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.
Musician, Chief
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
The chief musician was the leader or precentor of the Levitical temple choir and orchestra. The office appears in the titles of many psalms and was associated with leaders such as Jeduthun, Heman, and Asaph.
Mustard
Doctrine & Theology - New Testament
Mustard was a small-seeded plant that could grow into a large garden herb. Jesus used its tiny seed as a picture of the growth of God’s kingdom and of faith that begins small but has great effect.
Muth-labben
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Muth-labben occurs in the title of Psalm 9. Its meaning is uncertain; it may refer to a death, a musical tune, an instrument, or a particular manner of singing.
Muthlabben
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Muthlabben is the uncertain musical or liturgical expression in the title of Psalm 9. Proposed meanings include “death of the son,” a tune, or a manner of singing.
MUTTER
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
To mutter may describe a low or indistinct human voice, the cooing of a dove, or the growling of a lion. In Isaiah 8:19 it characterizes the subdued speech of necromancers.
Muzzle
Law & Covenant - Both
A muzzle was a guard placed over an animal’s mouth to prevent it from eating. God’s law forbade muzzling an ox while it threshed, teaching humane treatment and supporting the principle that laborers deserve provision.
MYNDUS
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
Myndus was a city on the western end of a peninsula in Asia Minor. It had a Jewish population and was known particularly for nearby silver mines; the Roman senate mentioned it in a letter concerning the Jews.
Myra
Places & Geography - New Testament
Myra was an important city and port in Lycia on the southern coast of Asia Minor. Paul changed ships there during his voyage to Rome before the shipwreck at Malta.
Myrrh
Objects & Symbols - Both
Myrrh was a fragrant resin used in anointing oil, perfume, embalming, and burial. The wise men brought it to Jesus, it was offered to Him on the cross, and it was used in preparing His body for burial.
Myrtle
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The myrtle is a fragrant evergreen shrub native to Palestine. It was used among the branches for the Feast of Tabernacles and appears in prophecy as a picture of God’s blessing replacing barrenness and thorns.
Mysia
Places & Geography - New Testament
Mysia was a region in northwestern Asia Minor. During his missionary journeys, Paul passed through it and traveled onward to Troas, where he received the vision calling him toward Macedonia.
Mystery
Doctrine & Theology - New Testament
In the New Testament, a mystery is a divine truth once hidden but now revealed by God. It includes the gospel, the inclusion of the Gentiles, Christ’s relation to His people, the resurrection, and other revealed purposes of God.
Naam
People & Groups - Old Testament
Naam was one of the sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh, a Judahite.
Naamah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Naamah was the name of several biblical women and a town in the lowland of Judah. It included Lamech’s daughter, Solomon’s Ammonite wife, and a city in Judah’s inheritance.
Naaman
People & Groups - Both
Naaman was a Syrian army commander afflicted with leprosy. After obeying Elisha’s command to wash seven times in the Jordan, he was cleansed and acknowledged the God of Israel; Jesus later referred to him.
Naamathite
People & Groups - Old Testament
Naamathite was the designation of Zophar, one of Job’s three friends. The location of Naamah, the place associated with this designation, is uncertain.
Naamites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Naamites were the family descended from Naaman, a descendant of Benjamin.
Naarah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Naarah was the second wife of Ashur, a descendant of Judah.
Naarai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Naarai, also called Paarai, was one of David’s military heroes and served among his warriors.
Naaran
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Naaran was a town of Ephraim, probably the same place elsewhere called Naarath.
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