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CAB, a dry measure containing about one quart, 2 Kings 6:25.
See MEASURE.
CABBON, a place in Judah, Josh 15:40.
CABINET, heads of departments in government. David's, 2 Sam 8:15-18; 2 Sam 15:12; 2 Sam 20:23-26; 1 Chron 27:32-34; Solomon's, 1 Kings 4:1-7; Hezekiah's, Isa 36:3; Artaxerxes', Ezra 7:14.
See COUNSELLOR; MINISTER, PRIME.
CABUL. 1. A city in the north of Palestine, Josh 19:27.
2. Name given by Hiram to certain cities in Galilee, 1 Kings 9:13.
CAESAR. 1. AUGUSTUS, Luke 2:1.
2. TIBERIUS, Luke 3:1; Luke 20:22.
CAESAREA. A seaport in Palestine. Home of Philip, Acts 8:40; Acts 21:8; Cornelius, the centurion, Acts 10:1,24; Herod, Acts 12:19-23; Felix, Acts 23:23-24. Paul conveyed to, by the disciples to save him from his enemies, Acts 9:30; by Roman soldiers to be tried by Felix, Acts 23:23-35.
CAESAREA PHILIPPI, a city in the north of Palestine; visited by Jesus, Matt 16:13; Mark 8:27; Luke 9:18.
CAGE, for birds, unclean, Jer 5:27; Rev 18:2.
CAIAPHAS. High priest, Luke 3:2; son-in-law of Annas, John 18:13. Prophesies concerning Jesus, John 11:49-51; John 18:14. Jesus tried before, Matt 26:2-3,57,63-65; John 18:24,28. Peter and other disciples accused before, Acts 4:1-22.
CAIN. 1. Son of Adam, Gen 4:1. Jealousy and crime of, Gen 4:3-15; Heb 11:4; 1 John 3:12; Jude 11. Sojourns in the land of Nod, Gen: 4:16. Children and descendants of, Gen 4:17-18.
2. A city of Judah, Josh 15:57.
CAINAN. 1. Called also KENAN. Son of Enos, Gen 5:9-15; 1 Chron 1:2; Luke 3:37.
2. Son of Arphaxad, Luke 3:36.
CALAH, an ancient city of Assyria, Gen 10:11-12.
CALAMUS. A sweet cane of Palestine, Song 4:14; Ezek 27:19. An ingredient of the holy ointment, Exod 30:23; Isa 43:24. Commerce in, Jer 6:20, Ezek 27:19.
CALCOL, son of Zerah, 1 Chron 2:6.
CALDRON, in the tabernacle, 1 Sam 2:14; temple, 2 Chron 35:13; Jer 52:18-19.
CALEB. One of the two survivors of the Israelites permitted to enter the land of promise, Num 14:30,38; Num 26:63-65; Num 32:11-13; Deut 1:34-36; Josh 14:6-15. Sent to Canaan as a spy, Num 13:6. Brings favorable report, Num 13:26-30; Num 14:6-9.
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Assists in dividing Canaan, Num 34:19. Life of, miraculously saved, Num 14:10-12. Leader of the Israelites after Joshua's death, Judg 1:11-12. Age of, Josh 14:7-10. Inheritance of, Josh 14:6-15; Josh 15:13-16. Descendants of, 1 Chron 4:15.
CALEBEPHRATAH, a place near Bethlehem, 1 Chron 2:24.
CALF. Offered in sacrifice, Mic 6:6. Golden, made by Aaron, Exod 32; Deut 9:16; Neh 9:18; Ps 106:19; Acts 7:41.
Images of, set up in Bethel and Dan by Jeroboam, 1 Kings 12:28-33; 2 Kings 10:29. Worshiped by Jehu, 2 Kings 10:29. Prophecies against the golden calves at Bethel, 1 Kings 13:1-5,32; Jer 48:13; Hos 8:5-6; Hos 10:5-6,15; Hos 13:2; Amos 3:14; Amos 4:4; Amos 8:14. Altars of, destroyed, 2 Kings 23:4,15-20.
"Calves of the lips," a metaphor signifying worship, Hos 14:2.
CALL, PERSONAL: By Christ, Isa 55:5; Rom 1:6; by his Spirit, Rev 22:17; by his works, Ps 19:2-3; Rom 1:20; by his ministers, Jer 35:15; 2 Cor 5:20; by his gospel, 2 Thess 2:14. Is from darkness to light, 1 Pet 2:9. Addressed to all, Isa 45:22; Matt 20:16. Most reject, Prov 1:24; Matt 20:16. Effectual to saints, Ps 110:3; Acts 13:48; 1 Cor 1:24. Not to many wise, 1 Cor 1:26.
To saints, is of grace, Gal 1:6; 2 Tim 1:9; according to the purpose of God, Rom 8:28; Rom 9:11,23-24, without repentance, Rom 11:20; high, Phil 3:14; holy, 2 Tim 1:9; heavenly, Heb 3:1; to fellowship with Christ, 1 Cor 1:9; to holiness, 1 Thess 4:7; to a prize, Phil 3:14; to liberty, Gal 5:13; to peace, 1 Cor 7:15; Col 3:15; to glory and virtue, 2 Pet 1:3; to the eternal glory of Christ, 2 Thess 2:14; 1 Pet 5:10; to eternal life, 1 Tim 6:12.
Partakers of, justified, Rom 8:30; walk worthy of, Eph 4:1; 2 Thess 1:11; blessedness of receiving, Rev 19:9; is to be made sure, 2 Pet 1:10; praise God for, 1 Pet 2:9; illustrated, Prov 8:3-4; Matt 23:3-9.
Rejection of, leads to judicial blindness, Isa 6:9, with Acts 28:24-27; Rom 11:8-10; delusion, Isa 66:4; 2 Thess 2:10-11; withdrawal of the means of grace, Jer 26:4-6; Acts 13:46; Acts 18:6; Rev 2:5; temporal judgments, Isa 28:12; Jer 6:16,19; Jer 35:17; Zech 7:12-14; rejection by God, Prov 1:24-32; Jer 6:19,30; condemnation, John 12:48; Heb 2:1-3; Heb 12:25; destruction, Prov 29:1; Matt 22:3-7.—Bible Textbook.
TO SPECIAL RELIGIOUS DUTY: OF ABRAHAM,
MOSES:
AARON AND HIS SONS: Exod 4:14-16, see above, and Ps 105:26.
JOSHUA:
GIDEON:
SAMUEL:
SOLOMON:
JEHU:
CYRUS:
AMOS:
APOSTLES:
Matt 4:18-20; [Mark 1:16-17]; Matt 4:21-22; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:13-15
Mark 2:14; Matt 9:9; Luke 5:27.
THE RICH YOUNG MAN:
PAUL:
Rom 1:1; 1 Cor 1:1; 2 Cor 1:1; Gal 1:1; Eph 1:1; Col 1:1; 1 Tim 1:1; 2 Tim 1:1.
ALL WHO ARE CALLED OF GOD:
See MINISTERS, CALL OF; BACKSLIDERS; SEEKERS.
CALNEH, called also CANNEH and CALNO, a city of Assyria, Gen 10:10; Isa 10:9; Ezek 27:23; Amos 6:2.
CALVARY, called also GOLGOTHA, place where Jesus was crucified, Matt 27:33; Mark 15:22; Luke 23:33; John 19:17.
CAMEL, herds of, Gen 12:16; Gen 24:35; Gen 30:43; 1 Sam 30:17; 1 Chron 27:30; Job 1:3,17; Isa 60:6.
Docility of, Gen 24:11. Uses of: For riding, Gen 24:10,61,64; Gen 31:17; posts, Esther 8:10,14; Jer 2:23; drawing chariots, Isa 21:7; for carrying burdens, Gen 24:10; Gen 37:25; 1 Kings 10:2; 2 Kings 8:9; 1 Chron 12:40; Isa 30:6; for cavalry, 1 Sam 30:17; for milk, Gen 32:15. Forbidden as food, Lev 11:4. Hair of, made into cloth, Matt 3:4; Mark 1:6.
Ornaments of, Judg 8:21,26. Stables for, Ezek 25:5.
CAMON, place where Jair Judg 10:5.
CAMP, of the Israelites about the tabernacle, Num 2-3.
See ITINERARY.
CAMPHIRE [Henna, RV], a shrub bearing fragrant flowers, not related to camphor, Song 1:14; Song 4:13.
CANA. Marriage at, John 2:1-11. Nobleman's son healed at, John 4:46-47. Nathanael 's home at, John 21:2.
CANAAN. 1. Son of Ham, Gen 9:18,22,25-27. Descendants of, Gen 10:6,15; 1 Chron 1:8,13.
2. Land of,* Gen 11:31; Gen 17:8; Gen 23:2. Called THE SANCTUARY, Exod 15:17; PALESTINE, Exod 15:14; LAND OF ISRAEL, 1 Sam 13:19; OF THE HEBREWS, Gen 40:15; OF THE JEWS, Acts 10:39; OF PROMISE, Heb 11:9; HOLY LAND, Zech 2:12; Lord's LAND, Hos 9:3; IMMANUEL'S LAND, Isa 8:8; BEULAH, Isa 62:4.
Promised to Abraham and his seed, Gen 12:1-7; Gen 13:14-17; Gen 15:18-21; Gen 17:8; Deut 12:9-10; Ps 105:11; renewed to Isaac, Gen 26:3. Extent of: According to the promise, Gen 15:18; Exod 23:31; Deut 11:24; Josh 1:4; Josh 15:1; after the conquest by Joshua, Josh 12:1-8; in Solomon's time, 1 Kings 4:21,24; 2 Chron 7:8; 2 Chron 9:26. Prophecy concerning, after the restoration of Israel, Ezek 47:13-20.
Fertility of, Deut 8:7-9; Deut 11:10-13. Fruitfulness of, Num 13:27; Num 14:7-8; Jer 2:7; Jer 32:22. Products of: Fruits, Deut 8:8; Jer 40:10,12; mineral, Deut 8:9. Exports of, Ezek 27:17.
Famines in, Gen 12:10; Gen 26:1; Gen 47:13; Ruth 1:1; 2 Sam 21:1; 1 Kings 17. See FAMINE.
Spies sent into, by Moses, Num 13:17-29. Conquest of, by the Israelites, Num 21:21-35; Deut 3:3-6; Josh 6-12; Ps 44:1-3. Divided by lot among the twelve tribes, and families, Num 26:55-56; Num 33:54; Num 34:13; by Joshua, Eleazar and a prince from each tribe, Num 34:16-29; Num 35:1-8; Josh 14-19. Divided into twelve provinces by Solomon, 1 Kings 4:7-19. Into two kingdoms, Judah and Israel, 1 Kings 11:29-36; 1 Kings 12:16-21. Roman provinces of, Luke 3:1; John 4:3-4.
CANAANITES. Eleven nations, descended from Canaan, Gen 10:15-19; Deut 7:1; 1 Chron 1:13-16. Territory of, Gen 10:19; Gen 12:6; Gen 15:18; Exod 23:31; Num 13:29; Num 34:2-12; Josh 1:4; Josh 5:1; given to the Israelites, Gen 12:6-7; Gen 15:18; Gen 17:8; Exod 23:23; Deut 7:1-3; Deut 32:49; Ps 135:11-12.
Wickedness of, Gen 13:13; Lev 18:25,27-28; Lev 20:23. To be expelled from the land, Exod 33:2; Exod 34:11. To be destroyed, Exod 23:23-24; Deut 19:1; Deut 31:3-5. Not expelled, Josh 17:12-18; Judg 1:1-33; Judg 3:1-3. Defeat the Israelites, Num 14:45; Judg 4:1-3. Defeated by the Israelites, Num 21:1-3; Josh 11:1-16; Judg 4:4-24; by the Egyptians, 1 Kings 9:16. Chariots of, Josh 17:18.
* The history of this region is involved in that of the Israelites. The student is therefore referred to Israel, History of. See also CANAANITES.
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Isaac forbidden by Abraham to take a wife from, Gen 28:1. Judah marries a woman of, Gen 38:2; 1 Chron 2:3. The exile Jews take wives from, Ezra 9:2.
Prophecy concerning, Gen 9:25-27.
CANDACE, queen of Ethiopia, Acts 8:27.
CANDIDATE. Refuses to make promises, 2 Chron 10:3-16. Electioneering by, instance of, Absalom, 2 Sam 15:1-6.
CANDLE. Revised version and commentators substitute lamp for candle throughout the Scriptures.
See LAMP.
CANDLESTICK. OF THE TABERNACLE: Made after divine pattern, Exod 25: 31-40; Exod 37:17-24; Num 8:4. Place of, Exod 26:35; Exod 40:24-25; Heb 9:2. Furniture of, Exod 25:38; Exod 37:23; Num 4:9-10. Burned every night, Exod 27:20-21. Trimmed every morning, Exod 30:7. Carried by Kohathites, Num 4:4,15. Called THE LAMP OF God, 1 Sam 3:3.
OF THE TEMPLE: Ten branches of, 1 Kings 7:49-50. Of gold, 1 Chron 28:15; 2 Chron 4:20. Taken with other spoils to Babylon, Jer 52:19.
SYMBOLICAL: Zech 4:2,11; Rev 1:12-13,20; Rev 2:5; Rev 11:4.
CANE. See CALAMUS.
CANKER, FIGURATIVE: 2 Tim 2:17.
CANKERWORM, sent as a judgment, Joel 1:4; Joel 2:25; Nah 3:15-16.
CANNEH. See CALNEH.
CANNIBALISM, Lev 26:29; Deut 28:53-57; 2 Kings 6:28-29; Jer 19:9; Lam 2:20; Lam 4:10; Ezek 5:10.
CAPERNAUM. A city on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus chose, as the place of his abode, Matt 4:13; Luke 4:31. Miracles of Jesus performed at, Matt 9:1-26; Matt 17:24-27; Mark 1:21-45; Mark 2; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 7:1-10; John 4:46-53; John 6:17-25,59.
His prophecy against, Matt 11:23; Luke 10:15.
CAPHTOR, a country now unknown, Deut 2:23.
CAPHTORIM, people of Caphtor, Gen 10:14; 1 Chron 1:12; Deut 2:23; Jer 47:4; Amos 9:7.
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. See PUNISHMENT.
CAPITAL AND LABOR. Strife between, Matt 21:33-41; Mark 12:1-9; Luke 20:9-16.
See EMPLOYEE; EMPLOYER; MASTER; RICH, THE; SERVANT.
CAPPADOCIA, easternmost province of Asia Minor, Acts 2:9; 1 Pet 1:1.
CAPTAIN. Commander-in-chief of an army, Deut 20:9; Judg 4:2; 1 Sam 14:50; 1 Kings 2:35; 1 Kings 16:16; 1 Chron 27:34. Of the tribes, Num 2. Of thousands, Num 31:48; 1 Sam 17:18; 1 Chron 28:1. Of hundreds, 2 Kings 11:15, See CENTURION. Of fifties, 2 Kings 1:9; Isa 3:3. Of the guard, Gen 37:36; 2 Kings 25:8, Of the ward, Jer 37:13.
Signifying any commander, as 1 Sam 9:16; 1 Sam 22:2; 2 Kings 20:5; leader, 1 Chron 11:21; 1 Chron 12:34; 2 Chron 17:14-19; John 18:12.
David's captains, or chief heroes, 2 Sam 23; 1 Chron 11-12. King appoints, 1 Sam 18:13; 2 Sam 17:25; 2 Sam 18:1.
Angel of the Lord, called, Josh 5:14; 2 Chron 13:12. Christ called, Heb 2:10.
See ARMIES.
CAPTIVE. Prisoner of war, Gen 14:12; 1 Sam 30:1-2. Cruelty to: Putting to death, Num 31:9-20; Deut 20:13; Deut 21:10; Josh 8:29; Josh 10:15-40; Josh 11:11; Judg 7:25; Judg 8:21; Judg 21:11; 1 Sam 15:32-33; 2 Sam 8:2; 2 Kings 8:12; Jer 39:6; twenty thousand, by Amaziah, 2 Chron 25:11-12; ripping women with child, 2 Kings 8:12; 2 Kings 15:16; Amos 1:13; tortured under saws and harrows, 2 Sam 12:31; 1 Chron 20:3; blinded, Judg 16:21; Jer 39:7; maimed, Judg 1:6-7; ravished, Lam 5:11-13; Zech 14:2; enslaved, Deut 20:14; 2 Kings 5:2; Ps 44:12; Joel 3:6; robbed, Ezek 23:25-26; confined in pits, Isa 51:14. Other indignities to, Isa 20:4.
Kindness to, 2 Kings 25:27-30; Ps 106:46. Advanced to positions in state, Gen 41:39-45; Esther 2:8; Dan 1.
CAPTIVITY. Of the Israelites foretold, Lev 26:33; Deut 28:36; of the ten tribes, 2 Kings 17:6,23-24; 2 Kings 18:9-12.
Of Judah in Babylon, prophecy of, Isa 39:6; Jer 13:19; Jer 20:4; Jer 25:2-11; Jer 32:28, etc.; fulfilled, 2 Kings 24:11-16; 2 Kings 25; 2 Chron 36; Jer 52:28-30. Jews return from, Ezra 2-3; Ezra 8.
Israelites in, promises to, Neh 1:9.
As a judgment, Ezra 5:12; Ezra 9:7; Isa 5:13; Jer 29:17-19; Lam 1:3-5; Ezek 39:23-24.
FIGURATIVE: Isa 61:1; Rom 7:23; 1 Cor 9:27; 2 Cor 10:5; 2 Tim 2:26; 2 Tim 3:6. " Captivity led captive," Judg 5:12; Ps 68:18; Eph 4:8.
CARBUNCLE. A precious stone, Isa 54:12; Ezek 28:13. One of the precious stones set in breastplate, Exod 28:17; Exod 39:10.
CARCAS, a Persian chamberlain, Esther 1:10.
CARCHEMISH, a Babylonian city on the Euphrates, against which the king of Egypt made war, 2 Chron 35:20; Isa 10:9; Jer 46:2.
CARE, WORLDLY:
Matt 6:25-28; [Luke 12:27]; Matt 6:29-34
Matt 13:22; Mark 4:19; Luke 8:14.
See CARNAL MINDEDNESS; RICHES; WORLDLINESS.
REMEDY FOR:
INSTANCES OF: Martha, Luke 10:40-41. Certain persons who desired to follow Jesus, Matt 9:21; Luke 9:57-62.
See RICH, THE.
CAREAH. See KAREAH.
CARMEL. 1. A fertile and picturesque mountain in Palestine, Song 7:5; Isa 33:9; Isa 35:2; Jer 46:18; Jer 50:19; Amos 1:2. Forests of, 2 Kings 19:23. Caves of, Amos 9:3; Mic 7:14. An idolatrous high place upon; Elijah builds In altar upon, and confounds the worshipers of Baal, putting to death four hundred and fifty of its prophets, 1 Kings 18:17-46. Elisha's abode in, 2 Kings 2:25; 2 Kings 4:25.
2. A city of Judah, Josh 15:55. Saul erects a memorial at, 1 Sam 15:12. Nabal's possessions at, 1 Sam 25:2. King Uzziah, who delighted in agriculture, had vineyards at, 2 Chron 26:10.
CARMI. 1. Son of Reuben, Gen 46:9; Exod 6:14.
2. Son of Hezron, 1 Chron 4:1. Called CHELUBAI, 1 Chron 2:9, and CALEB, 1 Chron 2:18.
3. Father of Achan, Josh 7:1,18; 1 Chron 2:7.
CARNAL MINDEDNESS.
See CARE, WORLDLY; RICHES; SIN, FRUITS OF; WORLDLINESS.
CARPENTRY. Building the ark, Gen 6:14-16. Tabernacle, and furniture of, Exod 31:2-9. See TABERNACLE. David's palace, 2 Sam 5:11. Temple, 2 Kings 12:11; 2 Kings 22:6. See TEMPLE. Making idols, Isa 41:7; Isa 44:13. Carpenters, Jer 24:1; Zech 1:20; Joseph, Matt 13:55; Jesus, Mark 6:3.
See CARVING; MASTER WORKMAN.
CARPUS, a Christian at Troas, 2 Tim 4:13.
CARSHENA, a Persian prince, Esther 1:14.
CART, 1 Sam 6:7-14; 2 Sam 6:3; Isa 28:27-28.
See WAGON.
CARVING. Woodwork of the temple was decorated with carvings of flowers, cherubim, and palm trees, 1 Kings 6:18,29,32,35; Ps 74:6. Beds decorated with, Prov 7:16. Idols manufactured by, Deut 7:5; Isa 44:9-17; Isa 45:20; Hab 2:18-19. Persons skilled in: Bezaleel, Exod 31:5; Hiram, 1 Kings 7:13-51; 2 Chron 2:13-14.
CASIPHIA, a place in the Persian empire, Ezra 8:17.
CASLUHIM, a people whose progenitor was a son of Mizraim, Gen 10:14; 1 Chron 1:12.
CASSIA. An aromatic plant, probably cinnamon, Ps 45:8; Ezek 27:19. An ingredient of the sacred oil, Exod 30:24.
CASTING. See MOLDING.
CASTLE. A tower, Gen 25:16; Num 31:10; 1 Chron 11:5,7; 2 Chron 17:12; 2 Chron 27:4; Acts 21:34,37; Acts 23:10,16,32. Bars of, Prov 18:19. For the doctrine, " The house is my castle," see Deut 24:10-11.
See FORT; TOWER.
CASTOR AND POLLUX, name of a ship, Acts 28:11.
CATERPILLAR. Sent as a judgment, 1 Kings 8:37; Ps 78:46; Ps 105:34; Jer 51:27. Joel 1:4; Joel 2:25.
CATHOLICITY. Liberality of religious sentiment.
INCULCATED:
See HEATHEN; STRANGERS.
INSTANCES OF: Solomon, in his prayer, 1 Kings 8:41. Paul, in recognizing devout heathen, Acts 13:16,26,42-43. Peter, Acts 10:34-35. Rulers of the synagogue at Antioch, permitting the Apostles to preach, Acts 13:5.
CATTLE, of the bovine species. Used for sacrifice, 1 Kings 8:63. See HEIFER; OFFERINGS. Sheltered, Gen 33:17. Stall-fed, Prov 15:17.
Gilead adapted to the raising of, Num 32:1-4, and Bashan, Ps 22:12; Ezek 39:18; Amos 4:1.
See ANIMALS; BULL; BULLOCK; COW; HEIFER; KINE; OFFERING.
CAUL. 1. Probably the upper lobe of the liver. Burnt with sacrifice, Exod 29:13,22; Lev 3:4,10,15; Lev 4:9; Lev 7:4; Lev 8:16,25; Lev 9:10,19.
CAUTION. See EXPEDIENCY; PRUDENCE.
CAVALRY. Mounted on horses, Exod 14:23; 1 Sam 13:5; 2 Sam 8:4; 1 Kings 4:26; 2 Chron 8:6; 2 Chron 9:25; 2 Chron 12:3; Isa 30:16; Isa 31:1; Jer 4:29; Zech 10:5; Rev 9:16-18; on camels, 1 Sam 30:17.
See ARMIES.
CAUSE. See ACTIONS AT LAW.
CAVE. Used as a dwelling: By Lot, Gen 19:30; Elijah, 1 Kings 19:9; Israelites, Ezek 33:27; saints, Heb 11:38. Place of refuge, Josh 10:16-27; Judg 6:2; 1 Sam 13:6; 1 Kings 18:4,13; 1 Kings 19:9,13. Burial place, Gen 23:9-20; Gen 25:9; Gen 49:29-32; Gen 50:13; John 11:38.
Of Adullam, 1 Sam 22:1; 2 Sam 23:13; 1 Chron 11:15. Engedi, 1 Sam 24:3-8.
CEDAR. Valuable for building purposes, Isa 9:10. David's ample provision of, in Jerusalem, for the temple, 2 Chron 1:15; 2 Chron 2:3-4. Furnished by Hiram, king of Tyre, for Solomon's temple, 1 Kings 5:6-10; 1 Kings 9:11; 2 Chron 2:16. Used in rebuilding the temple, Ezra 3:7; in David's palace, 2 Sam 5:11; 1 Chron 17:1; in Solomon's palace, 1 Kings 7:2; for masts of ships, Ezek 27:5; in purifications, Lev 14:4,6,49-52; Num 19:6.
FIGURATIVE: Ps 72:16; Ps 92:12; Isa 2:13; Isa 14:8; Jer 22:7; Ezek 31:3; Zech 11:2.
CEDRON. Called also KIDRON. Brook of, running south under the eastern wall of Jerusalem, 1 Kings 2:37; Neh 2:15; Jer 31:40. Idols destroyed on the banks of: By Asa, 1 Kings 15:13; Josiah, 2 Kings 23:6,12; Hezekiah, 2 Chron 29:16.
Its channel changed by Hezekiah, 2 Chron 32:4.
CELIBACY.
CELLAR, for wine, 1 Chron 27:27. Oil, 1 Chron 27:28.
CENCHREA, a city of Corinth, Acts 18:18; Rom 16:1.
CENSER. Used for offering incense, Lev 16:12; Num 4:14; Num 16:6-7,16-18,46; Rev 8:3. For the temple, made of gold, 1 Kings 7:50; 2 Chron 4:22; Heb 9:4. Those which Korah used were converted into plates, Num 16:37-39. Used in idolatrous rites, Ezek 8:11.
CENSORIOUSNESS. See UNCHARITABLENESS; SPEAKING, EVIL; CHARITABLENESS.
CENSUS. Numbering of Israel by Moses, Exod 38:26; Num 1; Num 3:14-43; Num 26; by David, 2 Sam 24:1-9; 1 Chron 21:1-8; 1 Chron 27:24.
A poll tax to be levied at each, Exod 30:12-16; Exod 38:26.
Of the Roman Empire, by Caesar, Luke 2:1-3 RV.
CENTURION. A commander of one hundred soldiers in the Roman army, Mark 15:44-45; Acts 21:32; Acts 22:25-26; Acts 23:17,23; Acts 24:23. Of Capernaum, comes to Jesus in behalf of his servant, Matt 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10. In charge of the soldiers who crucified Jesus, testifies, "Truly this was the Son of God," Matt 27:54; Mark 15:39; Luke 23:47.
See CORNELIUS, JULIUS.
CEPHAS. See PETER.
CESAR. See CAESAR.
CHAFF, Jer 23:28. FIGURATIVE: Job 21:18; Ps 1:4; Ps 35:5; Isa 5:24; Isa 17:13; Dan 2:35; Hos 13:3; Matt 3:12; Luke 3:17.
CHAINS. Used as ornaments. ' Worn by princes, Gen 41:42; Dan 5:7,29. Worn on ankles, Num 31:50; Isa 3:19; on the breastplate of high priest, Exod 28:14; Exod 39:15. As ornaments on camels, Judg 8:26. A partition of, in the temple, 1 Kings 6:21; 1 Kings 7:17.
Used to confine prisoners, Ps 68:6; Ps 149:8; Jer 40:4; Acts 12:6-7; Acts 21:33; Acts 28:20; 2 Tim 1:16.
See FETTERS.
FIGURATIVE: Ps 73:6; Prov 1:9; Lam 3:7; Ezek 7:23-27; Jude 6; 2 Pet 2:4; Rev 20:1.
CHALCEDONY, a precious stone, Rev 21:19.
CHALCOL, called also CALCOL. Son of Nahor, 1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chron 2:6.
CHALDEA, the southern portion of Babylonia. Often used interchangeably with Babylon, as the name of the empire founded in the valley of the Euphrates. Abraham a native of, Gen 11:28,31; Gen 15:7. Founded by the Assyrians, Isa 23:13. Character of its people, Hab 1:6.
See BABYLON; CHALDEANS.
CHALDEANS, learned and wise men of the east, Dan 1:4; Dan 2:2; Dan 4:7; Dan 5:7; Jer 50:35.
CHAMBERLAIN, an officer of a king, 2 Kings 23:11; Esther 1:10-15; Esther 2:3-21; Esther 4:4-5; Acts 12:20; Rom 16:23.
CHAMELEON, forbidden as food, Lev 11:30.
CHAMOIS, a species of antelope, Deut 14:5.
CHAMPAIGN, a flat, open country, Deut 11:30.
CHAMPIONSHIP. Battles were decided by. INSTANCES OF: Goliath and David, 1 Sam 17:8-53. Young men of David's and Abner's armies, 2 Sam 2:14-17. Representatives of the Philistines' and David's armies, 2 Sam 21:15-22.
CHANAAN. See CANAAN.
CHANCELLOR, a state officer, Ezra 4:8-9,17.
See CABINET.
CHANGE OF VENUE. Granted Paul, Acts 23:17-35. Declined by Paul, Acts 25:9,11.
CHAPITER, head of a pillar, Exod 36:38; 1 Kings 7:16-42; 2 Kings 25:17; 2 Chron 4:12-13; Jer 52:22.
CHARACTER. OF SAINTS: Attentive to Christ's voice, John 10:3-4; blameless and harmless, Phil 2:15; bold, Prov 28:1; contrite, Isa 57:15; Isa 66:2; devout, Acts 8:2; Acts 22:12;
faithful, Rev 17:14; fearing God, Mal 3:16; Acts 10:2; following Christ, John 10:4,27; godly, Ps 4:3; 2 Pet 2:9; guileless, John 1:47; holy, Deut 7:6; Deut 14:2; Col 3:12; humble, Ps 34:2; 1 Pet 5:5; hungering for righteousness, Matt 5:6; just, Gen 6:9; Hab 2:4; Luke 2:25; led by the Spirit, Rom 8:14; liberal, Isa 32:8; 2 Cor 9:13; loathing themselves, Ezek 20:43; loving, Col 1:4; 1 Thess 4:9; lowly, Prov 16:19; meek, Isa 29:19; Matt 5:5; merciful, Ps 37:26; Matt 5:7; new creatures, 2 Cor 5:17; Eph 2:10; obedient, Rom 16:19; 1 Pet 1:14; poor in spirit, Matt 5:3; prudent, Prov 16:21; pure in heart, Matt 5:8; 1 John 3:3; righteous, Isa 60:21; Luke 1:6; sincere, 2 Cor 1:12; 2 Cor 2:17; steadfast, Acts 2:42; Col 2:5; taught of God, Isa 54:13; 1 John 2:27; true, 2 Cor 6:8; undefiled, Ps 119:1; upright, 1 Kings 3:6; Ps 15:2; watchful, Luke 12:37; zealous of good works, Titus 2:14.
See RIGHTEOUS, DESCRIBED.
OF THE WICKED: Abominable, Rev 21:8; alienated from God, Eph 4:18; Col 1:21; blasphemous, Luke 22:65; Rev 16:9; blinded, 2 Cor 4:4; Eph 4:18; boastful, Ps 10:3; Ps 49:6; conspiring against saints, Neh 4:8; Neh 6:2; Ps 38:12; corrupt, Matt 7:17; Eph 4:22; covetous, Mic 2:2; Rom 1:29; deceitful, Ps 5:6; Rom 3:13; delighting in the iniquity of others, Prov 2:14; Rom 1:32; despising saints, Neh 2:19; Neh 4:2; 2 Tim 3:3-4; destructive, Isa 59:7; disobedient, Neh 9:26; Titus 3:3; 1 Pet 2:7; enticing to evil, Prov 1:10-14; 2 Tim 3:6; envious, Neh 2:10; Titus 3:3; evildoers, Jer 13:23; Mic 7:3; fearful, Prov 28:1; Rev 21:8; fierce, Prov 16:29; 2 Tim 3:3; foolish, Deut 32:6; Ps 5:5; forgetting God, Job 8:13; fraudulent, Ps 37:21; Mic 6:11; froward, Prov 21:8; Isa 57:17; glorying in their shame, Phil 3:19; hardhearted, Ezek 3:7; hating the light, Job 24:13; John 3:20; heady and highminded, 2 Tim 3:4; hostile to God, Rom 8:7; Col 1:21; hypocritical, Isa 29:13; 2 Tim 3:5; ignorant of God, Hos 4:1; 2 Thess 1:8; impudent, Ezek 2:4; incontinent, 2 Tim 3:3; infidel, Ps 10:4; Ps 14:1; loathsome, Prov 13:5; lovers of pleasure, not of God, 2 Tim 3:4; lying, Ps 58:3; Ps 62:4; Isa 59:4; mischievous, Prov 24:8; Mic 7:3; murderous, Ps 10:8; Ps 94:6; Rom 1:29; prayerless, Job 21:15; Ps 53:4; persecuting, Ps 69:26; Ps 109:16; perverse, Deut 32:5; proud, Ps 59:12; Obad 3; 2 Tim 3:2; rebellious, Isa 1:2; Isa 30:9; rejoicing in the affliction of saints, Ps 35: reprobate, 2 Cor 13:5; 2 Tim 3:8; Titus 1: selfish, 2 Tim 3:2; sensual, Phil 3:19; Jude 19; sold under sin, 1 Kings 21:20; 2 Kings 17:17; stiffhearted, Ezek 2:4; stiffnecked, Exod 33:5; Acts 7:51; uncircumcised in heart, Jer 9:26; unclean, Isa 64:6; Eph 4:19; unjust, Prov 11:7; Isa 26:18; unmerciful, Rom 1:31; ungodly, Prov 16:27; unholy, 2 Tim 3:2; unprofitable, Matt 25:30; Rom 3:12; unruly, Titus 1:10; unthankful, Luke 6:35; 2 Tim 3:2; untoward, Acts 2:40; unwise, Deut 32:6. —Bible Textbook.
See WICKED, DESCRIBED.
GOOD:
DEFAMATION OF, PUNISHED:
REVEALED IN COUNTENANCE:
Isa 3:9. See COUNTENANCE; FACE.
FIRMNESS OF:
INSTANCES OF FIRMNESS: Joseph in resisting Potiphar's wife, Gen 39:7-12; Pilate, John 19:22; Paul, Acts 20:22-24; Acts 21:13-14.
See DECISION; STABILITY.
INSTABILITY OF:
Matt 13:19-22; Mark 4:15-19; Luke 8:5-15.
See INDECISION; INSTABILITY; DECISION; PERSEVERANCE; STABILITY.
INSTANCES OF INSTABILITY. REUBEN:
PHARAOH:
SOLOMON:
ISRAELITES:
King Saul in his treatment of David, 1 Sam 18-19.
CHARASHIM, valley of, 1 Chron 4:14; Neh 11:35.
CHARGE, delivered to ministers. See MINISTERS.
CHARGER, a dish. Dedicated to the tabernacle, Num 7:13,19,25,31,37,43,49,55,61,67,73,79,84,85. John Baptist's head carried on, Matt 14:8,11.
CHARIOT. For war, Exod 14:7,9,25; Josh 11:4; 1 Sam 13:5; 1 Kings 20:1,25; 2 Kings 6:14; 2 Chron 12:2-3; Ps 20:7; Ps 46:9; Jer 46:9; Jer 47:3; Jer 51:21; Joel 2:5; Nah 2:3-4; Nah 3:2. Wheels of Pharaoh's, providentially taken off, Exod 14:25.
Commanded by captains, Exod 14:7; 1 Kings 9:22; 1 Kings 22:31-33; 2 Kings 8:21. Made of iron, Josh 17:18; Judg 1:19. Introduced among Israelites by David, 2 Sam 8:4. Imported from Egypt by Solomon, 1 Kings 10:26-29. Cities for, 1 Kings 9:19; 2 Chron 1:14; 2 Chron 8:6; 2 Chron 9:25. Royal, Gen 41:43; Gen 46:29; 2 Kings 5:9; 2 Chron 35:24; Jer 17:25; Acts 8:29. Drawn by camels, Isa 21:7; Mic 1:13.
Traffic in, Rev 18:13. Kings ride in, 2 Chron 35:24; Jer 17:25; Jer 22:4. Cherubim in Solomon's temple mounted on, 1 Chron 28:18.
FIGURATIVE: Chariots of God, Ps 68:17; Ps 104:3; 2 Kings 6:17; Isa 66:15; Hab 3:8; Rev 9:9.
SYMBOLICAL: Zech 6:1-8; 2 Kings 2:11-12.
CHARISM. An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians, Matt 10:1,8; Mark 16:17-18; Luke 10:1,9,17,19; Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6; 1 Cor 12.
See MIRACLES; TONGUES.
CHARITABLENESS.
See LOVE; UNCHARITABLENESS.
CHARITY. See ALMS; BENEFICENCE; LIBERALITY; LOVE.
CHARMERS AND CHARMING. Isa 19:3; Jer 8:17. Prohibited, Deut 18:11. Of serpents, Ps 58:4-5; Jer 8:17.
See SORCERY.
CHARRAN. See HARAN.
CHASTISEMENT. FROM GOD:
See AFFLICTION, DESIGN OF; JUDGMENTS; PUNISHMENT; WICKED, PUNISHMENT OF.
CHASTITY.
See CONTINENCE.
INSTANCES OF: Joseph, Gen 39:7-20; Boaz, Ruth 3:6-13; Paul, 1 Cor 7.
CHEATING. See DISHONESTY.
CHEBAR, a river of Mesopotamia, Ezek 1:1,3; Ezek 3:15,23; Ezek 10:15,22; Ezek 43:3.
CHEDORLAOMER, king of Elam, Gen 14:1-16.
CHEERFULNESS. See CONTENTMENT.
CHEESE, 1 Sam 17:18; 2 Sam 17:29; Job 10:10.
CHELAL, son of Pahathmoab, Ezra 10:30.
CHELLUH, son of Bani, Ezra 10:35.
CHELUB. 1. A descendant of Caleb, 1 Chron 4:11.
2. Father of Ezri, 1 Chron 27:26.
CHELUBAI. Son of Hezron, 1 Chron 2:9. Called CALEB, 1 Chron 2:18,42.
CHEMARIMS, a term descriptive of idolatrous priests, Zeph 1:4; Hos 10:5; 2 Kings 23:15.
CHEMOSH, an idol of the Moabites and Ammonites, 1 Kings 11:7,33; 2 Kings 23:13; Jer 48:7,13,46; and Amorites, Judg 11:24.
CHENAANAH. 1. Father of the false prophet Zedekiah, 1 Kings 22:11,24; 2 Chron 18:10,23.
2. Brother of Ehud, 1 Chron 7:10.
CHENANIAH. 1. A Levite, 1 Chron 15:22,27.
2. Of the Izharites, 1 Chron 26:29.
CHEPHARHAAMMONAI, a town of Benjamin, Josh 18:24.
CHEPHIRAH, a city of the Hivites, Josh 9:17; Josh 18:26; Ezra 2:25; Neh 7:29.
CHERAN, a Horite, Gen 36:26; 1 Chron 1:41.
CHERETHITES. A Philistine tribe, which adhered to David, and with the Pelethites formed his bodyguard, 1 Sam 30:14,16; 2 Sam 8:18; 2 Sam 15:18; 2 Sam 20:7,23; 1 Kings 1:38,44; 1 Chron 18:17; Ezek 25:16; Zeph 2:5. Solomon's escort at his coronation, 1 Kings 1:38.
CHERITH, a brook near Jericho, 1 Kings 17:3-7.
CHERUB, name of a place or person, Ezra 2:59; Neh 7:61.
CHERUBIM. Eastward of the garden of Eden, Gen 3:24.
In the tabernacle, Exod 25:18-20; Exod 37:7-9. Ark rested beneath the wings of, 1 Kings 8:6-7; 2 Chron 5:7-8; Heb 9:5. Figures of, embroidered on walls of tabernacle, Exod 26:1; Exod 36:8; and on the vail, Exod 26:31; Exod 36:35.
In the temple, 1 Kings 6:23-29; 2 Chron 3:10; Figures of, on the vail, 2 Chron 3:14; walls, 1 Kings 6:29-35; 2 Chron 3:7; lavers, 1 Kings 7:29,36.
In Ezekiel's vision of the temple, Ezek 41:18-20,25.
CHESALON, a landmark in the north boundary of Judah, Josh 15:10.
CHESED, son of Nahor, Gen 22:22.
CHESIL. A town in the south of Palestine, Josh 15:30. Probably identical with BETHUL, Josh 19:4, and BETHUEL, 1 Chron 4:30.
CHEST, for money, 2 Kings 12:9; 2 Chron 24:8-11.
CHESTNUT TREE, Gen 30:37; Ezek 31:8.
CHESULLOTH. A city of Issachar, Josh 19:18. Probably identical with CHISLOTHTABOR, of Josh 19:12, and TABOR, 1 Chron 6:77.
CHEZIB. Birthplace of Shelah, Gen 38:5, probably identical with CHOZEBA, 1 Chron 4:22, and ACHZIB, Josh 15:44.
CHICKENS, Matt 23:37; broods her young, Luke 13:34.
CHIDON. Place where Uzza was stricken to death, 1 Chron 13:9. Called NACHON'S threshingfloor, 2 Sam 6:6.
CHIDING. Cain chides God, Gen 4:13, Pharaoh chides Abraham, for calling his wife his sister, Gen 12:18-19. Abimelech chides Abraham for a like offense, Gen 20:9-10. Abimelech chides Isaac for similar conduct, Gen 26:9-10. Isaac and Laban chide each other, Gen 31:26-42. Jacob chides Simeon and Levi for slaying Hamor and Shechem, Gen 34:30. Reuben chides his brethren for their treatment of Joseph, Gen 42:22. Israelites chide Moses and tempt God, Exod 17:7. Deborah chides Israel in her epic, Judg 5:16-23. David chides Joab for slaying Abner, 2 Sam 3:28-31. Joab chides David for lamenting the death of Absalom, 2 Sam 19:5-7.
Jesus chides his disciples on account of their unbelief, Matt 8:26; Matt 14:31; Matt 16:8-11; Matt 17:17; Mark 4:40; Luke 8:25; for slowness of heart, Matt 15:16; Matt 16:8-9,11; Mark 7:18; Luke 24:25; John 14:9; for sleeping in Gethsemane, Matt 26:40; Mark 14:27; for forbidding children to be brought to him, Matt 19:14; Mark 10:14; Luke 18:16.
CHILDLESSNESS. A reproach, Gen 16:2; Gen 29:32; Gen 30:1-3,13; 1 Sam 1:6; Isa 4:1; Luke 1:25.
See BARRENNESS.
CHILDREN. INDEX OF SUBTOPICS: Miscellany; The Gift of God, p. 167; God's Care of, p. 168; A Blessing, p. 168; Commandments to, p. 168; Counsel of Parents to, p. 169; Instruction of, p. 169; False Instruction of, p. 170; Prayer in Behalf of, p. 170; Promises and Assurances to, p. 171; Of the Righteous, Blessed of God, p. 171; Correction of, p. 172; Punishment of, p. 172; Good, p. 173; Wicked, p. 173; Worship, Attend Divine, p. 174; Symbolical of the Regenerated, p. 174.
In answer to prayer: To Abraham, Gen 15:2-5, with Gen 21:1-2; Isaac, Gen 25:21; Leah, Gen 30:17-22; Rachel, Gen 30:22-24; Hannah, 1 Sam 1:9-20; Zacharias, Luke 1:13.
Treatment of, at birth, Ezek 16:4-6; Luke 2:7,12. Circumcision of. See CIRCUMCISION.
Dedicated to God in infancy: Samson, Judg 13:5,7; Samuel, 1 Sam 1:24-28. Promised to the righteous, Deut 7:12,14; Job 5:25; Ps 128:2-4,6. Weaning of, Gen 21:8; 1 Sam 1:22; 1 Kings 11:20; Ps 131:2; Isa 28:9. Nurses for, Exod 2:7-9; Acts 7:20; Ruth 4:16; 2 Sam 4:4; 2 Kings 11:2. Taught to walk, Hos 11:3. Tutors and governors for, 2 Kings 10:1; Acts 22:3; Gal 3:24; Gal 4:1-2. Bastard, excluded from the privileges of the congregation, Deut 23:2; Heb 12:8.
Early piety of: Samuel, 1 Sam 2:18; 1 Sam 3; Jeremiah, Jer 1:5-7; John the Baptist, Luke 1:15,80. Jesus, Luke 2:40,46-47,52.
Difference made between male and female, in Mosaic law, Lev 12. Partiality of parents among: Rebekah for Jacob, Gen 27:6. Jacob for Joseph, Gen 37:3-4. Partiality among, forbidden, Deut 21:15-17;
Love of, for parents: Of Ruth, Ruth 1:16. Jesus, John 19:26-27.
Sacrificed, 2 Kings 17:31; Ezek 16:20-21. Caused to pass through fire, 2 Kings 16:3; Jer 32:35; Ezek 16:21.
Sold for debt, 2 Kings 4:1; Neh 5:5; Job 24:9; Matt 18:25. Sold in marriage, law concerning, Exod 21:7-11; instance of, Leah and Rachel, Gen 29:15-30.
Edict to murder: Of Pharaoh, Exod 1:22; of Jehu, 2 Kings 10:1-8; of Herod, Matt 2:16-18. Eaten, see CANNIBALISM.
Share benefits of covenant privileges guaranteed to parents, Gen 6:18; Gen 12:7; Gen 13:15; Gen 17:7-8; Gen 19:12; Gen 21:13; Gen 26:3-5,24; Lev 26:44-45; Isa 65:23; 1 Cor 7:14. Bound by covenants of parents, Gen 17:9-14. Involved in guilt of parents, Exod 20:5; Exod 34:7; Lev 20:5; Lev 26:39-42; Num 14:18,33; 1 Kings 21:29; Job 21:19; Ps 37:28; Isa 14:20-21; Isa 65:6-7; Jer 32:18; Dan 6:24. Not punished for parents' sake, Jer 31:29-30; Ezek 18:1-30.
Death of, as a judgment upon parents: Firstborn of Egypt, Exod 12:29; sons of Eli, 1 Sam 3:13-14; sons of Saul, 1 Sam 28:18-19; David's child by Uriah's wife, 2 Sam 12:14-19.
Miracles in behalf of: Raised from the dead by Elijah, 1 Kings 17:17-23; by Elisha, 2 Kings 4:17-36; by Jesus, Matt 9:18,24-26; Mark 5:35-42; Luke 7:13-15; Luke 8:49-56; healing of, Matt 15:28; Matt 17:18; Mark 7:29-30; Mark 9:23-27; Luke 8:42-56; Luke 9:38-42; John 4:46-54.
Character of, known by conduct, Prov 20:11. Blessed by Jesus, Matt 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-16. Future state of, Matt 18:10; Matt 19:14. Minors, Gal 4:1-2. Of ministers, 1 Tim 3:4; Titus 1:6. Alienated, Ishmael, to gratify Sarah, Gen 21:9-15.
Amusements of, Job 21:11; Zech 8:5; Matt 11:16-17; Luke 7:31-32.
Adopted. See ADOPTION.
THE GIFT OF GOD:
GOD'S CARE OF:
A BLESSING:
COMMANDMENTS TO:
Exod 20:12; Deut 5:16; Matt 15:4; Matt 19:19; Mark 10:19; Luke 18:20; Eph 6:2,3.
See YOUNG MEN.
COUNSEL OF PARENTS TO:
1 Chron 22:6-11; [1 Chron 28:9-10,20]; 1 Chron 22:12-13
See PARENTS.
INSTRUCTION OF:
For SOLOMON'S INSTRUCTION OF YOUNG MEN AND CHILDREN, see YOUNG MEN.
BY TUTORS. See TUTOR.
FALSE INSTRUCTION OF:
PRAYER IN BEHALF OF:
PROMISES AND ASSURANCES TO:
Matt 18:4-5,10; Mark 9:37; Luke 9:48.
See YOUNG MEN.
OF THE RIGHTEOUS, BLESSED OF GOD:
CORRECTION OF:
PUNISHMENT OF:
GOOD: The Lord is with, 1 Sam 3:19. Know the Scriptures, 2 Tim 3:15. Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God, Col 3:20. Partake of the promises of God, Acts 2:39. Shall be blessed, Prov 3:1-4; Eph 6:2,3. Show love to parents, Gen 46:29. Obey parents, Gen 28:7; Gen 47:30. Attend to parental teaching, Prov 13:1. Take care of parents, Gen 45:9-11; Gen 47:12; Matt 15:5. Make their parents' hearts glad, Prov 10:1; Prov 23:24; Prov 29:17. Honor the aged, Job 32:6-7. Character of, illustrates conversion, Matt 18:3. Illustrative of a teachable spirit, Matt 18:4.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
INSTANCES OF: Shem and Japheth, Gen 9:23. Isaac, Gen 22:6-12. Esau, Gen 28:6-9. Judah, Gen 44:18-34. Joseph, Gen 45:9-13; Gen 46:29; Gen 47:11-12; Gen 48:12; Gen 50:1-43. Moses, Exod 15:2; Exod 18:7. Jephthah's daughter, Judg 11:36. Samson, Judg 13:24. Ruth, Ruth 1:15-17. Samuel, 1 Sam 2:26; 1 Sam 3:10. Saul, 1 Sam 9:5. David, 1 Sam 22:3-4; Ps 71:5,17. Solomon, 1 Kings 2:19-20; 1 Kings 3:3-13. Abijah, 1 Kings 14:13. Obadiah, 1 Kings 18:12. Jehoshaphat, 1 Kings 22:43; 2 Chron 17:3. The Israelitish maid, captive in Syria, 2 Kings 5:2-4. Jewish children, 2 Chron 20:13; Neh 8:3. Josiah, 2 Chron 34:1-3. Job, Job 29:4. Elihu, Job 32:4-7. Jeremiah, Jer 1:5-7. Children in the temple, Matt 21:15. John, Luke 1:80. Jesus, Luke 2:52. Timothy, 2 Tim 1:5; 2 Tim 3:15.
WICKED:
WICKED, INSTANCES OF: Canaan, Gen 9:25. Lot's daughters, Gen 19:14,30-38. Ishmael, Gen 21:9. Eli's sons, 1 Sam 2:12,22-25. Samuel's sons, 1 Sam 8:3. Absalom, 2 Sam 15. Adonijah, 1 Kings 1:5. Abijam, 1 Kings 15:3. Ahaziah, 1 Kings 22:52. Children at Bethel, 2 Kings 2:23-24. Samaritans' descendants, 2 Kings 17:41. Adrammelech and Sharezer, 2 Kings 19:37; 2 Chron 32:21. Amon, 2 Kings 21:21. Sennacherib's sons, 2 Kings 19:37.
WORSHIP, ATTEND DIVINE:
SYMBOLICAL OF THE REGENERATED:
FIGURATIVE:
See BABES; YOUNG MEN.
CHILDREN OF GOD. See RIGHTEOUS.
CHILEAB. A son of David, 2 Sam 3:3. Called DANIEL, 1 Chron 3:1.
CHILION, a son of Naomi, Ruth 1:2,4,5; Ruth 4:9.
CHILMAD, merchants of, Ezek 27:23.
CHIMHAM, a Gileadite, 2 Sam 19:37-38,40; Jer 41:17.
CHINESE. Sinim in Isa 49:12 is believed by many authorities to be a reference to the Chinese.
CHINNERETH. Called also CHINNEROTH and CINNEROTH. 1. A district in the north of Palestine, Josh 11:2; 1 Kings 15:20.
2. A city in Naphtali, Josh 19:35.
3. The sea of, Num 34:11; Josh 12:3; Josh 13:27.
See GALILEE, SEA OF.
CHINNEROTH. See CHINNERETH.
CHIOS, an island west of Smyrna, Acts 20:15.
CHISLEU, ninth month in the Israelitish calendar, Ezra 10:9; Neh 1:1; Jer 36:22.
CHISLON, father of Eldad, Num 34:21.
CHISLOTHTABOR. A place on the border of Zebulun, Josh 19:12. Called TABOR, 1 Chron 6:77. Probably same as CHESULLOTH, Josh 19:18.
CHITTIM. Descendants of Javan, Gen 10:4. Probably inhabited islands of the Mediterranean, Isa 23:1,12; Jer 2:10. Their commerce, Ezek 27:6. Prophecies concerning, Num 24:24; Dan 11:30.
CHIUN, called also Remphan, a god of the Phoenicians, Amos 5:26; Acts 7:43.
CHLOE, a Christian of Corinth, 1 Cor 1:11.
CHOICE. Between judgments by David, 2 Sam 24:12; 1 Chron 21:11-13.
THE SINNER'S:
See CONTINGENCIES; BLESSINGS, CONTINGENT ON OBEDIENCE.
CHOOSING. See CHOICE.
CHORASHAN. A town in Judah, 1 Sam 30:30. Perhaps identical with ASHAN, Josh 15:42.
CHORAZIN, denunciation Matt 11:21; Luke 10:13.
CHORUSES. See Music.
CHOSEN, OR ELECTED:
See FOREKNOWLEDGE; PREDESTINATION.
CHOZEBA, a city of Judah, 1 Chron 4:22.
See CHEZIB; ACHZIB.
CHRIST. See JESUS, THE CHRIST.
CHRISTIAN. Believers called, Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Pet 4:16.
See RIGHTEOUS.
CHRONOLOGY. Jewish year instituted, Exod 12:2.
See TIME.
CHRYSOLITE, a precious stone, Rev 21:20.
CHRYSOPRASUS, a precious stone, Rev 21:20.
CHUB, a people who were an ally tribe to Egypt, and probably inhabited Africa, Ezek 30:5.
CHUN, a Syrian city, 1 Chron 18:8.
See BETAH; BEROTHAI.
CHURCH, place of worship.
Called COURTS, Ps 65:4; Ps 84:2,10; Ps 92:13; Ps 96:8; Ps 100:4; Ps 116:19; Isa 1:12; Isa 62:9; Zech 3:7; HOUSE OF GOD, Gen 28:17,22; Josh 9:23; Judg 18:31; Judg 20:18,26; Judg 21:2; 1 Chron 9:11; 1 Chron 24:5; 2 Chron 5:14; 2 Chron 22:12; 2 Chron 24:13; 2 Chron 33:7; 2 Chron 36:19; Ezra 5:8,15; Ezra 7:20,23; Neh 6:10; Neh 11:11; Neh 13:11; Ps 42:4; Ps 52:8; Ps 55:14; Ps 84:10; Eccles 5:1; Isa 2:3; Hos 9:8; Joel 1:16; Mic 4:2; Zech 7:2; Matt 12:4; 1 Tim 3:15; Heb 10:21; 1 Pet 4:17; House of the Lord, Exod 23:19; Exod 34:26; Deut 23:18; Josh 6:24; Judg 19:18; 1 Sam 1:7,24; 2 Sam 12:20; 1 Kings 3:1; 1 Kings 6:37; 1 Kings 7:40; 1 Kings 8:10,63; 1 Kings 10:5; 2 Kings 11:3-4,15,18-19; 2 Kings 12:4,9-10,13,16; 2 Kings 16:18; 2 Kings 20:8; 2 Kings 23:2,7,11; 2 Kings 25:9; 1 Chron 6:31; 1 Chron 22:1,11,14; 1 Chron 23:4; 1 Chron 26:12; 2 Chron 8:16; 2 Chron 26:21; 2 Chron 29:5,15; 2 Chron 33:15; 2 Chron 34:15; 2 Chron 36:14; Ezra 7:27; Ps 23:6; Ps 27:4; Ps 92:13; Ps 116:19; Ps 118:26; Ps 122:1,9; Ps 134:1; Isa 2:2; Isa 37:14; Jer 17:26; Jer 20:1-2; Jer 26:2,7; Jer 28:1,5; Jer 29:26; Jer 35:2; Jer 36:5-6; Jer 38:14; Jer 41:5; Jer 51:51; Lam 2:7; Ezek 44:4; Hag 1:2; Zech 8:9; SANCTUARY, Exod 25:8; Lev 19:30; Lev 21:12; Num 3:28; Num 4:12; Num 7:9; Num 8:19; Num 10:21; Num 18:1,5; Num 19:20; 1 Chron 9:29; 1 Chron 22:19; 1 Chron 24:5; 1 Chron 28:10; 2 Chron 20:8; 2 Chron 26:18; 2 Chron 29:21; 2 Chron 30:8,19; Neh 10:39; Ps 20:2; Ps 28:2 (margin); 63:2; Ps 68:24; Ps 73:17; Ps 74:3,7; Ps 77:13; Ps 78:69; Ps 150:1; Isa 16:12; Isa 63:18; Lam 2:7,20; Lam 4:1; Ezek 5:11; Ezek 42:20; Ezek 44:5,27; Ezek 45:3; Ezek 48:8,21; Dan 8:11,13-14; Dan 9:17,26; Dan 11:31; Heb 8:2; Heb 9:1-2; House of Prayer, Isa 56:7; Matt 21:13; TABERNACLE, Exod 26:1; Lev 26:11; Josh 22:19; Ps 15:1; Ps 61:4; Ps 76:2; Heb 8:2,5; Heb 9:2,11; Rev 13:6; Rev 21:3; TEMPLE, 1 Sam 1:9; 1 Sam 3:3; 2 Kings 11:10,13; Ezra 4:1; Ps 5:7; Ps 11:4; Ps 27:4; Ps 29:9; Ps 48:9; Ps 68:29; Isa 6:1; Mal 3:1; Matt 4:5; Matt 23:16; Luke 18:10; Luke 24:53; ZION, Ps 9:11; Ps 48:11; Ps 74:2; Ps 132:13; Ps 137:1; Isa 35:10; Jer 31:6; Jer 50:5; Joel 2:1,15; HOLY PLACE, Exod 28:29; Exod 38:24; Lev 6:16; Lev 10:17; Lev 14:13; Lev 16:2-24; Josh 5:15; 1 Kings 8:8; 1 Chron 23:32; 2 Chron 29:5; 2 Chron 30:27; 2 Chron 35:5; Ezra 9:8. Ps 24:3; Ps 46:4; Ps 68:17; Eccles 8:10; 'Isa 57:15; Ezek 41:4; Ezek 42:13; Ezek 45:4; Matt 24:15; Acts 6:13; Acts 21:28; Heb 9:12,25; HOLY TEMPLE, Ps 5:7; Ps 11:4; Ps 65:4; Ps 79:1; Ps 138:2; Jon 2:4,7; Mic 1:2; Hab 2:20; Eph 2:21; Eph 3:17; MY FATHER'S House, John 2:16; John 14:2.
HOLY:
EDIFICES. See SYNAGOGUE; TABERNACLE; TEMPLE.
CHURCH, the collective body of believers.
INDEX OF SUBTOPICS: Miscellany of Minor Subtopics, p. 177; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to, p. 177; Backslidden p. 182; Beneficence of, p. 183; Christ, Head of, p. 183; Christian, Divinely Established, p. 184; Corruption in, p. 185; Decrees of, p. 186; Design of, p. 186; Discipline in, p. 189;
Dissensions in, p. 186; Duty of, to Ministers, p. 186; Government of, p. 186; Love for, p. 193; Membership in, p. 193; Prophecies Concerning, p. 194; List of Christian, p. 203; Unity of, p. 203; Triumphant, p. 203; Church and State, p. 204.
MISCELLANY OF MINOR SUBTOPICS: Called in the OT, THE CONGREGATION, Exod 12:3,6,19,47; Exod 16:1-2,9-10,22; Lev 4:13,15; Lev 10:17; Lev 24:14.
Called in the NT, CHURCH, Matt 16:18; Matt 18:17; Acts 2:47; 1 Cor 11:18; 1 Cor 14:19,23,28,33-34; 1 Cor 15:9; Gal 1:13.
Called also ASSEMBLY OF THE SAINTS, Ps 89:7; ASSEMBLY OF THE UPRIGHT, Ps 111:1; Body OF CHRIST, Eph 1:22-23; Col 1:24; BRANCH OF God's PLANTING, Isa 60:21; BRIDE OF CHRIST, Rev 21:9; CHURCH OF GOD, Acts 20:28; CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, 1 Tim 3:15; CHURCH OF THE FIRSTBORN, Heb 12:23; CITY OF THE LIVING God, Heb 12:22; CONGREGATION OF SAINTS, Ps 149:1; CONGREGATION OF THE Lord's POOR, Ps 74:19; DOVE, Song 2:14; Song 5:2; FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH, Eph 3:15; FLOCK OF God, Ezek 34:15; 1 Pet 5:2; FOLD of CHRIST, John 10:16; GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FIRSTBORN, Heb 12:23; GOLDEN CANDLESTICK, Rev 1:20; God's BUILDING, 1 Cor 3:9; God's HUSBANDRY, 1 Cor 3:9; God's HERITAGE, Joel 3:2; 1 Pet 5:3; HABITATION OF GOD, Eph 2:22; HEAVENLY JERUSALEM, Gal 4:26; Heb 12:22; HOLY CITY, Rev 21:2; Holy MOUNTAIN, Zech 8:3; HOLY HILL, Ps 2:6; Ps 15:1; HOUSE OF GOD, 1 Tim 3:15; Heb 10:21; THE God OF JACOB, Isa 2:3; HOUSE OF CHRIST, Heb 3:6; HOUSEHOLD OF GOD, Eph 2:19; INHERITANCE, Ps 28:9; Isa 19:25; ISRAEL OF GOD, Gal 6:16; King's DAUGHTER, Ps 45:13; KINGDOM .0F GOD, Matt 6:33; Matt 12:28; Matt 19:24; Matt 21:31; KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, Matt 3:2; Matt 4:17; Matt 10:7; Matt 5:3,10,19-20; His KINGDOM, Ps 103:19; Ps 145:12; Matt 16:28; Luke 1:33; MY KINGDOM, John 18:36; THY KINGDOM, Ps 45:6; Ps 145:11,13; Matt 6:10; Luke 23:42; Lamb's BRIDE, Eph 5:22-32; Rev 22:17; Lamb's WIFE, Rev 19:7-9; Rev 21:9; LOT OF God's INHERITANCE, Deut 32:9; MOUNT ZION, Heb 12:22; MOUNTAIN OF THE Lord's HOUSE, Isa 2:2; NEW JERUSALEM, Rev 21:2; PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH, 1 Tim 3:15; PLACE OF God's THRONE, Ezek 43:7; PLEASANT PORTION, Jer 12:10; SANCTUARY OF GOD, Ps 114:2; SISTER OF CHRIST, Song 4:12; Song 5:2; SPIRITUAL HOUSE, 1 Pet 2:5; SPOUSE OF CHRIST, Song 4:12; Song 5:1; STRENGTH AND GLORY OF GOD, Ps 78:61; SOUGHT OUT, A CITY NOT FORSAKEN, Isa 62:12; THE Lord's PORTION, Deut 32:9; TEMPLE of God, 1 Cor 3:16-17; TEMPLE OF THE LIVING GOD, 2 Cor 6:16; VINEYARD, Jer 12:10; Matt 21:41.
Christ's love for, John 10:8,11-12; Eph 5:25-32; Rev 3:9.
Loved by believers, Ps 87:7; Ps 137:5; 1 Cor 12:25; 1 Thess 4:9; is prayed for, Ps 122:6; Isa 62:6; dear to God, Isa 43:4; safe under his care, Ps 46:1-2,5; salt and light of the world, Matt 5:13.
Militant, Song 6:10; Phil 2:25; 2 Tim 2:3; 2 Tim 4:7; Philem 2. God defends, Ps 89:18; Isa 4:5; Isa 49:25; Matt 16:18. God provides ministers for, Jer 3:15; Eph 4:11-12. Is glorious, Ps 45:13; Eph 5:27. Is clothed in righteousness, Rev 19:8. Believers continually added to, by the Lord, Acts 2:47; Acts 5:14; Acts 11:24. Unity of, Rom 12:5; 1 Cor 10:17; 1 Cor 12:12; Gal 3:28; Eph 4:4. Privileges of, Ps 36:8; Ps 87:5. Worship of, to be attended, Heb 10:25. Harmonious fellowship of, Ps 133; John 13:34; Acts 4:32; Phil 1:4; Phil 2:1; 1 John 3-4. Divisions in, to be shunned, Rom 16:17; 1 Cor 1:10; 1 Cor 3:3. Baptized into by one Spirit, 1 Cor 12:13. Ministers commanded to feed, Acts 20:28. Is edified by the word, Rom 12:6; 1 Cor 14:4,13; Eph 4:15-16; Col 3:16. The wicked persecute, Acts 8:1-3; 1 Thess 2:14-15. Not to be despised, 1 Cor 11:22. Defiling of, will be punished, 1 Cor 3:17. Extent of, predicted, Isa 2:2; Ezek 17:22-24; Dan 2:34-35.
See ECCLESIASTICISM; JESUS, KINGDOM OF; MINISTERS; USURPATION, IN ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
Isa 1:2-4; Isa 1:5-27; Isa 17:9-11; Isa 43:22-28; Jer 2:5-34; Jer 3:1-25; Jer 8:5-22.
Jer 10:19-22; Jer 18:11-17; Jer 50:4-7; Ezek 2:3-5; Ezek 5:5-17; Ezek 16:23; Hos 2; Hos 4; Hos 6; Joel 2; Amos 6; Matt 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12.
Backslidings of Israel. See subtopic BACKSLIDING OF ISRAEL, under BACKSLIDERS.
See CORRUPTION IN, below; BACKSLIDERS.
BENEFICENCE OF. See BENEFICENCE; GIVING; LIBERALITY.
CHRIST, HEAD OF:
Ps 118:22-23; Matt 21:42-43; Mark 12:10; Luke 20:17-18; 1 Pet 2:7.
Matt 12:6,8; Mark 2:28; Luke 6:5.
See JESUS, KINGDOM OF'.
CHRISTIAN, DIVINELY ESTABLISHED:
CORRUPTION IN:
Matt 21:33-41,45; Mark 12:1-12.
Mark 14:10-11; Matt 26:14-16; Luke 22:3-6.
See BACKSLIDERS, BACKSLIDING OF ISRAEL.
DECREES OF:
DESIGN OF:
DISSENSIONS IN: 1 Cor 1:11-13; 1 Cor 3:3-4; 1 Cor 11:18-19; 2 Cor 12:20-21.
DUTY OF, TO MINISTERS:
See MINISTERS.
GOVERNMENT OF, MOSAIC AND CHRISTIAN:
1 Tim 3:1-2,5,8-13; 1 Tim 3:1-13.
See MINISTERS, DUTIES OF.
RULES OF DISCIPLINE IN, MOSAIC AND CHRISTIAN:
See EXCOMMUNICATION; MINISTERS, DUTIES OF.
LOVE FOR:
MEMBERSHIP IN:
Luke 18:16; Matt 19:14; Mark 10:14.
See RIGHTEOUS, DESCRIBED.
PROPHECIES CONCERNING PROSPERITY OF:
Ps 72:2-4,7-11,16,19; Ps 72:1-20.
Ps 89:25,29,36-37; Ps 89:1-37.
Isa 32:3-4,15-17; Isa 32:1-20.
Isa 35:1-2,5,6-7; Isa 35:1-10; Isa 41:17-20.
Isa 52:1-2,7-8,10,15; Isa 52:1-15.
Isa 54:1-5,11-14; Isa 54:1-17.
Isa 60:1,3-5,7-9,19-20; Isa 60:1-22.
Isa 61:1-3,6,9,11; Isa 61:1-11.
Isa 65:1,17-19,23-25; Isa 65:1-25.
Ezek 34:26,29-31; Ezek 34:23-31.
Ezek 47:3-5,9,12; Ezek 47:1-12.
See JESUS, KINGDOM OF.
LIST OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHES: Antioch, Acts 13:1. Asia, 1 Cor 16:19; Rev 1:4. Babylon, 1 Pet 5:13. Cenchrea, Rom 16:1. Caesarea, Acts 18:22. Cilicia, Acts 15:41. Corinth, 1 Cor 1:2. Ephesus, Eph 1:22; Rev 2:1. Galatia, Gal 1:2. Galilee, Acts 9:31. Jerusalem, Acts 15:4. Joppa, Acts 9:42. Judaea, Acts 9:31. Laodicea, Rev 3:14. Pergamos, Rev 2:12. Philadelphia, Rev 3:7. Samaria, Acts 9:31. Sardis, Rev 3:1. Smyrna, Rev 2:8. Syria, Acts 15:41. Thessalonica, 1 Thess 1:1. Thyatira, Rev 2:18.
UNITY OF:
1 Cor 12:5,12-13,26-27; 1 Cor 12:12-27.
See ECCLESIASTICISM.
TRIUMPHANT:
CHURCH AND STATE.* ECCLESIASTICAL POWER SUPERIOR TO CIVIL: Appoints kings, 1 Sam 10:1. Directs administration, 1 Sam 15:1-4. Reproves rulers, 1 Sam 15:14-35. Withdraws support and anoints a successor, 1 Sam 16:1-13; 2 Kings 9:1-26; 2 Kings 11:4-12. Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved, 1 Sam 13:8-14; 2 Chron 26:16-21.
STATE SUPERIOR TO THE CHURCH: David, in organizing the priests and Levites in courses, and appointing musicians, instruments, and other details of 'religious services, 1 Chron 23-25; 2 Chron 35:4. Solomon, in thrusting Abiathar out of the high priest's office, 1 Kings 2:26-27; in overshadowing the ecclesiastical in building the temple, and officiating primarily in the dedication, intercessory or priestly prayer, pronouncing the benediction, etc., 1 Kings 5-8. Hezekiah, in reorganizing temple service, 2 Chron 31:2-19. Jeroboam, in subverting the Jewish religion, 1 Kings 12:26-33. Manasseh, in subverting, and afterward restoring, the true religion, 2 Chron 33:2-9,15-17. Jehoash, in supervising the repairs of the temple, 2 Kings 12:4-18. Ahaz, in transforming the altars, 2 Kings 16:10-16. Josiah, in exercising the function of the priests in the temple, 2 Chron 34:29-33.
STATE FAVORABLE TO THE CHURCH: Cyrus, in his proclamation to restore the temple at Jerusalem, 2 Chron 36:22-23; Ezra 1:1-11. Darius, in his edict furthering the restoration of the temple, Ezra 6:1-14. Artaxerxes, in exempting priests, Levites, and other temple functionaries from taxes, Ezra 7:24.
See GOVERNMENT; TAX.
CHURNING, Prov 30:33. See BUTTER.
CHUSHANRISHATHAIM, king of Mesopotamia, Judg 3:8-10.
CHUZA, Herod's steward, Luke 8:3.
CILICIA. Maritime province of Asia Minor. Jews dwell in, Acts 6:9. Churches of, Acts 15:23,41; Gal 1:21.
CINNAMON. A spice, Prov 7:17; Song 4:14; Rev 18:13. An ingredient of the sacred oil, Exod 30:23.
CINNEROTH. See CHINNERETH; GALILEE, SEA OF.
* Identical in the theocratic period. No particular Scriptures can be cited, but the student is directed to the legislative, judicial, and administrative functions of Moses, Joshua, the Judges, and Samuel as shown in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, and Samuel, and to the subtopics Government, p. 186, and Rules of Discipline, p. 189, where it Is evident that civil and ecclesiastical functions are united.
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CIRCUMCISION. Institution of, Gen 17:10-14; Lev 12:3; John 7:22; Acts 7:8; Rom 4:11. A seal of righteousness, Rom 2:25-29; Rom 4:11. Performed on all males on the eighth day, Gen 17:12-13; Lev 12:3; Phil 3:5. Rite of, observed on the Sabbath, John 7:23. A prerequisite of the privileges of the passover, Exod 12:48. Child named at the time of, Gen 21:3-4; Luke 1:59; Luke 2:21. Neglect of, punished, Gen 17:14; Exod 4:24. Neglected, Josh 5:7. Covenant promises of, Gen 17:4-14; Acts 7:8; Rom 3:1; Rom 4:11; Rom 9:7-13; Gal 5:3. Necessity of, falsely taught by Judaizing Christians, Acts 15:1. Paul's argument against the continuance of, Rom 2:25,28; Gal 6:13. Characterized by Paul as a yoke, Acts 15:10. Abrogated, Acts 15:5-29; Rom 3:30; Rom 4:9-11; 1 Cor 7:18-19; Gal 2:3-4; Gal 5:2-11; Gal 6:12; Eph 2:11,15; Col 2:11; Col 3:11.
INSTANCES OF: Abraham, Gen 17:23-27; Gen 21:3-4. Shechemites, Gen 34:24. Moses, Exod 4:25. Israelites at Gilgal, Josh 5:2-9. John the Baptist, Luke 1:59. Jesus, Luke 2:21. Paul, Phil 3:5. Timothy, Acts 16:3.
FIGURATIVE: Exod 6:12; Deut 10:16; Deut 30:6; Jer 4:4; Jer 6:10; Jer 9:26; Rom 2:28-29; Rom 15:8; Phil 3:3; Col 2:11; Col 3:11.
A designation of the Jews, Acts 10:45; Acts 11:2; Gal 2:9; Eph 2:11; Col 4:11; Titus 1:10; of Christians, Phil 3:3.
CIS. See KISH.
CISTERN. Isa 36:16. Broken, Jer 2:13.
FIGURATIVE: 2 Kings 18:31; Prov 5:15; Eccles 12:6. See WELLS.
CITIES. Ancient, Gen 4:17; Gen 10:10-12. Fortified, Num 32:36; Deut 9:1; Josh 10:20; Josh 14:12; 2 Chron 8:5; 2 Chron 11:10-12; 2 Chron 17:2,19; 2 Chron 21:3; Isa 23:11. Gates of, see GATES. Designated as: Royal, Josh 10:2; 1 Sam 27:5; 2 Sam 12:26; 1 Chron 11:7; treasure, Gen 41:48; Exod 1:11; 1 Kings 9:19; 2 Chron 8:4; 2 Chron 16:4; 2 Chron 17:12; chariot, 2 Chron 1:14; 2 Chron 8:6; 2 Chron 9:25; merchant, Isa 23:11; Ezek 17:4; Ezek 27:3.
Town clerk of, Acts 19:35. Government of, by rulers, Neh 3:9,12,17-18; Neh 7:2. See GOVERNMENT.
Suburbs of, Num 35:3-5; Josh 14:4.
Watchmen of, see WATCHMAN.
FIGURATIVE: Heb 11:10,16; Heb 12:22; Heb 13:14.
CITIES OF REFUGE. See REFUGE, CITIES OF.
CITIZENS. DUTIES OF:
Matt 22:17-21; Mark 12:14-17; Luke 20:22-25.
RIGHTS OF:
Acts 25:16; Acts 25:5,10; Acts 24:18-19.
See CHANGE OF VENUE; COURTS; GOVERNMENT; JUSTICE.
LOYAL, INSTANCES OF: Israelites, Josh 1:16-18; 2 Sam 3:36-37; 2 Sam 15:23,30; 2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:17; 1 Chron 12:38. David, 1 Sam 24:6-10; 1 Sam 26:6-16; 2 Sam 1:14. Hushai, 2 Sam 17:15-16. David's soldiers, 2 Sam 18:12-13; 2 Sam 23:15-16. Joab, 2 Sam 19:5-6. Barzillai, 2 Sam 19:32. Jehoiada, 2 Kings 11:4-12; Mordecai, Esther 2:21-23.
WICKED AND TREASONABLE:
See ANARCHY.
INSTANCES OF WICKED: Miriam and Aaron, Num 12:1-11. Korah, Dathan and Abiram, Num 16; Num 26:9. Shechemites, Judg 9:22. Ephraimites, Judg 12:1-4. Israelites, 1 Sam 10:27; 1 Kings 12:16-19. Absalom, 2 Sam 15:10-13. Ahithophel, 2 Sam 17:1-4. Sheba, 2 Sam 20:1-2. Adonijah, 1 Kings 1:5-7, Hadad and Jeroboam, 1 Kings 11:14-26. Baasha, 1 Kings 15:27. Zimri, 1 Kings 16:9. Jozachar and Jozabad, 2 Kings 12:19-21; 2 Kings 14:5; of Amaziah, 2 Kings 14:19; of Amon, 2 Kings 21:23. Shallum, 2 Kings 15:10. Menahem, 2 Kings 15:14. Pekah, 2 Kings 15:25. Hoshea, 2 Kings 15:30. Sons, Sennacherib, 2 Kings 19:37. Ishmael, Jer 40:14-16; Jer 41. Bigthan and Teresh, Esther 2:21. Jews, Ezek 17:12-20. Barabbas, Mark 15:7. Theudas and four hundred seditious persons, Acts 5:36-37. An Egyptian, Acts 21:38.
See COUNTRY, LOVE OF; GOVERNMENT; RULERS; PATRIOTISM.
FIGURATIVE: Phil 3:20 [RV]; Eph 2:19.
CIVIL DAMAGES. See DAMAGES.
CIVIL ENGINEERING, Josh 18:9; Job 28:9-11.
CIVIL SERVICE. SCHOOL FOR:
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT IN. See above, SCHOOL FOR.
APPOINTMENT IN, ON ACCOUNT OF MERIT:
Matt 25:14-15,23-30; Luke 19:12-27.
CORRUPTION IN:
See BRIBERY.
REFORM IN:
INFLUENCE IN:
1 Kings 1:11-18,20-21,29-31; 1 Kings 1:5-40.
CLAIRVOYANCE, 1 Sam 28:13-14; 2 Kings 6:15-17.
See SORCERY.
CLAUDA, an island near Crete, Acts 27:16.
CLAUDIA, a female disciple, 2 Tim 4:21.
CLAUDIUS, emperor of Rome, Acts 11:28; Acts 18:2.
CLAUDIUS LYSIAS, a Roman military officer, Acts 21:31-40; Acts 22:23-30. Sends Paul to Felix, 23:10-35.
CLAY. Man formed from, Job 33:6. Seals made of, Job 38:14. Used by potter, Isa 29:16; Isa 41:25; Isa 45:9. Blind man's eyes anointed with, John 9:6.
FIGURATIVE: Job 4:19; Ps 40:2; Isa 45:9; Isa 64:8; Jer 18:6; Rom 9:21.
CLEAN AND UNCLEAN ANIMALS. See ANIMALS. Of BIRDS, see BIRDS. Of FISH, see FISH. Of INSECTS, see INSECTS.
CLEANLINESS. Taught by frequent ablutions.
See ABLUTION; PURIFICATION.
Regulation relating to, in camp, Deut 23:12-14.
FIGURATIVE: Ps 51:7,10; Ps 73:1; Prov 20:9; Isa 1:16; Ezek 36:25; 1 John 1:7,9; Rev 1:5.
CLEANSING. See ABLUTION.
CLEMENCY. Of David toward disloyal subjects: Shimei, 2 Sam 16:5-13; 2 Sam 19:16-23; Amasa, 2 Sam 19:13, with 2 Sam 17:25.
DIVINE, see GOD, LONGSUFFERING OF, and MERCY OF.
CLEMENT, a disciple at Philippi, Phil 4:3.
CLEOPAS, a disciple to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection, Luke 24:18.
CLEOPHAS, husband of one of the Marys, John 19:25.
CLERGYMAN. See MINISTER. CLERK, town, Acts 19:35.
CLOAK, Paul's, left at Troas, 2 Tim 4:13.
FIGURATIVE: John 15:22; 1 Pet 2:16.
CLOSET. Used as a place for prayer, Matt 6:6.
CLOTHING, of the Israelites, waxed not old, Deut 8:4; Deut 29:5; Neh 9:21.
See DRESS.
CLOUD. FIGURATIVE: Jer 4:13; Hos 6:4; Hos 13:3.
PILLAR OF:
APPEARANCES OF: IN EZEKIEL'S VISION, Ezek 10:3-4,18; Ezek 11:22-23.
CNIDUS, a city in Asia Minor, Acts 27:7.
SYMBOLICAL: 1 Sam 6:6-7; 2 Sam 14:7.
COAL OIL. See OIL.
COAT OF MAIL, 1 Sam 17:5,38; 1 Kings 22:34; 2 Chron 18:33.
COCKATRICE, a fabulous serpent.
FIGURATIVE: Isa 11:8; Isa 14:29; Isa 59:5; Jer 8:17.
COCK CROWING, Matt 26:34,74,75; Mark 13:35; Mark 14:30,68,72.
COCKLE, a general term for obnoxious plants, Job 31:40.
COERCION. RELIGIOUS:
See, INTOLERANCE.
COFFER, a chest, 1 Sam 6:8,11,15; Ezek 27:24.
See TREASURY.
See BURIAL.
COLHOZEH, father of Baruch, Neh 11:5.
COIN. See MONEY.
COLLEGE, second quarter of the city of Jerusalem, 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chron 34:22.
See SCHOOL.
COLLECTION, of money, for the poor.
See ALMS; BENEFICENCE; GIVING; LIBERALITY .
COLLUSION. IN SIN:
See COMPLICITY; CONNIVANCE.
COLONIZATION. Of conquered countries and people, 2 Kings 17:6,24; Ezra 4:9-10.
COLORS. Symbolical uses of.
BLACK: A SYMBOL OF AFFLICTION AND CALAMITY. Job 3:5. Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.
BLUE: SYMBOL OF DEITY. Exod 24:10; Jer 10:9; Ezek 1:26; Ezek 10:1. One of the predominating symbolical colors in the drapery and furnishings of the tabernacle and temple, and vestments of priests.
2 Chron 2:7; 2 Chron 2:14; 2 Chron 3:14.
For additional reference, see passages below under CRIMSON.
SYMBOL OF ROYALTY, Esther 8:15; Ezek 23:6. See CRIMSON, below.
CRIMSON, RED, PURPLE, AND SCARLET, SYMBOLS OF VARIOUS IDEAS: Of iniquity, Isa 1:18; Rev 17:3-4; Rev 18:12,16; of royalty, Judg 8:26; Dan 5:7,16,29; Matt 27:28; prosperity, 2 Sam 1:24; Prov; 31:21; Lam 4:5; conquest, Nah 2:3; Rev 12:3.
These colors figured largely in the symbolisms of the tabernacle furnishings, and priestly vestments and functions, as types and shadows of the atonement.
Exod 35:5-7; Exod 25:4; Exod 35:23,25,35; Exod 36:8,19; Exod 39.
WHITE: SYMBOL OF HOLINESS. The high-priest's holy garments were of white linen, Lev 16:4,32. Choir singers arrayed in white, 2 Chron 5:12.
SCRIPTURES EMPLOYING THE SYMBOL:
COLOSSE, a city of Phrygia, Col 1:2,7-8.
COLT, ridden by Jesus, Matt 21:2,5,7; Mark 11:2; John 12:15.
COMFORT. See AFFLICTION, CONSOLATION IN; RIGHTEOUS, PROMISES TO.
COMFORTER. See GOD, GRACE OF; HOLY SPIRIT.
COMMANDMENTS.
PRECEPTS OF JESUS. EXPLICITLY STATED, OR IMPLIED IN DIDACTIC DISCOURSE:
Matt 6:22-25,31-34; Luke 12:12-31.
Mark 6:7; [Matt 10:5-42]; Mark 6:8-11
John 15:2,4-5,7-12,14,17,20-22
See DECALOGUE; TABLES.
PRECEPTS OF ST. PAUL. EXPLICITLY STATED OR IMPLIED IN DIDACTIC EPISTLES:
OTHER APOSTLES: PRECEPTS OF, EXPLICITLY STATED OR IMPLIED IN DIDACTIC EPISTLES.
See ADULTERY; CHILDREN; CITIZEN; HOMICIDE; INSTRUCTION; MINISTERS; OBEDIENCE, ENJOINED; SERVANTS; THEFT; WIFE; WOMAN and other topics.
OF MEN:
COMMERCE. Laws concerning, Lev 19:36-37; Lev 25:14,17. Carried on by means of caravans, Gen 37:25,27; Isa 60:6; ships, 1 Kings 9:27-28; 1 Kings 10:11; 1 Kings 22:48; Ps 107:23-30; Prov 31:14; Rev 18:19. Conducted in fairs, Ezek 27:12,19; Matt 11:16. Of the Arabians, Isa 60:6; Jer 6:20; Ezek 27:21-24; Egyptians, Gen 42:2-34; Ethiopians, Isa 45:14; Ishmaelites, Gen 37:27-28; Israelites, 1 Kings 9:26-28; Neh 3:31-32; Ezek 27:17; Ninevites, Nah 3:16; Syrians, Ezek 27:16,18; Tyrians, 2 Sam 5:11; 1 Kings 5:6; Isa 23:8; Ezek 27; Ezek 28:5; Zidonians, Isa 23:2; Ezek 27:8; Babylonians, Rev 18:3,11-13; Jews, Ezek 27:17. From Tarshish, Jer 10:9; Ezek 27:25.
Evil practices connected with, Prov 29:14; Ezek 22:13; Hos 12:7.
Articles of: Apes, 1 Kings 10:22; balm, Gen 37:25; blue cloth, Ezek 27:24; brass, Ezek 27:13; Rev 18:12; cinnamon, Rev 18:13; corn, 1 Kings 5:11; Ezek 27:17; cattle, Ezek 27:21; chest of rich apparel, Ezek 27:24; chariots, 1 Kings 10:29; Rev 18:13; clothes for chariots, Ezek 27:20; embroidery, Ezek 27:16,24; frankincense, Jer 6:20; Rev 18:13; gold, 1 Kings 9:28; 1 Kings 10:22; 2 Chron 8:18; Isa 60:6; Rev 18:12; honey, Ezek 27:17; horses, 1 Kings 10:29; Ezek 27:14; Rev 18:13; ivory, 1 Kings 10:22; 2 Chron 9:21; Ezek 27:15; Rev 18:12; iron and steel, Ezek 27:12,19; land, Gen 23:13-16; Ruth 4:3; lead, Ezek 27:12; linen, 1 Kings 10:28; Rev 18:12; oil, 1 Kings 5:11; Ezek 27:17; pearls, Rev 18:12; peacocks, 1 Kings 10:22; perfumes, Song 3:6; precious stones, Ezek 27:16,22; Ezek 28:13,16; Rev 18:12; purple, Ezek 27:16; Rev 18:12; sheep, Rev 18:13; slaves, Gen 37:28,36; Deut 24:7; silk, Rev 18:12; silver, 1 Kings 10:22; 2 Chron 9:21; Rev 18:12; sweet cane, Jer 6:20; thyine wood, Rev 18:12; timber, 1 Kings 5:6,8; tin, Ezek 27:12; wheat, Rev 18:13; white wool, Ezek 27:18; wine, 2 Chron 2:15; Ezek 27:18; Rev 18:13; bodies and souls of men, Rev 18:13.
Transportation of passengers, Jon 1:3; Acts 21:2; Acts 27:2,6,37.
See MERCHANT; TARSHISH; TRADE; TRAFFIC.
COMMISSARY. For armies, cattle driven with, 2 Kings 3:9. See ARMIES. For royal households, 1 Kings 4:7-19,27-28.
COMMONWEALTH. FIGURATIVE: Phil 3:20 [RV margin].
COMMUNION. WITH GOD:
See FELLOWSHIP.
INSTANCES OF: Enoch, Gen 5:22,24. Noah, Gen 6:9,13-22; Gen 8:15-17. Abraham, Gen 12:1-3,7; Gen 17:1-2; Gen 18:1-33; Gen 22:1-2,11-12,16-18. Hagar, Gen 16:8-12. Isaac, Gen 26:2,24. Isaac, in dreams, Gen 28:13,15; Gen 31:3; Gen 35:1,7; Gen 46:2-4. Moses, Exod 3; Exod 4:1-17; Exod 33:9,11; Exod 34:28; Num 12:8. Joshua, Josh 1:1-9; Josh 6:2-5; Josh 7:10-15; Josh 8:1-2; Josh 20:1-6. Gideon, Judg 6:11-24. Solomon, 1 Kings 3:5-14; 2 Chron 1:7-12.
OF SAINTS:
See FELLOWSHIP.
COMMUNISM.
COMPANY, EVIL:
Exod 23:2,32-33; Exod 34:12-15; Deut 7:2-4; Josh 23:6-13.
GOOD:
See COMMUNION OF SAINTS; EXAMPLE; FELLOWSHIP; INFLUENCE.
COMPASSES, CARPENTER'S: Isa 44:13.
COMPASSION. OF GOD: See Gov, MERCY OF.
OF CHRIST: See JESUS, COMPASSION OF.
COMPLAINT. See MURMURING.
COMPLICITY.
INSTANCES OF: The daughter of Herodias, in asking for the head of John the Baptist, Matt 14:8; Mark 6:25. Pilate, in the death of Jesus, Matt 27:17-26; Mark 15:9-15; Luke 23:13-25; John 19:13-16. Paul, in the stoning of Stephen, Acts 7:58.
See COLLUSION; CONNIVANCE; CONSPIRACY.
COMPROMISE. BEFORE LITIGATION, ENJOINED:
See ADJUDICATION; ARBITRATION; JUSTICE; COURT.
CONCEIT.
See HYPOCRISY; PRIDE.
CONCEPTION. MIRACULOUS: By Sarah, Gen 21:1-2; Rebekah, Gen 25:21; Rachel, Gen 30:22; Manoah's wife, Judg 13:3-24; Hannah, 1 Sam 1:19-20; Elisabeth, Luke 1:24-25,36-37,58; Mary, Matt 1:18,20; Luke 1:31-35.
CONCISION, a term for circumcision, Phil 3:2.
CONCUBINAGE. LAWS CONCERNING: Exod 21:7-11; Lev 19:20-22; Deut 21:10-14. Concubines might be dismissed, Gen 21:9-14. Called WIVES, Gen 37:2; Judg 19:3-5. Children of, not heirs, Gen 15:4; Gen 21:10.
Practiced by Abraham, Gen 16:3; Gen 25:6; 1 Chron 1:32; Nahor, Gen 22:23-24; Jacob, Gen 30:4; Eliphaz, Gen 36:12; Gideon, Judg 8:31; a Levite, Judg 19:1; Caleb, 1 Chron 2:46-48; Manasseh, 1 Chron 7:14; Saul, 2 Sam 3:7; David, 2 Sam 5:13; 2 Sam 15:16; Solomon, 1 Kings 11:3; Rehoboam, 2 Chron 11:21; Abijah, 2 Chron 13:21; Belshazzar, Dan 5:2.
See MARRIAGE; POLYGAMY.
CONCUPISCENCE. See LASCIVIOUSNESS.
CONDEMNATION, SELF. See SELF-CONDEMNATION.
CONDESCENSION OF GOD. In reasoning with his creatures: Sets forth his reasons for sending the flood, Gen 6:11-13. Enters into covenant with Abraham, Gen 15:1-21; Gen 18:1-22. Indulges Abraham's intercession for Sodom, Gen 18:23-33. Warns Abimelech in a dream, Gen 20:3-7. Reasons with Moses, Exod 4:2-17. Sends flesh to the Israelites in consequence of their murmuring, Exod 16:12. Indulges Moses' prayer to behold his glory, Exod 33:18-23. Indulges Gideon's tests, Judg 6:36-40. Reasons with Job, Job 38-41. Invites sinners, saying, "Come now, and let us reason together," Isa 1:18-20. Expostulates with backsliding Israel, Isa 41:21-24; Isa 43:1-19; Isa 65:1-16; Jer 3:1-15; Jer 4:1-31; Jer 7:1-34; Ezek 18:25-32; Ezek 33:10-20; Hos 2; Mic 6:1-9; Mal 3:7-15.
SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
CONDOLENCE. INSTANCES OF: David, to Hanun, 2 Sam 10:2. King of Babylon, to Hezekiah, 2 Kings 20:12-13. The three friends of, to Job, Job 2:11. Jesus, to Mary and Martha, John 11:23-35.
See AFFLICTION, COMFORT IN; SYMPATHY.
CONEY, Lev 11:5; Deut 14:7; Ps 104:18; Prov 30:26.
CONFEDERACIES. INSTANCES OF: Of kings, Gen 14:1-2; Josh 10:1-5; Josh 11:1-5; 1 Kings 20:1.
See ALLIANCES.
CONFESSION. OF CHRIST:
See TESTIMONY, RELIGIOUS.
OF SIN: See SIN, CONFESSION OF.
CONFIDENCE. BETRAYED: INSTANCES OF: Joshua, by the Gibeonites, Josh 9:3-15. Eglon, by Ehud, Judg 3:15-23. Ahimelech, by David, 1 Sam 21:1-9. Abner, by Joab, 2 Sam 3:27. Amasa, by Joab, 2 Sam 20:9-10. The worshipers of Baal, by Jehu, 2 Kings 10:18-28.
See BETRAYAL.
FALSE:
Ps 60:11; Ps 108:12; Prov 14:16
Amos 6:1,3; [Amos 6:1-7]; Amos 6:13
Mark 14:29-31; Matt 26:33-35; Luke 22:33-34; John 13:37-38.
See BLINDNESS, SPIRITUAL; CONCEIT.
INSTANCES OF: Builders of Babel, Gen 11:4. Saul, 1 Sam 13:8-14. Sennacherib, 2 Kings 19:23. Asa, 2 Chron 16:7-9. Hezekiah, Isa 22:11. Jonah, Jon 1:3-5. Peter, Matt 26:33-35; Luke 22:33-34. Paul, Phil 1:25; Phil 2:23-24.
CONFISCATION. Of property: By David, that of Mephibosheth, 2 Sam 16:4. By Ahab, of Naboth's vineyard, 1 Kings 21:7-16. By Ahasuerus, of Haman's house, Esther 8:1. As a penalty, Ezra 10:8.
CONFUSION, of tongues, Gen 11:1-9.
CONGESTION, Lev 13:28; Deut 28:22.
CONGREGATION, those who were excluded from, Deut 23:1-3.
See CHURCH; EXCOMMUNICATION.
CONIAH. See JEHOIACHIN.
CONNIVANCE.
See COLLUSION; COMPLICITY; CONSPIRACY.
CONONIAH, name of two Israelites, 2 Chron 31:12-13; 2 Chron 35:9.
CONSCIENCE. Job 15:21. A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him. 24. Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.
Luke 11:33; [Matt 5:15-16]; Luke 11:34 [Matt 6:22]; Luke 11:35-36
FAITHFUL: INSTANCES OF: Of Pharaoh, when he took Abraham's wife for a concubine, Gen 12:18-19. Of Abimelech, when he took Isaac's wife for a concubine, Gen 26:9-11. Of Jacob, in his care of Laban's property, Gen 31:39. Of Joseph, when Potiphar's wife tried to seduce him, Gen 39:7-12. Of Nehemiah, in the matter of taxes, Neh 5:15. Of Daniel, in refusing to eat of the king's meat and wine, Dan 1:8. Of Peter, in declaring the whole counsel of God, Acts 4:19-20; Acts 5:29.
See HONESTY; INTEGRITY.
GUILTY:
Mark 6:14; John 16; Matt 14:1-2.
INSTANCES OF: Of Adam and Eve, after they sinned, Gen 3:7-8. Of Jacob, after he defrauded Esau, Gen 33:1-12. Of Joseph's brethren, Gen 42:21; Gen 44:16. Of Pharaoh, after the plagues, Exod 9:27. Of Micah, after stealing, Judg 17:2. Of David, for having cut off Saul's skirt, 1 Sam 24:5; for having numbered the children of Israel, 2 Sam 24:10; for his adultery, and murder of Uriah, Ps 32; Ps 38; Ps 40:11-12; Ps 51. Of Joab, for numbering Israel, 1 Chron 21:1-7. Of the lepers of Samaria, 2 Kings 7:8-10. Of the old prophet of Bethel, 1 Kings 13:29-32. Of Herod, for beheading John the Baptist, Matt 14:2; Luke 9:7. Of Peter, after denying the Lord, Matt 26:75; Mark 14:72; Luke 22:62. Of Judas, after betraying the Lord, Matt 27:3-5. The accusers of the woman taken in adultery, John 8:9.
DEAD:
See BLINDNESS, SPIRITUAL.
CONSCIENCE MONEY, Judg 17:2; 2 Kings 12:16; Matt 27:3-5.
See MONEY, SIN MONEY.
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS. See INTEGRITY.
CONSCRIPTION, of soldiers, 1 Sam 14:52.
See ARMIES.
CONSECRATED THINGS, laws regarding, Lev 27; Num 18:8-32.
See FIRSTBORN; FIRSTFRUITS.
CONSECRATION. Of Aaron, see AARON. Of priests, see PRIESTS. Of the altar, see ALTAR. Of the temple, see TEMPLE, DEDICATION OF. See also OFFERINGS.
PERSONAL:
CONDITIONAL:
See DEDICATION; OFFERINGS.
INSTANCES OF: Cain and Abel, Gen 4:4-7.
Abraham, of Isaac, Gen 22:9-12. Jephthah, of his daughter, Judg 11:30-31,34-40. Hannah, of Samuel, 1 Sam 1:11,24-28. David consecrates the water obtained by his valiant warriors, 2 Sam 23:16. Zichri, of himself, 2 Chron 17:16.
CONSISTENCY.
See DECEIT; EXPEDIENCY; HYPOCRISY; INCONSISTENCY; OBDURACY; PRUDENCE.
CONSOLATION. See AFFLICTION, CONSOLATION IN; HOLY SPIRIT.
CONSPIRACY. LAW AGAINST:
INSTANCES OF: Joseph's brethren, against Joseph, Gen 37:18-20. Miriam and Aaron, against Moses, Num 12; Num 14:4; Num 16:1-35. Abimelech, against Gideon's sons, Judg 9:1-6. Gaal, against Abimelech, Judg 9:23-41. Delilah, against Samson, Judg 16:4-21. Abner, against Ishbosheth, 2 Sam 3:7-21. Of Absalom, 2 Sam 15:10-13. Of Jeroboam, 1 Kings 14:2. Of Baasha, 1 Kings 15:27. Of Zimri, 1 Kings 16:9. Of Jezebel, against Naboth, 1 Kings 21:8-13. Of Jehu, 2 Kings 9:14-26. Of Jehoiada, 2 Kings 11:4-16. Of servants, against Joash, 2 Kings 12:20.
People in Jerusalem, against Amaziah, 2 Kings 14:19. Shallum, against Zachariah, 2 Kings 15:10. Pekahiah, 2 Kings 15:23-25. Pekah, 2 Kings 15:30. Amon, 2 Kings 21:23. Sennacherib, 2 Kings 19:37. Amaziah, 2 Chron 25:27. Ahasuerus, Esther 2:21-23. Jeremiah, Jer 18:18. Daniel, Dan 6:4-17. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Dan 3:8-18.
Against Jesus, Jer 11:9,19; Matt 12:14; Matt 21:38-41; Matt 26:3-4; Matt 27:1-2; Mark 3:6. Paul, Acts 18:12; Acts 23:12-15.
Falsely accused of: Jonathan, 1 Sam 22:8.
CONSTANCY. In obedience, Ps 119:31,33. In friendship, Prov 27:10. Under suffering, Matt 5:12; Heb 12:5; 1 Pet 4:12-16. In prayer, Luke 18:1; Rom 12:12; Eph 6:18; Col 4:2; 1 Thess 5:17. In beneficence, Gal 6:9. In profession, Heb 10:23.
INSTANCES OF: Ruth 1:14; Jonathan, 1 Sam 18:1; 1 Sam 20:16; Priscilla and Aquila, Rom 16:3-4.—Bible Textbook.
See CHARACTER; STABILITY.
CONSTELLATIONS. Isa 13:10. The serpent, Job 26:13. Orion, Job 9:9; Amos 5:8.
See ASTRONOMY.
CONSTITUTION. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE RULER AND PEOPLE:
CONSUMPTION, Lev 26:16; Deut 28:22.
CONTEMPT OF COURT. See COURT.
CONTENTION. See STRIFE.
CONTENTMENT.
Eccles 2:24; Eccles 3:12-13; Eccles 8:15.
See AFFLICTION, RESIGNATION IN; RESIGNATION.
INSTANCES OF: Esau, in refusing Jacob's present, Gen 33:9. Barzillai, in refusing to go with David to Jerusalem, 2 Sam 19:33-37. The Shunammite, in refusing to make a request of Elisha, 2 Kings 4:13.
CONTINENCE.
See CHASTITY.
INSTANCES OF: Joseph, Gen 39:7-12. Uriah, 2 Sam 11:8-13. Boaz, Ruth 3:6-13. Joseph, husband of Mary, Matt 1:24-25. Paul, 1 Cor 7:8.
CONTINENTS, Gen 1:9-10; Job 26:7,10; Job 28:8-11; Ps 88:4-18; Ps 95:5; Ps 104:5-9; Ps 136:6; Prov 8:29; Prov 30:4.
See GEOLOGY.
CONTINGENCIES. IN DIVINE GOVERNMENT OF MAN:
See BLESSINGS, CONTINGENT ON OBEDIENCE; PREDESTINATION; WILL.
CONTRACTS. Between Abraham and Abimelech, concerning wells of water, Gen 21:25-32; violated, Gen 26:15. First contract between Laban and Jacob for Laban's daughter, Gen 29:15-20,27-30; violated, Gen 29:23-27; second contract, Gen 3028-34; violated, Gen 30:37-43; Gen 31:7; for cattle, Gen 30:27-29,31-34. See FRAUD.
Between Solomon and Hiram, 1 Kings 5:9-11; 1 Kings 9:11.
Dissolved: By mutual consent, Exod 4:18; by blotting out, Col 2:14. Modes of ratifying: By giving presents, Gen 21:25-30; 1 Sam 18:4; by consummating in the presence of the public at the gate of the city, Gen 23:18; Ruth 4:1-2; by erecting a heap of stones, Gen 31:44-54; by oaths, Gen 26:3,31; Josh 9:15,20; 1 Chron 16:16; Heb 6:16-17; by joining hands, Prov 6:1; Prov 11:21; Prov 17:18; Prov 22:26; Ezek 17:18; with salt, Num 18:19; by taking off the shoe, Ruth 4:6-8; written instrument, Jer 32:10-15.
See COVENANTS; VOWS.
SCRIPTURES ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE BINDING FORCE OF:
Josh 9:16,18-19; Josh 9:20-27.
See COVENANT; LAND.
CONTRITION. See REPENTANCE; SIN, CONFESSION OF.
CONVENTION, for counsel, Prov 15:22.
CONVERSATION.
See TONGUE.
CONVERSION. See REGENERATION.
INSTANCES OF: See CONVERTS, below.
CONVERTS. " Wayside," Matt 13:4,19. "Stony ground," Matt 13:5,20-21. " Choked," Matt 13:7,22. " Good ground," Matt 13:8,23; Luke 8:4-15.
See BACKSLIDERS; PROSELYTES; REVIVALS.
INSTANCES OF: Ruth, Ruth 1:16. Nebuchadnezzar, Dan 4. The mariners with Jonah, Jon 1:5-6,9,14,16. Ninevites, Jon 3. Gadarenes, Luke 8:35-39. The Samaritans, John 4:28-42. The thief on the cross, Luke 23:39-43. At Pentecost, three thousand, Acts 2:41. Post-pentecostal, Acts 4:4. The eunuch, Acts 8:35-38. Saul of Tarsus, Acts 9:3-18. Sergius Paulus, Acts 13:7,12; Acts 26:12-23. Cornelius, Acts 10. Jews and Greeks at Antioch, Acts 13:43. Lydia, Acts 16:14-15. Jailer, Acts 16:27-34. Greeks, Acts 17:4,12.
ZEALOUS: INSTANCES OF: Nebuchadnezzar, Dan 3:29; Dan 4:1-37. Andrew, John 1:40-41. Philip, John 1:43-45. The woman of Samaria, John 4:28-29. The man possessed of demons, Luke 8:39. The blind men, Matt 9:31; John 9:8-38. The dumb man, Mark 7:36.
CONVEYANCE. OF LAND: See LAND.
CONVICTION. OF SIN:
See SIN, CONFESSION OF.
INSTANCES OF: Adam and Eve, after their disobedience, Gen 3:8-10. Joseph's brethren, on account of their cruelty to Joseph, Gen 42:21-22; Gen 44:16; Gen 45:3; Gen 50:15-21. Pharaoh: After the plague of hail, Exod 9:27-28; the plague of locusts, Exod 10:16-17; the death of the firstborn, Exod 12:31. The Israelites: After being rebuked and punished for worshiping the golden calf, Exod 33:4; the death of the ten spies, and their being sentenced to wander forty years, Num 14:39-40; their murmuring against God and being bitten by fiery serpents, Num 21:7. Saul, after sparing Agag and the best of the spoils, 1 Sam 15:24. David, after the pestilence sent on account of his numbering the people, 1 Chron 21:30. See PSALMS, PENITENTIAL. Widow of Zarephath, when her son died, 1 Kings 17:18. Belshazzar, when he " saw the part of the hand that wrote," Dan 5:6. Darius, when Daniel was in the lions' den. Dan 6:18. Mariners: After casting Jonah into the sea, Jon 1:16; at the preaching of Jonah, Jon 3; Matt 12:41; Luke 11:32. Jonah, in the whale's belly, Jon 2. Herod, when he heard of the fame of Jesus, Matt 14:2; Mark 6:14; Luke 9:7. Jews, when Jesus commanded the guiltless man to cast the first stone at the woman taken in adultery, John 8:9. Judas, after his betrayal of Jesus, Matt 27:3-5. Saul of Tarsus, when he saw Jesus on the way to Damascus, Acts 9:6. Felix, under the preaching of Paul, Acts 24:25. Philippian jailer, after the earthquake, Acts 16:30.
See WICKED.
FROM GOD:
See PENITENTS; REMORSE; REPENTANCE; SIN, CONFESSION OF.
UNJUST, OF INNOCENT PERSONS: See ACCUSATION, FALSE; INDICTMENTS.
CONVOCATION, HOLY: Three held annually by the Israelites, Lev 23.
See FEASTS.
COOKING. A kid might not be seethed in the mother's milk, Deut 14:21. Spice used in, Ezek 24:10. Ephraim, a cake unturned, Hos 7:8. In the temple, Ezek 46:19-24.
See BREAD; OVEN.
COOS, an island, Paul visits, in the Mediterranean, Acts 21:1.
COPPER, incorrectly translated brass, Deut 8:9.
See BRASS.
COPULATION. Forbidden between persons near of kin, Lev 18:6-16. During menses, Lev 15:19; Lev 18:19; with animals.
See ADULTERY; LASCIVIOUSNESS; SODOMY.
COR. A measure for liquids and solids, containing ten ephahs, or baths, and equal to the homer, Ezek 45:14. Rendered measure in 1 Kings 4:22; 1 Kings 5:11; 2 Chron 2:10; 2 Chron 27:5; Ezra 7:22; Luke 16:7.
See MEASURES.
CORBAN, an oblation, Mark 7:11.
CORD. Ancient uses of: In casting lots, Mica 2:5; fastening tents, Exod 35:18; Exod 39:40; Isa 54:2; leading or binding animals, Ps 118:27; Hos 11:4; hitching to cart or plough, Job 39:10; binding prisoners, Judg 15:13; measuring ground, 2 Sam 8:2; Josh 17:14; Ps 78:55; Amos 7:17; Zech 2:1; worn on the head as a sign of submission, 1 Kings 20:31.
FIGURATIVE: Of spiritual blessings, Ps 16:6. Of sin, Prov 5:22. Of life, Eccles 12:6. Of friendship, Eccles 4:12; Hos 11:4.
SYMBOLICAL USES OF: Token in mourning, 1 Kings 20:31-33; Job 36:8. Signifying an inheritance, Josh 17:14.
CORIANDER, a spice, Exod 16:31; Num 11:7.
CORINTH, a city of Achaia. Visited: By Paul, Acts 18; 2 Cor 12:14; 2 Cor 13:1; with 1 Cor 16:5-7; and 2 Cor 1:16; Apollos, Acts 19:1; Titus, 2 Cor 8:16-17; 2 Cor 12:18. Erastus, a Christian of, Rom 16:23; 2 Tim 4:20.
CHURCH OF: Schism in, 1 Cor 1:12; 1 Cor 3:4. Immortalities in, 1 Cor 5; 1 Cor 11. Writes to Paul, 1 Cor 7:1. Alienation of, from Paul, 2 Cor 10. Abuse of ordinances in, 1 Cor 11:22; 1 Cor 14. Heresies in, 1 Cor 15:12; 2 Cor 11. Lawsuits in, 1 Cor 6. Liberality of, 2 Cor 9. Paul's letters to, 1 Cor 1:2; 1 Cor 16:21-24; 2 Cor 1:1,13.
CORMORANT, a bird forbidden as food, Lev 11:17; Deut 14:17; Isa 34:11; Zeph 2:14.
CORN. A general term applied to all grains. In valleys, Ps 65:13; Mark 4:28. A product of Egypt, Gen 41:47-49; Palestine, Deut 33:28; Ezek 27:17. Parched, Ruth 2:14; 1 Sam 17:17; 1 Sam 25:18; 2 Sam 17:28. Ground, 2 Sam 17:19. Eaten by the Israelites, Josh 5:11-12. Shocks of, burnt, Judg 15:5.
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Heads of, plucked by Christ's disciples, Matt 12:1. Mosaic laws concerning, Exod 22:6; Deut 23:25.
FIGURATIVE: Ps 72:16; Hos 14:7; John 12:24. Symbolical, Gen 41:5.
See BARLEY; BARN; BREAD; FIRSTFRUITS; GLEANING; HARVEST; REAPING; RYE; THRESHING; TITHES; WHEAT.
CORNELIUS, a Roman centurion, Acts 10.
CORNERSTONE, Job 38:6. See STONE.
FIGURATIVE: Ps 144:12. Of Christ, Ps 118:22; Isa 28:16; Matt 21:42; Mark 12:10; Luke 20:17; Acts 4:11; 1 Cor 3:11; Eph 2:20; 1 Pet 2:6.
CORNET. See TRUMPET.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT. See PUNISHMENT.
CORPULENCY. INSTANCES OF: Eglon, Judg 3:17; Eli, 1 Sam 4:18.
CORRECTION. See AFFLICTION, DESIGN OF; CHASTISEMENT; CHILDREN, CORRECTION OF; PARENTS; PUNISHMENT; SCOURGING.
CORRUPTION. PHYSICAL DECOMPOSITION: Lev 22:25. After death, Gen 3:19; Job 17:14; Job 21:26; Job 34:15; Ps 16:10; Ps 49:9; Ps 104:29; Eccles 3:20; Eccles 12:7; Jon, 2:6; Acts 2:27,31; Acts 13:34-37; 1 Cor 15:42,50.
FIGURATIVE: Of sin, Isa 38:17; Rom 8:21; Gal 6:8; 2 Pet 1:4; 2 Pet 2:12,19. Mount of, 2 Kings 23:13.
JUDICIAL: See COURT; GOVERNMENT; JUDGE.
ECCLESIASTICAL: See CHURCH, CORRUPT; MINISTERS.
POLITICAL: See BRIBERY; CIVIL SERVICE; GOVERNMENT; POLITICS.
COSMETICS, 2 Kings 9:30; Jer 4:30; Ezek 23:40.
COTTON, Exod 25:4 [RV margin].
COUNCIL, Apostolic, Acts 15:1-29. Of War, 2 Sam 16:20; 2 Sam 17:1-4; 2 Sam 17:5-15.
COUNSEL.
See PRUDENCE.
REJECTED:
INSTANCES OF: By Rehoboam, 1 Kings 12:8-16. By the rich young ruler, Matt 19:22.
COUNSELLOR. A wise man, versed in law and diplomacy, 1 Chron 27:32-33. Ahithophel was, to David, 1 Chron 27:33; 2 Sam 16:23; to Absalom, 2 Sam 16:23. Was member of the Sanhedrin at Jerusalem, Mark 15:43; Luke 23:50-51. A title of Christ, Isa 9:6.
COUNTENANCE. Angry, Prov 25:23. Cheerful, Job 29:24; Ps 4:6; Ps 21:6; Ps 44:3; Prov 15:13; Prov 27:17. Fierce, Deut 28:50; Dan 8:23. Guilty, Gen 4:5; Isa 3:9. Health indicated in, Ps 42:11; Ps 43:5. Pride in, 2 Kings 5:1; Ps 10:4. Reading of, Gen 31:2,5. Sad, 1 Sam 1:18; Neh 2:2-3; Eccles 7:3; Ezek 27:35; Dan 1:15; Dan 5:6. Transfigured, Exod 34:29-35; 2 Cor 3:7,13; Luke 9:29.
See FACE.
COUNTRY. LOVE OF:
The Jews held church and country as one, therefore see CHURCH, LOVE OF. See also PATRIOTISM.
COURAGE. Enjoined upon Joshua, Deut 31:7-8,22-23; Josh 1:1-9; the Israelites, Lev 26:6-8; 2 Chron 32:7-8; Solomon, 1 Chron 22:13; 1 Chron 28:20; Asa, 2 Chron 15:1-7. Enjoined by Jehoshaphat upon the judicial and executive officers he appointed, 2 Chron 19:11.
SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
INSTANCES OF THE COURAGE OF CONVICTION: Abraham, in leaving his fatherland, Gen 12:1-9; in offering Isaac, Gen 22:1-14. Gideon, in destroying the altar of Baal, Judg 6:25-31. Ezra, in undertaking the perilous journey from Babylon to Palestine without a guard, Ezra 8:22-23.
The Jews, in returning answer to Tatnai, Ezra 5:11. The three Hebrews, who refused to bow down to the image of Nebuchadnezzar, Dan 3:16-18 Daniel, in persisting in prayer, regardless of the edict against praying, Dan 6:10. Peter and John, in refusing to obey men, rather than God, Acts 4:19; Acts 5:29.
See MINISTERS, COURAGE OF; REPROOF.
INSTANCES OF PERSONAL BRAVERY: Joshua and Caleb, in advising that Israel go at once and possess the land, Num 13:30; Num 14:6-12. Othniel, in smiting Kirjathsepher, Josh 15:16-17. Gideon, in attacking the confederate armies of the Midianites and Amalekites with three hundred men, Judg 7:7-23. Deborah, in leading Israel's armies, Judg 4. Jael, in slaying Sisera, Judg 4:18-22. Agag, in the indifference with which he faced death, 1 Sam 15:32-33. David, in slaying Goliath, 1 Sam 17:32-50; in entering into the tent of Saul, and carrying away Saul's spear, 1 Sam 26:7-12. David's captains, 2 Sam 23. Joab, in reproving King David, 2 Sam 19:5-7. Nehemiah, in refusing to take refuge in the temple, Neh 6:10-13. Esther, in going to the king to save her people, Esther 4:8,16; Esther 5-7.
Joseph of Arimathaea, in caring for the body of Jesus, Mark 15:43. Thomas, in being willing to die with Jesus, John 11:16. Peter and other disciples, Acts 3:12-26; Acts 4:9-13,19-20,31. The apostles, under persecution, Acts 5:21,29-32. Paul, in going to Jerusalem, despite his impressions that bonds and imprisonments awaited him, Acts 20:22-24; Acts 24:14,25.
See BOLDNESS OF THE RIGHTEOUS; MINISTERS; REPROOF, FAITHFULNESS IN. COWARDICE.
COURT, ECCLESIASTICAL:
See CHURCH, DISCIPLINE IN.
CIVIL: Held at the tabernacle, Num 27:2; the gates of cities, Deut 21:19; Deut 22:15; Deut 25:7; Josh 20:4; Ruth 4:1; Zech 8:16; under a palm-tree, Judg 4:5.
COMPOSITION OF, AND MODE OF PROCEDURE:
1 Chron 26:29; 1 Chron 26:30-32.
Mark 15:1; Matt 26:54-71; Luke 22:50-71; John 18:13-28.
See JUDGE; JUSTICE; PRIEST, JUDICIAL FUNCTIONS OF.
CIRCUIT:
SUPERIOR, AND INFERIOR:
JUSTICE REQUIRED OF:
See JUDGE; JUSTICE.
SENTENCE OF, FINAL AND OBLIGATORY:
CONTEMPT OF:
CORRUPT:
Matt 27:18; [Mark 15:10]; Matt 27:19-26
See BRIBERY; JUDGE; JUSTICE.
ACCUSED SPOKE IN HIS OWN DEFENSE:
See APPEAL; PUNISHMENT; WITNESS.
COURTESY. See MANNERS.
COURTSHIP. Ancient customs of: Suitor visited the maid, Judg 14:7; women proposed marriage, Ruth 3:9-13.
See MARRIAGE.
COVENANT. Sacred, Josh 9:18-21; Gal 3:15. Binding, Josh 9:18-20; Jer 34:8-21; Ezek 17:14-18; Gal 3:15. Binding, not only on those who make them, but on those who are represented, Deut 29:14-15.
Blood of, Exod 24:8. Book of, Exod 24:7. The Mosaic law called a covenant, Exod 34:28.
See CONTRACTS; VOWS.
OF MEN WITH MEN: Breach of, punished, 2 Sam 21:1-6; Jer 34:8-22; Ezek 17:13-19. National, see ALLIANCES.
Ratified: By giving the hand, Ezra 10:19; Lam 5:6; Ezek 17:18; loosing the shoe, Ruth 4:7-11; written and sealed, Neh 9:38; Jer 32:10-12; by giving presents, Gen 21:27-30; 1 Sam 18:3-4; by making a feast, Gen 26:30; by a monument, Gen 31:45-46,49-53; by salting, Lev 2:13; Num 18:19; 2 Chron 13:5; by offering a sacrifice, Gen 15:9-17; Jer 34:18-19; by oath, see OATH.
See CONTRACTS.
INSTANCES OF: Abraham and Abimelech, Gen 21:22-32. Abimelech and Isaac, Gen 26:26-31. Jacob and Laban, Gen 31:44-54. Jonathan and David, 1 Sam 18:3-4; 1 Sam 20:16,42; 2 Sam 21:7. Jews with each other, to serve God, 2 Chron 15:12-15; Neh 10:28-32. King Zedekiah and his subjects, Jer 34:8. Ahab with Benhadad, 1 Kings 20:34. Subjects with sovereign, 2 Chron 23:1-3,16.
OF GOD WITH MEN: Confirmed with an oath, Gen 22:16; Gen 26:3; Gen 50:24; Ps 89:35; Ps 105:9; Luke 1:73; Heb 6:13,17-18. Binding, Lev 26; Jer 11:2-3; Gal 3:15. Everlasting, Gen 8:20-22; Gen 9:1-17; Ps 105:8,10; Isa 54:10; Isa 61:8. God faithful to, Lev 26:44-45; Deut 4:31; Deut 7:8-9; Judg 2:1; 1 Kings 8:23; Ps 105:8-11; Ps 106:45; Ps 111:5; Mic 7:20. Repudiated by God on account of Jews' idolatry, Jer 44:26-27; Heb 8:9. Broken by the Jews, Jer 22:9; Ezek 16:59; Heb 8:9. Punishments for breaking of, Lev 26:25-46.
INSTANCES OF: Of the sabbath, Exod 31:16. Of the Ten Commandments, Exod 34:28; Deut 5:2-3; Deut 9:9. With Adam, Gen 2:16-17; Noah, Gen 8:16; Gen 9:8-17; Abraham, Gen 12:1-3; Gen 15; Gen 17:1-22; Exod 6:4-8; Ps 105:8-11; Rom 9:7-13; Gal 3. See CIRCUMCISION. With Isaac, Gen 17:19; Jacob, Gen 28:13-15. With the Israelites to deliver them from Egypt, Exod 6:4-8. With Phinehas, Num 25:12-13. With Israel, at Horeb, Deut 5:2-3; in Moab, Deut 29:1-15. Of the Levites, Neh 13:29; Mal 2:4-5. With David, 2 Sam 7:12-16; 1 Chron 17:11-14; 2 Chron 6:16. With David and his house, 2 Sam 23:5; Ps 89:20-37; Jer 33:21. With his people, Isa 55:3; Isa 59:21. To be confirmed, Dan 9:27.
THE SECOND COVENANT:
OF MAN WITH GOD: Jacob, Gen 28:20-22. Joshua, Josh 24:25, with Josh 24:19-28. Absalom, 2 Sam 15:7-8. Jehoiada and Joash, 2 Kings 11:17. Josiah, 2 Kings 23:3. Asa, 2 Chron 15:12-15. Nehemiah, Neh 9:38; Neh 10. Israelites, Jer 50:5. See Vows.
COVETOUSNESS.
Matt 13:22; Mark 4:19; Luke 7:14.
Matt 19:24; Matt 19:23; Luke 18:24-25.
Luke 12:15; [see parable of rich man, Luke 12:16-21]; Luke 12:33-34; Matt 6:21.
James 4:2,13-14; James 4:13-17.
See AVARICE; RICH; RICHES; WORLDLINESS.
INSTANCES OF: Eve, in desiring the forbidden fruit, Gen: 3:6. Lot, in choosing the plain of the Jordan, Gen 13:10-13. Laban, in giving Rebekah to be Isaac's wife, Gen 24:29-51; in deceiving Jacob when he served him seven years for Rachel, Gen 29:15-30; in deceiving Jacob in wages, Gen 31:7,15,41-42. Jacob, in defrauding Esau of his father's blessing, Gen 27:6-29; in defrauding Laban of his flocks and herds, Gen 30:35-43; in buying Esau's birthright, Gen 25:31. Balaam, in loving the wages of unrighteousness, 2 Pet 2:15, with Num 22. Achan, in hiding the treasure, Josh 7:21. Eli's sons, in taking the flesh of the sacrifice, 1 Sam 2:13-17. Samuel's sons, in taking bribes, 1 Sam 8:3. Saul, in sparing Agag and the booty, 1 Sam 15:8-9. David, of Bathsheba, 2 Sam 11:2-5. Ahab, in desiring Naboth's vineyard, 1 Kings 21:2-16. Gehazi, in taking a gift from Naaman, 2 Kings 5:20-27. Jews, in exacting usury of their brethren, Neh 5:1-11; in keeping back the portion of the Levites, Neh 13:10; in building fine houses while the house of the Lord lay waste, Hag 1:4-9; in following Jesus for the loaves and fishes, John 6:26. Money changers in the temple, Matt 21:12-13; Luke 19:45-46; John 2:14-16. The rich young ruler, Matt 19:16-22. The rich fool, Luke 12:15-21. Judas, in betraying Jesus for twenty pieces of silver, Matt 26:15-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:3-6; John 12:6. The unjust steward, Luke 16:1-8. The Pharisees, Luke 16:14. Simon Magus, in trying to buy the gift of the Holy Ghost, Acts 8:18-23. The sorcerers, in filing complaint against Paul and Silas, Acts 16:19. Demetrius, in raising a riot against Paul and Silas, Acts 19:24,27. Festus, in hoping for a bribe from Paul, Acts 24:26. Demas, in forsaking Paul for love of the world, 2 Tim 4:10.
See AVARICE; BRIBERY; RICH; RICHES.
COW. Used for draught, 1 Sam 6:7-12; Hos 10:11. Milk of, used for food. See MILK.
See CATTLE; KINE.
COWARDICE. Lev 26:36. And upon them that are left alive of you I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies; and the sound of a shaking leaf shall chase them; and they shall flee, as fleeing from a sword; and they shall fall when none pursueth. 37. And they shall fall one upon another, as it were before a sword, when none pursueth: and ye shall have no power to stand before your enemies.
See COURAGE.
INSTANCES OF: Adam, in attempting to shift responsibility for his sin upon Eve, Gen 3:12. Abraham, in calling his wife his sister, Gen 12:11-19; Gen 20:2-12. Isaac, in calling his wife his sister, Gen 26:7-9. Jacob, in flying from Laban, Gen 31:31. Aaron, in yielding to the Israelites, when they demanded an idol, Exod 32:22-24. The ten spies, Num 13:28,31-33. Israelites, in fearing to attempt the conquest of Canaan, Num 14:1-5; Deut 1:26-28; in the battle with the people of Ai, Josh 7:5; to meet Goliath, 1 Sam 17:24; to fight with the Philistines, 1 Sam 13:6-7. Twenty
thousand of Gideon's army, Judg 7:3. Ephraimites, Ps 78:9. Ephraimites and Manassehites, Josh 17:14-18. Amoritish kings, Josh 10:16. Canaanites, Josh 2:11; Josh 5:1. Samuel, fearing to obey God's command to anoint a king in Saul's stead, 1 Sam 16:2. David, in fleeing from Absalom, 2 Sam 15:13-17. Nicodemus, in coming to Jesus by night, John 3:1-2. Joseph of Arimathaea, secretly a disciple, John 19:38. Parents of the blind man, who was restored to sight, John 9:22. Early converts among the rulers, John 12:42-43. Disciples, in the storm at sea, Matt 8:26; Mark 4:38; Luke 8:25; when they saw Jesus walking on the sea, Matt 14:25; Mark 6:50; John 6:19; when Jesus was apprehended, Matt 26:56. Peter, in denying the Lord, Matt 26:69-71; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:54-60; John 18:16-17,25,27. Pilate, in condemning Jesus, through fear of the people, John 19:12-16. Guards of the sepulcher of Jesus, Matt 28:4. The Philippian jailer, Acts 16:27. Peter and other Christians, at Antioch, Gal 2:11-14.
COZ, father of Anub, 1 Chron 4:8.
COZBI, daughter of Zur, Num 25:15,18.
CRACKNEL, a biscuit or cake, hard baked, 1 Kings 14:3.
CRAFTINESS. INSTANCES OF: Satan, in the temptation of Eve, Gen 3:1-5. Jacob, in purchase of Esau's birthright, Gen 25:31-33; obtaining Isaac's blessing, Gen 27:6-29; in management of Laban's flocks and herds, Gen 30:31-43. Gibeonites, in deceiving Joshua and the Israelites into a treaty, Josh 9:3-15. Sanballat, in trying to deceive Nehemiah into a conference, Neh 6. Jews, in seeking to entangle the Master, Matt 22:15-17,24-28; Mark 12:13-14,18-23; Luke 20:19-26; in seeking to slay Jesus, Matt 26:4; Mark 14:1.
CRAFTSMAN. See ART; MASTER WORKMAN.
CRANE, an amphibious bird, Isa 38:14; Jer 8:7.
CREATION. Beginning of, Gen 1:1. History of, Gen 1-2.
See ANIMALS; BIRDS; EARTH; FISH; GRASS; HEAVENS; MAN; MOON; SEAS; STARS; SUN: WATER; WOMAN; etc.
See GOD, CREATOR; JESUS, CREATOR.
CREATURE. See CREATION; GOD, CREATOR; MAN, CREATED.
NEW CREATURE:
See REGENERATION.
CREDITOR. LAWS CONCERNING:
OPPRESSIONS OF:
MERCIFUL:
See DEBT; DEBTOR; JUBILEE; SURETY.
CREED. See DECREES; LAW OF MOSES; ECCLESIASTICISM; TRADITION.
CREEPING THINGS. A general term for animals, Gen 1:26; Lev 11:20-23,29-31,42; Ps 104:20,25; Rom 1:23. Unclean, Lev 5:2; Lev 11:20,29-44; Deut 14:19. Clean, Lev 11:21-22. Uses of, in idolatrous worship, Ezek 8:10.
CREMATION, Josh 7:25; 1 Sam 31:12; 2 Kings 23:20; Amos 2:1; Amos 6:10. See BURIAL.
CRESCENS, a disciple with Paul at Rome, 2 Tim 4:10.
CRETE. An island in the Mediterranean Sea. Visited by Paul, Acts 27:7,12-13,21; Titus, Titus 1:5. Character of the inhabitants of, Acts 2:11; Titus 1:12.
CRIB, used for grain, Job 39:9; Prov 14:4; Isa 1:3.
CRIME. PARTIAL LISTS OF:
See under terms by which various crimes are known, ADULTERY, ARSON, HOMICIDE, THEFT, and the like.
See PUNISHMENT.
CRIMINALS. Released at feasts, Matt 27:15,21; Mark 15:6; Luke 23:17.
Confined in prisons, Gen 39:20-23; Ezra 7:26; Acts 4:3; Acts 12:4-5; Acts 16:19-40; in dungeons, Gen 40:15; Gen 41:14; Exod 12:29; Isa 24:22; Jer 37:16; Jer 38:10; Lam 3:53,55.
Cruelty to. See SCOURGING; STONING; MOCKING.
Punishment of. See various crimes, such as ADULTERY, ARSON, HOMICIDE, etc. See also PUNISHMENTS.
CRIMINATION. See SELF-CRIMINATION.
CRIMSON. See COLOR.
CRISPUS, a ruler at Corinth, Acts 18:8; 1 Cor 1:14.
CRITICISM, UNJUST. See UNCHARITABLENESS.
CROCODILE. See DRAGON.
CROSS. Jesus crucified on, Matt 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26; Acts 2:23,36; Acts 4:10; 1 Cor 1:23; 1 Cor 2:2,8; Eph 2:16; Phil 2:8; Col 1:20; Col 2:14; Heb 12:2. Borne by Simon, Matt 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26; by Jesus, John 19:17.
FIGURATIVE:
Matt 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23.
See CRUCIFIXION; SELF-DENIAL.
See WITNESS.
CROWN. Prescribed for priests, Exod 29:6; Exod 39:30; Lev 8:9. Worn by kings, 2 Sam 1:10; 2 Sam 12:30; 2 Kings 11:12; Esther 6:8; Song 3:11; Rev 6:2; by queens, Esther 1:11; Esther 2:17; Esther 8:15. Made of gold, Ps 21:3; Zech 6:11. Of victory, 2 Tim 2:5. An ornament, Ezek 23:42; Ezek 16:12. Set with gems, 2 Sam 12:30; 1 Chron 20:2; Zech 9:16; Isa 62:3.
Of thorns, Matt 27:29; Mark 15:17; John 19:5.
FIGURATIVE:
2 Tim 4:8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
SYMBOLICAL: Rev 4:4,10; Rev 6:2; Rev 9:7; Rev 12:1,3; Rev 13:1; Rev 14:14; Rev 19:12.
CRUCIFIXION. The reproach of, Gal 3:13; Gal 5:11. Of Jesus, see JESUS, HISTORY OF. Of two malefactors, Matt 27:38. Of disciples, foretold, Matt 23:34.
See CROSS.
FIGURATIVE:
See CROSS, FIGURATIVE.
CRUELTY. INSTANCES OF: Of Sarah to Hagar, Gen 16:6; Gen 21:9-14. Egyptians to the Israelites, Exod 5:6-18. Peninnah to Hannah, 1 Sam 1:4-7; 1 Sam 2:3. Of Jews to Jesus, Matt 26:67; Matt 27:28-31; soldiers to Jesus, Luke 22:64; John 19:3. In war, Isa 13:16,18.
See ANIMALS, CRUELTY TO; KINDNESS; LOVE; MALICE; PRISONERS OF WAR.
CRUSE, a vessel for liquids, 1 Sam 26:11; 1 Kings 14:3; 2 Kings 2:20.
CRYSTAL, a precious stone, Job 28:17; Ezek 1:22; Rev 4:6; Rev 21:11; Rev 22:1.
CUBIT.[1] A measure of distance, Gen 6:16; Deut 3:11; Ezek 40:5; Ezek 43:13; Rev 21:17. Who can add to his height, Matt 6:27; Luke 12:25.
CUCKOO, a bird. Forbidden as food, Lev 11:16; Deut 14:15.
CUD, chewing of, was one of the facts by which clean and unclean animals were distinguished, Lev 11:3-8; Deut 14:3-8.
CUMMIN, a plant bearing a small aromatic seed, Isa 28:25,27; Matt 23:23.
CUP. Gen 40:11; 2 Sam 12:3; 1 Kings 7:26; Matt 23:25. Made of silver, Gen 44:2; gold, 1 Chron 28:17; Jer 52:19. Used in the institution of the Lord's Supper, Matt 26:27; Mark 14:23; Luke 22:20; 1 Cor 10:21. Of the table of devils, 1 Cor 10:21.
FIGURATIVE: Of sorrow, Ps 11:6; Ps 73:10; Ps 75:8; Isa 51:17,22; Jer 25:15-28; Ezek 23:31-34; Matt 20:22-23; Matt 26:39; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42, John 18:11; Rev 14:10. Of consolation, Jer 16:7. Of joy, Ps 23:5. Of salvation, Ps 116:13.
CUPBEARER, Gen 40:1,11; 1 Kings 10:5; 2 Chron 9:4; Neh 1:11.
CUPIDITY. See AVARICE; COVETOUSNESS; LUST.
CURES, miraculous. See MIRACLES. See DISEASES; PHYSICIAN.
CURIOSITY.
INSTANCES OF: Of Eve, Gen 3:6. Of Abraham, to know whether God would destroy the righteous in Sodom. Gen 18:23-32. Of Jacob, to know the name of the angel, Gen 32:29. Of the Israelites, to see God, Exod 19:21,24; to witness the offering in the holy of holies, Num 4:19-20. Of Manoah, to know the name of an angel, Judg 13:17-18. Of the people of Bethshemesh, to see inside the ark, 1 Sam 6:19. Of the Babylonians, to see Hezekiah's treasures, 2 Kings 20:13. Of Daniel, to know a vision, Dan 12:8-9. Of Peter, to know what was being done with Jesus, Matt 26:58; to know what John would be appointed to do, John 21:21-22. A disciple, to know if there be few that be saved, Luke 13:23. Of Herod, to see Jesus, Luke 9:9; Luke 23:8. Of the Jews, to see Lazarus, after he was raised from the dead, John 12:9; and to see Jesus, John 12:20-21. Of the disciples, to know whether Jesus would restore the kingdom of the Jews, Acts 1:6-7. Of the Athenians, to hear some new thing, Acts 17:19-21. Of angels, to look into the mysteries of salvation, 1 Pet 1:12.
CURSE. Denounced against the serpent, Gen 3:14-15; against Adam and Eve, Gen 3:15-19; against the ground, Gen 3:17-18; against Cain, Gen 4:11-16; against Canaan, Noah's son, Gen 9:24-27; against Meroz, Judg 5:23; against Gehazi, 2 Kings 5:27. Barak commands Balaam to curse Israel, Num 22:6; Num 23:11.
See BENEDICTIONS.
CURSES OF THE MOSAIC LAW:
See BLESSINGS.
CURSING. Of parents: Exod 21:17; Matt 15:4; Mark 7:10. Shimei curses David, 2 Sam 16:5-8. The precepts of Jesus concerning, Matt 5:44; Luke 6:28. Apostolic, Rom 12:4.
See ANATHEMA MARANATHA; BLASPHEMY; GOD, NAME OF, NOT TO BE PROFANED; OATH.
CURTAINS. For tabernacle, Exod 26; Exod 27:9-18; Exod 36:8-18. In the palace of Ahasuerus, Esther 1:6.
See TABERNACLE; TAPESTRY.
FIGURATIVE: Isa 40:22; Isa 54:2; Jer 4:20; Jer 10:20; Jer 49:29.
CUSH. 1. Son of Ham, Gen 10:6-8; 1 Chron 1:8-10.
2. A Benjamite, title of, Ps 7.
3. Land of, Gen 2:13; Ps 68:31; Isa 18:1. See ETHIOPIA.
CUSHAN, poetic form of Cush, Hab 3:7. See ETHIOPIA.
CUSHI. 1. A messenger, who brought tidings to David, 2 Sam 18:21-32.
2. Father of Shelemiah, Jer 36:14.
3. Father of Zephaniah, Zeph 1:1.
CUTH, called also CUTHAH. A district of Asia, from which colonists were transported to Samaria, 2 Kings 17:24-30; Ezra 4:10.
CUTTING the flesh for the dead, forbidden, Lev 19:28; Lev 21:5; Deut 14:1; Jer 16:6.
CYMBAL, a musical instrument. Of brass, 1 Chron 15:19,28; 1 Cor 13:1. Used in the tabernacle service, 2 Sam 6:5; 1 Chron 13:8; 1 Chron 15:16,19,28; in the temple service, 2 Chron 5:12-13; 1 Chron 16:5,42; 1 Chron 25:1,6; Ps 150:5. Used on special occasions: Day of atonement, 2 Chron 29:25; laying of the foundation of the second temple, Ezra 3:10-11; dedication of the wall, Neh 12:27,36.
CYPRESS. Isa 44:14; Song 1:14 [margin]; Song 4:13 [margin]. RV, Henna.
CYPRUS. An island, Acts 21:3; Acts 27:4. Barnabas born in, Acts 4:36. Persecuted Jews preached the gospel at, Acts 11:19-20. Visited by Barnabas and Saul, Acts 13:4-12. Barnabas and Mark visit, Acts 15:39. Mnason, a disciple of, Acts 21:16.
CYRENE. A city in Libya, Acts 2:10. Contained a synagogue, Acts 6:9. Simon and Lucius belonged to, Mark 15:21; Acts 11:20; Acts 13:1.
CYRENIUS, governor of Syria, Luke 2:2.
CYRUS, king of Persia. Issues a decree for the emancipation of the Jews and rebuilding the temple, 2 Chron 36:22-23; Ezra 1; Ezra 3:7; Ezra 4:3; Ezra 5:13-14; Ezra 6:3. Prophecies concerning, Isa 13:17-22; Isa 21:2; Isa 41:2; Isa 44:28; Isa 45:1-4,13; Isa 46:11; Isa 48:14-15.
[1] According to latest and best authorities the Israelites probably employed the Egyptian cubit. The ordinary Egyptian cubit was 20.24 inches. The sacred was 21.888 Inches, and these are the probable biblical measurements.