Prison
A prison was a place of confinement for captives, offenders, debtors, or political prisoners. Biblical prisons included royal cells, fortified chambers, pits, and Roman facilities where apostles were held.
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PRISON, SPIRITS IN
“Spirits in prison” refers to the difficult passage in 1 Peter about Christ’s proclamation to spirits associated with the disobedient generation of Noah. Interpretations differ on whether this refers to preaching through Noah before the Flood or to Christ’s proclamation after His death.
PRIZE
A prize is the award given to a victor, used figuratively for the heavenly reward toward which Christians press. In Philippians 2:6, the related term describes something not grasped selfishly, in contrast with Christ’s humble self-emptying.
Prochorus
Prochorus was one of the seven men chosen by the Jerusalem church to oversee the distribution of aid, especially to widows. He was associated with the early Christian community in Jerusalem.
Proconsul
A proconsul was a Roman governor appointed over a senatorial province. The title appears in the New Testament for officials who exercised civil authority in Roman territories.
Procurator
A procurator was a Roman imperial official who administered finances or governed certain provinces. Judea was administered by procurators such as Pontius Pilate, Felix, and Festus, whose headquarters were generally at Caesarea.
PROPER
Proper may mean one’s own, fitting, or belonging particularly to someone. Older translations use it in expressions such as “proper child” and “proper tongue,” now commonly rendered goodly child or own language.
Prophecy
Prophecy is a message given by God through a prophet, including proclamation, warning, encouragement, and sometimes prediction of future events. Biblical prophecy especially bears witness to God’s purposes and to the coming and work of the Messiah.
PROPHESYINGS, FALSE
False prophesyings are messages presented as divine revelation without true prophetic authority. They often promise national success or smooth things while ignoring repentance, righteousness, and the moral demands of God.
Prophet
A prophet is a spokesman for God who receives and declares His message. Prophets called people to faithfulness, corrected sin, proclaimed God’s purposes, and sometimes foretold future events; Jesus is the great Prophet of the Church.
PROPHETESS
A prophetess is a woman who speaks under prophetic inspiration. Scripture names Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, Anna, and Philip’s four daughters among women associated with prophetic utterance.
Propitiation
Propitiation is the gracious provision by which sin is covered and God’s righteous character is upheld while sinners receive mercy. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the propitiation for sins through His sacrificial death.
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