Hostage
A hostage was a person delivered into another’s custody as security for a promise, payment, or political obligation.
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Hothan
Hothan was a man of Aroer and the father of Shama and Jeiel, who were associated with David’s mighty men.
Hothir
Hothir was one of the sons of Heman and was appointed by David for musical service in the worship of the house of God.
Hough
To hough a horse means to hamstring it by cutting the tendon of its hind legs, rendering it useless for war or transportation.
Hour
An hour may denote a definite period or moment. In the New Testament it commonly refers to one of twelve divisions of the daylight period, whose length varied with the season.
HOURS OF PRAYER
Hours of prayer were customary times when devout Jews prayed, commonly in the morning, at noon, and in the afternoon or evening. These times were associated with the temple sacrifices and continued into the apostolic period.
House
A house was a dwelling built of stone, mud brick, or other materials, often arranged around a courtyard and having a flat roof. Houses served as places for family life, work, hospitality, prayer, and sometimes worship.
HOUSE OF GOD
The house of God may refer to Bethel, the tabernacle, or the temple as the place of divine worship. In the New Testament it also describes the church, the community of believers as God’s household.
HOUSEHOLD
A household is a family and those living under one roof or household authority. In Scripture the household was a basic social and religious unit, and several early Christian congregations grew around believing families.
HOUSEHOLDER
A householder is the master or owner of a household. In Jesus’ parables the term emphasizes the authority of the person directing the household and its servants.
HOW
How is an interrogative word asking about manner, degree, reason, means, condition, or duration. Biblical translations use it in many expressions, including “how great,” “how long,” and “how can.”
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