managing resources, work,…

Ed

Overview Ed is not a person or place that appears directly in Scripture, but rather the …

Edar

Overview Edar (also spelled Eder) is a biblical place name that appears in the Old Testa…

Eden

Overview Eden is the garden that God created as humanity's first home, a place of perfect…

Eder

Overview Eder (also spelled Edar) refers to a watchman's tower or fortified structure me…

Edification

Overview Edification is the biblical concept of building up, strengthening, and encourag…

Edom

Overview Edom was a nation in the ancient Near East situated south and southeast of the …

Edomites

Overview The Edomites were descendants of Esau, the older son of Isaac and twin brother …

Edomites, the

Definition The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, forming…

Edrei

Overview Edrei was an ancient city located in the region of Bashan, east of the Jordan R…

Eglah

Overview Eglah was one of King David's wives and the mother of Ithream, David's sixth so…

Eglaim

Overview Eglaim is a place name that appears in Scripture as a geographical location in …

Eglon

Overview Eglon was a king of Moab during the period of the judges in ancient Israel. He …

Egypt

Overview Egypt is an ancient northeastern African nation that plays a pivotal role throu…

Egyptians

Overview The Egyptians were the ancient inhabitants of Egypt, one of the world's greates…

Ehud

Overview Ehud was the second judge of Israel, a left-handed Benjamite who delivered Isra…

Eker

Overview Eker was a son of Jerahmeel in the genealogy of Judah, mentioned in the lineage…

Ekron

Overview Ekron was one of the five major cities of the Philistines, located in the coast…

El-Beth-El

Overview El-Beth-El was a sacred site where Jacob encountered God and received significa…

El-Elohe-Israel

Overview El-Elohe-Israel means "God, the God of Israel" and refers to the God of the pat…

Eladah

Overview Eladah was a man from the tribe of Ephraim mentioned in the genealogical record…

Elah

Overview Elah was a king of Israel during the divided monarchy period, reigning over the…

Elam

Overview Elam was an ancient nation and region located in what is modern-day southwester…

Elamites

Overview The Elamites were an ancient people who inhabited the region of Elam, located i…

Elasah

Overview Elasah is a biblical name belonging to two different individuals in Scripture, …

Elath

Overview Elath (also spelled Eloth) was an ancient port city located at the northern tip…

Eldaah

Overview Eldaah is a minor biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of Scri…

Eldad

Overview Eldad was one of the seventy elders chosen by Moses to help govern and judge th…

Elead

Overview Elead was an Ephraimite leader mentioned in the genealogical records of the Old…

Elealeh

Overview Elealeh was an ancient city located in the territory east of the Jordan River, …

Eleasah

Overview Eleasah refers to two individuals mentioned in Scripture, both appearing in gen…

Eleazer

Overview Eleazar (also spelled Eliezer) refers to several important figures in Scripture…

Election

Overview Election in Scripture refers to God's sovereign choice of individuals and natio…

Electioneering

Overview Electioneering in Scripture refers to the practice of campaigning, maneuvering,…

Eleph

Overview Eleph is a town mentioned in the Old Testament as part of the tribal territory …

Elephant

Overview Elephants are large mammals that appear in Scripture primarily as symbols of po…

Elhanan

Overview Elhanan is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament as one of King Davi…

Eli

Overview Eli was a high priest of Israel during the period of the judges, serving as bot…

Eliab

Overview Eliab was the eldest son of Jesse and the older brother of King David. He playe…