Hyacinth
Hyacinth is the Revised Version rendering of “jacinth” in Revelation 9:17, describing a dark-purple color. In Revelation 21:20, the related word refers to a sapphire-like precious stone.
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Hyaena
The hyaena is a scavenging carnivore found in the regions around Palestine. A difficult Hebrew term in Jeremiah may refer to a hyaena or to a speckled bird.
Hymenaeus
Hymenaeus was a false teacher associated with Alexander and Philetus. He rejected the true teaching of the resurrection, claiming it had already occurred, and thereby damaged the faith of some believers.
Hymn
A hymn is a religious song or song of praise. Jesus and His disciples sang a hymn after the Last Supper, and the early church was instructed to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.
Hypocrite
A hypocrite is a person who conceals his true character behind a religious appearance and pretends to be what he is not. Scripture condemns hypocrisy as dissimulation before God and others.
HYRCANUS
Hyrcanus was a distinguished son of Tobias whose money was deposited in the Jerusalem temple when Heliodorus attempted to seize its treasures. His exact identity in relation to other men named Hyrcanus is uncertain.
Hyssop
Hyssop was a humble aromatic plant used with branches or bunches for sprinkling in Passover rites, sacrifices, and purification ceremonies. Its exact botanical identity is uncertain, though related marjoram or thyme plants are commonly proposed.
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