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.
PATROCLUS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Patroclus was the father of Nicanor, a Syrian general mentioned in 2 Maccabees.
PATTERN
Temple & Tabernacle - Both
A pattern is a model, design, copy, or guiding conception for something to be made. In Scripture it may refer to the divinely given design of the tabernacle or temple, or to a moral example to follow.
Pau
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Pau, also called Pai, was an Edomite city ruled by Hadar. Its exact location is unknown.
Paul
People & Groups - New Testament
Paul, formerly called Saul, was an apostle of Jesus Christ and a major preacher of the gospel to the Gentiles. Born in Tarsus and trained in Judaism, he was converted while persecuting Christians and later carried the gospel through much of the Roman world.
PAULUS, SERGIUS
People & Groups - New Testament
Sergius Paulus was the Roman proconsul of Cyprus when Paul and Barnabas preached at Paphos. After witnessing God’s judgment on Elymas and hearing the gospel, he believed.
Pavement
Objects & Symbols - New Testament
The Pavement was the paved place outside the Roman governor’s judgment hall where Pilate sat to judge Jesus. It was also called Gabbatha, though its exact location is uncertain.
Pavilion
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A pavilion was a tent, booth, canopy, or covered enclosure used for privacy or shelter. Scripture uses the term for places associated with God, kings, and royal judgment.
PAW
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A paw is the soft foot of an animal, distinguished from a hoof. Scripture also uses the term figuratively for the power or grasp of a lion, bear, or other creature.
PE
Original Language - Old Testament
Pe is the seventeenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It can represent the sound “p” or “f,” depending on its form, and it was also used as the number eighty.
Peace offerings
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Peace offerings were voluntary sacrifices expressing fellowship and gratitude to God. They included thanksgiving offerings, offerings made in fulfillment of a vow, and freewill offerings.
PEACEMAKER
Christian Life - New Testament
A peacemaker is one who actively works to establish peace rather than merely settling a dispute. Jesus declares such people blessed, saying they will be called sons of God.
Peacock
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The peacock was an exotic bird brought to Solomon by ships from distant lands, probably India or nearby regions. It was one of the notable products associated with Solomon’s wealth.
Peacocks
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Peacocks were among the valuable and exotic goods brought to Jerusalem by Solomon’s fleet. They are mentioned with gold, silver, ivory, and apes.
Pearl
Objects & Symbols - New Testament
A pearl is a highly valued gem from an oyster or similar shellfish. In the New Testament it illustrates great value, and the gates of the heavenly Jerusalem are described as pearls.
Peculiar
Doctrine & Theology - Both
In biblical usage, peculiar means specially belonging to or possessed by someone. God’s peculiar people are those whom He has chosen as His own treasured possession.
Pedahel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pedahel was a prince of the tribe of Naphtali and one of the leaders appointed to help distribute the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel.
Pedahzur
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pedahzur was the father of Gamaliel, the leader of the tribe of Manasseh during the wilderness period after the Exodus.
Pedaiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pedaiah is the name of several men in the Old Testament, including the father of Zerubbabel, a ruler of Manasseh, a wall-builder, a Levite treasurer, and a Benjamite leader.
Pedarhzur
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pedarhzur, also spelled Pedahzur, was the father of Gamaliel, chief of the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and wilderness journeys.
PEDESTAL
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
A pedestal is a supporting base or stand. In the Revised Version it describes the bases of the bronze stands associated with Solomon’s temple.
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