Romamtiezer
Romamtiezer was one of Heman’s sons and served among the appointed temple singers.
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ROMAN EMPIRE AND CHRISTIANITY
The Roman Empire was the dominant political power during the early spread of Christianity. Its roads, administration, common language, and relative peace aided communication, while its pagan religious and imperial claims eventually brought it into conflict with the church.
ROMAN LAW
Roman law was the legal system governing private rights, crimes, citizenship, procedure, and appeals in the Roman world. Its protections for citizens help explain Paul’s appeal to trial before Caesar.
Romans, Epistle to the
Romans is Paul’s letter to the church at Rome, probably written from Corinth around A.D. 58. It explains the gospel, sin, justification by faith, salvation by grace, God’s purposes for Israel, and practical Christian obedience.
Rome
Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire and a major city of the ancient world. Christians were present there early, Paul later ministered there as a prisoner, and the city became an important setting in New Testament history.
Roof
A roof was the covering of a house. Biblical houses commonly had accessible flat roofs used for various domestic and religious activities.
Room
In references to seating at meals, a “room” means an honored or uppermost place on the dining couch. Jesus warned against seeking such places for the sake of public distinction.
ROOT
A root is the underground part of a plant, but Scripture frequently uses it figuratively for ancestry, origin, stability, or the source of a people’s condition. The Messiah is called the Root of Jesse and the Root of David.
ROOT OF JESSE
The Root of Jesse is a Messianic title referring to the promised king from Jesse’s family, the father of David. The New Testament identifies Jesus as this descendant and hope of the nations.
ROPE
A rope is a cord made of bound, woven, or twisted material. Biblical words translated rope may also mean line or cord, depending on the context.
Rose
The flower called “rose” in some English translations may have been a narcissus, autumn crocus, or another flowering plant; the exact identification is uncertain. Roses themselves were also known in Syria and Palestine.
Rosh
Rosh may be a proper name in Ezekiel’s prophecy, though some translations render it “chief.” It is also listed as a descendant of Benjamin in Genesis.
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