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.
PIECE
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
In the Bible, piece may refer to a portion of meat, bread, land, cloth, a wall, or another object. In the New Testament it also means a patch of cloth or a fragment.
Piece Of Gold
Measures & Money - Old Testament
The “piece of gold” in 2 Kings 5:5 is more accurately understood as a shekel or measured weight of gold rather than a coined piece. Coined money was not yet commonly used in Palestine at that time.
PIECE OF MONEY
Measures & Money - Both
A piece of money refers to a weighed or coined amount of silver, including the Greek stater, which was equivalent to a shekel in the account of the temple tax.
Piece Of Silver
Measures & Money - Both
“Piece of silver” is a translation used for several biblical expressions referring to silver by weight or amount. In many passages the intended unit is the shekel; in the New Testament the expression may refer to a shekel, drachma, or related coin.
Pieces
Measures & Money - Both
The biblical word “pieces” may refer to fragments of silver, measured amounts such as shekels, or specific coins such as a stater or drachma. Its precise meaning depends on the passage and original language.
Piety
Christian Life - New Testament
Piety means reverent devotion expressed in faithful conduct. In 1 Timothy 5:4 it especially includes honoring and caring for one’s own family, while related biblical usage refers to worship directed toward God.
Pigeon
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Pigeons were common birds kept or captured for food and sacrifice. Under the Law, young pigeons could be offered in place of a lamb by those unable to afford the more costly offering; Mary and Joseph offered birds after Jesus’ birth.
Pihahiroth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Pihahiroth was a place where Israel camped shortly before crossing the Red Sea after leaving Egypt. Its name is traditionally associated with a place where reeds grow.
Pilate
Government & Society - New Testament
Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. Though he found no sufficient fault in Jesus, he yielded to the demand for crucifixion.
Pilate, Pontius
Government & Society - New Testament
Pontius Pilate was the Roman procurator of Judea during the ministry and crucifixion of Jesus. He questioned Jesus, recognized the weakness of the accusations against Him, yet authorized His crucifixion under pressure from the leaders and crowd.
Pildash
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pildash was one of the sons of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, by Milcah.
PILE
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
A pile is a heap of wood arranged for burning, especially a great pyre associated with judgment and destruction.
Pileha
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pileha was a leader among the people who signed the covenant of faithfulness made in the days of Nehemiah.
PILHA
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pilha was one of the men who signed Nehemiah’s covenant.
Pillar
Objects & Symbols - Both
A pillar is an upright shaft used for support, remembrance, or worship. Scripture describes memorial pillars and the pillar of cloud and fire that manifested God’s presence with Israel, while idolatrous pillars were condemned.
Pillar, Plain Of The
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Plain, or Oak, of the Pillar was a tree near Shechem where the people gathered to make Abimelech king. The expression refers to a landmark or memorial associated with a pillar.
Pilled
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
“Pilled” is an old English form meaning peeled or stripped. In Genesis 30:37 it describes branches from which Jacob removed strips of bark.
PILTAI
People & Groups - Old Testament
Piltai was a chief priestly family head in the days of Joiakim.
Piltai, Or Piltai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Piltai was the representative of the priestly family of Moadiah, or Maadiah, during the time of Joiakim, son of Jeshua.
PIN
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
A pin was a peg or slender rod of wood or metal used in weaving, hanging objects, or securing the curtains and cords of a tent, including the tabernacle.
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