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.
Pestilence
Sin & Judgment - Both
Pestilence is a sudden and often fatal epidemic. In Scripture it is frequently presented as a judgment associated with war, famine, or divine visitation, though God is also sought for deliverance from it.
PESTLE
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A pestle is a rounded implement of wood or stone used with a mortar to pound or pulverize materials. Proverbs 27:22 uses it in a comparison showing that some folly remains deeply fixed.
Peter
People & Groups - New Testament
Peter, originally called Simon, was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles and a leading witness of the resurrection. A fisherman from Galilee, he preached at Pentecost, helped establish the early church, and was called Cephas, meaning Peter or rock.
Peter, First Epistle of
Scripture - New Testament
First Peter is an apostolic letter addressed to Christians scattered through Asia Minor. It encourages steadfast hope, holiness, submission to God, and endurance under suffering while pointing believers to the example and saving work of Christ.
Peter, Second Epistle of
Scripture - New Testament
Second Peter is a letter urging believers to grow in Christian virtue, resist false teachers, remember the apostolic testimony, and await the promised return of Christ and the renewal of all things.
PETER, SIMON
People & Groups - New Testament
Simon Peter was a Galilean fisherman, apostle of Jesus Christ, and prominent leader among the Twelve. He confessed Jesus as the Christ, preached at Pentecost, helped open the gospel to Gentiles, and is traditionally associated with two New Testament epistles.
PETER, THE FIRST EPISTLE OF
Scripture - New Testament
The First Epistle of Peter is a letter to Christians scattered through Asia Minor. It encourages holy living, submission, hope, and steadfastness under persecution, pointing believers to Christ’s suffering and promised inheritance.
PETER, THE SECOND EPISTLE OF
Scripture - New Testament
The Second Epistle of Peter warns Christians against false teachers and moral corruption. It urges growth in the knowledge of Christ, confidence in God’s promises, and readiness for the coming judgment and new creation.
Pethahiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pethahiah was the name of several men, including a chief of a priestly course, a Levite, and a descendant of Judah who served at the Persian king’s hand in matters concerning the people.
Pethor
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Pethor was the Mesopotamian home of Balaam, located near a river, probably the Euphrates. Balak’s messengers went there to summon Balaam to curse Israel.
Pethuel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pethuel was the father of Joel the prophet.
Petra
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Petra means “rock” and is associated with Sela, the rocky place mentioned in Isaiah. The exact identification in this entry is given as Sela.
Peulthai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Peulthai was one of the sons of Obed-edom and served as a Levite gatekeeper or porter connected with the sanctuary.
Phalec
People & Groups - New Testament
Phalec is the Greek form of Peleg, a son of Eber in the genealogy of Jesus recorded by Luke. His name is associated with division.
Phallu
People & Groups - Old Testament
Phallu is another form of Pallu, the second son of Reuben and ancestor of a Reubenite family.
Phalti
People & Groups - Old Testament
Phalti was the son of Laish of Gallim, to whom Saul gave Michal, David’s wife, in marriage. He later returned Michal to David when David’s kingship was restored.
Phaltiel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Phaltiel is another form of Phalti, the man to whom Saul gave Michal after separating her from David.
Phanuel
People & Groups - New Testament
Phanuel was the father of Anna, the prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus at the temple and spoke of Him to those awaiting Jerusalem’s redemption.
Pharaoh
Government & Society - Old Testament
Pharaoh was the title used for the kings of Egypt. Several pharaohs appear in biblical history, including those connected with Abraham, Joseph, the Exodus, Solomon, and later conflicts with Israel and Judah.
PHARAOH HOPHRA
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pharaoh Hophra, also called Apries, ruled Egypt from about 589 to 570 BC. He allied with Zedekiah against Babylon, received Jewish refugees after Jerusalem’s fall, and later lost his throne and life in a revolt.
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