A Visit With Jesus: Bible Dictionary

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DELUGE OF NOAH

Sin & Judgment • Old Testament

The Deluge of Noah was God’s great judgment upon the wickedness of the ancient world, from which Noah, his family, and representatives of the animals were preserved in the ark. After the waters subsided, the earth was repopulated through Noah’s family.

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DELUSION

Sin & Judgment • Both

Delusion is error, deception, or wandering from the truth. Scripture may use the term for human folly and for the judicial working of error experienced by those who reject the truth.

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DEMAND

Government & Society • Both

To demand may mean to ask, inquire, or require something. In older Bible usage it does not always imply a harsh command, and context determines whether the request is forceful or simply investigative.

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Demas

People & Groups • New Testament

Demas was a companion and fellow worker of Paul during his Roman imprisonment. Later, he deserted Paul because he loved the present world and went to Thessalonica.

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Demetrius

People & Groups • New Testament

Demetrius was both an Ephesian silversmith who opposed Paul because the gospel threatened the sale of shrines to Artemis, and a Christian commended by John for his good reputation.

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Demon

Angels & Spiritual Beings • Both

A demon is a spiritual being hostile to God and associated with evil, uncleanness, and affliction. Scripture portrays demons as recognizing God’s power while awaiting judgment.

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Demoniacs

Angels & Spiritual Beings • New Testament

Demoniacs were people described in the New Testament as suffering under the influence or possession of demons. Their conditions could involve bodily affliction, mental disturbance, or supernatural behavior, and Jesus frequently delivered such people.

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DEMOPHON

People & Groups • Inter-testament

Demophon was a Syrian general in Palestine under Antiochus V. He continued hostile actions against the Jews after agreements had been made between Lysias and Judas Maccabeus.

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Den

Agriculture & Daily Life • Both

A den is a lair, cave, pit, or hidden recess used by wild animals, fugitives, or criminals. Daniel was famously cast into a den of lions as punishment under the rule of Darius.

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Denarius

Measures & Money • New Testament

The denarius was a Roman silver coin commonly used in the time of Jesus and the apostles. It represented approximately a day’s wage for a laborer and was used in Jesus’ teaching about wages and taxation.

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DENOUNCE

Prophecy • Old Testament

To denounce, in Deuteronomy 30:18, means to declare or solemnly make known. Moses formally announced the consequences that would come upon Israel for turning away from God.

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DENY

Christian Life • Both

To deny means to disown, reject, refuse, or speak against. Scripture uses it both of rejecting a truth, as in denying the resurrection, and of denying oneself in order to follow Christ.

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This dictionary brings together information about the people, places, events, objects, words, and ideas encountered in Scripture.

Each article begins with material prepared for A Visit With Jesus. Where available, entries also include biblical usage, historical background, original-language information, Scripture references, related dictionary terms, and links to related Bible figures.

Many articles also preserve entries from classic Bible dictionaries, including Easton's, Smith's, and the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. These historical sources are presented separately within the full article.

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