BLOODY
Describing bloodshed, violence, or bloodthirstiness. Scripture calls violent cities such as Jerusalem and Nineveh “bloody,” while “bridegroom of blood” refers to the circumcision of Moses' son.
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BLOODY FLUX
A severe intestinal disease involving fever and dysentery, formerly called the bloody flux because of blood in the discharge. It afflicted Publius's father on Malta and was healed through Paul's prayer.
Bloody sweat
Bloody sweat describes the extraordinary agony of Jesus in Gethsemane. Luke records that His sweat became like great drops of blood as He prayed before His arrest.
Blot
A blot is a stain, reproach, or moral defect. To blot out sin means to remove it completely through forgiveness, while to blot a name from a record signifies exclusion or judgment.
BLOW
To blow with the wind, breath, or an instrument. Scripture uses the word for God's wind, the expulsion of breath, trumpet signals, and a forceful stroke or blast.
Blue
Blue was a prominent color in the tabernacle and priestly garments. It was used for sacred curtains, coverings, cords, and the robe of the high priest.
Boanerges
Boanerges, meaning “sons of thunder,” was the surname Jesus gave to James and John, the sons of Zebedee. The name reflects their fervent and impetuous character.
Boar
The boar is mentioned as a destructive wild animal in Psalm 80, where it represents enemies ravaging God’s vine, understood as a picture of Israel.
BOARD
A slab, plank, board, tablet, or timber. Boards formed part of the tabernacle structure, while the word can also describe ship planks, wooden tablets, and structural sides.
BOAST
To praise or glory in God, or, in a sinful sense, to boast arrogantly in oneself or one's achievements. Scripture commends confidence in God but condemns self-righteous boasting.
Boaz
Boaz was a wealthy and honorable man of Bethlehem who married Ruth and became the father of Obed, ancestor of David. Boaz was also the name of one of the two bronze pillars before Solomon’s temple.
Bocheru
Bocheru was a descendant of Saul, listed as the son of Azel or Azrikam in the genealogy of Benjamin.
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