A Visit With Jesus: Bible Dictionary

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Predestination

Doctrine & Theology • New Testament

Predestination is God’s gracious purpose concerning salvation, by which believers are chosen and appointed in Christ according to His will. Scripture presents this doctrine alongside God’s sovereignty, grace, human responsibility, and the call to faith.

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PREEMINENCE

Jesus Christ • New Testament

Preeminence means superiority or being first in rank or excellence. Christ has preeminence in all things, while Scripture warns against people who love to hold the highest place.

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PREFER

Other • Both

To prefer may mean to choose one person or thing before another, distinguish it, remove it, or regard it as one’s own, depending on the biblical context.

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PREPARATION

Festivals & Holy Days • Both

Preparation means making ready for an undertaking. In the Gospel accounts, “the Preparation” specifically refers to the day before the Sabbath, especially the Friday associated with Jesus’ crucifixion.

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PRESENCE

God • Both

Presence means being before or near someone. In Scripture it may refer to God’s face and fellowship, a person’s attendance, or Christ’s presence and coming.

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PRESENTLY

Other • Both

Presently traditionally means immediately or at the present moment, though modern English may use it for a short time afterward. Bible translations often render the underlying expressions as immediately, even now, or forthwith.

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Presents

Agriculture & Daily Life • Both

Presents are gifts offered or given to another person. In biblical usage, the term is related to gifts presented in honor, gratitude, or devotion.

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President

Government & Society • Old Testament

A president was a high-ranking official or chief minister in the Persian court. Daniel was appointed as one of three presidents overseeing the provincial rulers.

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Presidents

Government & Society • Old Testament

The presidents were three chief administrators appointed over the satraps of the Persian Empire. Daniel was first among them because of his exceptional ability and faithfulness.

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PRICE

Measures & Money • Both

Price is the value assigned to something in exchange. Scripture uses the term for ordinary costs and for things of great value, while also speaking figuratively of redemption and sacrifice.

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PRICK

Sin & Judgment • Both

A prick is a thorn, sharp point, or goad. Figuratively, resisting God is compared with kicking against goads, while people may be pricked in heart through conviction of sin.

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Priest

Law & Covenant • Both

A priest was appointed to minister in sacred things, represent the people before God, and offer sacrifices. The Aaronic priesthood foreshadowed Christ’s perfect priesthood, while believers are called to offer spiritual sacrifices and serve God.

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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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