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.
Hagar
People & Groups - Both
Hagar was an Egyptian servant of Sarah and the mother of Ishmael by Abraham. After fleeing mistreatment and later being sent away with Ishmael, she received God’s help and assurance concerning her son; Paul later used Hagar allegorically in discussing the old covenant.
Hagarene
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Hagarene was a person associated with the descendants or people of Hagar. The term describes individuals serving in David’s administration and a people east of Israel who fought against the Transjordanian tribes.
Hagarenes, Hagarites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Hagarenes or Hagarites were a people living east of Palestine. They fought against the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Saul’s time and later appear among Israel’s enemies.
Hagerite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Hagerite was Jaziz, a man who served as overseer of David’s flocks. The designation identifies him with the people associated with Hagar.
Haggai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Haggai was a post-exilic prophet who ministered in 520 BC during the reign of Darius. Together with Zechariah, he urged the returned Jewish community to resume rebuilding the temple and encouraged them with God’s promises concerning His future kingdom.
Haggai, Book of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Haggai contains four short prophetic messages delivered in the second year of Darius. It calls the returned exiles to rebuild the temple, promises blessing upon renewed obedience, and points to God’s shaking of the nations.
Haggai, Prophecy Of
Scripture - Old Testament
Haggai’s prophecy is a brief post-exilic message rebuking Judah for neglecting the temple and urging the people to resume its construction. It also encourages them with promises concerning God’s presence, blessing, and future purposes.
Haggeri
People & Groups - Old Testament
Haggeri was one of David’s mighty men. The parallel passage identifies the corresponding warrior as Bani the Gadite, so the name or reading is uncertain.
Haggi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Haggi was the second son of Gad and the ancestor of the Haggites. He is listed among the sons of Jacob’s household and among the families of Gad.
Haggiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Haggiah was a descendant of Levi from the family of Merari. His name means “festival of the LORD.”
Haggites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Haggites were a family or clan of the tribe of Gad descended from Haggi. They are listed among the families of Gad in the wilderness census.
Haggith
People & Groups - Old Testament
Haggith was one of David’s wives and the mother of Adonijah, who later attempted to claim the throne. She is mentioned in the accounts of David’s family and the succession of Solomon.
Hagiographa
Scripture - Old Testament
Hagiographa means “holy writings” and refers to the third division of the Hebrew Scriptures, called the Ketubim or Writings. This section includes books such as Psalms, Proverbs, Job, and Chronicles.
HAGRI
People & Groups - Old Testament
Hagri was the father of Mibhar, one of the mighty men associated with David. The parallel account may identify this warrior as Bani the Gadite.
HAGRITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Hagrites were Arab or desert tribes living east and south of Palestine. They fought against the Israelite tribes east of the Jordan and were defeated during Saul’s reign.
Hai
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Hai is an alternate form of Ai, the city near Bethel where Israel was initially defeated because of Achan’s sin and later gained victory under Joshua.
Hail
Sin & Judgment - Both
Hail is frozen precipitation that appears in Scripture as an instrument of divine judgment. God used hail in the plagues of Egypt and against the Amorites, and it also appears in prophetic and apocalyptic judgments.
Hail!
Other - New Testament
A greeting meaning “rejoice” or expressing a wish for someone’s welfare. It was also used mockingly against Jesus before his crucifixion.
Hair
Jewish Life & Customs - Both
Hair was carefully groomed and symbolically significant in biblical cultures. Long or uncut hair could mark beauty, mourning, or a Nazirite vow, while anointing the hair expressed joy and hospitality; disheveling or cutting it often expressed grief or humiliation.
Hakkatan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Hakkatan was the father of Johanan, who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem with Ezra. The name means “the little one.”
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