Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
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Revelation of Christ
Prophecy • New Testament
The revelation of Christ refers to his future appearing or second advent. Scripture describes it as his coming, manifestation, and unveiling in glory and judgment.
REVELATION OF JOHN
Prophecy • New Testament
The Revelation of John is the final book of the New Testament. It presents prophetic visions given to John concerning Christ, the churches, judgment, the conflict of good and evil, and God’s final victory.
Revelation Of St. John
Scripture • New Testament
The Revelation of Saint John, or Apocalypse, is the final book of the New Testament. Its name means “revelation” and concerns the visions given to John concerning Christ and the things to come.
Revelation, Book of
Prophecy • New Testament
The Apocalypse, or Revelation, is the final and only prophetic book of the New Testament. It presents Jesus Christ as the central figure in the conflict between good and evil and declares his ultimate victory.
REVENUE
Measures & Money • Both
Revenue means income, produce, increase, or funds received. In biblical contexts it may describe the yield of labor, trade, land, or public resources.
REWARD
Other • Both
Reward in Scripture may mean recompense of any kind, including wages, gifts, payment for evil, or recognition for good. Its precise meaning is determined by the context.
Rezeph
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Rezeph was an ancient fortress or city mentioned by Sennacherib among the places conquered by Assyria. It was probably located east of Hamath, near the Euphrates trade routes.
Rezia
People & Groups • Old Testament
Rezia was an Asherite descended from Ulla.
Rezin
People & Groups • Old Testament
Rezin was the last king of Syria at Damascus. He joined Pekah of Israel against Ahaz of Judah, but Tiglath-pileser of Assyria captured Damascus, killed Rezin, and carried his people into captivity.
Rezon
People & Groups • Old Testament
Rezon was a Syrian leader who broke from Hadadezer of Zobah after David’s victory, captured Damascus, and became king of Syria. He opposed Israel throughout Solomon’s reign.
Rhegium
Places & Geography • New Testament
Rhegium was a town on the southern coast of Italy at the Strait of Messina. Paul stopped there briefly on his voyage from Malta toward Rome.
Rhesa
People & Groups • New Testament
Rhesa was listed as a son of Zerubbabel in Luke’s genealogy of Jesus Christ. Some have suggested that the name may have been a title rather than a personal name.
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