River
In the Bible, a river may mean a perennial stream, a seasonal torrent or wadi, a canal, or a watercourse. Important rivers include the Jordan, Euphrates, Nile, and streams associated with biblical visions and imagery.
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River of Egypt
The expression “River of Egypt” may refer either to the Nile or, in descriptions of Israel’s boundary, to the seasonal brook or wadi called Wady el-‘Arish.
River of Gad
The River of Gad was probably the Arnon, mentioned in the account of David’s census.
River of God
The “river of God” in Psalm 65:9 pictures God’s inexhaustible provision, especially the streams and waters by which the earth is nourished.
Rivers of Babylon
The rivers of Babylon were the waterways of Babylonia, including the Euphrates, Tigris, canals, and related streams beside which the exiles remembered Zion.
Rivers of Damascus
The rivers of Damascus were the Abana and Pharpar, streams named by Naaman when comparing them with the waters of Israel.
Rivers of Judah
The rivers of Judah were the watercourses or streams of Judea, pictured as bringing refreshment and blessing.
RIZIA
Rizia was an Asherite listed among the descendants of that tribe. He is mentioned only in 1 Chronicles 7:39.
Rizpah
Rizpah was a concubine of Saul and the mother of Armoni and Mephibosheth. She became known for faithfully guarding the exposed bodies of her sons after their execution by the Gibeonites.
Road
In 1 Samuel 27:10, “road” refers to a raid or inroad, not to an ordinary traveled way. Biblical translations generally use “way” or “path” for a route of travel.
ROBBERS OF TEMPLES
Robbers of temples were people guilty of sacrilege or stealing from sacred treasuries. In Acts 19:37 the expression refers to an accusation against Paul’s companions at Ephesus.
Robbery
Robbery is the violent or unlawful taking of another person’s property. Scripture condemns theft, oppression, man-stealing, invasion of property rights, and sacrilegious taking from sacred places.
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