E BIBLE TEXT CYCLOPEDIA: A COMPLETE CLASSIFICATION SCRIPTURE TEXTS IN THE FORM OP AN ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SUBJECTS, BY REV. JAMES INGLIS, AUTHOR OF 'THE SABBATH SCHOOL.' LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY; INSTITUTED 1799. DEPOSITORIES- 56 PATERNOSTER ROW, 65 ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD, AND 164 PICCADILLY. PREFACE, THIS work, it is believed, will be found to differ materially from any Cyclo- pedia, Dictionary, or Index to the Holy Scriptures hitherto published : its title, ' THE BIBLE TEXT CYCLOPEDIA ; BEING A COMPLETE CLASSIFICATION OF SCRIPTURE TEXTS, IN THE FORM OF AN ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF SUBJECTS,' distinctly expresses its character. The following is the general plan which has been observed in its preparation : 1. EVERY SUBJECT will be found in it which has a place in the Sacred Volume, whether Doctrinal, Devotional, Practical, Ecclesiastical, Historical, Biographical, or Secular. The name of every person and place connected with any historical event is given, but where such names occur only in Topographical or Genealogical Tables they are omitted. Among the subjects are some of considerable importance which do not appear in any other Cyclopedia. 2. The Author has attempted to discover EVERY TEXT of Scripture belong- ing to each topic. For this purpose, the whole Bible was formally indexed, verse by verse, and clause by clause, with repeated revision. The Texts thus obtained, amounting to many thousands, were then arranged under their respective heads, and omissions, to some extent, supplied from Concordances, Scripture Text-Books, and similar publications. In this work, the Author has employed his leisure hours for more than seven years. He cannot expect that he has been perfectly successful, as an absolutely complete collection of Scripture passages on every topic is scarcely attainable ; but the utmost care has been taken to secure fulness and accuracy, and to make the book a Complete, as it is an Original, Index to the Holy Bible. On such topics as Baptism and Church-government, the texts are arranged under their titles without any minor divisions; but on the great Doctrinal Questions, such a system was neither possible nor desirable, as no faithful Index to the Word of God could be made, unless prominence were given to the Supreme Divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ, His death for sinners, and similar doctrines. The texts on Doctrinal, Devotional, and Practical subjects are quoted in full, and are followed by illustrative cases these are arranged under the 2092806 IV FBEFACE. headings ' EXEMPLIFIED,' in which the passages are quoted; and 'EXAMPLES,' when there is merely a reference. Examples of the Figurative and Symbolical use of certain words, such as Day, Night, Darkness, Dove, Lion, are appended to them; but it has not been thought necessary to refer to every instance, as they may easily be found in a Concordance. 3. The subjects are arranged Alphabetically, to facilitate reference. No general titles, such as History, Geography, Botany, occur in the work. To find the History of the Israelites, the reader will examine the title Israelites ; and every plant, tree, or flower, will be found under its own name. The same rule applies to all other subjects. At the close of many of the Heads, references are given to similar and opposite subjects in other parts of the work. Thus, there is a reference from Regeneration to Sanctification, from Integrity to Dishonesty, and from Masters to Servants. In the choice of Titles to the different topics a task which occasioned much thought and anxiety regard has been had both to appropriateness and practical utility, that Title being preferred which would most naturally occur to a reader. At the same time, various Titles are given to aid in discovering any subject of which a person may be in search. Numerous subdivisions have been carefully avoided, as the quotation of the passages of Scripture in full renders them unnecessary ; and it would have been impossible to make each minor division complete without repeat- ing the same text a great many times under each general head, thereby increasing the size of the volume without any corresponding advantage. For practical purposes, it is believed the present arrangement will be found the most useful. An abstract of the Doctrinal and Practical Subjects in the work, Alpha- betically arranged, with the Pages at which they will be found, has been appended at the close of the volume. 4. In some instances the original Hebrew and Greek are given, when necessary to the understanding of the texts ; and a short explanation, with the same view, is made occasionally of Greek and Hebrew words. In the belief that the Scriptures are the fountain-head of all spiritual knowledge, and the ultimate standard of truth and duty, this work is now published, with the hope that it may direct inquirers to the springs of eternal life, and aid them in modelling their faith and practice by the Word of God. 'All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness ; that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.' THE BIBLE TEXT CYCLOPEDIA. AAEON AARON, High-Priest. Son of Amram and Jochebed, of the family of Kohathites, tribe of Levi, Ex. 6.16-20. Jos. 21.4,10. 1 Chr. 6.2,3. 1 Chr. 23.13. Marriage and children, Ex. 6.23,25. Num. 3.2. 1 Chr. 6. 1 Chr. 24. Call and inspiration, eloquence, character, Ex. 4.14-16. Ex. 7.1. Heb. 5.4. Psa. 106.16. Meets Moses by divine direction, introduces him to the Israelites, Ex. 4.27-31. His interviews with Pharaoh, miracles, Ex. c. 4 to 12. Associated with Moses in leading the Israel- ites, Ex. 6.26,27. Jos. 24.5. 1 Sam. 12.6,8. Psa. 77.20. Psa. 99.6. Psa. 105.26. Mic.6.4. Israel- ites murmur against him, Ex. 5.20,21. Ex. 16.2-10. Num. 14.2-5,10. Num. 16.3-11,41. Num. 20.2. Psa. 106.16. Lays up a pot of manna in the Ark, Ex. 16.34. With Hur, holds up Moses' hands, Ex. 17.12. Ascends Sinai, Ex. 19.24. Ex. 24.1,9. Is judge while Moses is on the mount, Ex. 24.14. First High-Priest, his descendants all priests, nis consecration, Ex. c. 28 and 29. Lev. 8. Num. 3.3. Num. 18. 1 Chr. 23.13. 2 Chr. 26.18. Psa. 99.6. Psa. 133.2. See PRIEST. Makes the golden calf, Ex. 32. Act. 7.40. Moses intercedes for him, Deu. 9.20. Eod of, buds and is laid up in the Ark, Num. 17. Heb. 9.4. Blesses the Israelites, Lev. 9.22. Num. 6.23. Forbidden to mourn for his sons' death, Lev. 10.6,19. His jealousy of Moses, Num. 12.1. Intercedes for Miriam, Num. 12.11,12. Stays the plague after Korah's rebellion, Num. 16. Excluded from Canaan for his sin at Meribah, Num. 20. Age, death, and burial in mount Hor, Ex. 7.7. Num. 33.38,39. Num. 20.23-29. Deu. 10.6. Deu. 32.50. ABADDON (destroyer), the angel of the bottomless pit, Rev. 9.11. ABANA (Heb. Amana), ariver of Damascus, 2 Kin. 5.12. See Song 4.8. ABARIM (the passages, see Jer. 22.20), a chain of mountains E. of Jordan, on one of which (Nebo) Moses died, Num. 27.12. Num. 33.47,48. Deu. 32. 49. ABLB ABBA (father), Mar. 14.36. Rtm. 8.15. Gal. 4.6. ABDON, a Judge of Israel, Jud. 12.13-15. ABEDNEGO, or AZARIAH, a pious friend of Daniel, delivered from the fiery furnace, made governor by Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 1.6-20. Dan. 2.17,49. Dan. 3. ABEL, son of Adam, a shepherd, sacrifice of accepted, slain by Cain, Gen. 4.2-11,25. Mat. 23.35. Luk. 11.51. Heb. 11.4. Heb. 12.24. 1 Jno. 3.12. , stone of, near Bethshemesh, ark placed on by Philistines, 1 Sam. 6.18. ABEL, ABEL-BETHMAACAH, or ABEL- MAIM, a town in the N. of Palestine. Sheba flees to, is slain in, 2 Sam. 20.14-18. Spoiled byBenhadad, 1 Kin. 15.20. 2 Chr. 16.4. Taken by Tiglath, 2 Kin. 15.29. ABEL-MEHOLAH, a town near the Jordan, Elisha's birthplace, 1 Kin. 19.16. Jud. 7.22. 1 Kin. 4.12. ABEL-MIZRAIM (mourning of the Egyp- tians), a place W. of Jordan, where Joseph mourned for his father, Gen. 50.11. ABEL-SHITTIM. See SIIITTIAT. ABIA, or ABIJAH, a descendant of Eleazar, chief of one of the 24 courses of priests, 1 Chr. 24.10. Neh. 12.4,17. Luk. 1.5. , Samuel's son, made judge, his wickedness, 1 Sam. 8.1-5. ABIATHAR, High-Priest. Of the line of Ithamar and Eli, son of Ahimelech, called Ahimelech, 2 Sam. 8.17. 1 Chr. 24.3-6,31. Abimelech, 1 Chr. 18.16. His father gives David shewbread, 1 Sam. 21. Mar. 2.26. Escapes to David from Nob, 1 Sam. 22.20. 1 Sam. 23.6. Consulted by David, 1 Sam. 23.9. 1 Sam. 30.7. Joint-priest with Zadok, 2 Sam. 8.17. 2 Sam. 15.35. 2 Sam. 20.25. 1 Kin. 4.4. 1 Chr. 18.16. 1 Chr. 15.11. His fidelity to David, 2 Sam. 15.24,29. Deposed by Solomon for aiding Adonijah, 1 Kin. 1.7. 1 Kin. 2.26. See 1 Sam. 2.31-35. ABIB, or NISAN, 1st month. Abib signi- fies ears; see Ex. 9.31. Lev. 2.14. Began with 1 ABIEZER the new moon in April, Ex. 12.2. Departure from Egypt in, Ex. 13.4. Passover kept in, Ex. 23.15. Tabernacle set up in, Ex. 40.2,17. Israelites reach Zin in, Num. 20.1. Cross Jordan in, Jos. 4.19. Overflow of Jordan in, 1 Chr. 12.15. Hainan's decree in, Est. 3.12. Christ's death in, Mat. 27.15. After the cap- tivity, called Nisan, Neh. 2.1. Est. 3.7. ABIEZER, or JEEZER, founder of the family of Abiezrites, Num. 26.30. Jos. 17 2. Jud. 6.34. Jud. 8.2. ABIGAIL, Nabal's wife, her reception of David, becomes his wife, 1 Sam. 25. 1 Sam. 27.3. 2 Sam. 2.2. Mother of Chileab, 2 Sam. 3.3. 1 Chr. 3.1. ABIHU, 2d son of Aaron, Ex. 6.23. Goes ap the mount, Ex. 24.9. Is consecrated priest, Ex. 28.1. His death, for offering strange fire, Lev. 10.1,2. Num. 3.4. Num. 26.61. ABIJAH, son of Jeroboam, his excellence and early death, 1 Kin. 14.1-18. ABU AM, or ABIJAH, 2d king of Judah, goo of Rehoboam, 1 Kin. 14.31. 1 Kin. 15.2. 2 Chr. 12.16. Mat. 1.7. His sins, God's mercy to him for David's sake, 1 Kin. 16.1-5. His wars with Jeroboam, 1 Kin. 15.6,7. Upbraids Jeroboam for idolatry, his faith and victory, 2 Chr. 13. His wives and children, 2 Chr. 13.21,22. Death, 1 Kin. 15.8. 2 Chr. 14.1. Chronicles of his reign written by Iddo, 2 Chr. 13.22. ABILENE, a northern province of Pales- tine, Luk. 3.1. ABIMELECH I., king of Gerar, his treat- ment of Abraham and Sarah, Gen. 20, and covenant at Beersheba, Gen. 21.22-32. II., king of Gerar, his treatment of Isaac and Rebecca, Gen. 26. and covenant with Isaac, Gen. 26.6-31. . See ACHISH. , son of Gideon, his birth, Jud. 8.31. Murders his brethren, his usurpation and death, Jud. 9. 2 Sam. 11.21. ABINADAB, a Levite of Kirjath-jearim, or Gibeah. The ark in his house 70 years. 1 Sam. 7.1,2. 2 Sam. 6.3,4. 1 Chr. 13.7. , son of Jesse, follows Saul to battle, 1 Sam. 16.8. 1 Sam. 17.13. ABIRAM and DATHAN, Reubenites, con- spire, with Korah, against Moses and Aaron, destroyed by an earthquake, Num. 16. Num. 26.9. Deu. 11.6. Psa. 106.17. ABISHAG, wife of David, 1 Kin. 1.1-4. Sought in marriage by Adonijah, 1 Kin. 2.21, 22. ABISHAI, son of David's sister, Zeruiah, 1 Chr. 2.16. David's captain, 2 Sam. 23.18. Seeks to slay Saul, 1 Sam. 26.6-8. Pursues Abner, 2 Sam. 2.24. Slays him. 2 Sam. 3.30. Defeats the Edomites, 1 Chr. 18.12, and Ammonites, 2 Sam. 10.10,14. Seeks to slay Shimei, 2 Sam. 16.9. 2 Sam. 19.21. Com- mands a division in the battle against Absalom, 2 Sam. 18.2,5. Sent against Sheba, 2 Sam. 20.6,10. Rescues David from a Philistine giant, 2 Sam. 21.17. . One of three who procure water for David \ from Bethlehem, 1 Chr. 11.16-20. 2 ABRAHAM ABLUTION, of the face ami body, Ruth 3.3. 2 Sam. 12.20. Eze. 23.40. Mat. 6.17. Of the feet, Gen. 18.4. Gen. 19.2. Gen. 24.32. Gen. 43.24. Jud. 19.21. 2 Sam. 11.8. Song 5.3. Luk. 7:'38,44. Jno. 13.5. 1 Tim. 5.10. Of the dead, Act. 9.37. Of infants, Eze. 16.4. Pouring water on the hands, 2 Kin. 3.11. "Washing the hands as a declaration of innocence, Deu. 21.C. Psa. 26.6. Mat. 27.24. See PURIFICATION. ABNER, son of Ner, and cousin of Saul, L Sam. 14.50,51. Captain of Saul's host, 1 Sam. 17.55. 1 Sam. 26.5,14. Introduces David to Saul, 1 Sam. 17.57. Dedicates spoils, 1 Chr. 26.28. Makes Ishbosheth king, slays Asahel, is defeated by Joab, 2 Sam. 2.8-32. Quarrels with Ishbosheth, is reconciled to David, 2 Sam. 3.6-21. Slain by Joab, 2 Sam. 3.22-38. 1 Kin. 2.5,32. Mourned for by David. 2 Sam. 3.31-39. ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION, sup- posed to be the idolatrous ensigns of the Roman army. Dan. 9.27. Dan. 12.11. Mat. 24.15. ABRAHAM, son of Terah, Gen. 11.26,27. Marries Sarah, Gen. 11.27,29. 1 Pet. 3.6. Departs from Ur, his birthplace, to Haran, Gen. 11.81. Neh. 9.7. Act. 7.4. Goes to Canaan at the call of God, Gen. 12.1-9. Jos. 24.3. Isa. 51.2. Eze. 33.24. Heb. 11.8-10. Sojourns in Egypt during a famine, deceives Pharaoh respecting his wife, Gen. 12.10-20. Gen. 26.1. Separates from Lot, dwells at Hebron, Gen. 13. Gen. 14.13. Gen. 35.27. Rescues Lot from captivity, is blessed by Melchizedek, Gen. 14.13-20. Heb. 7.1-10. His sacrifice and vision, Gen. 15.8-17. Mar- ries Hagar, birth of Ishmael, Gen. 16. Gal. 4.22. Name changed from Abram (high or great father) to Abraham (father of a multi- tude), Gen. 17.5. Neh. 9.7. Circumcision instituted, Gen. 17. 9 - 27. Isaac promised, Gen. 15. 4. Gen. 17.15-21. Gen. 18.9-15. Entertains 3 angels, prays for Sodom, Gen. 18. Sees it destroyed, Gen. 19.27,28. Isaac born, Hagar and Ishmael banished, Gen. 21.1-21. 1 Chr. 1.34. Gal. 4.22-30. Dwells in Gerar, his deceit respecting Sarah, Gen. 20. Covenant with Abimelech at Beersheba, Gen. 21.22-32. Plants a grove and dwells there, Gen. 21.31-33. Offers Isaac, stayed by an angel, Gen. 22.1-19. Heb. 11.17. Jas. 2.21. Purchases Machpelah, buries Sarah, Gen. 23. Gen. 49.80,81. Gen. 50.13. Sends his servant for a wife for Isaac, Gen. 24. Marries Keturah, sons by her, Gen. 25.1-4. 1 Chr. 1.32,33. His testament, age, death and burial, Gen. 25.5-10. His riches, Gen. 13.2. Gen. 24.35. Isa. 51.2. Altars built by, Gen. 12.7,8. Gen. 13.4. Gen. 21.33. His faith and character, Gen. 18.19. Gen. 22. 12. Gen. 26.5. Neh. 9.7,8. Psa. 105.6. Rom. 4. GaL 3.6-9. Heb. 11.8-19. Jas. 2.21-24. Called the friend of God. 2 Chr. 20.7. Isa. 41.8. Jas. 2.23. Reverenced by the Jews, Mat. 3.9. Luk 73.16,28. Luk. 19.9. Jno. 8.33-40, 62-59. The covenant with him and his posterity *nd prophecies concerning them, Gen. 12. 1-3 Gen. 13.14-17. Gen. 15. Gen. 17. Gen, 21.12, ABSALOM ABSALOM, son of David, and Maacah, the daughter of king of Geshur, 2 Sam. 3.3. 1 Chi. 3.2. His personal appearance, 2 Sam. 14.25, 26. Murders his brother Amnon, is banished to Geshur, 2 Sam. 13.2. 2 Sam. 15.8. Returns to Jerusalem, burns Joab's barley, 2 Sam. 14. 21-32. Restored to David's favour, 2 Sam. 14.33. Rebellion of, 2 Sam. c. 15-17. 2 Sam. 20.6. 1 Kin. 2.7. Psa. 3 (title). Slam by Joab, 2 Sam. 18.9-18. Lament for, by David, 2 Sam. 18.33. 2 Sam. 19.4. Children of, 2 Sam. 14.27. 1 Kin. 15.2. 2Chr. 11.20. His son dead, 2 Sam. 18.18. ABSALOM'S PILLAR, in the King's Dale, 2 Sam. 18.18. ACCESS TO GOD. See GOD, Favour of. ACCHO, or PTOLEMAIS (now Acre), a town of Phenicia given to Asher. Canaanites re- mained in, Jud. 1.31. Church at, visited by Paul, Act. 21.7. ACCURSED. See ANATHEMA. ACELDAMA (the Field of Blood), or POTTERS' FIELD. Bought for a strangers' bury- ing-ground with the thirty pieces of silver given back by Judas, Mat. 27.8. Act. 1.19. ACHAIA, a region of Greece. Churches in, visited by Paul, Act. 18. Act. 19.21. Horn. 16.6. 1 Cor. 16.15. Contribute to the saints at Jerusalem, Rom. 15.26. Towns of, see CENCHREA, CORINTH. ACHAICUS, a Corinthian Christian. Visits Paul at Rome, 1 Cor. 16.17,18. ACHAN, or ACHAR. Hides a wedge of gold, ee TOBIAH. Intermarriages with, by Solomon, 1 Kin. 11.1. 2 Chr. 12.13. Neh. 13.26. By Jews, Ezr. 9.1. Neh. 13.23. Kings of. See BAAHS, HANUN, NAHASH. Towns of. See HESHBON, MINNITH, HAB- BAH. Idols of. See MILCOM, MOLOCH. Prophecies of, Isa. 11.14. Jer. 9. 25, 26. Jer. 25.15-21. Jer. 27.1-11. Jer. 49.1-6. Eze. 21. 20,28-32. Eze. 25.1-11. Dan. 11.41. Amos 1.13-15. Zeph. 2.9-11. AMNON, eldest son of David and Ahinoam, 2 Sam. 3.2. 1 Chr. 3.1. Slain by Absalom for his conduct to Tamar, 2 Sam. 13. AMON, fourteenth king of Judah, son and successor of Manasseh, 2 Kin. 21.18,19. 1 Chr. 3.14. 2 Chr. 33. 20,21. Mat. 1.10. His wicked- ness and idolatry, 2 Kin. 21.20-22. 2 Chr. 33.22,23. Assassinated, his murderers punish- ed, 2 Kin. 21 . 23-26. 2 Chr. 33. 24, 25. AMORITES. Descended from Canaan, Gen. 10.15,16. 1 Chr. 1.13,14. Their stature, Deu. 3.11. Amos 2.9. Territory of, Gen. 14.7. Num. 13.29. Num. 21.13. Deu. 1.4,7,19. Deu. 3.8,9. Jos. 5.1. Jos. 10.5. Jos. 11.3. Jos. 12.2-5. Jud. 1.36. Dukes of, Jos. 13.21. Defeated by Chedorlaomer ; Aner and Esh- col allied with Abraham, Gen. 14.7-24. De- feated by Jacob, Gen. 48.22. Iniquity and idolatry of, Gen. 15.16. Jud. 6.10. IKin. 21.26. 2 Kin. 21.11. Ezr.9.1. (See CHEMOSH.) Land of, given to Israel, Gen. 15.21. Deu. 7.1. Jos. 3.10. Jud. 11.23. Israel commanded to destroy, Deu. 20.17,18. Defeat Israel at Hormah, Num. 14.45. Deu. 1.44. King of, defeated. See SIHON. Five kings of, defeated by Joshua, Jos. 10. Jos. 11. Territory of, given to Reuben, Gad,