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.
Ninevites
Festivals & Holy Days - Both
Nisan was the first month of the Jewish sacred year, corresponding approximately to April. Passover occurred during this month; it was also called Abib in the Pentateuch.
Nisan
God - Old Testament
Nisroch was an Assyrian deity whose temple was the place where Sennacherib was killed by his sons. The identity of the god is otherwise uncertain.
Nisroch
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Biblical nitre was probably natron, a naturally occurring soda or alkaline substance, rather than modern saltpetre. It was used for cleansing and reacts strongly with vinegar.
Nitre
Places & Geography - Old Testament
No, or No-Amon, was the Egyptian city of Thebes, a major city on both sides of the Nile. The prophets used its defeat as a warning of coming judgment.
No
People & Groups - Old Testament
No-Adiah is a personal name meaning “whom the LORD meets.” The supplied source gives the name but does not provide further biographical information.
No-Adiah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
No-Amon was Thebes, the great Egyptian city associated with the god Amon. Nahum used its conquest as an example of the downfall awaiting proud nations.
No-Amon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Noadiah was a Levite entrusted with sacred vessels during Ezra’s return from Babylon and also a prophetess who opposed Nehemiah’s work with Tobiah and Sanballat.
Noadiah
People & Groups - Both
Noah was a righteous man who walked with God, built the ark by divine command, and was preserved with his family through the Flood. He became an ancestor of the post-Flood human family.
Noah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Nob was a priestly city where the tabernacle stood during David’s flight from Saul. Saul later destroyed the city and killed its priests after learning that Ahimelech had helped David.
Nob
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Nobah was an Israelite warrior who captured Kenath and gave it his name. Another place called Nobah marked Gideon’s pursuit of the Midianites, though its identity is uncertain.
Nobah
Government & Society - New Testament
A nobleman was an official in Herod’s service who came to Jesus at Cana and asked Him to heal his dying son at Capernaum. Jesus answered his request.
NOBAI
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nobai was one of the men who joined in sealing the covenant recorded in Nehemiah 10:19.
Nobleman
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Nod was the land east of Eden to which Cain went after God judged him for murdering Abel. Its precise location is unknown.
Nod
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nodab was a Hagrite or Arab clan that fought against the Israelite tribes east of the Jordan and was defeated along with Jetur and Naphish.
Nodab
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nogah was a son of David born in Jerusalem. His name means “splendor” or “brightness,” and he is listed among David’s sons in Chronicles.
Nogah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nohah was the fourth son of Benjamin. The name may also be connected with a settlement mentioned in the account of Israel’s battle against Benjamin.
Nohah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Non is another form of Nun, the father of Joshua. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Ephraim.
Non
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Noph was the Hebrew name for Memphis, an ancient Egyptian city south of modern Cairo on the western bank of the Nile. It appears in prophetic passages concerning Egypt.
Noph
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Nopha was a place mentioned in an ancient victory song concerning the Amorite conquest of Moab. It was probably near Heshbon, but its location is uncertain.
Nopha
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Nophah was a city or place in the territory of Moab occupied by the Amorites. It is mentioned only in an ancient song preserved in Numbers, and its text is uncertain.
Select Pages
© 2026 AVisitWithJesus
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
