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Paarai

Overview Paarai was one of David's mighty men, a warrior who served in the king's army d…

Pack Animals

Definition Pack animals are domesticated creatures used primarily for carrying loads, tra…

Padon

Overview Pardon in Scripture refers to the forgiveness of sin and the cancellation of gu…

Pagiel

Overview Pagiel was a tribal leader of the tribe of Asher during the wilderness wanderin…

Pahath-Moab

Overview Pahath-Moab was a family or clan name among the returning Israelites after the …

Pai

Overview Pai is a location mentioned in the Old Testament as a place where King David de…

Pain

Overview Pain in Scripture refers to both physical suffering and emotional anguish that …

Painting

Overview Painting in Scripture refers to the artistic practice of applying pigments or d…

Palace

Overview A palace in Scripture refers to the grand, fortified residence of a king or rul…

Palaces

Overview Palaces in Scripture refer to the grand, fortified residences of kings, rulers,…

Palal

Overview Palal is a Hebrew verb meaning to judge, to govern, or to rule, appearing throu…

Pale Horse

Definition The pale horse is a symbolic figure presented in the book of Revelation, repr…

Pallu

Overview Pallu was a son of Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob, and appears in the genea…

Palm Tree

Definition The palm tree, known scientifically as a member of the Arecaceae family, is a …

Palm Tree, the

Definition The palm tree is a tall, tropical plant with a distinctive appearance featuri…

Palmer-Worm

Overview The palmer-worm is a destructive larval caterpillar mentioned in the Old Testam…

Palti

Overview Palti was a man from Benjamin who served as the second husband of Michal, the d…

Paltiel

Overview Paltiel was a man from Gallim who became the husband of Michal, the daughter of…

Pamphylia

Overview Pamphylia was an ancient Roman province located on the southern coast of Asia M…

Panic

Overview Panic in Scripture refers to sudden, overwhelming fear that can grip individuals…

Pantomime

Overview Pantomime in Scripture refers to silent, symbolic actions performed by biblical…

Paper

Overview Paper in Scripture refers to the material used for writing, most commonly papyr…

Paphos

Overview Paphos was an important city located on the western coast of Cyprus in the Medi…

Papyrus

Overview Papyrus is an aquatic plant native to Egypt that grew abundantly in the marshes…

Parables

Overview Parables are earthly stories with heavenly meanings that Jesus used extensively…

Paradise

Overview Paradise in Scripture refers to the eternal dwelling place of God and the ultim…

Paradox

Overview A paradox in Scripture is an apparent contradiction or logical impossibility th…

Parah

Overview Parah (also spelled Para) refers to a heifer or young cow in Hebrew Scripture, …

Paralysis

Overview Paralysis in Scripture refers to the loss of muscular function or the inability…

Paran

Overview Paran is a wilderness region in the Sinai Peninsula located south and southeast…

Parchment

Overview Parchment is a writing material made from the skin of animals, typically sheep …

Pardon

Overview Pardon in Scripture refers to the act of forgiving sins and releasing someone f…

Parents

Overview Parents in Scripture refer to mothers and fathers who bear responsibility for t…

Parlor

Overview A parlor in Scripture refers to an inner room or chamber within a house, typica…

Parmashta

Overview Parmashta was one of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, the notorious enemy of …

Parmenas

Overview Parmenas was one of seven men chosen in the early Jerusalem church to oversee t…

Parnach

Overview Parnach was an Old Testament figure who served as the father of Elizaphan, one …

Parosh

Overview Parosh (also spelled Parosh or Parosh) was a Jewish family name in ancient Isra…

Parricide

Overview Parricide is the act of murdering one's own parent, which represents one of the…

Parshandatha

Overview Parshandatha was one of the ten sons of Haman, the enemy of the Jewish people d…

Parsimony

Overview Parsimony refers to extreme frugality, stinginess, or reluctance to spend money…

Parthians

Overview The Parthians were a people from the Parthian Empire, a major power in the anci…

Partiality

Overview Partiality refers to the act of showing favoritism or bias toward certain indiv…

Particeps Criminis

Definition Particeps Criminis is a Latin legal term meaning "partner in crime" or "sharer…

Partnership

Overview Partnership in Scripture refers to a collaborative relationship or shared agree…

Partridge

Overview The partridge is a game bird mentioned in Scripture as a creature hunted for fo…

Paruah

Overview Paruah (also spelled Pharuah or Paru'ah) was a minor figure in ancient Israel, …

Parvaim

Overview Parvaim is an ancient geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament, lik…

Pas-Dammim

Overview Pas-Dammim is a place name that appears in the Old Testament, referring to a lo…

Pasach

Overview Pasach is the Hebrew word for the Passover, referring to both the sacrificial l…

Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature Of

Definition The Paschal Lamb refers to the sacrificial lamb designated for the Passover f…

Paseah

Overview Paseah is a name appearing in Old Testament genealogies, referring to individua…

Pashur

Overview Pashhur (also spelled Pashur) was a prominent priest and official in the kingdo…

Passion

Overview Passion in Scripture refers to intense emotional suffering, particularly the su…

Passover

Overview Passover is the Jewish festival commemorating God's deliverance of the Israelit…

Passports

Overview While the modern concept of a passport does not exist in Scripture, the Bible do…

Pastor

Overview The term pastor comes from the Greek word poimen, meaning shepherd, and refers …

Patara

Overview Patara was an ancient port city located on the southwestern coast of Lycia in A…

Pathros

Overview Pathros is an ancient Egyptian region located in Upper Egypt, specifically refe…

Pathrusim

Overview Pathrusim refers to a people group descended from Pathros, who was a son of Miz…