A Visit With Jesus: Bible Dictionary

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How The Prophetic Gift Was Received

Prophecy • Both

Scripture teaches that the prophetic message came through the Spirit of God, but it does not fully explain the manner in which the divine Spirit communicated with the prophet’s human spirit. Dreams, visions, and direct speech are indicated as possible means.

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Hukkok

Places & Geography • Old Testament

Hukkok was a town on the boundary of Naphtali, near the border of Zebulun. It is commonly identified with a site in the hills west of the Sea of Galilee.

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Hukok

Places & Geography • Old Testament

Hukok is a variant or mistaken form used for Helkath in a genealogical listing.

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Hul

People & Groups • Old Testament

Hul was a son of Aram and grandson of Shem. The people or region associated with him cannot be identified with certainty.

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Huldah

Prophecy • Old Testament

Huldah was a prophetess in Jerusalem during Josiah’s reign. When the Book of the Law was discovered, the king’s representatives consulted her, and she delivered the Lord’s word concerning Judah’s judgment and Josiah’s faithfulness.

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Humiliation of Christ

Jesus Christ • New Testament

Christ’s humiliation included His humble birth, earthly suffering, rejection, temptation, crucifixion, and burial. He willingly humbled Himself to fulfill God’s purpose, accomplish redemption, and provide an example of obedience.

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Humility

Christian Life • Both

Humility is a lowly and teachable disposition before God and others. It rejects self-exaltation, recognizes dependence upon God, and follows Christ’s example while differing from false or pretended humility.

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HUMPS

Agriculture & Daily Life • Old Testament

Humps is an older rendering of a word meaning bunches or rounded elevations. It appears in the description of camels in Isaiah 30:6.

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Humtah

Places & Geography • Old Testament

Humtah was an unidentified town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned near Aphekah and Hebron.

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HUNGER

Christian Life • Both

Hunger is the craving or need for food, and may also describe starvation caused by scarcity. Scripture uses it figuratively for a deep desire for righteousness and for the soul’s need satisfied in Christ.

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Hunting

Agriculture & Daily Life • Both

Hunting was practiced for food, protection from dangerous animals, and sometimes sport. Biblical references mention bows, snares, nets, pits, and the pursuit of animals and birds.

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Hupham

People & Groups • Old Testament

Hupham was a son of Benjamin and the ancestor of the Huphamite family.

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This dictionary brings together information about the people, places, events, objects, words, and ideas encountered in Scripture.

Each article begins with material prepared for A Visit With Jesus. Where available, entries also include biblical usage, historical background, original-language information, Scripture references, related dictionary terms, and links to related Bible figures.

Many articles also preserve entries from classic Bible dictionaries, including Easton's, Smith's, and the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. These historical sources are presented separately within the full article.

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