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.
MOUTH
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
The mouth is the opening used for eating and speaking, but Scripture also uses it figuratively for words, testimony, authority, and a spokesman. Expressions involving the mouth may signify praise, accusation, humility, silence, or divine revelation.
Mowing
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Mowing refers to cutting grass or gathering an early crop. The “king’s mowings” probably concerned a royal right to the first pasture or hay for the king’s animals and cavalry.
Moza
People & Groups - Old Testament
Moza was the name of two men: a son of Caleb and a descendant of Saul through Zimri. Both appear in the genealogical records of the Old Testament.
Mozah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Mozah was a town in the territory of Benjamin. It was located among the cities allotted to that tribe, probably northwest of Jerusalem.
Muaz
People & Groups - Old Testament
Muaz was a descendant of Jerahmeel and the firstborn son of Ram. He is mentioned only in a genealogical list.
Mufflers
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
Mufflers were light veils or ornamental coverings worn by women. In Isaiah 3 they are listed among the luxurious adornments removed in judgment.
Mulberry
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The mulberry trees mentioned in David’s battles were probably poplars or aspens whose leaves rustled in the wind. The sound among their tops served as a sign that God was going before David’s army.
Mulbury Trees
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The “mulberry trees” of 2 Samuel 5 and 1 Chronicles 14 were probably poplars, aspens, or another uncertain species. Their rustling foliage was associated with the sign of God’s movement before David’s army.
MULCTED
Sin & Judgment - Old Testament
Mulcted means punished or fined. In Proverbs 22:3 it describes suffering the consequences of failing to recognize danger.
Mule
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A mule is the hybrid offspring of a horse and a donkey. Although Israelites were forbidden to breed such hybrids, mules were used as riding and pack animals, especially by kings and nobles.
Muppim
People & Groups - Old Testament
Muppim was a son or descendant of Benjamin who belonged to the family that went down with Jacob to Egypt. He is also called Shuppim or Shephupham in other genealogical passages.
Murder
Sin & Judgment - Both
Murder is the deliberate and unlawful taking of human life. Biblical law distinguished it from accidental killing, required a just determination of guilt, and prescribed severe judgment because human beings bear God’s image.
MURDERERS
People & Groups - New Testament
The “murderers” in Acts 21:38 were assassins, members of violent bands who used daggers to kill political opponents. The Roman commander mistakenly thought Paul was their leader.
Murmuring
Sin & Judgment - Both
Murmuring is complaining or grumbling against God, His servants, or His providence. Israel’s repeated murmuring in the wilderness brought divine displeasure, and Christians are warned against following that example.
Murrain
Sin & Judgment - Old Testament
Murrain was a severe and widespread disease that killed the Egyptians’ livestock during the fifth plague. The plague was a judgment from God and did not affect Israel’s cattle in the same way.
Mushi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Mushi was a son of Merari and ancestor of the Mushite Levitical family. He appears in the genealogies of the Levites.
Music
Worship & Prayer - Both
Music was widely used in Israel for worship, celebration, mourning, prophecy, work, and public occasions. David and later temple leaders organized trained singers and instrumentalists for the service of God.
Music, Instrumental
Worship & Prayer - Both
Hebrew instrumental music included stringed instruments such as harps and lyres, wind instruments such as horns, trumpets, and flutes, and percussion instruments such as drums, cymbals, and bells. These accompanied worship, celebration, processions, and public announcements.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Other - Old Testament
“Musical instruments” is an uncertain translation of the rare phrase in Ecclesiastes 2:8. The source notes that the expression may instead refer to numerous concubines, so the meaning cannot be established confidently.
Musical Instruments Of The Hebrews
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
The Hebrews used stringed, wind, and percussion instruments in worship and daily life. Their instruments included harps, lyres, trumpets, horns, flutes, drums, cymbals, and other instruments whose exact forms are sometimes uncertain.
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