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.
Heave offering
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
A heave offering was an offering presented to the Lord, including portions of sacrifices and firstfruits given to the priests. The term may refer to lifting or setting apart the gift.
Heaven
Death & Afterlife - Both
Heaven denotes the sky and the created heavens, and also the dwelling place of God and the eternal blessedness prepared for the righteous. Scripture speaks of heaven as the believer’s everlasting inheritance.
HEAVENLY
Doctrine & Theology - New Testament
Heavenly means belonging to or coming from heaven. In Scripture it may describe revealed truths, the sphere of spiritual blessing, or the unseen realm where spiritual powers operate.
HEAVENS
Places & Geography - Both
The heavens are the visible sky and celestial expanse, and in biblical thought may also refer to the heavenly realm associated with God and His angelic hosts. God’s presence, however, is not confined to any place.
HEAVENS, NEW (AND EARTH, NEW)
Prophecy - Both
The new heavens and new earth describe God’s promised eschatological renewal of creation. Scripture presents this future world as purified and permanently characterized by righteousness and restored harmony.
Heber
People & Groups - Old Testament
Heber was the name of several Old Testament men and clans, including an Asherite, a Kenite husband of Jael, a Judahite, a Benjamite, and a Gadite.
HEBERITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Heberites were descendants or members of the clan of Heber, a family associated with the tribe of Asher.
Hebrew
People & Groups - Both
Hebrew was a designation for Abraham’s descendants, especially in their dealings with foreigners. The name may mean “one from beyond” or may be connected with Eber.
Hebrew language
Original Language - Old Testament
The Hebrew language is the principal language of the Old Testament and belongs to the Semitic family. A few Old Testament sections are written in Aramaic, and Hebrew later came under strong Aramaic influence.
Hebrew of the Hebrews
People & Groups - New Testament
“Hebrew of the Hebrews” describes a person of genuine Hebrew descent, especially one whose parents were both Hebrews.
Hebrews
People & Groups - New Testament
The Hebrews in Acts 6:1 were Hebrew-speaking Jewish believers, distinguished from the Greek-speaking Jews or Hellenists.
Hebrews, Epistle to
Jesus Christ - New Testament
The Epistle to the Hebrews presents Christ as superior to angels, Moses, and the Levitical priesthood. It explains the temporary, symbolic character of the Mosaic system and calls believers to persevere in faith.
Hebrews, Epistle To The
Jesus Christ - New Testament
Hebrews is an anonymous New Testament writing that begins as a doctrinal exposition, develops as an exhortation, and closes in letter form. Its central theme is the supremacy of Jesus Christ and his perfect priestly sacrifice.
HEBREWS, GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THE
Scripture - Inter-testament
The Gospel according to the Hebrews was an early Christian writing used among some Jewish-Christian groups. It survives only in fragments quoted by ancient writers and was never received as part of the canonical New Testament.
Hebron
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Hebron was an ancient city in Judah, formerly called Kirjath-arba. Abraham lived there, Sarah was buried there, and David reigned there over Judah before becoming king over all Israel.
HEBRONITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Hebronites were a Levitical family descended from Hebron, the son of Kohath. They belonged to the larger Kohathite division of the Levites.
Hebronites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Hebronites were a family of Kohathite Levites descended from Hebron, the son of Kohath.
Hedge
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A hedge was a fence or boundary, often made from stones, thorn branches, or bushes, enclosing fields, vineyards, or sheepfolds.
HEED
Christian Life - Both
To heed is to give careful attention and respond with watchfulness. Scripture repeatedly commands people to heed God’s word, wisdom, their conduct, and warnings against spiritual danger.
HEEL
Objects & Symbols - Both
The heel is the back part of the foot. Biblically it can also symbolize being pursued, tripped, oppressed, or wounded, and is used figuratively in the promise concerning the serpent’s bruising of the heel.
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