DISALLOW
To disallow means either to oppose or refuse permission, or to reject something as unacceptable. The New Testament uses the word especially of Christ being rejected.
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DISCERN
To discern means to observe, recognize, distinguish, or judge carefully. Biblical discernment includes distinguishing good from evil and understanding whether teaching or spiritual activity is genuine.
DISCERNINGS OF SPIRITS
Discernings of spirits was a spiritual gift enabling believers to distinguish between speech prompted by God’s Spirit and teaching or activity arising from a false spirit.
Disciple
A disciple is a learner and committed follower of a teacher. In the New Testament the term especially describes those who believe in Jesus, receive His teaching, follow His example, and confess Him as Lord.
DISCIPLINE
Discipline means moral instruction, training, or corrective education. Scripture presents it as a means of cultivating righteousness and correcting believers, especially through instruction and chastening.
DISCOURSE
Discourse means reasoned conversation, discussion, or public speaking. In Acts it describes Paul’s reasoning and teaching among Jews and Gentiles.
DISCOVER
To discover means to find out, perceive, reveal, or uncover. In older biblical English it often means to strip bare or disclose what had been concealed.
DISCREPANCIES, BIBLICAL
Biblical discrepancies are alleged or apparent differences between biblical statements, such as variations in numbers, chronology, wording, or arrangement. Many may reflect different perspectives or human transmission, while the Scriptures retain a unified witness to God’s saving revelation.
DISCUS
A discus was a heavy stone or metal disk thrown as an athletic contest in Greek gymnasia. It was introduced at Jerusalem during the Hellenistic period and associated with pagan Greek games.
Diseases
Biblical references to diseases include bodily illnesses and afflictions affecting individuals or communities. Scripture records healing as an act of God’s mercy and, in some cases, judgment or discipline.
Dish
A dish was a bowl, platter, or serving vessel used for meals or offerings. Biblical dishes could be ordinary household utensils or valuable vessels made of silver or gold for tabernacle service.
Dishan
Dishan was the youngest son of Seir the Horite and a chief associated with the clans of Edom. His name is associated with an antelope or gazelle.
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