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MAACHAH. 1. Son of Nahor, Gen 22:24.
2. Called also MAACAH. Mother of Absalom, 2 Sam 3:3; 1 Chron 3:2.
3. Called also MAOCH. Father of Achish, 1 Sam 27:2; 1 Kings 2:39.
4. Called also MICHAIAH. Mother of Abijam and grandmother of Asa, 1 Kings 15:2,10-13; 2 Chron 11:20-23; 2 Chron 13:2; 2 Chron 15:16.
5. Wife of Machir, 1 Chron 7:15-16.
6. Concubine of Caleb, 1 Chron 2:48.
7. Wife of Jehiel, 1 Chron 8:29; 1 Chron 9:35.
8. Father of Hanan, 1 Chron 11:43.
9. Father of Shephatiah, 1 Chron 27:16.
10. Called also MAACAH and MAACHATHI. A small kingdom east of Bashan, Deut 3:14; Josh 12:5; 2 Sam 10:6,8; 1 Chron 19:6-7.
MAADAI, a returned exile, Ezra 10:34.
MAALEHACRABBIM, an acclivity on the south border of Judah, Josh 15:3.
See AKRABBIM.
MAARATH, a city of Judah, Josh 15:59.
MAASEIAH. 1. A Levite musician, 1 Chron 15:18,20.
2. A captain of hundreds, 2 Chron 23:1.
3. An officer of Uzziah, 2 Chron 26:11.
4. Son of Ahaz. Slain by Zichri, 2 Chron 28:7.
5. Governor of Jerusalem, 2 Chron 34:8.
6. The name of a number of priests of the exile, Ezra 10:18,21-22; Neh 8:4,7; Neh 12:41-42; Jer 21:1; Jer 29:25; Jer 37:3.
7. A returned exile, Ezra 10:30.
8. Father of Azariah, Neh 3:23.
9. One who sealed the covenant, Neh 10:25.
10. A descendant of Pharez, Neh 11:5.
12. Father of a false prophet, Jer 29:21.
13. An officer of the temple, Jer 35:4.
14. Grandfather of Baruch, Jer 32:12; Jer 51:59.
MAASIAI, a priest, 1 Chron 9:12.
MAATH, an ancestor of Jesus, Luke 3:26.
MAAZ, a son of Ram, 1 Chron 2:27.
MAAZIAH. 1. A priest, 1 Chron 24:18.
2. A priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, Neh 10:8.
MACEDONIA. A country in southeastern Europe. Paul has a vision concerning, Acts 16:9; preaches in, at Philippi, Acts 16:12; revisits, Acts 20:1-6; 2 Cor 2:13; 2 Cor 7:5. Church at, sends contributions to the poor in Jerusalem, Rom 15:26; 2 Cor 8:1-5. Timothy visits, Acts 19:22. Disciples in, Acts 19:23; Acts 27:2.
MACHBANAI, a Gadite warrior, 1 Chron 12:13.
MACHIR. 1. One of the sons of Manasseh, Gen 50:23. Father of the Machirites, Num 26:29; Num 36:1. The land of Gilead allotted to, Num 32:39-40; Deut 3:15; Josh 13:31. Certain cities of Bashan given to, Josh 13:31; Josh 17:1.
2. A man of Lodebar who took care of Jonathan's lame son, Mephibosheth, 2 Sam 9:4-5; 2 Sam 17:27.
MACHNADEBAI, a Jew, Ezra 10:40.
MACHPELAH, the burying place of Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob, Gen 23:9,17-20; Gen 25:9; Gen 49:30-31; Gen 50:13; Acts 7:16.
MADAI, son of Japheth, Gen 10:2; 1 Chron 1:5.
MADMANNAH, a city of Judah, Josh 15:31.
MADMENAH, a city of Benjamin, Isa 10:31.
MADNESS. See INSANITY.
MADON, a Canaanitish city, Josh 11:1; Josh 12:19.
MAGDALA. A city of Galilee. Christ visits, Matt 15:39.
MAGI, the wise men who visited Jesus, Matt 2:1-12.
MAGIC. See ASTROLOGY; MAGICIAN; NECROMANCY; SORCERY; WITCHCRAFT.
MAGICIAN. A person who claims to understand and explain mysteries by magic, Dan 1:20. Failed to interpret Pharaoh's dreams, Gen 41:8,24; Nebuchadnezzar's, Dan 2:2-13; Dan 4:7. Wrought apparent miracles, Exod 7:11-12,22; Exod 8:7,18.
MAGISTRATE. An officer of civil law, Judg 18:7; Ezra 7:25; Luke 12:11,58; Acts 16:20,22,35,38. Obedience to, enjoined, Titus 3:1.
See GOVERNMENT; RULERS.
MAGNA CHARTA, of the Israelites.
See CONSTITUTION.
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MAGNANIMITY. INSTANCES OF Joshua and the elders of Israel to the Gibeonites who had deceived the Israelites, Josh 9:3-27. Of. Moses, see MOSES. David to Saul, 1 Sam 24:3-11. Ahab to Benhadad, 1 Kings 20:32-34.
See CHARITABLENESS.
MAGNIFICAT, of Mary, Luke 1:46-55.
MAGOG. Son of Japheth, Gen 10:2; 1 Chron 1:5. Prophecy concerning, Ezek 38:2; Ezek 39:6.
Symbolical of the enemies of God, Rev 20:8.
MAGORMISSABIB, a symbolical name given by Jeremiah to Pashur, Jer 20:3-6.
MAGPIASH, a person or family, Neh 10:20.
MAHALAH, grandson of Manasseh, 1 Chron 7:18.
MAHALALEEL. 1. Called also MALELEEL. Son of Cainan, Gen 5:12-17; 1 Chron 1:2; Luke 3:37.
MAHALATH. 1. Called also BASHEMATH. Daughter of Ishmael, Gen 28:9; Gen 36:3.
2. A granddaughter of David, 2 Chron 11:18.
3. See Music.
MAHANAIM. The place where Jacob had the vision of angels, Gen 32:2. The town of, allotted to Gad, Josh 13:26,30. One of the Levitical cities, Josh 21:38. Ishbosheth establishes himself at, when made king over Israel, 2 Sam 2:8-12. David lodges at, at the time of Absalom's rebellion, 2 Sam 17:27-29; 1 Kings 2:8.
MAHANEHDAN, an encampment of the Danites, Judg 13:25; Judg 18:12.
MAHARAI, one of David's warriors, 2 Sam 23:28; 1 Chron 11:30; 1 Chron 27:13.
MAHATH, name of two descendants of Kohath, 1 Chron 6:35; 2 Chron 29:12; 2 Chron 31:13.
MAHAZIOTH, son of Heman, 1 Chron 25:4,30.
MAHERSHALALHASHBAZ, a symbolical name, Isa 8:1-4.
MAHLAH. One of the daughters of Zelophehad. Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of, Num 26:33; Num 27:1-7; Num 36:1-12; Josh 17:3-4.
MAHLI. 1. Son of Merari, Exod 6:19; 1 Chron 6:19; Ezra 8:18.
2. Son of Mushi, 1 Chron 6:47; 1 Chron 23:23; 1 Chron 24:30.
MAHLON, son of Naomi, and first husband of Ruth, Ruth 1:2,5; Ruth 4:9-10.
MAHOL, father of Heman, Chalcol, and Darda, 1 Kings 4:31.
MAIDEN. See VIRGIN; SERVANT.
MAIL. 1. Information, public or private. Carried by post, Esther 3:13; Esther 8:10.
2. Armor, 1 Sam 17:5. See ARMOR.
MAJESTY, name of God, Heb 1:3; Heb 8:1. See God.
MAJORITY AND MINORITY REPORTS, of the spies, Num 13:26-33; Num 14:6-10.
MAKAZ, a place in Judah, 1 Kings 4:9.
MAKHELOTH, an encampment of Israel, Num 33:25-26.
MAKKEDAH. A city in Judah, conquered by Joshua, Josh 10:28; Josh 12:16. Five kings of the Amorites hide in a cave of, and are slain by Joshua, Josh 10:5,16-27.
MAKTESH, a district where merchants traded, Zeph 1:11.
MALACHI. Last of the minor prophets, Mal 1:1. Reproves the church for its impiety, Mal 1-2; Mal 3:7-15. Foretells the coming of the Messiah, Mal 3:1-6; the judgments on the wicked and consolations of the righteous, Mal 4:1-3; the coming of the forerunner of the Messiah, Mal 4:4-6.
MALCHAM. 1. A Benjamite, 1 Chron 8:9.
MALCHIAH. Called also MALCHIJAH. 1. A Gershonite, 1 Chron 6:40.
2. Called also MELCHIAH. An Aaronite, 1 Chron 9:12; Neh 11:12; Jer 21:1; Jer 38:1.
3. Head of a division of priests, 1 Chron 24:9.
4. Name of three exiles, Ezra 10:25,31.
5. A son of Rechab who repaired the dung gate of Jerusalem, Neh 3:14.
6. A Jew who helped repair the walls of Jerusalem, Neh 3:31.
7. A Jew who stood by Ezra when he read the book of the law to the people, Neh 8:4.
8. A priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, Neh 10:3.
9. A priest appointed to assist in dedicating the walls of Jerusalem, Neh 12:42.
MALCHIEL, son of Beriah, Gen 46:17; Num 26:45; 1 Chron 7:31.
MALCHIRAM, son of Jeconiah, 1 Chron 3:18.
MALCHUS, servant of the high priest; Peter assaults in Gethsemane; healed by Jesus, Matt 26:51; Mark 14:47; Luke 22:50-51; John 18:10.
MALEFACTOR, crucified with Jesus, Matt 27:38-44; Luke 23:32-39.
MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE. INSTANCES OF: The lessees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of Jesus, Mark 12:1-8; Luke 20:9-15. The steward mentioned in one of the parables of Jesus, Luke 16:1-7.
MALICE.
Prov 6:14-15,18-19; Prov 6:16.
See CONSPIRACY; HATRED; HOMICIDE; JEALOUSY; REVENGE.
INSTANCES OF: Cain toward Abel, Gen 4:8. Ishmael toward Sarah, Gen 21:9. Sarah toward Hagar, Gen 21:10. Philistines toward Isaac, Gen 26. Esau toward Jacob, Gen 27:41. Joseph's brethren toward Joseph, Gen 37; Gen 42:21. Potiphar's wife toward Joseph, Gen 39:14-20. Ammonites toward the Israelites, Deut 23:3-4. Saul toward David, 1 Sam 18:8-29; 1 Sam 19; 1 Sam 20:30-33; 1 Sam 22:6-18; 1 Sam 23:7-23; 1 Sam 26:18. David toward Michal, 2 Sam 6:21-23; toward Joab, 1 Kings 2:5-6; Shimei, 1 Kings 2:8-9. Shimei toward David, 2 Sam 16:5-8. Ahithophel toward David, 2 Sam 17:1-3. Jezebel toward Elijah, 1 Kings 19:1-2. Ahaziah toward Elijah, 2 Kings 1. Jehoram toward Elisha, 2 Kings 6:31. Samaritans toward the Jews, Ezra 4; Neh 2:10; Neh 4; Haman toward Mordecai, Esther 3:5-15; Esther 5:9-14. Jeremiah's enemies, Jer 26:8-11; Jer 38. Nebuchadrezzar toward Zedekiah, Jer 52:10-11. Daniel's enemies, Dan 6:4-9. Herodias toward John, Matt 14:3-10; Mark 6:24-28. Herod toward Jesus, Luke 23:11. The Jews toward Jesus, Matt 27:18; Mark 12:12; Mark 15:10; Luke 11:53-54. James and John toward the Samaritans, Luke 9:54. Jews toward Paul, Acts 17:5; Acts 23:12; Acts 25:3. Masters of the sorcerous damsel toward Paul, Acts 16:19-24.
MALINGERING. INSTANCE OF: David feigning madness, 1 Sam 21:13-15.
MALLOTHI, son of Heman, a singer, 1 Chron 25:4,26.
MALLUCH. 1. A Merarite Levite, 1 Chron 6:44.
2. Son of Bani, who divorced his Gentile wife after the captivity, Ezra 10:29.
3. One of the family of Harim, who divorced his Gentile wife after the captivity, Ezra 10:32.
4. A priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, Neh 10:4; Neh 12:2.
5. A chief of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, Neh 10:27.
MAMMON, wealth, Matt 6:24; Luke 16:9,11,13.
See RICH; RICHES.
MAMRE. 1. A plain near Hebron. Abraham resides in, Gen 13:18; Gen 14:13. Entertains three angels, and is promised a son, Gen 18:1-15. Isaac dwells in, Gen 35:27.
2. An Amorite and confederate of Abraham, Gen 14:13,24.
MAN. INDEX OF SUBTOPICS: Created, p. 817; Created in the image of God, p. 818; Design of the Creation of, p. 818; Dominion of, p. 818; Duty of, p. 819; Equality of, p. 819; Ignorance of, p. 819; Immortal, p. 819; Insignificance of, p. 819; Little Lower than the Angels, p. 819; Mortal, p. 820; Spirit, p. 820; State of, after the Fall, p. 821; State of, before the Fall, p. 821; Young Men, p. 821.
CREATED:
See CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD, below.
CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD:
DESIGN OF THE CREATION OF:
DOMINION OF:
DUTY OF: See DUTY; NEIGHBOR.
EQUALITY OF:
See RACE, UNITY OF.
IGNORANCE OF: See IGNORANCE.
IMMORTAL: See IMMORTALITY.
INSIGNIFICANCE OF:
LITTLE LOWER THAN THE ANGELS:
MORTAL:
See DEATH.
SPIRIT:
Matt 26:41; Mark 14:38; Luke 22:40.
STATE OF, AFTER THE FALL: See DEPRAVITY.
STATE OF, BEFORE THE FALL: See above, CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD.
YOUNG MEN: See YOUNG MEN.
MANAEN, an associate of Herod in his youth, and a Christian teacher, Acts 13:1.
MANAHATH. 1. Son of Shobal, Gen 36:23; 1 Chron 1:40.
2. A city in Benjamin, 1 Chron 8:6.
MANASSEH. 1. Son of Joseph and Asenath, Gen 41:50-51; Gen 46:20; adopted by Jacob on his deathbed, Gen 48:1,5-20. Called MANASSES, Rev 7:6.
2. Tribe of. Descendants of Joseph. The two sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, were reckoned among the primogenitors of the twelve tribes, taking the places of Joseph and Levi.
Adopted by Jacob, Gen 48:5. Prophecy concerning, Gen 49:25-26. Enumeration of, Num 1:34-35; Num 26:29-34. Place of, in camp and march, Num 2:18,20; Num 10:22-23. Blessing of Moses on, Deut 33:13-17. Inheritance of one-half of tribe east of Jordan, Num 32:33,39-42. One-half of tribe west of Jordan, Josh 16:9; Josh 17:5-11. The eastern half assist in the conquest of the country west of the Jordan, Deut 3:18-20; Josh 1:12-15; Josh 4:12-13. Join the other eastern tribes in erecting a monument to testify to the unity of all Israel; misunderstood; make satisfactory explanation, Josh 22. Join Gideon in war with the Midianites, Judg 6-7. Malcontents of, join David, 1 Chron 12:19,31. Smitten by Hazael, 2 Kings 10:33. Return from captivity, 1 Chron 9:3. Re-allotment of territory to, by Ezekiel, Ezek 48:4. Affiliate with the Jews in the reign of Hezekiah, 2 Chron 30. Incorporated into kingdom of Judah, 2 Chron 15:9; 2 Chron 34:6-7.
See ISRAEL, TRIBES OF.
3. [MOSES, RV] Father of Gershom, Judg 18:30.
4. King of Judah. History of, 2 Kings 21:1-18; 2 Chron 33:1-20.
5. Two Jews who put away their Gentile wives after the captivity, Ezra 10:30,33.
MANDRAKE, Gen 30:14-16; Song 7:13.
MANEH. A weight. Rendered pound, 1 Kings 10:17; Ezra 2:69; Neh 7:71,72. Equal to one hundred shekels, 1 Kings 10:17, with 2 Chron 9:16.
See WEIGHTS.
MANGER. Luke 2:7,12,16. Rendered stall, Luke 13:15.
MANNA. Exod 16:4-35; Num 11:6-10; Deut 8:3,16; Josh 5:12; Neh 9:20; Ps 78:24; John 6:31,49,58. Preserved in the ark of the testimony, Exod 16:33; Heb 9:4.
FIGURATIVE: John 6:48-51; 1 Cor 10:3; Rev 2:17.
MANNERS. Social customs. Obeisance to strangers, Gen 18:2; Gen 19:1. Standing while guests eat, Gen 18:8; in presence of superiors, Gen 31:35; Job 29:8; of the aged, Lev 19:32. Courteousness enjoined, 1 Pet 3:8. Rules for guests, Prov 23:1-2; 1 Cor 10:27.
See SALUTATIONS.
MANOAH, a Danite of Zorah and father of Samson, Judg 13:2-24.
MANSERVANT. See SERVANT.
MANSION. FIGURATIVE: John 14:2.
MANSLAUGHTER. See FRATRICIDE; HOMICIDE; REGICIDE.
MANSLAYER. See HOMICIDE; CITIES OF REFUGE.
MANTLE. Rent in token of grief, Ezra 9:3; Job 1:20; Job 2:12. Of Elijah, 1 Kings 19:19; 2 Kings 2:8,13-14.
See DRESS.
MANURE. Used as fertilizer, Isa 25:10; Luke 13:8; Luke 14:34-35.
MAON. A city allotted to Judah, Josh 15:55. Dwelling place of Nabal, 1 Sam 25:2. David with his insurgents encamps near, 1 Sam 23:24-25. Uzziah engages in war against the people of, called Mehunims, 2 Chron 26:7.
MARAH, the first station of the Israelites, where Moses made the bitter waters sweet, Exod 15:22-25; Num 33:8-9.
MARALAH, a landmark on the boundary of Zebulun, Josh 19:11.
MARBLE. In the temple, 1 Chron 29:2. Pillars of, Esther 1:6; Song 5:15. Merchandise of, Rev 18:12. Mosaics of, Esther 1:6.
MARESHAH. 1. A city of Judah, Josh 15:44; 2 Chron 11:8; 2 Chron 14:9-10. Birthplace of Eliezer the prophet, 2 Chron 20:37. Prophecy concerning, Mic 1:15.
2. Father of Hebron, 1 Chron 2:42.
3. A son of, or possibly a city founded by, Laadah, 1 Chron 4:21.
MARINER. 1 Kings 9:27; 2 Chron 8:18; Isa 42:10; Ezek 27:27. Perils of, Ps 107:23-30; Jon 1:5; Acts 27:17-44. Cowardice of, Acts 27:30.
See SHIP; COMMERCE.
MARK. A nephew of Barnabas, Col 4:10. A disciple of Jesus, Acts 12:12,25; Acts 13:5,13. Paul and Barnabas contend concerning, Acts 15:36-39. A convert of Peter, 1 Pet 5:13. Fellow-worker with Paul at Rome, Col 4:10-11; 2 Tim 4:11; Philem 24.
MARKET. A place for general merchandise. Held at gates. See GATES. Judgment seat at, Acts 16:19. Traffic of, in Tyre, consisted of horses, horsemen, mules, horns, ivory, and ebony, emeralds, purple, broidered wares, linen, coral, agate, honey, balm, wine, wool, oil, cassia, calamus, charioteers' clothing, lambs, rams, goats, precious stones, and gold, spices, and costly apparel, Ezek 27:13-25.
See GATES.
MAROTH, a city of Judah. Mic 1:12.
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MARRIAGE. Consanguineous, Abraham and Sarah, Gen 11:29; Gen 12:13; Gen 20:3,9-16. Isaac and Rebekah, Gen 24:3-4,67; Gen 28:2. Jacob and his wives, Gen 29:15-30; see below, in the elaborated text. Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow), Gen 38:8,11; Deut 25:5-10; Ruth 4:5; Matt 22:24; Mark 12:19-23; Luke 20:28.
Parents contract for their children: Hagar selects a wife for Ishmael, Gen 21:21; Abraham for Isaac, Gen 24; Laban arranges for his daughters' marriage, Gen 29; Samson asks his parents to procure him a wife, Judg 14:2. Parents' consent required in the Mosaic law, Exod 22:17. Presents given to parents to secure their favor, Gen 24:53; Gen 34:12; Deut 22:29; 1 Sam 18:25; Hos 3:2. Nuptial feasts, Gen 29:22; Judg 14:12; Esther 2:18; Matt 22:11-12. Jesus present at, John 2:1-5. Ceremony attested by witnesses, Ruth 4:1-11; Isa 8:1-3. Bridegroom exempt one year from military duty, Deut 24:5. Bridal ornaments, Isa 49:18; Jer 2:32. Bridal presents, Gen 24:53; Ps 45:12. Herald preceded the bridegroom, Matt 25:6. Wedding robes adorned with jewels, Isa 61:10.
Wives obtained by purchase, Gen 29:20; Ruth 4:10; Hos 3:2; Hos 12:12; by kidnapping, Judg 21:21-23. Given by Kings, 1 Sam 17:25; 1 Sam 18:17,21. Daughters given in, as rewards of valor, Judg 1:12; 1 Sam 17:25; 1 Sam 18:27.
Wives taken by edict, Esther 2:2-4,8-14. David gave one hundred Philistine foreskins for a wife, 2 Sam 3:14.
Wives among the Israelites must be Israelites, Exod 34:16; Deut 7:3-4; 1 Chron 23:22; Ezra 9:1-2,12; Neh 10:30; Neh 13:26-27; Mal 2:11; 1 Cor 7:39; 2 Cor 6:14. Betrothal a quasi-marriage, Matt 1:18; Luke 1:27. Betrothal made with the spirit, Ezek 16:8. Celibacy deplored, Judg 11:38; Isa 4:1; Jer 16:9; advised, 1 Cor 7:7-8,24-40.
Obligations under, inferior to duty to God, Deut 13:6-10; Matt 19:29; Luke 14:26.
Not binding after death, Matt 22:29-30; Mark 12:24-25.
See BRIDE; BRIDEGROOM.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
Lev 18:6-8; [Deut 22:30]; Lev 18:9-18
FIGURATIVE: Isa 54:5; Isa 62:4-5; Jer 3:14; Jer 31:32; Hos 1:2; Hos 2:19-20; Eph 5:30-32; Rev 19:7-9. Parables from, Matt 22:2; Matt 25:1-10.
See DIVORCE; HUSBAND; WIFE.
MARS' HILL, a hill in Athens, Acts 17:19-34.
MARTHA. Sister of Mary and Lazarus, John 11:1. Ministers to Jesus, Luke 10:38-42; John 12:2. Beloved by Jesus, John 11:5.
See LAZARUS; MARY.
MARTYRDOM.
Matt 10:21-22 [Mark 13:12; Luke 21:16-17]; Matt 10:39; Matt 16:25; John 12:25
Matt 23:34 [Luke 11:50]; Matt 23:35
See PERSECUTION.
INSTANCES OF: Abel, Gen 4:3-8. Prophets slain by Jezebel, 1 Kings 18:4,13. Zechariah, 2 Chron 24:21-22. John the Baptist, Mark '6:18-28. Jesus, see JESUS. Stephen, Acts 7:58-60. James the apostle, Acts 12:2. The prophets, Matt 22:6; Matt 23:35; Rom 11:3; 1 Thess 2:15; Heb 11:32-37.
MARY. 1. The mother of Jesus, Matt 1:16; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:5-19. Visits her cousin Elisabeth, Luke 1:39-56. Attends the feast at Jerusalem with her husband and her son, starts on the return, misses Jesus, seeks and finds him in the temple, Luke 2:48-51. Is present with Jesus at a marriage in Cana of Galilee, John 2:1-10. Seeks Jesus when he is teaching in a house, Matt 12:46-47; Mark 3:31; Luke 8:19. Present at the cross, John 19:25-27. Is committed to the care of John, John 19:27. Dwells with the disciples in Jerusalem, Acts 1:14. Prophecies concerning, Isa 7:14; Luke 2:35.
2. Magdalene. Possessed of devils, delivered by Jesus, Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2,3. Present at the crucifixion, Matt 27:56; Mark 15:40; John 19:25; at the sepulcher, Matt 27:61; Matt 28:1-7; Mark 15:47; Mark 16:1-7; Luke 23:55-56; Luke 24:1-7; John 20:1,11-13. Recognizes Jesus after the resurrection, Matt 28:8-10; Mark 16:9; John 20:14-18.
3. Sister of Mary the mother of Jesus and wife of Cleophas, John 19:25. Mother of James and Joses, Matt 27:56; Mark 15:40; John 19:25. At the sepulcher, Matt 27:61; Mark 15:47. Assists in preparing the body of Jesus for burial, Matt 28:1; Mark 16:1. A witness of the resurrection, Luke 24:10.
4. Sister of Lazarus. Sits at Jesus' feet for instruction, Luke 10:38-42. Beloved of Jesus, John 11:1,5. Anoints Jesus, Matt 26:7-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 11:2; John 12:3.
5. Mother of Mark and sister of Barnabas, Acts 12:12; Col 4:10.
6. A Christian woman in Rome, Rom 16:6.
MASCHIL. See Music.
MASHAL, called also MISHAL and MISHEAL. A Levitical city in Asher, Josh 19:26; Josh 21:30; 1 Chron 6:74.
MASON. A trade in the time of David, 2 Sam 5:11; of later times; 2 Kings 12:12; 2 Kings 22:6; 1 Chron 14:1; Ezra 3:7.
MASREKAH, a place in Edom, Gen 36:36; 1 Chron 1:47.
MASSA, son of Ishmael, Gen 25:14; 1 Chron 1:30.
MASSACRE. Authorized by Moses, Deut 20:13,16. Decree to destroy the Jews, Esther 3.
INSTANCES OF: Inhabitants of Heshbon, Deut 2:34; of Bashan, Deut 3:6; of Ai, Josh 8:24-26; of Hazor, Josh 11:11-12; of the cities of the seven kings, Josh 10:28-40. Midianites, Num 31:7-8. Prophets of Baal, 1 Kings 18:40. Worshipers of Baal, 2 Kings 10:18-28. Sons of Ahab, 2 Kings 10:1-8. Seed royal of Athaliah, 2 Kings 11:1. Inhabitants of Tiphsah, 2 Kings 15:16. Edomites, 2 Kings 14:7.
See CAPTIVE.
MASSAH, an encampment of the Israelites, Exod 17:7.
See MERIBAH.
MASTER. Jesus called, Matt 8:19; Matt 10:25; Matt 23:8; Matt 26:18,25,49; Mark 14:45; Luke 8:24; John 13:13-14. Jesus prohibited the appellation, Matt 23:8.
SCRIPTURES RELATING TO MASTERS OF SERVANTS:
See SERVANT.
GOOD: INSTANCES OF: Abraham, Gen 18:19; Job, Job 31:13-15; the centurion, Luke 7:2.
UNJUST: INSTANCES OF: Sarah to Hagar, Gen 16:6. Laban to Jacob, Gen 31:7; Potiphar's wife to Joseph, Gen 39:7-20.
MASTER WORKMAN, Prov [RV] 8:30; 1 Cor 3:10.
INSTANCES OF: Tubalcain, Gen 4:22; Bezaleel, Exod 31:2-11; Exod 35:30-35; Hiram, 1 Kings 7:13-50; 2 Chron 2:13-14; 2 Chron 4:11-18.
See ART.
See INFIDELITY.
MATRED, mother of Mehetabel, Gen 36:39; 1 Chron 1:50.
MATRI, a Benjamite, 1 Sam 10:21.
MATTAN. 1. A priest of Baal slain in the idol temple at Jerusalem, 2 Kings 11:18; 2 Chron 23:17.
2. Father of Shephatiah, Jer 38:1.
MATTANAH, a station of Israel, Num 21:18-19.
MATTANIAH. 1. Original name of Zedekiah, king of Judah, 2 Kings 24:17. See ZEDEKIAH.
2. A Levite of the sons of Asaph, 2 Chron 20:14; Neh 12:8.
3. Son of Heman, who had charge of the ninth division of musicians, 1 Chron 25:4,16.
4. Descendant of Asaph, who assisted in purifying the temple, 2 Chron 29:13.
5. Four Israelites who divorced their. Gentile wives after the captivity, Ezra 10:26-27,30,37.
6. A Levite, father of Zaccur, Neh 13:13.
MATTATHA, an ancestor of Jesus, Luke 3:31.
MATTATHAH, one of the family of Hashum, Ezra 10:33.
MATTATHIAS, an ancestor of Jesus, Luke 3:25-26.
MATTENAI. 1. Two Israelites who put away their Gentile wives after the captivity, Ezra 10:33,37.
2. A priest in the time of Joiakim, Neh 12:19.
MATTHAN, an ancestor of Jesus, Matt 1:15.
MATTHAT. 1. Father of Heli, and ancestor of Joseph, Luke 3:24.
2. Father of Jorim, and ancestor of Joseph, Luke 3:29.
MATTHEW, called also LEVI. A receiver of customs. Becomes a disciple of Jesus, Matt 9:9-10; Matt 10:3; Mark 2:14-15; Mark 3:18; Luke 5:27-29; Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13.
MATTHIAS, surnamed JUSTUS. Chosen as an apostle in the place of Judas, Acts 1:15-26.
MATTITHIAH. 1. A Levite who had charge of the baked offerings, 1 Chron 9:31.
2. A Levite musician, 1 Chron 15:18,21; 1 Chron 16:5.
3. A chief of the fourteenth division of temple musicians, 1 Chron 25:3,21.
4. An Israelite who divorced his Gentile wife after the captivity, Ezra 10:43.
5. A prince who stood by Ezra when he read the law to the people, Neh 8:4.
MATTOCK, 1 Sam 13:20-21; Isa 7:25.
MAZZAROTH, probably signs of the zodiac, see Job 38:32 [RV].
See Music.
MEAH, a tower in Jerusalem, Neh 3:1; Neh 12:39.
MEAL. See EATING; FOOD.
MEASURE. The following modern equivalents of ancient measurements are based upon the latest researches, and are probably as nearly correct as is possible at this time:
DRY: 1. Bushel, about a peck, Matt 5:15; Mark 4:21; Luke 11:33.
2. Cab, about two quarts, 2 Kings 6:25.
3. Cor, equal to one homer or ten ephahs, equal to about eleven and one-ninth bushels, 1 Kings 4:22; 1 Kings 5:11; 2 Chron 2:10; 2 Chron 27:5; Ezra 7:22.
4. Ephah, equal to three seah, and in liquid, to a bath, containing about a bushel and a half, Exod 16:36; Lev 5:11; Lev 6:20; Lev 19:36; Num 5:15; Num 28:5; Judg 6:19; Ruth 2:17; 1 Sam 1:24; 1 Sam 17:17; Isa 5:10; Ezek 45:10-11,13,24; Ezek 46:5,7,11,14; Amos 8:5; Zech 5:6-10.
5. Half-homer, about five and a half bushels, Hos 3:2.
6. Homer, about eleven bushels, equal to a cor or ten ephahs, Lev 27:16; Num 11:32; Isa 5:10; Ezek 45:11-14; Hos 3:2.
7. Omer, about one bushel, Exod 16:16,18,22,32-33,36.
8. Seah, about a peck and a half, Gen 18:6; 1 Sam 25:18; 1 Kings 18:32; 2 Kings 7:1,16,18.
9. Tenth deal, about a gallon, equal to one-tenth of an ephah, Exod 29:40; Lev 14:10,21; Lev 23:13,17; Lev 24:5; Num 15:4,6,9; Num 28:9,12-13,20-21,28-29; Num 29:3-4,9-10,14-15.
LIQUID: 1. Bath, about eight gallons and a half, 1 Kings 7:26,38; 2 Chron 2:10; 2 Chron 4:5; Ezra 7:22; Isa 5:10; Ezek 45:10-11,14; Luke 16:6.
2. Firkin, nearly nine gallons, John 2:6.
3. Hin, about a gallon and a half, Exod 29:40; Exod 30:24; Lev 19:36; Lev 23:13; Num 15:4-10; Num 28:5,7,14; Ezek 4:11; Ezek 45:24; Ezek 46:5,7,11,14.
4. Log, about a pint, one-twelfth of a hin, Lev 14:10,12,15,21,24.
See WEIGHTS.
2. Handbreadth, Exod 25:25; Exod 37:12; 1 Kings 7:26; 2 Chron 4:5; Ps 39:5; Ezek 40:5,43; Ezek 43:13.
3. Span, Exod 28:16; 1 Sam 17:4; Isa 40:12; Isa 48:13; Lam 2:20; Ezek 43:13.
4. Cubit, the length of the forearm. See CUBIT.
5. Reed, probably six cubits, Ezek 40:5.
9. Mile, probably nine-tenths of an English mile, Matt 5:41.
10. Sabbath day's journey, two thousand paces, Acts 1:12.
MUST BE JUST:
See DISHONESTY; INTEGRITY.
MEAT OFFERING. See OFFERINGS, MEAT.
MEBUNNAI, one of David's guards, 2 Sam 23:27.
MECHANIC, Prov [RV] 8:30; 1 Cor 3:10.
INSTANCES OF: Tubalcain, Gen 4:22. Bezaleel, Exod 31:2-11; Exod 35:30-35. Hiram, 1 Kings 7:13-50; 2 Chron 2:13-14; 2 Chron 4:11-18.
See ART.
MEDAD, one of the seventy elders who did not go to the tabernacle with Moses, but prophesied in the camp, Num 11:26-29.
MEDAN, son of Abraham and Keturah, Gen 25:2; 1 Chron 1:32.
MEDDLING. See BUSYBODY; TALEBEARER.
MEDEBA. A city of Moab, Num 21:30. An idolatrous high place, Isa 15:2. Allotted to Reuben, Josh 13:9,16. David defeats army and the Ammonites at, 1 Chron 19:7-15.
MEDES. Inhabitants of Media. Israelites distributed among, when carried to Assyria, 2 Kings 17:6; 2 Kings 18:11. Palace in the Babylonian province of, Ezra 6:2. An essential part of the Medo-Persian empire, Esther 1:1-19. Supremacy of, in the Chaldean empire, Dan 5:28,31; Dan 9:1; Dan 11:1.
MEDIA. See MEDES.
MEDIATION. See INTERCESSION; JESUS, MEDIATOR.
MEDICINE.
See DISEASES; PHYSICIAN.
MEDITATION.
Ps 119:11,15-16,23,48,55,59,78,97-99,148
INSTANCE OF: Isaac, Gen 24:63.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA. Mentioned in scripture as the great sea, Num 34:6-7; Josh 1:4; Josh 9:1; Josh 15:12,47; Josh 23:4; Ezek 47:10,15,20; Ezek 48:28; Sea of the Philistines, Exod 23:31; Sea of Joppa, Ezra 3:7; the hinder sea, Zech 14:8; the uttermost sea, Deut 11:24; the utmost sea, Joel 2:20.
MEEKNESS.
Matt 5:5,9,38-40; [Luke 6:29]; Matt 5:41-42
INSTANCES OF: Abraham, Gen 13:8. Isaac, Gen 26:20-22. Moses, Exod 2:13; Exod 14:13-14; Exod 15:24; Exod 16:7-8; Exod 17:2; Num 12:3; Num 16:4-11. Gideon, Judg 8:2,3. Hannah, 1 Sam 1:13-16. Saul, 1 Sam 10:27. David, 1 Sam 17:29; 2 Sam 16:9-14; Ps 38:13-14; Ps 120:5-7. Paul, Acts 21:20-26; 1 Thess 2:7; 2 Tim 4:16. The Thessalonians, 2 Thess 1:4. Job, James 5:11. The angel, Jude 9. For the meekness of Jesus, see below.
See HUMILITY; KINDNESS; PATIENCE.
OF JESUS:
See JESUS, HUMILITY OF.
MEGIDDO, called also Megiddon, and probably Armageddon. A city in Issachar, situated on the southern edge of the plain of Esdraelon, Josh 17:11; 1 Chron 7:29. Conquest of, by Joshua, Josh 12:21. Walled by Solomon, 1 Kings 9:15; included in one of Solomon's commissary districts, 1 Kings 4:12. Ahaziah dies at, 2 Kings 9:27. Valley of, Deborah defeats Sisera in, Judg 5:19. Josiah slain at, by Pharaohnechoh, 2 Kings 23:29-30; 2 Chron 35:22-24. Prophecy concerning, Zech 12:11.
MEHETABEEL, a person whose grandson tried to intimidate Nehemiah, Neh 6:10.
MEHETABEL, wife of Hadar, Gen 36:39; 1 Chron 1:50.
MEHIDA, a person whose descendants returned from Babylon, Ezra 2:52; Neh 7:54.
MEHIR, son of Chelub, 1 Chron 4:11.
MEHOLATHITE, an inhabitant of a city in Issachar, 1 Sam 18:19; 2 Sam 21:8.
MEHUJAEL, son of Irad, Gen 4:18.
MEHUMAN, a chamberlain of Ahasuerus, Esther 1:10.
MEHUNIM, called also MEUNIM. A person whose descendants returned from exile, Ezra 2:50; Neh 7:52.
MEJARKON, a city in Dan, Josh 19:46.
MEKONAH, a city in Judah, Neh 11:28.
MELATIAH, a Gibeonite who assisted in repairing the wall of Jerusalem, Neh 3:7.
MELCHI. 1. Ancestor of Jesus, Luke 3:24.
2. Remote ancestor of Jesus, Luke 3:28.
MELCHISEDEC. See MELCHIZEDEK.
MELCHISHUA, called also MALCHISHUA. Son of king Saul, 1 Sam 14:49; 1 Sam 31:2; 1 Chron 8:33; 1 Chron 9:39; 1 Chron 10:2.
MELCHIZEDEK. King of Salem, Gen 14:18-20; Ps 110:4. A priest and type of Christ, Heb 5:6,10; Heb 6:20; Heb 7:1-21.
MELECH, son of Micah, 1 Chron 8:35; 1 Chron 9:41.
MELITA. An island in the Mediterranean. Paul shipwrecked on the coast of, Acts 28:1-10.
MELZAR, the steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over Daniel and the three Hebrew children, Dan 1:11-16.
MEMORIAL. Passover, Exod 12:14. See PASSOVER. Firstborn set apart as a, Exod 13:12-16. Pot of manna, Exod 16:32-34. Feast of tabernacles, Lev 23:43. Shoulder stones of the ephod, Exod 28:12.
Lord's supper, Luke 22:19; 1 Cor 11:24-26.
See PILLAR.
MEMPHIS, called also Norm A celebrated city of Egypt, Hos 9:6. Prophecies concerning, Isa 19:13; Jer 2:16; Jer 46:14,19; Ezek 30:16.
MEMUCAN, one of the seven princes of Ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce Queen Vashti, Esther 1:14-21.
MENAHEM, king of Israel, 2 Kings 15:13-22.
MENAN, an ancestor of Jesus, Luke 3:31.
MENSES. See MENSTRUATION.
MENSTRUATION. Law relating to, Lev 15:19-30; Lev 20:18; Ezek 18:6. Cessation of, in old age, Gen 18:11. Immunities of women during, Gen 31:35. Of animals, Jer 2:24. Uncleanness of, Isa 30:22.
FIGURATIVE: Isa 30:22; Lam 1:17; Ezek 36:17.
MEONENIM, a place in Ephraim, Judg 9:37.
MEONOTHAI, father of Ophrah, 1 Chron 4:14.
MEPHAATH, a Levitical city in Reuben, Josh 13:18; Josh 21:37; 1 Chron 6:79; Jer 48:21.
MEPHIBOSHETH. 1. Son of Saul by Rizpah, whom David surrendered to the Gibeonites to be slain, 2 Sam 21:8-9.
2. Son of Jonathan, 2 Sam 4:4. Called MERIBBAAL, 1 Chron 8:34; 1 Chron 9:40. Was lame, 2 Sam 4:4. David entertains him at his table, 2 Sam 9:1-7; 2 Sam 21:7. Property restored to, 2 Sam 9:9-10. His ingratitude to David at the time of Absalom's usurpation, 2 Sam 16:1-4; 2 Sam 19:24-30. Property of, confiscated, 2 Sam 16:4; 2 Sam 19:29-30.
MERAB: Daughter of King Saul, 1 Sam 14:49. Betrothed to David by Saul, 1 Sam 18:17-18; but given to Adriel to wife, 1 Sam 18:19.
MERAIOTH. 1. A high priest of the line of Eleazar, 1 Chron 6:6-7,52; Ezra 7:3. Probably identical with the priest of same name in 1 Chron 9:11; Neh 11:11.
2. A priest in the time of Joiakim, Neh 12:15.
MERARI. Son of Levi, Gen 46:11. Head of the Merarite Levites, Num 3:17,33-35.
See LEVITES.
MERATHAIM, probably a poetical name for Chaldea, Jer 50:21.
MERCENARIES. See SOLDIERS.
MERCHANDISE. See COMMERCE.
MERCHANT, Gen 23:16; Gen 37:28; 1 Kings 10:15,28; 2 Chron 9:14; Neh 3:32; Neh 13:20; Job 41:6; Song 3:6; Isa 23:2; Isa 47:15; Ezek 17:4; Ezek 27:13,17,21-36; Ezek 38:13; Hos 12:7; Nah 3:16. Matt 13:45; Rev 18:3,11,23.
See COMMERCE.
MERCURIUS. Mercury. Paul taken for, in Lycaonia, Acts 14:11-12.
MERCY.
See GOD, MERCY OF; KINDNESS.
INSTANCES OF: The prison keeper, to Joseph, Gen 39:21-23. Joshua to Rahab, Josh 6:25. The Israelites to the man of Bethel, Judg 1:23-26. David to Saul, 1 Sam 24:10-13,17.
MERCY SEAT. Description of, Exod 25:17-22. Placed on the ark of the testimony, Exod 26:34; Exod 30:6; Exod 31:7; Exod 40:20; Heb 9:5. Materials of, to be a freewill offering, Exod 35:4-12. Made by Bezaleel, Exod 37:1,6-9.
Sprinkled with blood, Lev 16:14-15. The shekinah upon, Exod 25:22; Exod 30:6,36; Lev 16:2; Num 7:89; Num 17:4; 1 Sam 4:4; 2 Sam 6:2; 2 Kings 19:15; 1 Chron 13:6; Ps 80:1; Ps 99:1; Isa 37:16; Heb 4:16.
In Solomon's temple, 1 Chron 28:11.
See TABERNACLE.
MERED, son of Ezra, 1 Chron 4:17-18.
MEREMOTH. 1. A priest who was appointed to weigh and register gold and silver vessels brought to Jerusalem, Ezra 8:33; Neh 3:4,21.
2. A. Jew who divorced his Gentile wife after the captivity, Ezra 10:36.
3. A priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, Neh 10:5; Neh 12:3.
MERES, one of the princes of Persia, Esther 1:14.
MERIBAH. 1. A place in Rephidim, where Moses struck a rock and brought forth water, Exod 17:1-7.
2. Meribahkadesh, fountain in the desert of Zin, Num 20:13,24.
MERIBBAAL. See MEPHIBOSHETH.
MERIT. Personal. See GRACE.
MERODACH, a Babylonian idol, Jer 50:2.
MERODACHBALADAN, called BERODACHBALADAN. King of Persia. Sends congratulatory letters and a present to Hezekiah, 2 Kings 20:12; Isa 39:1.
MEROM. The district near the springs of Jordan. Joshua conquered the confederacy of kings under Jabin, king of Hazor, near, Josh 11:5-7.
MEROZ. A place north of Mount Tabor. Deborah and Barak curse the inhabitants of, in their song of triumph, Judg 5:23.
MESHA. 1. King of Moab. Tributary to Ahab, 2 Kings 3:4-5.
2. Son of Caleb, 1 Chron 2:42.
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3. A place in possession of the Joktanites, Gen 10:30.
MESHACH, a name given by the chief eunuch to Mishael, one of the three Hebrew children, Dan 1:7; Dan 2:49; Dan 3:12-30.
MESHECH. 1. Called also MESECH. Son of Japheth, Gen 10:2; 1 Chron 1:5.
4. The Moschi, Ezek 27:13; Ezek 32:26; Ezek 38:2,3.
MESHELEMIAH, a gatekeeper of the temple, 1 Chron 9:21; 1 Chron 26:1-2,9.
MESHEZABEEL. 1. Ancestor of Meshullam, Neh 3:4.
2. A person who sealed the covenant, Neh 10:21; Neh 11:24.
MESHILLEMITH, a priest, 1 Chron 9:12.
MESHILLEMOTH. 1. Father of an Ephraimite who protested against the attempt of the Israelites to enslave their captive brethren, 2 Chron 28:12-13.
MESHOBAB, a Simeonite, 1 Chron 4:34.
MESHULLAM. 1. Grandfather of Shaphan, 2 Kings 22:3.
2. A son of Zerubbabel, 1 Chron 3:19.
3. A Gadite of Bashan, 1 Chron 5:13.
4. Three Benjamites, 1 Chron 8:17; 1 Chron 9:7-8.
5. An Aaronite, 1 Chron 9:11; Neh 11:11.
7. A Kohathite and overseer of the temple repairs, 2 Chron 34:12.
8. A chief who returned with Ezra, Ezra 8:16.
9. A returned exile, Ezra 10:15.
10. Son of Bani who divorced his Gentile wife, Ezra 10:29.
11. Two persons who rebuilt portions of the wall, Neh 3:4,6,30.
12. A prince who stood by Ezra when he read the law to the people, Neh 8:4.
13. Two priests who signed the covenant, Neh 10:7,20.
15. Two priests who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon, Neh 12:13,16,33.
MESHULLEMETH, wife of Manasseh and mother of Amon, 2 Kings 21:19.
MESOPOTAMIA. The country between the Tigris and the Euphrates. Abraham a native of, Acts 7:2. Nahor dwelt in, Gen 24:10. People who dwelt in, called Syrians, Gen 25:20. Balaam from, Deut 23:4. The children of Israel subjected to, eight years under the judgments of God, Judg 3:8; delivered from, by Othniel, Judg 3:9-10. Chariots hired from, by the Ammonites, 1 Chron 19:6-7. People of, present at Pentecost, Acts 2:9.
See BABYLON; CHALDEA.
MESSENGER, FIGURATIVE: Hag 1:13; Mal 2:7; Mal 3:1; Mal 4:5-6; Matt 11:10, Mark 1:2; Luke 7:27. Of Satan, 2 Cor 12:7.
MESSIAH. See JESUS.
METAL. See BRASS (copper); GOLD IRON; LEAD; SILVER; TIN.
METAPHOR, Jesus spoke in, Mark 4:11.
See PARABLES.
METEOROLOGY AND CELESTIAL PHENOMENA.
Job 38:9 [Job 38:8-11]; Job 38:22,24-29,31-35,37
PHENOMENA OF: The deluge, Gen 7-8. Fire from heaven on the cities of the plain, Gen 19:24-25. Plagues of hail, thunder, and lightning in Egypt, Exod 9:22-29; Ps 78:17-23; of darkness, Exod 10:22-23. East wind that divided the Red Sea, Exod 14:21; that brought the quails, Num 11:31-32; Ps 78:26-28. Pillar of cloud and fire, see PILLAR. Sun stood still, Josh 10:12-13. Dew on Gideon's fleece, Judg 6:36-40. Stars in their courses fought against Sisera, Judg 5:20. Stones from heaven, Josh 10:11. Fire from heaven at Elijah's command, 2 Kings 1:10-14. The whirlwind which carried Elijah to heaven, 2 Kings 2:1,11.
Wind under God's control, Ps 107:25. East wind, Ps 48:7. Rain, formation of, Ps 135:6-7. Dew, copious, Ps 133:3. Rain in answer to Samuel's prayer, 1 Sam 12:16-18; Elijah's prayer, 1 Kings 18:41-45. Rain discomfits the Philistine army, 1 Sam 7:10. Wind destroyed Job's children, Job 1:18-19. Darkness at the crucifixion, Matt 27:45; Luke 23:44-45. The autumnal weather on the Mediterranean, Acts 27:9-14,20.
See ASTRONOMY; DEW; HAIL; RAIN.
SYMBOLICAL: Used in the Revelation of John, Rev 6:12-14; Rev 7:1; Rev 8:3-12; Rev 9:1-2,17-19; Rev 10:1-6; Rev 11:6; Rev 12:1-4,7-9; Rev 14; Rev 15:1-4; Rev 16:8,17-21; Rev 19:11-18; Rev 20:11; Rev 21:1.
METHEGAMMAH, a place in Philistia, 2 Sam 8:1.
METHUSAEL, father of Lamech, Gen 4:18.
METHUSELAH, son of Enoch and grandfather of Noah, Gen 5:21-27; 1 Chron 1:3.
MEZAHAB, grandfather of Mehetabel, Gen 36:39; 1 Chron 1:50.
MIAMIN. 1. A Jew who divorced his Gentile wife after the captivity, Ezra 10:25.
2. A priest who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon, Neh 12:5.
MIBHAR, one of David's valiant men, 1 Chron 11:38.
MIBSAM. 1. Son of Ishmael, Gen 25:13; 1 Chron 1:29.
2. Son of Shallum, 1 Chron 4:25.
MIBZAR, chief of Edom, Gen 36:42; 1 Chron 1:53.
MICAH. 1. An Ephraimite. His robbery and idolatry, Judg 17-18.
2. Head of a family of Reuben, 1 Chron 5:5.
3. Called also MICHA. Son of Mephibosheth, 2 Sam 9:12; 1 Chron 8:34-35; 1 Chron 9:40-41.
4. Called also MICHAH. A Kohathite, 1 Chron 23:20; 1 Chron 24:24-25.
5. Father of Abdon, 2 Chron 34:20.
6. One of the minor prophets, Jer 26:18-19; Mic 1:1,14-15. Denounces the idolatry of his times, Mic 1; the oppressions of the covetous, Mic 2:1-11. Foretells the restoration of Israel, Mic 2:12-13; the injustice of judges and falsehoods of false prophets, Mic 3. Prophesies the corning of the Messiah, Mic 4-5. Denounces the oppressions, frauds, and other abominations, Mic 6. Laments the state of Zion, and foretells the triumphs, righteousness, and the mercies of God, Mic 7.
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MICAIAH, a prophet who reproved King Ahab, 1 Kings 22:8-28; 2 Chron 18:4-27.
MICE. See MOUSE.
MICHA. 1. See MICAH, 3.
2. A Levite, Neh 10:11; Neh 11:17,22.
MICHAEL. 1. An Asherite, Num 13:13.
2. Two Gadites, 1 Chron 5:13-14.
3. A Gershonite Levite, 1 Chron 6:40.
4. A descendant of Issachar, 1 Chron 7:3.
6. A captain of the thousands of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag, 1 Chron 12:20.
7. Father of Omri, 1 Chron 27:18.
8. Son of Jehoshaphat. Slain by his brother, Jehoram, 2 Chron 21:2-4.
9. Father of Zebadiah, Ezra 8:8.
10. The Archangel. His message to Daniel, Dan 10:13,21; Dan 12:1. Contention with the devil, Jude 9. Fights with the dragon, Rev 12:7.
MICHAIAH. 1. Father of Achbor, 2 Kings 22:12.
2. See MAACHAH, 4.
3. A prince sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the law in the cities of Judah, 2 Chron 17:7.
4. A priest of the family of Asaph, Neh 12:35,41.
5. Son of Gemariah. Who expounds to the princes the prophecies of Jeremiah read by Baruch to the people, Jer 36:11-14.
MICHAL, daughter of Saul. Given to David as a reward for slaying Goliath, 1 Sam 18:22-28. Rescues David from death, 1 Sam 19:9-17. Saul forcibly separates them and she is given in marriage to Phalti, 1 Sam 25:44. David recovers, to himself, 2 Sam 3:13-16. Ridicules David on account of his religious zeal, 2 Sam 6:16,20-23.
MICHMAS. See MICHMASH.
MICHMASH. A city of Benjamin, 1 Sam 13:5. People of the captivity return to, and dwell in, Ezra 2:27; Neh 11:31. Prophecy concerning the king of Assyria storing his baggage at, Isa 10:28. Is garrisoned by Saul, 1 Sam 13:2. Philistines smitten at, by Jonathan, 1 Sam 14:31.
MICHMETHAH, a city between Ephraim and Manasseh, Josh 16:6; Josh 17:7.
MICHRI, a Benjamite, 1 Chron 9:8.
MICHTAM. See Music.
MIDDIN, a city of Judah, Josh 15:61.
MIDIAN, son of Abraham by Keturah, Gen 25:2,4; 1 Chron 1:32-33.
MIDIANITES. Descendants of Midian, son of Abraham by Keturah, Gen 25:1-2,4; 1 Chron 1:32-33. Called ISHMAELITES, Gen 37:25,28; Judg 8:24. Were merchantmen, Gen 37:28. Buy Joseph and sell him to Potiphar, Gen 37:28,36. Defeated by the Israelites under Phinehas; five of their kings slain; the women taken captives; cities burned; and rich spoils taken, Num 31. Defeated by
Gideon, Judg 6-8. Owned multitudes of camels, and dromedaries, and large quantities of gold, Isa 60:6. A snare to the Israelites, Num 25:16-18. Prophecies concerning, Isa 60:6; Hab 3:7.
MIDWIFERY, Gen 35:17; Exod 1:15-21; Ezek 16:4.
MIGDALEL, a city of Naphtali, Josh 19:38.
MIGDALGAD, a city of Judah, Josh 15:37.
MIGDOL. 1. A place near the Red Sea where the Israelites encamped, Exod 14:2; Num 33:7-8.
2. A city on the northeastern border of lower Egypt, Jer 44:1; Jer 46:14.
MIGRON. A city in Benjamin. Saul encamps near, under a pomegranate tree, 1 Sam 14:2. Prophecy concerning, Isa 10:28.
MIJAMIN. 1. A priest in the time of David, 1 Chron 24:9.
2. A priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, Neh 10:7.
MIKLOTH. 1. A Benjamite of Jerusalem, 1 Chron 8:32; 1 Chron 9:37-38.
2. A ruler in the reign of David, 1 Chron 27:4.
MIKNEIAH, a doorkeeper of the temple, and musician, 1 Chron 15:18,21.
MILALAI, a priest who took part in the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem, Neh 12:36.
MILCAH. 1. Wife of Nahor and mother of Bethuel, Gen 11:29; Gen 22:20-23; Gen 24:15,24,47.
2. Daughter of Zelophehad. Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of, Num 26:33; Num 27:1-7; Num 36:1-12; Josh 17:3-4.
MILCOM. See MOLECH.
MILDEW, Deut 28:22; Amos 4:9; Hag 2:17.
MILETUS, called also MILETUM. A seaport in Asia Minor. Paul visits, Acts 20:15; and sends to Ephesus for the elders of the church, and addresses them at, Acts 20:17-38. Trophimus left sick at, 2 Tim 4:20.
MILITARY INSTRUCTION, of children, 2 Sam 1:18.
See ARMIES.
MILK. Used for food, 'Gen 18:8; Judg 4:19; Song 5:1; Ezek 25:4; 1 Cor 9:7. Of goats, Prov 27:27; sheep, Deut 32:14; Isa 7:21-22; camels, Gen 32:15; cows, Deut 32:14; 1 Sam 6:7,10. Churned, Prov 30:33. Kid not to be seethed in its mother's, Exod 23:19; Deut 14:21.
FIGURATIVE: Exod 3:8,17; Exod 13:5; Exod 33:3; Num 13:27; Deut 26:9,15; Isa 55:1; Isa 60:16; Jer 11:5; Jer 32:22; Ezek 20:6; Joel 3:18; 1 Cor 3:2; Heb 5:12-13; 1 Pet 2:2.
MILL. Jer 25:10. Upper and nether stones of, Deut 24:6; Job 41:24; Isa 47:2. Used in Egypt, Exod 11:5. Operated by women, Matt 24:41; and captives, Judg 16:21; Lam 5:13. Manna ground in, Num 11:8. Sound of, to cease, Rev 18:22.
See MILLSTONE.
MILLENNIUM.
See CHURCH, PROPHECIES CONCERNING; JESUS, KINGDOM OF; SECOND COMING OF.
MILLO. 1. The house of Millo, possibly a clan at Shechem, Judg 9:6,20.
2. A name given to part of the citadel of Jerusalem, 2 Sam 5:9; 1 Chron 11:8. King Solomon raises a levy to repair, 1 Kings 9:15,24; 1 Kings 11:27. Repaired by King Hezekiah, 2 Chron 32:5. King Joash murdered at, 2 Kings 12:20.
MILLSTONE. Not to be taken in pledge, Deut 24:6. Probably used in executions by drowning, Matt 18:6; Mark 9:42; Luke 17:2. Abimelech killed by one being hurled upon him, Judg 9:53. Figurative of the hard heart, Job 41:24.
MINERALS. See ADAMANT; AGATE; ALABASTER; AMETHYST; BERYL; BRIMSTONE; CHALCEDONY; CHALK; CHRYSOLITE; CHRYSOPRASUS; COPPER; CORAL; DIAMOND; FLINT; GOLD; IRON; JACINTH; JASPER: LEAD; LIME; MARBLE; NITRE; PITCH; SALT; SAPPHIRE; SARDIUS; SARDONYX; SILVER; SLIME; STONE; TIN; TOPAZ.
See STONES, PRECIOUS.
MINIAMIN. 1. A Levite who assisted in the distribution of the sacred offerings in the time of Hezekiah, 2 Chron 31:15.
2. A priest who came from Babylon with Zerubbabel, Neh 12:17,41.
MINISTER. An officer in civil government. Joseph, Gen 41:40-44; Ira, 2 Sam 20:26; Zabud, 1 Kings 4:5; Ahithophel, 1 Chron 27:33; Zebadiah, 2 Chron 19:11; Elkanah, 2 Chron 28:7; Haman, Esther 3:1; Mordecai, Esther 10:3, with Esther 8-9; Daniel, Dan 2:48; Dan 6:1-3.
See CABINET.
MINISTER, a sacred teacher.
INDEX OF SUBTOPICS: Miscellany of Minor Subtopics: Call of, p. 841; Character and Qualifications of, p. 843; Charge Delivered to, p. 849; Courage of, p. 854; Duties of, p. 854; Duties of the Church to, p. 860; Emoluments of, p. 861; Faithful, Instances of, p. 862; False and Corrupt, p. 862; Hospitality to, p. 869; Ordination of, p. 869; Prayer for, Enjoined; Exemplified, p. 869; Promises to, and Joys of, p. 869; Success Attending, p. 870; Trials and Persecutions of, p. 870; Zealous, p. 872.
Called: AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST, 2 Cor 5:20; ANGELS OF THE CHURCH, Rev 1:20; Rev 2:1; APOSTLES, Luke 6:13; Rev 18:20; APOSTLES OF JESUS CHRIST, Titus 1:1;
DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH, Phil 1:7;
ELDERS, 1 Tim 5:17; 1 Pet 5:1;
EVANGELISTS, Eph 4:11; 2 Tim 4:5;
FISHERS OF MEN, Matt 4:19; Mark 1:17;
LABORERS, Matt 9:38, with Philem 1;
LABORERS IN THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, 1 Thess 3:2; LIGHTS, John 5:35;
MEN OF GOD, Deut 33:1; 1 Tim 6:11; MESSENGERS OF THE CHURCH, 2 Cor 8:23. MESSENGERS OF THE Lord OF HOSTS, Mal 2:7;
MINISTERS OF GOD, Isa 61:6; 2 Cor 6:4; OF THE Lord, Joel 2:17; CHRIST, Rom 15:16; 1 Cor 4:1; OF THE SANCTUARY, Ezek 45:4; OF THE GOSPEL, Eph 3:7; Col 1:23; OF THE WORD, Luke 1:2; OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, 2 Cor 3:6; OF THE CHURCH, Col 1:24-25; OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 2 Cor 11:15;
PASTORS, Jer 3:15; John 21:16-18; Eph 4:11. PREACHERS, Rom 10:14; 1 Tim 2:7; PREACHERS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 2 Pet 2:5;
SERVANTS OF GOD, Titus 1:1; James 1:1; OF THE Lord, 2 Tim 2:24; OF JESUS CHRIST, Phil 1:1; Jude 1; OF THE CHURCH, 2 Cor 4:5; SHEPHERDS, Jer 23:4; SOLDIERS OF CHRIST, Phil 2:25; 2 Tim 2:3-4; STARS, Rev 1:20; Rev 2:1; STEWARDS OF GOD, Titus 1:7; OF THE GRACE OF GOD, 1 Pet 4:10; OF THE MYSTERIES OF GOD, 1 Cor 4:1.
TEACHERS, Isa 30:20; Eph 4:11;
WATCHMEN, Isa 62:6; Ezek 33:7; WITNESSES, Acts 1:8; Acts 5:32; Acts 26:16; WORKERS TOGETHER WITH GOD, 2 Cor 6:1.
Likened to sowers, Ps 126:6; Matt 13:3-8; Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:5-8.
Teachers of schools, 1 Sam 19:20; 2 Kings 2:3,5,15; 2 Kings 4:38; 2 Chron 15:3; 2 Chron 17:7-9; Acts 13:1.
Hired, Judg 18:4. Exempt from taxation, Ezra 7:24. Nonpartisan in politics, 2 Sam 15:24-27.
Influential in public affairs: Designate kings, 1 Sam 9:15-16; 1 Sam 10:1; 1 Sam 16:1-13; recommend civil and military appointments, 2 Kings 4:13. Expostulate with rulers: Samuel with Saul, 1 Sam 13:11-14; 1 Sam 15:10-31; Nathan with David, 2 Sam 12:1-14; Elijah with Ahab, 1 Kings 18:17-18.
Tact of, 1 Cor 9:20-23; 1 Cor 10:23,28-33; 2 Cor 12:16. Recreations for, Mark 6:31-32,45. Take leave of congregations, Acts 20:17-38. Personal bearing of, Titus 2:7-8. Preach without ecclesiastical authority, Gal 1:15-24; Gal 2:1-9. Patience of, James 5:10. Work of, will be tried, 1 Cor 3:12-15. Responsibility of, Ezek 3:17-21; Ezek 33:8; Matt 10:14-40; Acts 18:6; Acts 20:26-27. Speaking evil of, forbidden, Jude 8-10.
Marriage of, Lev 21:7-15; Matt 8:14; 1 Cor 9:5; 1 Tim 3:2,12; Titus 1:5-7. Incorruptible: Balaam, Num 22:18,37-38; Num 23:8,12; Num 24:12-14, with 2 Pet 2:15-16; Micaiah, 1 Kings 22:13-14; Peter, Acts 8:18-23.
Love of, for the church, exemplified by Paul, Phil 1:7; 1 Thess 1:2-4; 1 Thess 2:8,11. Kindness to: Ebedmelech to Jeremiah, Jer 38:7-13. Fear of, 1 Sam 16:4. Ensamples to the flock, Phil 3:17; 2 Thess 3:9; 1 Tim 4:12; 1 Pet 5:3. Intolerance of, Matt 15:23; Matt 19:13; Mark 10:13; Luke 18:15. Message of, rejected, Ezek 33:30-33. Inconsistent, Matt 27:3-7. God's care of, 1 Kings 17:1-16; 1 Kings 19:1-18; Isa 30:20; Matt 10:29-31; Luke 12:6-7. Their calling glorious, 2 Cor 3:7-11. Discouragements of, Isa 53:1; Ezek 3:8-9,14; Hab 1:2-3; Matt 13:57; Mark 6:3-4; Luke 4:24; John 4:44.
Defended, Jer 26:16-19. Beloved, Acts 20:37-38; Acts 21:5-6.
Sent forth two and two: Disciples, Mark 6:7. Paul and Barnabas, Acts 13:2-3. Judas and Silas, Acts 15:27. Barnabas and Mark, Acts 15:37,39. Paul and Silas, Acts 15:40. Paul and Timothy, Acts 16:1-4. Paul and Titus, 2 Cor 8:19,23. Timothy and Erastus, Acts 19:22. Titus and a companion, 2 Cor 12:18.
See TRIALS AND PERSECUTIONS OF, below.
CALL OF:
1 Cor 1:1; [2 Cor 1:1; Col 1:1], 1 Cor 1:27-28
See PRIESTS; LEVITES; CALL, PERSONAL; EXCUSES.
CHARACTER AND QUALIFICATIONS OF:
Matt 11:25; [Luke 10:21]; Matt 11:26
Matt 20:25-28; Luke 22:27; John 13:14-15.
CHARGE DELIVERED TO:
Matt 10:5-15; [Mark 6:11]; Matt 10:16-42
COURAGE OF: See COURAGE; REPROOF, FAITHFULNESS IN.
DUTIES OF:
Isa 40:1-3,9,[Nah 1:15]; Isa 40:11
Jer 1:7-8,17-19; Jer 15:20-21.
Matt 18:5; [Luke 9:48]; Matt 18:6,18; Matt 16:19.
See CHARGE DELIVERED TO, above.
DUTIES OF THE CHURCH TO:
EMOLUMENTS OF:
See PRIESTS; LEVITES; EMOLUMENTS OF.
FAITHFUL: INSTANCES OF: Moses, Deut 4:26; Deut 30:19; Heb 3:2,5. Micaiah, 2 Chron 18:12-13. Azariah, 2 Chron 26:16-20. Balaam, Num 22:18,38; Num 23:8,12; Num 24:12-14. Nathan, 2 Sam 12:1-14. Isaiah, Isa 22:4-5; Isa 39:3-7. Jeremiah, Jer 17:16; Jer 26:1-15; Jer 28; Ezek 37:9-10,16-18. John the Baptist, Matt 3:2-12; Mark 6:18-28; Luke 3:7-9,19. Peter, Acts 8:18-23. Paul, Acts 20:26-27; Col 1:7. The apostles, Acts 3:12-26; Acts 4:9-13,19-20,31; Acts 5:21,29-32.
FALSE AND CORRUPT:
Jer 23:1-2,11,14-16,21,31-32,36; Jer 23:25-39; Jer 27:9-18.
Ezek 13:2-5,10-11,16-19,22; Ezek 13:1-23.
Ezek 34:2-4,6,10; Ezek 34:1-31.
Matt 20:20-27; Mark 10:35-37; Luke 22:24.
Matt 24:4-5,24; Matt 24:11,26,48-51; Luke 21:8.
1 Cor 3:10-16,21; 1 Cor 3:1-4.
2 Cor 11:3-4,13-15; 2 Cor 11:1-33.
2 Pet 2:1-3,13-19; 2 Pet 2:1-22.
INSTANCES OF: Aaron, Num 12:1-12. Nadab and Abihu, Lev 10:1-2. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, Num 16. Eli's sons, 1 Sam 2:12-17,22,25,28-29. Samuel's sons, 1 Sam 8:1-3; 1 Chron 6:28. The old prophet of Bethel, 1 Kings 13:11-32. Jonathan, Judg 17:7-13; Judg 18. Noadiah, Neh 6:14. Priests under Jehoash, 2 Kings 12:7; 2 Chron 24:5-6; Hezekiah, 2 Chron 30:3,5. Priests and Levites, Ezra 2:61-62; Ezra 9:1-2; Ezra 10:18-24; Neh 13:4-13,28-29; Zech 7:5-6. Hananiah, Jer 28. Jonah, Jon 1:1-6. Rulers in the temple, Matt 16:6-12; Matt 23:16; Luke 12:1. Caiaphas, Matt 26:2-3,57,63-65; John 11:49-51; John 18:14. Judas, Matt 26:14-16,21-25,47-50; Matt 27:3-5; John 12:4-6; Acts 1:18. Simon the sorcerer, Acts 8:9-11. Judaizing Christians, Acts 15:1; Gal 3-6. Diotrephes, 3 John 9. Elymas, Acts 13:6-11. Hymenaeus, 1 Tim 1:20; 2 Tim 2:17. Philetus, 2 Tim 2:17-18.
HOSPITALITY TO: Woman of Zarephath to Elijah, 1 Kings 17:10-16. The Shunammite to Elisha, 2 Kings 4:8-10. The barbarians to Paul, Acts 28:1-10. Simon the tanner to Peter, Acts 9:43. The Philippian jailer, Acts 16:33-34. Aquila and Priscilla to Paul, Acts 18:3; to Apollos, Acts 18:26. Justus to Paul, Acts 18:7. Philip the evangelist to Paul, Acts 21:8-10.
ORDINATION OF: Of Matthias, Acts 1:26; of seven deacons, Acts 6:5-6; of Paul and Barnabas, Acts 13:3; Timothy, 1 Tim 4:14.
See PRIESTS; LEVITES.
PRAYER FOR, ENJOINED:
PRAYER FOR, EXEMPLIFIED:
PROMISES TO, AND JOYS OF:
See RIGHTEOUS, PROMISES TO.
SUCCESS ATTENDING: Jonah, Jon 1:5-6,9,14,16; Jon 3:4-9. Apostles, Acts 2:1-4,41. Philip, Acts 8:6,8,12. Peter, Acts 9:32-35. Paul, Acts 13:16-43; 1 Cor 4:15; 1 Cor 9:2; 1 Cor 15:11; 2 Cor 3:2-3; 2 Cor 12:12; 2 Cor 13:4; Phil 2:16; 1 Thess 1:5. Apollos, Acts 18:24-28.
See REVIVALS.
TRIALS AND PERSECUTIONS OF:
Matt 10:16-25; [John 13:16]; Matt 10:26-27
FALSELY ACCUSED. See ACCUSATION, FALSE. See also PERSECUTION.
INSTANCES OF PERSECUTION: Micaiah, 1 Kings 22:24-27. Hanani, 2 Chron 16:10. Zechariah, 2 Chron 24:20-21. The apostles, Acts 5:17-42. Peter, Acts 12:3-19. Paul, Acts 9:23-25,29-30; Acts 14:6-20; Acts 16:11-40; Acts 17:1-13; Acts 20:3; Acts 21:27-40; Acts 22:18,21,24-30; Acts 23:11-35; Acts 24-26; 2 Cor 11:31-33; Gal 1:21-24; 2 Tim 1:8,16; 2 Tim 2:9; 2 Tim 4:16-17.
See ELIJAH; JEREMIAH.
ZEALOUS: Titus, 2 Cor 8:16-17. Epaphroditus, Phil 2:25-30. Epaphras, Col 4:12-13. Tychicus, Col 4:7. John, in his vision, Rev 5:4-5.
See ZEAL.
MINNI, a district of Armenia, Jer 51:27.
MINNITH, a place east of the Jordan, Judg 11:33; Ezek 27:17.
MINORS, legal status of, Gal 4:1-2.
See ORPHAN; YOUNG MEN.
MINORITY REPORT. See REPORTS.
MIRACLES. INDEX OF SUBTOPICS: Catalogue of, p. 873; Of Jesus in Chronological
Order, p. 873; Of the Disciples of Jesus, p. 874; Convincing Effect of, p. 874; Design of, p. 876; Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Ghost, p. 881; Miscellany of Minor Subtopics, p. 881.
CATALOGUE OF: Creation, Gen 1. Flood, Gen 7-8. Confusion of tongues, Gen 11:1-9. Fire on Abraham's sacrifice, Gen 15:17. Conception of Isaac, Gen 17:17; Gen 18:12; Gen 21:2. Destruction of Sodom, Gen 19. Lot's wife turned to salt, Gen 19:26. Closing of the wombs of Abimelech's household, Gen 20:17-18. Opening of Hagar's eyes, Gen 21:19. Conception of Jacob and Esau, Gen 25:21. Opening of Rachel's womb, Gen 30:22. Flaming bush, Exod 3:2. Transformation of Moses's rod into a serpent, Exod 4:3-4,30; Exod 7:10,12. Moses's leprosy, Exod 4:6-7,30. Plagues in Egypt, see PLAGUES. Pillar of cloud and fire, Exod 13:21-22; Exod 14:19-20. Passage of the Red Sea, Exod 14:22. Destruction of Pharaoh and his army, Exod 14:23-30. Sweetening the waters of Marah, Exod 15:25. Manna, Exod 16:4-31. Quails, Exod 16:13. Defeat of Amalek, Exod 17:9-13. Transfiguration of the face of Moses. Exod 34:29-35. Water from the rock, Exod 17:5,7. Thundering and lightning on Sinai, Exod 19:16-20; Exod 24:10,15-17; Deut 4:33. Miriam's leprosy, Num 12:10-15. Judgment by fire, Num 11:1-3. Destruction of Korah, Num 16:31-35; Deut 11:6-7. Plague, Num 16:46-50. Aaron's rod buds, Num 17:1-9. Waters from the rock in Kadesh, Num 20:8-11. Scourge of serpents, Num 21:6-9. Destruction of Nadab and Abihu, Lev 10:1-2. Balaam's ass speaks, Num 22:23-30. Preservation of Moses, Deut 34:7. Jordan divided, Josh 3:14-17; Josh 4:16-18. Fall of Jericho, Josh 6:20. Midianites destroyed, Judg 7:16-22. Hail on the confederated kings, Josh 10:11. Sun and moon stand still, Josh 10:12-14. Dew on Gideon's fleece, Judg 6:37-40. Samson's strength, Judg 14:6; Judg 16:3,29-30. Samson supplied with water, Judg 15:19. Fall of Dagon, 1 Sam 5:1-4. Cows return the ark, 1 Sam 6:7-14. Hemorrhoids, 1 Sam 5:9-12; 1 Sam 6:1-18. Destruction of the people of Bethshemesh, 1 Sam 6:19-20. Thunder, 1 Sam 12:16-18. Destruction of Uzzah, 2 Sam 6:1-8. Plague in Israel, 1 Chron 21:14-26. Fire on the sacrifices of Aaron, Lev 9:24; of Gideon, Judg 6:21; of Manoah, Judg 13:19-20; of Solomon, 2 Chron 7:1; of Elijah, 1 Kings 18:38. Jeroboam's hand withered, 1 Kings 13:3-6. Appearance of blood, 2 Kings 3:20-22. Panic of the Syrians, 2 Kings 7:6-7. Elijah is fed by ravens, 1 Kings 17:6; by an angel, 1 Kings 19:1-8; increases the widow's meal and oil, 1 Kings 17:9-16; Luke 4:26; raises the widow's son, 1 Kings 17:17-24. Rain in answer to Elijah's prayer, 1 Kings 18:41-45. Elijah brings fire on Ahaziah's army, 2 Kings 1:10-12; divides Jordan, 2 Kings 2:8. Elijah's translation, 2 Kings 2:11.
Elisha divides Jordan, 2 Kings 2:14; sweetens the waters of Jericho, 2 Kings 2:19-22; increases a widow's oil, 2 Kings 4:1-7; raises
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the Shunammite's child, 2 Kings 4:18-37; renders harmless the poisoned pottage, 2 Kings 4:38-41; feeds one hundred men, 2 Kings 4:42-44; cures Naaman, 2 Kings 5:1-19: smites Gehazi with leprosy, 2 Kings 5:26-27; causes the ax to float, 2 Kings 6:6; reveals the counsel of the king of Syria, 2 Kings 6:12; causes the eyes of his servant to be opened, 2 Kings 6:17; smites with blindness the army of the king of Syria, 2 Kings 6:18; the dead man restored to life, 2 Kings 13:21.
Destruction of Sennacherib's army, 2 Kings 19:35; Isa 37:36; return of the shadow on the sun dial, 2 Kings 20:9-11; Hezekiah's cure, Isa 38:21; deliverance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Dan 3:23-27; of Daniel, Dan 6:22; the sea calmed on Jonah being cast into it, Jon 1:15; Jonah in the fish's belly, Jon 1:17; Jon 2:10; his gourd, Jon 4:6-7.
Conception by Elizabeth, Luke 1:18,24-25; The incarnation of Jesus, Matt 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-80. The appearance of the star of Bethlehem, Matt 2:1-9. The deliverance of Jesus, Matt 2:13-23.
OF JESUS, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER: Water made wine, John 2:1-11.
Heals the nobleman's son, John 4:46-54.
Draught of fishes, Luke 5:1-11.
Heals the demoniac, Mark 1:23-26; Luke 4:33-36.
Heals Peter's mother-in-law, Matt 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-39.
Cleanses the leper, Matt 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16.
Heals the paralytic, Matt 9:1-8; Mark 2:1; Luke 5:17-26.
Healing of the impotent man, John 5:1-16.
Restoring the withered hand, Matt 12:9 Mark 3:1-5; Luke 6:6-11.
Restores the centurion's servant, Matt 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10.
Raises the widow's son to life, Luke 7:11-16.
Heals a demoniac, Matt 12:22-37; Mark 3:11; Luke 11:14-15.
Stills the tempest, Matt 8:23-27; Matt 14:32; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25.
Casts devils out of two men of Gadara, Matt 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39.
Raises from the dead the daughter of Jairus, Matt 9:18-19,23-26; Mark 5:22-24,35-43; Luke 8:41-42,49-56.
Cures the woman with the issue of blood, Matt 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48.
Restores two blind men to sight, Matt 9:27-31.
Heals a demoniac, Matt 9:32-33.
Feeds five thousand people, Matt 14:15-21; Mark 6:35-44; Luke 9:12-17; John 6:5-14.
Walks on the sea, Matt 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21.
Heals the daughter of the Syrophenician woman, Matt 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30.
Feeds four thousand people, Matt 15:32-39; Mark 8:1-9.
Restores one deaf and dumb, Mark 7:31-37.
Restores a blind man, Mark 8:22-26.
Restores lunatic child, Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43.
Tribute money obtained from a fish's mouth, Matt 17:24-27.
Restores ten lepers, Luke 17:11-19.
Opens the eyes of a man born blind, John 9.
Raises Lazarus from the dead, John 11:1-46.
Heals the woman with the spirit of infirmity, Luke 13:10-17.
Cures a man with dropsy, Luke 14:1-6.
Restores two blind men near Jericho, Matt 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43.
Curses a fig tree, Matt 21:17-22; Mark 11:12-14,20-24.
Heals the ear of Malchus, Luke 22:49-51.
Second draught of fishes, John 21:6.
OF THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS: By the seventy, Luke 10:17-20; by other disciples, Mark 9:39; John 14:12; by the apostles, Acts 3:6,12-13,16; Acts 4:10,30; Acts 9:34-35; Acts 16:18. Peter cures the sick, Acts 5:15-16; near, Acts 9:34; raises Dorcas, Acts 9:40; causes the death of Ananias and Sapphira, Acts 5:5,10. Peter and John cure a lame man, Acts 3:2-11. Peter and other apostles delivered from prison, Acts 5:19-23; Acts 12:6-11; Acts 16:26. Philip carried away by the Spirit, Acts 8:39. Paul strikes Elymas with blindness, Acts 13:11; heals a cripple, Acts 14:10; casts out evil spirits, and cures sick, Acts 16:18; Acts 19:11-12; Acts 28:8-9; raises Eutychus to life, Acts 20:9-12; shakes a viper off his hand, Acts 28:5. Paul cured of blindness, Acts 9:3-6,17-18.
CONVINCING EFFECT OF:
See below, MIRACLES, DESIGN OF.
DESIGN OF:
Deut 11:1-3; [Deut 29:1-9]; Deut 11:4-8
MIRACULOUS GIFTS OF THE HOLY GHOST: Foretold, Isa 35:4-6; Joel 2:28-29. Of different kinds, 1 Cor 12:4-6. Enumerated, 1 Cor 12:8-10,28. Christ was endued with, Matt 12:28. Poured out on Pentecost, Acts 2:1-4. Communicated on preaching the gospel, Acts 10:44-46; by laying on of the apostles' hands, Acts 8:17-18; Acts 19:6; for the confirmation of the gospel, Mark 16:20; Acts 14:3; Rom 15:19; Heb 2:4; for the edification of the church, 1 Cor 12:7; 1 Cor 14:12-13. To be sought after, 1 Cor 12:31; 1 Cor 14:1. Temporary nature of, 1 Cor 13:8. Not to be neglected, 1 Tim 4:14; 2 Tim 1:6; or despised, 1 Thess 5:20; or purchased, Acts 8:20.
MISCELLANY OF MINOR SUBTOPICS: Called MARVELOUS THINGS, Ps 78:12; MARVELOUS WORKS, Isa 29:14; Ps 105:5; SIGNS AND WONDERS, Jer 32:21; John 4:48; 2 Cor 12:12.
Performed through the power of God, John 3:2; Acts 14:3; Acts 15:12; Acts 19:11; of the Holy Ghost, Matt 12:28; Rom 15:19; 1 Cor 12:9-10,28,30; in the name of Christ, Mark 16:17; Acts 3:16; Acts 4:30. Faith required in those who perform, Matt 17:20; Matt 21:21; John 14:12; Acts 3:16; Acts 6:8. Faith required in those for whom they were performed, Matt 9:28; Mark 9:22-24; Acts 14:9. Power to work, given the disciples, Mark 3:14-15; Mark 16:17-18,20. Demanded by unbelievers, Matt 12:38-39; Matt 16:1; Luke 11:16,29; Luke 23:8. Alleged miracles performed by magicians, Exod 7:10-12,22; Exod 8:7; by other impostors, Matt 7:22. Performed through the powers of evil, 2 Thess 2:9; Rev 16:14. Wrought in support of false religions, Deut 13:1-2; by false christs, Matt 24:24; by false prophets, Matt 24:24; Rev 19:20; by the Witch of Endor, 1 Sam 28:7-14; Simon Magus, Acts 8:9-11. Not to be regarded, Deut 13:3. Deceive the ungodly, 2 Thess 2:10-12; Rev 13:14; Rev 19:20. A mark of apostasy, 2 Thess 2:3,9; Rev 13:13.
MIRE. FIGURATIVE: Ps 40:2; Ps 69:2.
MIRIAM. Sister of Moses. Watches over Moses when he is in the ark, Exod 2:4-8. Song of, after the destruction of Pharaoh and his army, Exod 15:20-21; Mic 6:4. Jealous of Moses, stricken with leprosy, healed on account of the intercession of Moses, Num 12; Deut 24:9. Dies and is buried at Kadesh, Num 20:1.
MIRMA, a Benjamite, 1 Chron 8:10.
MIRROR. Of brass, Job 37:18. Given by the Israelitish women to be melted for the laver, Exod 38:8.
FIGURATIVE: 1 Cor 13:12; 2 Cor 3:18; James 1:23-24.
MISCEGENATION. Forbidden by Abraham, Gen 24:3; Jacob, Gen 28:1; Moses, Exod 34:12-16; Deut 7:3-4; Joshua, Josh 23:12. Reasons for prohibition, Exod 34:16; Deut 7:4; Josh 23:12-13.
INSTANCES OF: Moses, Num 12:1; Esau, Gen 26:34-35; Israel, Num 25:1,6-8; Judg 3:5-8.
MISGAB, an unknown place mentioned in Jer 48:1.
MISHAEL. 1. A son of Uzziel, helps carry the bodies of Nadab and Abihu out of the camp, Exod 6:22; Lev 10:4.
2. A Jew who stood by Ezra when he read the law to the people, Neh 8:4.
3. Called also MESHACH. One of three Hebrew children trained with Daniel at the court of Babylon, Dan 1:6-7,11-20. Assists Daniel in interpreting Nebuchadnezzar's dream, Dan 2:17-23. Cast into the fiery furnace, Dan 3:13-30.
MISHAM, a Benjamite, 1 Chron 8:12.
MISHEAL, called also MISHAL. A Levitical city, Josh 19:26; Josh 21:30.
MISHMA. 1. Son of Ishmael, Gen 25:14; 1 Chron 1:30.
2. Of the tribe of Simeon, 1 Chron 4:25-26.
MISHMANNAH, a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag, 1 Chron 12:10.
MISJUDGMENT. INSTANCES OF: Of the Reubenites and Gadites, Num 32:1-33; Josh 22:11-31. Of Hannah, 1 Sam 1:14-17.
See ACCUSATIONS, FALSE; UNCHARITABLENESS.
MISPAR. See MISPERETH.
MISPERETH, called also MISPAR. A Jew who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon, Ezra 2:2; Neh 7:7.
MISREPHOTHMAIM, a city of east Zidon, Josh 11:8; Josh 13:6.
MISSIONS.
Jon 3:1-2; [Jon 1-2]; Jon 3:3-9
The first to do homage to the Messiah were heathen, Matt 2:11.
See GENTILES, CALL OF; HEATHEN; JESUS, KING; JESUS, KINGDOM OF, PROPHECIES CONCERNING.
MITE. About one-fifth of a cent, Mark 12:42. Widow's, Luke 21:2.
MITER, Exod 28:4,36-39; Exod 39:28-31; Ezek 21:26 [RV].
MITHCAH, an encampment of the Israelites, Num 33:28-29.
MITHREDATH. 1. Treasurer of Cyrus, Ezra 1:8.
2. A Persian officer who joined in writing a letter inimical to the Jews, Ezra 4:7.
MITYLENE. Capital of Lesbos. Paul visits, Acts 20:14-15.
MIZPAH. 1. A city allotted to Benjamin, Josh 18:26. The Israelites assemble at, Judg 20:1-3; and decree the penalty to be visited upon the Benjamites for their maltreatment of the Levite's concubine, Judg 20:10. Assembled by Samuel that he might reprove them for their idolatry, 1 Sam 7:5. Crown Saul king of Israel at, 1 Sam 10:17-25. A judgment seat of Samuel, 1 Sam 7:16. Walled by Asa, 1 Kings 15:22; 2 Chron 16:6. Temporarily the capital of the country after the children of Israel had been carried away captive, 2 Kings 25:23,25; Jer 40:6-15; Jer 41:1-14. Captivity returned to, Neh 3:7,15,19.
2. A valley near Lebanon, Josh 11:3,8.
3. A city in Moab. David gives his parents to the care of the king of, 1 Sam 22:3-4.
4. A city in the lowland of Judah, Josh 15:38.
MIZRAIM, son of Ham, Gen 10:6,13; 1 Chron 1:8,11.
MIZZAH, son of Reuel, Gen 36:13,17; 1 Chron 1:37.
MNASON, a native and Christian of Cyprus who entertained Paul, Acts 21:16.
MOAB. 1. Son of Lot, Gen 19:37.
2. Plains of. Israelites come in, Deut 2:17-18. Military forces numbered in, Num 26:3,63. The law rehearsed in, by Moses, Num 35-36; Deut 29-33. The Israelites renew their covenant in, Deut 29:1. The land of promise allotted in, Josh 13:32.
MOABITES. Descendants of Lot through his son Moab, Gen 19:37. Called the people of Chemosh, Num 21:29, The
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territory east of Jordan, bounded on the north by the river Arnon, Num 21:13; Judg 11:18. Children of Israel commanded not to distress the Moabites, Deut 2:9. Refuse passage of Jephthah's army through their territory, Judg 11:17-18. Balak was king of, Num 22:4; calls for Balaam to curse Israel, Num 22-24; Josh 24:9; Mic 6:5. Are a snare to the Israelites, Num 25:1-3; Ruth 1:4; 1 Kings 11:1; 1 Chron 8:8; Ezra 9:1-2; Neh 13:23. Land of, not given to the Israelites as a possession, Deut 2:9,29. David takes refuge among, from Saul, 1 Sam 22:3-4. David conquers, 2 Sam 8:2; 2 Sam 23:20; 1 Chron 11:22; 1 Chron 18:2-11. Israelites had war with, 2 Kings 3:5-27; 2 Kings 13:20; 2 Kings 24:2; 2 Chron 20. Prophecies concerning judgments upon, Jer 48.
MOB, at Thessalonica, Acts 17:5; Jerusalem, Acts 21:28,30; Ephesus, Acts 19:29-40.
MOCKING. Ishmael mocks Sarah, Gen 21:9. Elijah mocks the priests of Baal, 1 Kings 18:27. Zedekiah mocks Micaiah, 1 Kings 22:24. Children mock Elisha, 2 Kings 2:23. The tormentors of Job mock, Job 15:12; Job 30:1. The persecutors of Jesus mock him, Matt 26:67,68; Matt 27:28-31,39-44; Mark 10:34; Mark 14:65; Mark 15:17-20,29-32; Luke 23:11; John 19:2-3,5; 1 Pet 2:23. The Ammonites mock God, Ezek 25:3. Tyre mocks Jerusalem, Ezek 26:2. The obdurately wicked mock, Isa 28:15,22; 2 Pet 3:3.
See SCOFFING.
INSTANCES OF: Saul, 1 Sam 9:21 Vashti, Esther 1:11-12. Elihu, Job 32:4-7.
See HUMILITY.
MOLECH, called also MOLOCH and MILCOM. An idol of the Ammonites, Acts 7:43. Worshiped by the wives of Solomon, and by Solomon, 1 Kings 11:1-8. Children sacrificed to, 2 Kings 23:10; Jer 32:35; 2 Kings 16:3; 2 Kings 21:6; 2 Chron 28:3; Isa 57:5; Jer 7:31; Ezek 16:20-21; Ezek 20:26,31; Ezek 23:37,39; see Lev 18:21; Lev 20:2-5.
MOLDING. Job 28:2; Ezek 24:11. Of images, Exod 32:4,8; Exod 34:17; Lev 19:4; Deut 9:12; pillars, 1 Kings 7:15; laver, 1 Kings 7:23; done in the plain of Jordan, 1 Kings 7:46; 2 Chron 4:17; mirrors, Job 37:18.
MONARCHY. Described by Samuel, 1 Sam 8:11-18.
See GOVERNMENT; KING,
MONEY. Silver used as, Gen 17:12-13,23,27; Gen 20:16; Gen 23:9,13; Gen 31:15; Gen 37:28; Gen 42:25-35; Gen 43:12-23; Gen 44:1-8; Gen 47:14-18; Exod 12:44; Exod 21:11,21,34-35; Exod 22:7,17,25; Exod 30:16; Lev 22:11; Lev 25:37,51; Lev 27:15,18; Num 3:48-51; Num 18:16; Deut 2:6,28; Deut 14:25-26; Deut 21:14; Deut 23:19; Judg 5:19; Judg 16:18; Judg 17:4; 1 Kings 21:2,6,15; 2 Kings 5:26; 2 Kings 12:4,7-16; 2 Kings 15:20; 2 Kings 22:7,9; 2 Kings 23:35; 2 Chron 24:5,11,14; 2 Chron 34:9,14,17; Ezra 3:7; Ezra 7:17; Neh 5:4,10-11; Esther 4:7; Job 31:39; Ps 15:5; Prov 7:20; Eccles 7:12; Eccles 10:19; Isa 43:24; Isa 52:3; Isa 55:1-2; Jer 32:9-10,25,44; Lam 5:4; Mic 3:11; Matt 25:18,27 (argurion, a)rgu&rion); Matt 28:12,15; Mark 14:11; Luke 9:3; Luke 19:15,23; Luke 22:5; Acts 7:16; Acts 8:20.
Gold used as, Gen 13:2; Gen 24:35; Gen 44:8, with Gen 44:1; 1 Chron 21:25; Ezra 8:25-27; Isa 13:17; Isa 46:6; Isa 60:9; Ezek 7:19; Ezek 28:4; Matt 2:11; Matt 10:9; Acts 3:6; Acts 20:33; 1 Pet 1:18.
Copper used as, Mark 6:8; Mark 12:41. Weighed, Gen 23:16; Gen 43:21; Job 28:15; Jer 32:9-10; Zech 11:12. Image on, Matt 22:20-21. Conscience, Judg 17:2; Matt 27:3,5. Atonement, Exod 30:12-16; Lev 5:15-16. Sin, 2 Kings 12:16. Value of, varied corruptly, Amos 8:5. Love of, the root of evil, 1 Tim 6:10.
See FARTHING; GERAHS; MITE; PENNY; POUND; SHEKEL; SILVER; TALENT.
MONEY CHANGERS, Matt 21:12; Mark 11:15; John 2:15.
MONOPOLY. Of lands, Isa 5:8; Mic 2:2; by Pharaoh, Gen 47:19-26; of food, Prov 11:26.
MONTH. Ancient use of, Gen 7:11; Gen 8:4. Twelve months reckoned to a year, 1 Chron 27:1-15.
1. Abib (April). The Jewish calendar began with, Exod 12:2; Exod 13:4; Deut 16:1. Passover instituted and celebrated in, Exod 12:1-28; Exod 23:15. Israelites left Egypt in, Exod 13:4. Tabernacle set up in, Exod 40:2,17. Israelites arrive at Zin in, Num 20:1. Cross Jordan in, Josh 4:19. Jordan overflows in, 1 Chron 12:15. Decree to put the Jews to death in, Esther 3:12. The death of Jesus in, Matt 26-27. After the captivity called Nisan, Neh 2:1; Esther 3:7.
2. Zif (May), 1 Kings 6:1,37. Israel numbered in, Num 1:1,18. Passover to be observed in, by the unclean and others who could not observe it in the first month, Num 9:10-11. Israel departed from the wilderness of Zin in, Num 10:11. Temple begun in, 1 Kings 6:1; 2 Chron 3:2. An irregular passover celebrated in, 2 Chron 30:1-27. Rebuilding of the temple begun in, Ezra 3:8.
3. Sivan (June), Esther 8:9. Asa renews the covenant of himself and people in, 2 Chron 15:10.
4. Tammuz (July). The number only appears in the Bible. Jerusalem taken by Nebuchadnezzar in, Jer 39:2; Jer 52:6-7.
5. Ab (August). Number only mentioned. Aaron died on the first day of, Num 33:38. Temple destroyed in, 2 Kings 25:8-10; Jer 1:3; Jer 52:12-30. Ezra arrived at Jerusalem in, Ezra 7:8-9.
6. Elul (September). Wall of Jerusalem finished in, Neh 6:15. Temple built in, Hag 1:14-15.
7. Ethanim (October), 1 Kings 8:2. Feasts held in, Lev 23:24,27; Neh 8:1345. Jubilee proclaimed in, Lev 25:9. Solomon's temple dedicated in, 1 Kings 8:2. Altar rebuilt and offerings renewed in, Ezra 3:1,6.
8. Bul (November). The temple finished in, 1 Kings 6:38. Jeroboam's idolatrous feast in, 1 Kings 12:32-33; 1 Chron 27:11.
9. Chisleu (December), Ezra 10:9; Jer 36:9,22; Zech 7:1.
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10. Tebeth (January), Esther 2:16. Nebuchadnezzar besieges Jerusalem in, 2 Kings 25:1; Jer 52:4.
11. Sebat (February), Zech 1:7. Moses probably died in, Deut 1:3.
12. Adar (March), Esther 3:7. Second temple finished in, Ezra 6:15. Feast of Purim in, Esther 9:1-26.
MONUMENT. See PILLAR.
MOON. Created by God, Gen 1:16; Ps 8:3; Ps 136:7-9. Its light, Job 31:26; Eccles 12:2; Song 6:10; Jer 31:35; 1 Cor 15:41. Its influences, Deut 33:14; Ps 121:6. Seasons of (months), Ps 104:19. Joseph's dream concerning, Gen 37:9. Stands still, Josh 10:12-13; Hab 3:11. Worship of, forbidden, Deut 4:19; Deut 17:3. Worshiped, 2 Kings 23:5; Job 31:26-27; Jer 7:18; Jer 8:2; Jer 44:17-19,25. No light of, in heaven, Rev 21:23. Darkening of, Job 25:5; Isa 13:10; Isa 24:23; Ezek 32:7; Joel 2:10,31; Joel 3:15; Matt 24:29; Mark 13:24; Luke 21:25; Acts 2:20; Rev 6:12; Rev 8:12.
FEAST OF THE NEW MOON: Num 10:10; Num 28:11-15; 1 Chron 23:31; 2 Chron 31:3; Ezra 3:5. Traffic at time of, prohibited, Amos 8:5.
FIGURATIVE: Shining of, Isa 30:26; Isa 60:19; Rev 21:23.
MORAL AGENCY. See CONTINGENCIES.
MORALITY. See DUTY OF MAN TO MAN; INTEGRITY; NEIGHBOR.
MORAL LAW. See LAW.
MORDECAI. A Jewish captive in Persia, Esther 2:5-6. Foster father of Esther, Esther 2:7. Informs Ahasuerus of a conspiracy against his life, and is rewarded, Esther 2:21-23; Esther 6:1-11. Promoted in Haman's place, Esther 8:1-2,15; Esther 10:1-3. Intercedes with Ahasuerus for the Jews; establishes the festival of Purim in commemoration of their deliverance, Esther 8-9.
MOREH. 1. A plain near Shechem and Gilgal, Gen 12:6; Deut 11:30.
2. A hill in the plain of Jezreel where the Midianites encamped, Judg 7:1,12.
MORIAH, the land of, Gen 22:2; 2 Chron 3:1.
MORTAR. 1. An instrument for pulverizing grains, Num 11:8; Prov 27:22.
See GRINDING; MILL.
2. A cement, Exod 1:14. Slime used as, in building tower of Babel, Gen 11:3. Used to plaster houses, Lev 14:42,45. Untempered, not enduring, Ezek 13:10-15; Ezek 22:28. To be trodden to make firm, Nah 3:14.
See LAND.
MORTIFICATION. INSTANCES OF: David's ambassadors, sent to Hanun, 2 Sam 10:1-5. Judas, Matt 27:3-5.
See HUMILITY.
MOSAIC LAW. See LAW.
MOSERA. An encampment of the Israelites where Aaron died, Deut 10:6. Probably identical with MOSEROTH, below.
MOSEROTH, an encampment of the Israelites, Num 33:30-31.
MOSES. A Levite and son of Amram, Exod 2:1-4; Exod 6:20; Acts 7:20; Heb 11:23. Hidden in an ark, Exod 2:3. Discovered and adopted by the daughter of Pharaoh, Exod 2:5-10. Learned in all the wisdom of Egypt, Acts 7:22. His loyalty to his race, Heb 11:24-26. Takes the life of an Egyptian; flees from Egypt; finds refuge among the Midianites, Exod 2:11-22; Acts 7:24-29. Joins himself to Jethro, priest of Midian; marries his daughter Zipporah; has one son, Gershom, Exod 2:15-22. Is herdman for Jethro in the desert of Horeb, Exod 3:1. Has the vision of the burning bush, Exod 3:2-6. God reveals to him his purpose to deliver the Israelites and bring them into the land of Canaan, Exod 3:7-10. Commissioned as leader of the Israelites, Exod 3:10-22; Exod 6:13. His rod miraculously turned into a serpent, and his hand made leprous, and each restored, Exod 4:1-9,28. With his wife and sons leaves Jethro to perform his mission, Exod 4:18-20. His controversy with his wife on account of circumcision, Exod 4:20-26. Meets Aaron in the wilderness, Exod 4:27-28.
With Aaron assembles the leaders of Israel, Exod 4:29-31. With Aaron goes before Pharaoh, in the name of Jehovah demands the liberties of his people, Exod 5:1. Rejected by Pharaoh; hardships of the Israelites increased, Exod 5. People murmur against Moses and Aaron, Exod 5:20-21; Exod 15:24; Exod 16:2-3; Exod 17:2-3; Num 14:2-4; Num 16:41; Num 20:2-5; Num 21:4-6; Deut 1:12,26-28. See ISRAEL. Receives comfort and assurance from the Lord, Exod 6:1-8. Unbelief of the people, Exod 6:9. Renews his appeal to Pharaoh, Exod 6:11. Under divine direction brings plagues upon the land of Egypt, Exod 7-12. Secures the deliverance of the people and leads them out of Egypt, Exod 13. Crosses the Red Sea; Pharaoh and his army are destroyed, Exod 14. Composes a song for the children of Israel on their deliverance from Pharaoh, Exod 15. Joined by his family in the wilderness, Exod 18:1-12.
Institutes a system of government, Exod 18:13-26; Num 11:16-30; Deut 1:9-18. Receives the law and ordains divers statutes. See LAW OF Moses. Face of, transfigured, Exod 34:29-35; 2 Cor 3:13. Sets up the tabernacle. See TABERNACLE. Reproves Aaron for making the golden calf, Exod 32:22-23; for irregularity in the offerings, Lev 10:16-20. Jealousy of Aaron and Miriam toward, Num 12. Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against, Num 16. Appoints Joshua as his successor, Num 27:22-23; Deut 31:7-8,14,23; Deut 34:9.
Not permitted to enter Canaan, but views the land from Mount Pisgah, Num 27:12-14; Deut 1:37; Deut 3:23-29; Deut 32:48-52; Deut 34:1-8. Death and burial of, Num 31:2; Deut 32:50; Deut 34:1-6. Body of, disputed over, Jude 9. One hundred and twenty years old at death, Deut 31:2. Mourning for, thirty days in the plains of Moab, Deut 34:8. His virility, Deut 31:2; Deut 34:7.
Present with Jesus on the mount of transfiguration, Matt 17:3-4; Mark 9:4; Luke 9:30.
Type of Christ, Deut 18:15-18; Acts 3:22; Acts 7:37.
BENEDICTIONS OF: Upon the people, Lev 9:23; Num 10:35-36; Deut 1:11. Last benediction upon the twelve tribes, Deut 33.
CHARACTER OF: Murmurings of, Exod 5:22-23; Num 11:10-15. Impatience of, Exod 5:22-23; Exod 6:12; Exod 32:19; Num 11:10-15; Num 16:15; Num 20:10; Num 31:14. Respected and feared, Exod 33:8. Faith of, Num 10:29; Deut 9:1-3; Heb 11:23-28. Called the man of God, Deut 33:1. God spake to, as a man to his friend, Exod 33:11. Magnified of God, Exod 19:9; Num 14:12-20; Deut 9:13-29, with Exod 32:30. Magnanimity of, toward Eldad and Medad, Num 11:29. Meekness of, Exod 14:13-14; Exod 15:24-25; Exod 16:2-3,7-8; Num 12:3; Num 16:4-11. Obedience of, Exod 7:6; Exod 40:16,19,21. Unaspiring, Num 14:12-20; Deut 9:13-29, with Exod 32:30.
INTERCESSORY PRAYERS OF: See INTERCESSION, INSTANCES OF; SOLICITED, INSTANCES OF; ANSWERED, INSTANCES OF.
MIRACLES OF: See MIRACLES.
PROPHECIES OF: Exod 3:10; Exod 4:5,11-12; Exod 6:13; Exod 7:2; Exod 17:16; Exod 19:3-9; Exod 33:11; Num 11:17; Num 12:7-8; Num 36:13; Deut 1:3; Deut 5:31; Deut 18:15,18; Deut 34:10,12; Hos 12:13; Mark 7:9-10; Acts 7:37-38.
MOTE, a small particle, Matt 7:3-5; Luke 6:41-42.
MOTH. An insect, Job 4:19; Job 27:18; Ps 39:11. Destructive of garments, Job 13:28; Isa 50:9; Isa 51:8; Hos 5:12.
FIGURATIVE: Matt 6:19-20; James 5:2.
MOTHER.
Exod 20:12; Deut 5:16; Matt 15:4; Matt 19:19; Mark 7:10; Mark 10:19; Luke 18:20; Eph 6:2.
See CHILDREN, DUTY OF; PARENTS.
MOTHER-IN-LAW. Matt 10:35. Not to be defiled, Lev 18:17; Lev 20:14; Deut 27:23. Beloved by Ruth, Ruth 1:14-17. Peter's, healed by Jesus, Mark 1:30-31.
MOTIVE. Ascribed to God, Ps 106:8; Ezek 36:21-22,32. Right, required, Matt 6:1-18. Sinful, illustrated by Cain, Gen 4:7; 1 John 3:12.
MISUNDERSTOOD: The tribes of Reuben and Gad, in asking inheritance east of Jordan, Num 32:1-33; when they built the memorial, Josh 22:9-34. David's, by King Hanun, 2 Sam 10:2-3; 1 Chron 19:3-4. The king of Syria's, in sending presents to the king of Israel by Naaman, 2 Kings 5:5-7. Job's, in his righteousness, Job 1:9-11; Job 2:4-5.
MOTTO. See LEGEND.
MOUNTAIN. Melted, Ps 97:5; Deut 4:11; Deut 5:23; Judg 5:5; Isa 64:1-3; Mic 1:4; Nah 1:5. Overturning and removing of, Job 9:5; Job 14:18; Job 28:9; Ezek 38:20. Abraham offers Isaac upon Mount Moriah, afterward called Mount Zion, the site of the temple, Gen 22:2; see ZION. Horeb appointed as a place for the Israelites to worship, Exod 3:12. Used for idolatrous worship, Deut 12:2; 1 Sam 10:5; 1 Kings 14:23; Jer 3:6; Hos 4:13. Jesus tempted upon, Matt 4:8. Jesus preaches from, Matt 5:1. Jesus goes up into, for prayer, Matt 14:23; Luke 6:12; Luke 9:28; is transfigured upon, Matt 17:1-9; Mark 9:2-10; Luke 9:28-36; meets his disciples on, after his resurrection, Matt 28:16-17. Signals from, Isa 13:2; Isa 18:3; Isa 30:17. Removed by faith, Matt 17:20; Matt 21:21; Mark 11:23. Burning mountains, see VOLCANO.
MOURNING. For the dead: Head uncovered, Lev 10:6; Lev 21:10; lying on ground, 2 Sam 12:16; personal appearance neglected, 2 Sam 14:2; cutting the flesh, Lev 19:28; Lev 21:1-5; Deut 14:1; Jer 16:6-7; Jer 41:5; lamentations, Gen 50:10; Exod 12:30; 1 Sam 30:4; Jer 22:18; Matt 2:17-18; fasting, 1 Sam 31:13; 2 Sam 1:12; 2 Sam 3:35. Priests prohibited, except for nearest of kin, Lev 21:1-11. For Nadab and Abihu forbidden, Lev 10:6. Sexes separated in, Zech 12:12,14.
Hired mourners, 2 Chron 35:25; Eccles 12:5; Jer 9:17; Matt 9:23.
Abraham mourned for Sarah, Gen 23:2, Egyptians, for Jacob seventy days, Gen 50:1-3; Israelites, for Aaron thirty days, Num 20:29.
David's lamentations over the death of Saul and his sons, 2 Sam 1:17-27; the death of Abner, 2 Sam 3:33-34; the death of Absalom, 2 Sam 18:33.
Jeremiah and the singing men and singing women lament for Josiah, 2 Chron 35:25.
For calamities and other sorrows: Rending the garments, Gen 37:29,34; Gen 44:13; Num 14:6; Judg 11:35; 2 Sam 1:2,11; 2 Sam 3:31; 2 Sam 13:19,31; 2 Sam 15:32; 2 Kings 2:12; 2 Kings 5:8; 2 Kings 6:30; 2 Kings 11:14; 2 Kings 19:1; 2 Kings 22:11,19; Ezra 9:3,5; Job 1:20; Job 2:12; Isa 37:1; Jer 41:5; Matt 26:65; Acts 14:14. Wearing mourning dress, Gen 38:14; 2 Sam 14:2. See SACKCLOTH. Cutting or plucking off the hair and beard, Ezra 9:3; Jer 7:29. See BALDNESS. Covering the head and face, 2 Sam 15:30; 2 Sam 19:4; Esther 6:12; Jer 14:3-4; and the upper lip, Lev 13:45; Ezek 24:17,22; Mic 3:7 [margin]. Laying aside ornaments, Exod 33:4,6. Walking barefoot, 2 Sam 15:30; Isa 20:2. Laying the hand on the head, 2 Sam 13:19; Jer 2:37. Ashes put on the head, Ezek 27:30. Dust on the head, Josh 7:6. Dressing in black, Jer 14:2. Sitting on the ground, Isa 3:26.
Caused ceremonial defilement, Num 19:11-16; Num 31:19; Lev 21:1. Prevented offerings from being accepted, Deut 26:14; Hos 9:4.
See ELEGY.
MOUSE. Forbidden as food, Lev 11:29; used as food, Isa 66:17. Images of, 1 Sam 6:4-5,11,18.
MOWING, Ps 72:6; Ps 90:6; Ps 129:7; Amos 7:1.
MOZA. 1. A son of Caleb, 1 Chron 2:46.
2. A Benjamite, 1 Chron 8:36-37; 1 Chron 9:42-43.
MOZAH, a city of Benjamin, Josh 18:26.
MULBERRY TREE, 2 Sam 5:23-24; Ps 84:6 [margin].
MULE. Uses of: For royal riders, 2 Sam 13:29; 2 Sam 18:9; 1 Kings 1:33,38; ridden by posts, Esther 8:10,14; by saints in Isaiah's prophetic vision of the kingdom of Christ, Isa 66:20; as pack animals, 2 Kings 5:17; 1 Chron 12:40. Tribute paid in, 1 Kings 10:25. Used in barter, Ezek 27:14; by the captivity in returning from Babylon, Ezra 2:66; Neh 7:68; in war, Zech 14:15.
MUNITIONS, fortifications, Nah 2:1.
MUPPIM, son of Benjamin, Gen 46:21.
MURDER. See HOMICIDE.
MURMURING, of Israelites against Moses, Exod 5:21; Exod 15:24; Exod 16:2-3; Num 16:2-3,13-14,41; Num 20:2-4.
AGAINST GOD:
INSTANCES OF: Cain, Gen 4:13-14. Rachel, Gen 30:1. Moses, Exod 5:22-23; Num 11:11-15. Israelites, Exod 5:21; Exod 14:11-12; Exod 15:23-24; Exod 16:2-3; Exod 17:2-3; Num 11:1-10,33; Num 14; Num 16:41; Num 20:2-5; Num 21:5-6; Deut 1:27-28; Ps 106:24-26. Korah, Num 16:8-11; Job, Job 3; Job 6-7; Job 9-10; Job 13; Job 19; Job 23; Job 30. David, 2 Sam 6:8; Ps 116:10-11. Asaph, Ps 73:3. Elijah, 1 Kings 19:4,10. Solomon, Eccles 2:17-18. Hezekiah, Isa 38:10-18. Jeremiah, Jer 20:14-18; Lam 3. Jonah, Jon 4. Jews, against Jesus, John 6:41-43,52.
See DOUBT; ENVY; INGRATITUDE. See also CONTENTMENT; RESIGNATION.
MURRAIN, a plague of Egypt, Exod 9:3,6; Ps 78:50 [margin].
MUSHI, of the sons of Merari, Exod 6:19; 1 Chron 6:19,47.
MUSIC. Teachers of, 1 Chron 15:22; 1 Chron 25:7-8; 2 Chron 23:13. Physical effect of, on man, 1 Sam 16:15-16,23. Discoursed during the offering of sacrifices, 2 Chron 29:27-28. Precentor, Neh 12:42. Chief musician, Neh 12:42; Hab 3:19. Chambers for musicians in the temple, in Ezekiel's vision, Ezek 40:44. In heaven, Rev 5:8-9; Rev 14:2-3; Rev 15:2,3.
INSTRUMENTS OF: Invented by Jubal, Gen 4:21; by David, 1 Chron 23:5; 2 Chron 7:6; 2 Chron 29:26; Amos 6:5. Made by Solomon, 1 Kings 10:12; 2 Chron 9:11; Eccles 2:8; by Tyrians, Ezek 28:13.
CORNET, Dan 3:5,7,10. See TRUMPET.
CYMBAL. See CYMBAL.
DULCIMER, a double pipe, Dan 3:5,10,15.
GITTITH, a stringed instrument, Ps 8, Ps 81, Ps 84.
HARP. See HARP.
ORGAN, probably composed of pipes furnishing a number of notes, Gen 4:21; Job 21:12; Job 30:31; Ps 150:4.
PIPE. See PIPE.
PSALTERY. See PSALTERY.
SACKBUT, a harp, Dan 3:5,7,10,15.
TABRET. See TIMBREL.
TIMBREL, a tambourine. See TIMBREL.
TRUMPET. See TRUMPET.
VIOL, a lyre, Isa 5:12; Isa 14:11; Amos 5:23; Amos 6:5.
SYMBOLS USED IN: ALAMOTH. Literally virgins. A musical term which appears in 1 Chron 15:20 and in the title of Ps 46. It seems to indicate the rendering of the song by female voices, possibly soprano.
ALTASCHITH. It appears in the titles of Ps 57, Ps 58, Ps 59, Ps 75, and seems to have been used to indicate the kind of ode, or the kind of melody in which the ode should be sung.
HIGGAION. In Ps 92:3, according to Gesenius, it signifies the murmuring tone of a harp, and hence that the music should be rendered in a plaintive manner. In Ps 9:16, combined with " Selah," it may have been intended to indicate a pause in the vocal music while the instruments rendered an interlude. In Ps 19:14, Mendelssohn translates it " meditation, thought." Hence that the music was to be rendered in a mode to promote devout meditation.
MAHALATH, MASCHIL, LEANNOTH. These terms are found in the titles of Ps 53 and Ps 88. Authorities grope in darkness as to their signification. They may indicate the instruments to be played or the melody to be sung.
MASCHIL. This musical sign occurs in the titles of Ps 32; Ps 42; Ps 44; Ps 45; Ps 52; Ps 53; Ps 54; Ps 55; Ps 74; Ps 78; Ps 88; Ps 89; Ps 142. The meaning is obscure. But its signification where it occurs elsewhere than in the titles of Psalms is equivalent to the English word " instruction," or to become wise by instruction; hence Ps 47:7, " Sing ye praises with understanding."
MICHTAM. A musical term in the titles of Ps 16, Ps 56, Ps 57, Ps 58-60. Luther interprets as "golden," that is, precious. Ewald interprets it as signifying a plaintive manner.
MUTHLABBEN, in the title of Ps 9. Authorities, ancient and modern, differ as to the probable signification. Gesenius and De Wette interpret it, with the voice of virgins, by boys." Others derive the word from a different Hebrew root, and interpret it as indicating that the Psalm was a funeral ode.
NEGINAH and NEGINOTH appear in the titles of Ps 4, Ps 54, Ps 55, Ps 61, Ps 67, and Hab 3:19. Its use seems to have been to indicate that the song should be accompanied by stringed instruments.
NEHILOTH, in the title of Ps 5. It seems to indicate, according to Gesenius, that when this Psalm was sung it was to be accompanied by wind instruments.
SELAH. This term appears frequently in the Psalms. Its use is not known. Possibly it signified a pause in the vocal music while an instrumental interlude or finale was rendered.
SHEMINITH, in the titles of Ps 6 and Ps 12, translated "eighth," probably indicates the measure, movement, or pitch.
SHIGGAION, in the title of Ps 7, and its plural, SHIGIONOTH, in the title of Hab 3, are supposed to have been musical terms to guide in rendering the song. At the close of the chapter the author refers the ode "to the chief musician, on my stringed instruments." The term may suggest the movement in interpreting the music set to it.
SHOSHANNIM and SHUSHANEDUTH, in the titles to Ps 45; Ps 60; Ps 69; Ps 80, seem to indicate the manner in which these Psalms were to be rendered. Kimchi, Tremellius, and Eichhorn render it "hexachorda," that is, that in singing these Psalms instruments of six strings were to accompany.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
Exod 15:1; [Exod 15:1-27]; Exod 15:20-21
1 Chron 25:1; [1 Chron 25:2-4]; 1 Chron 25:5-8; 1 Chron 25:9-31
Neh 12:24,27-31; Neh 12:32-47.
Ps 68:4,25-26,32-35; Ps 68:1-35.
See PRAISE; PSALMS.
MUSTARD, Matt 13:31-32; Matt 17:20; Mark 4:30-33; Luke 13:19.
MUSTER, of troops, 1 Sam 14:17; 2 Sam 20:4; 1 Kings 20:26; 2 Kings 25:19; Isa 13:4.
See ARMIES.
MUTHLABBEN. See Music.
MUTINY, Israelites against Moses, Num 14:4.
See CONSPIRACY.
MYRA. A city of Lycia. Paul visits, Acts 27:5-6.
MYRRH, a fragrant gum. A product of the land of Canaan, Song 4:6,14; Song 5:1. One of the compounds in the sacred anointing oil, Exod 30:23. Used as a perfume, Esther 2:12; Ps 45:8; Prov 7:17; Song 3:6; Song 5:13. Brought by wise men as a present to Jesus, Matt 2:11. Offered to Jesus on the cross, Mark 15:23. Used for embalming, John 19:39. Traffic in, Gen 37:25; Gen 43:11.
MYRTLE, Neh 8:15; Isa 41:19; Isa 55:13; Zech 1:8.
MYSIA. A province of Asia Minor. Paul visits, Acts 16:7-8.
MYSTERIES. OF REDEMPTION:
See SALVATION, PLAN OF.