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.
Messias
Jesus Christ - New Testament
Messias is the Greek form of Messiah, meaning “Anointed One.” In the New Testament it is used of Jesus as the promised Christ.
METAL
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
The biblical term translated “metal” refers to a substance in Ezekiel’s vision whose identification is uncertain. It may denote bronze, an alloy such as electrum, or amber, a prized ornamental substance.
METALLURGY
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Metallurgy in the Bible includes crushing, washing, refining, melting, alloying, and separating metals such as gold and silver. These processes also provide figures for God’s judgment and the purification or chastening of His people.
Metals
Objects & Symbols - Both
The metals known in biblical times included gold, silver, copper, iron, lead, and tin. They were used for trade, ornaments, tools, weapons, vessels, and construction, especially in the service of the tabernacle and temple.
METE
Measures & Money - Both
To mete is to measure, whether by a dry measure or by a line. In some passages the word describes measuring out a portion or determining the extent of something, including judgment or destruction.
METEYARD
Measures & Money - Old Testament
A meteyard was a measure of length or a measuring standard. The term occurs in the law’s prohibition against using false measures.
Metheg-ammah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Metheg-ammah is probably not a separate place name but a figurative expression meaning “the bridle of the mother-city.” It refers to David’s capture or subjugation of the chief Philistine city, probably Gath.
Methegammah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Methegammah is an alternate form of Metheg-ammah, probably referring to Gath, the chief city of the Philistines, which David subdued.
Methusael
People & Groups - Old Testament
Methusael was a descendant of Cain, the son of Mehujael and father of Lamech. His name is associated with “man of God” or “champion of God.”
Methuselah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Methuselah was the son of Enoch, the father of Lamech, and the grandfather of Noah. He is recorded as living 969 years, the longest lifespan mentioned in Scripture.
METHUSHAEL
People & Groups - Old Testament
Methushael was a descendant of Cain and the father of Lamech in the Cainite genealogy. The meaning of his name is uncertain.
Meunim
People & Groups - Old Testament
Meunim was a people or group mentioned among the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the exile. The name is also rendered Mehunim or Mehunims.
Meuzai
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Meuzai is mentioned in a marginal reading associated with Uzal in Ezekiel 27:19. The supplied sources provide no further explanation.
MEUZAL
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Meuzal is understood by many interpreters as a place-name in Ezekiel 27:19, meaning “from Uzal.” Other translations understand the word as describing goods in transit or yarn.
Mezahab
People & Groups - Old Testament
Mezahab was the father of Matred and grandfather of Mehetabel, the wife of Hadar, one of the kings of Edom.
MEZOBAITE
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Mezobaite was the designation of Jaasiel, one of David’s mighty warriors. The term probably identifies him by a place or clan of origin.
Miamin
People & Groups - Old Testament
Miamin, also called Mijamin or Miniamin, was associated with a priestly division and with the postexilic priesthood. The name means “from the right hand.”
Mibhar
People & Groups - Old Testament
Mibhar was listed among David’s warriors. The parallel account suggests that the name may reflect a textual variation concerning Bani the Gadite or a man from Zobah.
Mibsam
People & Groups - Old Testament
Mibsam was the name of a son of Ishmael and ancestor of an Arab tribe, and also of a son of Simeon.
Mibzar
People & Groups - Old Testament
Mibzar was an Edomite chief descended from Esau. His name means “fortress.”
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