Cab
A cab, or kab, was a small Hebrew dry measure equal to one-sixth of a seah and one-eighteenth of an ephah, approximately two English quarts.
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Cabbon
Cabbon was an unidentified town in the lowland region of Judah, listed among the cities of Judah near Eglon.
CABIN
A cabin was a vaulted cell or small chamber in an ancient prison, often arranged around a pit or dungeon. The term occurs in the description of Jeremiah’s imprisonment.
Cabins
Cabins were cells or arched recesses used for confinement. Jeremiah refers to such a place in connection with imprisonment.
Cabul
Cabul was both a town on the boundary of Asher and a district containing twenty cities given by Solomon to Hiram of Tyre. Hiram’s name for the cities expressed his dissatisfaction with the gift, though the exact meaning and later disposition are uncertain.
Caesar
Caesar was originally the family name of Julius Caesar and became the title of the Roman emperors. In the New Testament it refers to emperors such as Augustus, Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero, whose authority governed Judea and to whom tribute was paid.
CAESAR'S HOUSEHOLD
Caesar’s household meant the emperor’s entire establishment, including slaves, freedmen, servants, and officials. By Paul’s time, some members of this imperial household had become Christians and sent greetings to the believers in Philippi.
Caesara Philippi
Caesarea Philippi was a city at the base of Mount Hermon near a principal source of the Jordan. It was enlarged by Herod Philip and was the place where Jesus questioned His disciples and Peter confessed Him as the Christ.
Caesarea
Caesarea was a major Mediterranean port city built by Herod the Great and named for Caesar Augustus. It became the Roman administrative center of Judea and an important setting for the ministries of Peter and Paul, including the conversion of Cornelius and Paul’s imprisonment.
Caesarea Philippi
Caesarea Philippi was a city near Mount Hermon and the northern limit of Jesus’ journeys recorded in the Gospels. At this place Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ, shortly before Jesus taught His disciples about His suffering.
Cage
A cage was a woven container used to confine birds, either as pets, for their song, or for sale. Scripture also uses the image of a cage to portray confinement and, in Revelation, a place filled with unclean creatures.
Caiaphas
Caiaphas, whose name was Joseph, was high priest during the ministry, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus. He played a leading role in the decision to condemn Jesus and later appears among the authorities opposing the apostles.
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