Reed
A reed is a tall, flexible plant used for staffs, writing instruments, measuring rods, and other purposes. Scripture uses it as a picture of weakness and mentions a reed placed in Jesus’ hand during his mockery.
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REED, MEASURING
The measuring reed was a rod used to determine the dimensions of Ezekiel’s visionary temple and, later, the temple and holy city in Revelation. It represents precise measurement and ordered perfection.
Reelaiah
Reelaiah was one of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. He is called Raamiah in Nehemiah.
REESAIAS
Reesaias is an alternate form of Resaias, a name found in certain older English Bible forms. It is a variant spelling rather than a separate biblical subject.
Refiner
A refiner purified precious metals by heating ore and separating its impurities with a furnace and other substances. Scripture uses this work as a picture of God’s purifying judgment and sanctifying work.
REFORMATION
Reformation in Hebrews 9:10 means a setting of things right or the rectification of conditions. The term points to the fuller order associated with the coming of the Messiah.
REFUGE
A refuge is a place of safety or protection. The Old Testament especially uses the term figuratively of God, who shelters and preserves his people.
Refuge, Cities of
The six cities of refuge were appointed places of asylum for those who killed someone unintentionally. They provided protection until a proper trial, while deliberate murder received no such protection.
Refuges Cities Of
Cities of refuge were six Levitical cities appointed to protect a person who caused another’s death unintentionally until the matter could be judged.
REFUSE
Refuse formerly meant to reject or decline. In older Bible English it may therefore mean refusing something rather than unwanted waste.
REFUTE
To refute means to convict, expose, or disprove an error. In Jude, the wording is connected with dealing mercifully or correcting those who are in doubt, though the ancient text is uncertain.
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