Heresy
Heresy originally meant a choice, opinion, or sect. In the New Testament it came to describe divisive factions and persistent, destructive departures from the truth and fellowship of the Christian faith.
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HERETH, THE FOREST OF
The forest of Hereth was a wooded place in Judah where David went after leaving Mizpah of Moab at the direction of the prophet Gad. Its exact location is uncertain.
HERETOFORE
Heretofore means previously or up to that earlier time. In biblical usage it contrasts a past condition with what follows.
HEREUNTO
Hereunto means “to this,” “for this purpose,” or “with a view to this.” In the New Testament it describes the calling or purpose to which believers are appointed.
HEREWITH
Herewith means “with this,” “by this,” or “in this matter.” It refers to the means or circumstance just stated.
HERITAGE
Heritage is an allotted possession, inheritance, portion, or special property. Scripture speaks of Israel’s land inheritance and, spiritually, of believers as God’s treasured possession.
Hermas
Hermas was a Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted in his letter to the Romans. Later tradition identified him with the author of The Shepherd, but that identification is uncertain.
Hermes
Hermes was a Christian in Rome greeted by Paul in Romans. Later tradition associated him with the seventy disciples, but Scripture provides no further details.
Hermogenes
Hermogenes was a Christian associated with Paul who, along with others in Asia, turned away from the apostle during a time of trial.
Hermon
Hermon is the prominent snow-capped mountain at the southern end of the Anti-Lebanon range. It marked Israel’s northern region and was known by several names, including Sirion and Senir.
HERMONITES
Hermonites is the King James wording for “Hermons” in Psalm 42:6. It refers to the region or peaks associated with Mount Hermon.
Hermonites, the
“The Hermonites” properly means “the Hermons.” The expression likely refers to the three summits of Mount Hermon mentioned in Psalm 42.
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