Decalogue
The Decalogue, meaning “ten words,” is the name given to the Ten Commandments God gave Israel through Moses. They were written on stone tablets and form a foundational summary of God’s covenant law.
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Decapolis
The Decapolis was a league or district of ten predominantly Greek cities east and southeast of the Sea of Galilee. It is mentioned in the ministry of Jesus and in the travels of His followers.
DECAY
Decay means deterioration, weakening, or gradual destruction. In biblical translations it may describe physical wasting, the decline of a structure, or the passing away of an earlier covenant order.
DECEASE, IN NEW TESTAMENT
In the New Testament, decease means death or departure from this earthly life. The related expression “departure” can portray death as an exit or exodus from the present life.
DECEIT
Deceit is the intentional misleading or beguiling of another person. Scripture treats it as a form of wickedness associated with falsehood, hatred, theft, covetousness, adultery, and murder.
DECENTLY
Decently, in 1 Corinthians 14:40, means in a becoming, orderly, and reverent manner. It describes proper conduct in public Christian worship rather than merely outward modesty.
DECISION
A decision is a judgment or settled determination about a matter. In Scripture, decisions were made by patriarchs, judges, kings, councils, or sometimes by casting lots while seeking God’s direction.
Decision, Valley of
The Valley of Decision is another name for the Valley of Jehoshaphat in Joel’s prophecy. It represents the place where God judges and decisively deals with the nations opposed to Him.
DECLINE
To decline may mean to turn aside, especially from a right path, or to decrease as the sun and shadows move toward evening. Scripture uses both literal and figurative senses of the word.
Decrees of God
The decrees of God are His eternal, wise, holy, sovereign, and unchangeable purposes concerning all that comes to pass. They include both the ends He appoints and the means, conditions, and causes through which they are fulfilled.
Dedan
Dedan was the name of two men in the genealogies: a son of Raamah and a son of Jokshan, Abraham’s son by Keturah. Their descendants became pastoral or trading peoples associated with Arabia and neighboring regions.
Dedanim
The Dedanim were descendants of Dedan, known as traveling merchants and traders. Isaiah associates them with caravans in Arabia, while Ezekiel lists them among those who supplied Tyre with valuable goods.
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