DIVIDE
To divide may mean to separate, distribute, or cut. In 2 Timothy 2:15, “rightly dividing” is better understood as handling or teaching the word of truth correctly.
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Divination
Divination is the attempt to obtain hidden knowledge, especially about the future, through omens, magic, spirits, or ritual practices. Scripture generally condemns such practices and directs God’s people to seek His revealed will instead.
DIVISION
Division may refer to separate tribal or priestly groups, including the rotating courses serving at the temple. In the New Testament it can also mean dissension or schism.
Divorce
Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. Moses regulated it, but Jesus taught that God’s purpose for marriage is lifelong faithfulness and restricted divorce to the case of sexual immorality.
DIVORCE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Jesus taught that marriage is intended to be a lasting union and condemned putting away a spouse to marry another, identifying it as adultery. Matthew records an exception concerning fornication.
DIVORCE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
Under the Mosaic law, a husband could divorce his wife through a formal certificate, while the legislation sought to restrain arbitrary dismissal and protect the woman. Jesus later addressed divorce in light of God’s original purpose for marriage.
Dizahab
Dizahab was a place mentioned in the opening of Deuteronomy as a location in the wilderness east of the Jordan. It is commonly identified with a site near the western shore of the Gulf of Aqabah.
Doctor
A doctor in the biblical context was a teacher, especially a teacher of the law. Jewish doctors taught and answered questions in synagogues and other public settings.
DOCTRINE
Doctrine means teaching, whether the act of instruction or the truths taught. Biblical doctrine includes the teaching of Christ and the apostles concerning God, salvation, faith, and Christian life.
Dodai
Dodai was an Ahohite who commanded David’s military division for the second month. He is probably the same man called Dodo in related records.
Dodanim
The Dodanim were a people descended from Javan, son of Japheth. The name may refer to the Dardani, though the parallel reading “Rodanim” has led others to identify them with the Rhodians.
Dodavah
Dodavah was a man of Mareshah and the father of Eliezer. His son condemned King Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahaziah of Israel.
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