Hold
A hold is a stronghold or fortified refuge. The term is used especially of the places where David and others took shelter from enemies.
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HOLDING
Holding may mean taking, containing, restraining, observing, maintaining, or holding firmly. In Christian usage it especially describes holding fast to faith, a good conscience, the faithful word, and the word of life.
Holiness
Holiness is separation from what is common and dedication to God, expressing both God’s absolute purity and the righteous character He requires. Believers are called to grow in holiness through consecration and obedience.
Holofernes
Holofernes was the military commander described in the apocryphal Book of Judith. He led an assault against the Jews and was killed by Judith during the siege of Bethulia.
Holon
Holon was a town in the hill country of Judah assigned to the Levites. Another town of the same name was located in the plain of Moab, though its site is unknown.
Holy Ghost
The Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit, is the third Person of the Trinity. He possesses divine attributes, teaches, guides, comforts, intercedes, empowers, and works in creation and redemption.
Holy of holies
The holy of holies was the innermost chamber of the tabernacle and temple, containing the ark under the old covenant. Only the high priest entered it once a year, while Hebrews presents it as a figure of heaven opened through Christ’s sacrifice.
Holy place
The holy place was the outer chamber of the tabernacle and temple sanctuary. It contained the lampstand, table of showbread, and altar of incense, and was separated from the holy of holies by a veil.
HOLYDAY
Holyday is an older translation for a religious festival or feast day. It may also describe a pilgrimage or joyful observance of a sacred occasion.
Homam
Homam was a Horite descendant of Esau. The name is an alternate form of Hemam found in the genealogical records.
HOME
Home in Scripture may mean a house, household, dwelling place, native place, or one’s own people. “Everlasting home” can refer to the final dwelling, while being “at home” may contrast earthly life with being present with the Lord.
HOME-BORN
Home-born means native-born, especially an Israelite born in the land, as distinguished from a foreigner. In another context it means free-born rather than born as a slave.
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