PURPLE
Purple was a costly dye and fabric associated with the tabernacle, temple furnishings, royalty, wealth, and honor. It was also used mockingly for Jesus by Roman soldiers before His crucifixion.
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PURPOSE, OF GOD
The purpose of God is His intelligent and gracious design concerning His works and His dealings with humanity. It refers to God’s settled aim, including His plan of salvation and the destiny of those called according to His will.
Purse
A purse was a bag or money-belt used to carry coins and, sometimes, weights or other small articles. Jesus instructed His disciples at different times concerning whether to carry money on their journeys.
PURTENANCE
Purtenance means the inward parts or belongings of something. In Exodus it refers to the internal portions of a sacrificial animal roasted with it.
Put
Put was both a son of Ham and the name of a people or land associated with Africa and the forces of Egypt and Tyre. Put’s warriors are mentioned as shield-bearers and soldiers.
Put, Phut
Put, or Phut, was one of Ham’s sons and also the name of a people or land whose warriors served among foreign armies. It is commonly associated with a region of Africa.
Puteoli
Puteoli was a major seaport on the Bay of Naples where Paul landed on his journey to Rome. He stayed there seven days with local believers before continuing along the Appian Way.
PUTHITES
The Puthites were one of the families connected with Kiriath-jearim and descended from Caleb.
Putiel
Putiel was the father of the wife of Eleazar, Aaron’s son, and therefore the grandfather of Phinehas. He is mentioned in the genealogy of the priestly family.
Pygarg
The pygarg was a clean animal permitted for Israelite food under the Law. Its exact identification is uncertain; it was probably a species of antelope or similar horned animal.
PYRAMID
A pyramid was a monumental tomb structure. Simon Maccabeus built pyramids at Modin as part of a memorial for his parents and brothers.
Pyrrhus
Pyrrhus was the father of Sopater of Berea, one of Paul’s companions on his journey. His name is included in the expanded reading of Acts 20:4.
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