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.
Amam
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Amam was an unidentified town in southern Judah, listed with Shema and Moladah in the allotment of the land.
Aman
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Aman is a form of Haman, the enemy of the Jews in Esther. The name occurs in the Greek additions to Esther and in Tobit.
Amana
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Amana was a mountain associated with Lebanon, Senir, and Hermon, probably in the Anti-Lebanon range near the source of the Abana River. The name may also refer to a mountain in northern Syria.
Amariah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amariah was a common priestly and Levitical name borne by several Old Testament men, including ancestors of Zadok and Ezra, a priestly judge under Jehoshaphat, and others listed in post-exilic genealogies.
Amasa
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amasa was the son of Abigail and nephew of David who commanded Absalom’s army and was later appointed over David’s army. Joab murdered him while pretending to greet him; another Amasa was a leader of Ephraim.
Amasai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amasai was the name of several Levites and priests. One led men who joined David, another helped bring the ark to Jerusalem, and another belonged to the Kohathite line.
Amasai, Or Amasai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amasai is a name meaning “burdensome” or “burden-bearing.” It is a variant form associated with several Old Testament men named Amasai.
Amashai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amashai was a priestly descendant of Azareel whom Nehemiah appointed to live in Jerusalem and serve in the temple.
Amashai Or Amashai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amashai was a priestly descendant of Azareel in Nehemiah’s time. He is probably the same person as Maasiai in the parallel genealogy.
AMASHSAI
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Amashsai was a priest listed among the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the exile. The name may reflect a textual variation of Maasai.
Amasiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amasiah was a captain under King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He willingly offered himself for the Lord’s service and commanded a large military division.
Amath
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Amath is another form of Hamath, the ancient city and region in Syria.
AMAZED
Other - New Testament
To be amazed is to experience astonishment, awe, perplexity, or even joyful wonder. The Gospels often use the term for the response to Jesus’ teaching and miracles, and Acts uses it for the Spirit’s work at Pentecost.
Amaziah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amaziah was a king of Judah who defeated Edom but later worshiped Edomite gods and was defeated by Israel. The name was also borne by a Levite, a priest at Bethel, and a Simeonite chief.
Ambassador
Christian Life - Both
An ambassador is an official messenger or representative sent by a king or government. In the New Testament, Christian ministers are called ambassadors for Christ, proclaiming reconciliation with God.
Ambassage
Government & Society - New Testament
An ambassage is an embassy or public message carried by ambassadors. Jesus used the word in illustrations about subjects rejecting a king and a king seeking terms of peace.
Amber
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Amber in Ezekiel probably refers to electrum, a bright metal alloy of gold and silver, rather than the fossil resin called amber today. It appears in descriptions of radiant heavenly visions.
AMBITIOUS
Christian Life - New Testament
In older translations, ambitious can mean earnestly striving or making something one’s aim. Christians are urged to aim at pleasing God, living quietly, and proclaiming the gospel.
Ambush
Government & Society - Old Testament
An ambush is a military attack made by soldiers concealed from the enemy. Joshua used this strategy successfully at Ai, and Jeremiah describes it in the judgment of Babylon.
AMBUSHMENT
Government & Society - Old Testament
Ambushment means an ambush or position of those lying in wait. Scripture uses the term for concealed forces in battle.
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