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Fable

Overview A fable in Scripture refers to a brief fictional narrative that teaches a moral…

Face

Overview In Scripture, face refers both literally to the physical countenance of a perso…

Fainting

Overview Fainting in Scripture refers to a temporary loss of consciousness or physical w…

Fair Havens

Definition Fair Havens was a small harbor located on the southern coast of the island of…

Faith

Overview Faith in Scripture is the foundational response of trusting in God and His prom…

Faithfulness

Overview Faithfulness is the quality of being reliable, loyal, and steadfast in fulfilli…

Faithfulness of God, the

Definition The faithfulness of God refers to God's unwavering commitment to keep His pro…

Falcon

Overview The falcon is a swift bird of prey mentioned in Scripture as a symbol of speed,…

Fall of Man

Definition The Fall of Man refers to humanity's first disobedience against God, when Adam…

Fall of Man, the

Definition The Fall of Man refers to humanity's first act of disobedience against God, r…

False Confidence

Definition False confidence refers to an unwarranted or misplaced sense of assurance tha…

False Witness

Definition False witness refers to the act of giving deliberately dishonest testimony or…

Falsehood

Overview Falsehood refers to deception, lies, and dishonesty in Scripture. It represents…

Familiar Spirits

Definition In biblical terminology, familiar spirits refers to demonic entities or evil …

Families

Overview In Scripture, families represent the foundational unit of human society and God…

Family

Overview Family in Scripture refers to the fundamental social unit established by God, c…

Famine

Overview Famine in Scripture refers to severe scarcity of food resulting from drought, c…

Fan

Overview A fan in Scripture refers to a simple agricultural tool used to separate grain …

Farthing

Overview A farthing was the smallest monetary unit in New Testament times, worth one-fou…

Fasting

Overview Fasting is a spiritual discipline involving the voluntary abstention from food f…

Fat

Overview Fat in Scripture refers to the richest portions of animal sacrifice, particular…

Father

Overview Father in Scripture refers primarily to God the Father as the first person of t…

Father-in-Law

Definition A father-in-law is the father of one's spouse, whether through marriage to a …

Fatherless

Overview The term fatherless in Scripture refers to children who have lost their father …

Fathom

Overview A fathom is an ancient unit of measurement used primarily to determine the dept…

Fatted Calf

Definition The fatted calf is a young bovine animal specifically fattened and prepared f…

Favour of God, the

Definition The favor of God refers to God's unmerited kindness, grace, and blessing best…

Fear of God

Definition The fear of God is a foundational biblical concept that refers to a reverent …

Fear, Godly

Definition Godly fear, often called the fear of the Lord, is a profound reverence, awe, …

Fear, Unholy

Definition Unholy fear refers to the kind of fear that is not grounded in reverence for …

Feast of Dedication, the

Definition The Feast of Dedication, known in Hebrew as Hanukkah (meaning "dedication"), …

Feast of Jubilee, the

Definition The Feast of Jubilee (also called the Year of Jubilee) was not an annual cele…

Feast of Pentecost, the

Definition The Feast of Pentecost, also known as the Feast of Weeks or Shavuot in Hebrew…

Feast of Purim, or Lots, the

Definition The Feast of Purim, also known as the Feast of Lots, is a Jewish festival cel…

Feast of Sabbatical Year, the

Definition The Feast of the Sabbatical Year, also known as the Year of Release or Shemit…

Feast of Tabernacles, the

Definition The Feast of Tabernacles, also known as the Feast of Booths or Sukkot, was on…

Feast of the New Moon, the

Definition The Feast of the New Moon (also called the New Moon Festival) was a sacred ob…

Feast of the Passover, the

Definition The Feast of the Passover, also called Passover or Pesach in Hebrew, was the …

Feasts

Overview Biblical feasts, also called appointed times or holy convocations, were sacred …

Feasts of Trumpets, the

Definition The Feast of Trumpets, also known as Rosh Hashanah in Jewish tradition, was o…

Feasts, the Anniversary

Definition Anniversary feasts in biblical practice refer to commemorative celebrations e…

Feet

Overview Feet in Scripture refer to the lower extremities of the human body, but they ca…

Feet, the

Definition In biblical terminology, the feet refer to the lower extremities of the human…

Felix

Overview Felix was a Roman procurator of Judea who served during the first century AD, g…

Fellowship

Overview Fellowship in Scripture refers to intimate spiritual communion and shared parti…

Fence

Overview A fence in Scripture refers to a physical barrier constructed to enclose and pr…

Ferret

Overview The ferret appears in Scripture as one of the unclean animals that the Israelit…

Ferryboat

Overview A ferryboat is a vessel used to transport people and goods across bodies of wat…

Festus

Overview Festus was a Roman procurator who governed the province of Judea during the ear…

Fetters

Overview Fetters are chains or shackles used to restrain prisoners and captives, binding…

Fever

Overview Fever in Scripture refers to an elevated body temperature caused by illness or …

Fig

Overview The fig tree was one of the most important fruit-bearing plants in ancient Isra…

Fig Tree

Definition The fig tree is a large, spreading tree native to the Mediterranean region an…

Fig Tree, the

Definition The fig tree is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region and throu…

Fight of Faith

Definition The fight of faith refers to the spiritual struggle and perseverance required…

File

Overview A file in Scripture refers to a tool used for sharpening, smoothing, or refinin…

Fine

Overview In Scripture, "fine" typically refers to a monetary penalty or punishment impos…

Finger

Overview The finger in Scripture represents divine action, human judgment, and physical e…

Fingerbreadth

Overview A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of measurement used in biblical times, refer…

Fir Tree

Definition The fir tree is a type of evergreen coniferous tree belonging to the genus Ab…