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.
Meronothithe, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
“The Meronothite” was a designation meaning a native or inhabitant of Meronoth, a place whose location is not known with certainty.
Meroz
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Meroz was a place near the scene of Israel’s battle with Sisera. Its inhabitants were severely condemned because they did not come to help the Lord’s people under Deborah and Barak.
MESALOTH
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
Mesaloth was a place mentioned in the account of Bacchides and Alcimus’s march into Judah. Its location is uncertain, although it may have been near Arbela west of the Sea of Galilee.
Mesech, Meshech
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshech, or Mesech, was a son of Japheth and ancestor of a northern people associated in Scripture with Tubal, Magog, and other distant nations.
Mesha
People & Groups - Old Testament
Mesha is the name of several biblical figures and places, most notably the king of Moab who rebelled against Israel. It also refers to Caleb’s son, a Benjamite, and a region on the boundary of Joktan’s descendants.
Meshach
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshach was the Babylonian name given to Mishael, one of Daniel’s Hebrew companions. He refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s image and was preserved by God from the fiery furnace.
Meshech
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshech was a son of Japheth and the ancestor of a northern people. Scripture associates them with Tubal and other distant nations, and sometimes uses the name as a figure for remote foreigners.
Meshelemiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshelemiah was a Korhite Levite appointed as a gatekeeper of the tabernacle or temple during David’s reign. He is also called Shelemiah in the biblical records.
Meshezabeel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshezabeel was a man whose name means “delivered by God.” The supplied sources give no further identifying information.
MESHEZABEL
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshezabel was the name of several men associated with the postexilic community: a priest connected with rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall, a family chief who sealed the covenant, and an ancestor in Judah’s genealogy.
Meshillemith
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshillemith was a priest descended from Immer. He is listed as an ancestor of priests serving in Jerusalem after the exile and is also called Meshillemoth.
Meshillemoth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshillemoth was the name of an Ephraimite ancestor of Berechiah and of a priest descended from Immer. The priest is also identified by the form Meshillemith.
MESHOBAB
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshobab was a Simeonite who participated in extending his people’s settlements and pasturelands into territories near Gerar and Edom. This activity occurred during the days of King Hezekiah.
Meshullam
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshullam was a common Old Testament name borne by numerous Israelites, including priests, Levites, Benjamites, temple workers, covenant signers, and builders of Jerusalem’s wall.
Meshullemeth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meshullemeth was the wife of Manasseh, king of Judah, and the mother of Amon. She was the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.
Mesobaite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
“The Mesobaite” was a title attached to Jasiel, one of David’s mighty men. Its precise reference is uncertain.
Mesopotamia
Places & Geography - Both
Mesopotamia means “between the rivers” and refers chiefly to the region between the Tigris and Euphrates. It was associated with the families of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and with several events in Israel’s early history.
Mess
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A mess was a portion or dish of food given to a guest or sent to a person’s table.
Messenger
Angels & Spiritual Beings - Both
A messenger is one sent to carry news, commands, or a message. In Scripture the term may describe a human envoy, a prophet, an apostle, or an angel, depending on the context.
Messiah
Jesus Christ - Both
Messiah means “Anointed One.” The title was used for consecrated priests and kings, but ultimately points to Jesus Christ, the promised Deliverer and King who fulfills the Old Testament hope of salvation.
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