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.
Pine tree
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The “pine tree” is an uncertain translation of several Hebrew tree names. The references may denote a pine, cypress, wild olive, elm, or another tree found in Lebanon and Palestine.
PINING SICKNESS
Sin & Judgment - Both
Pining sickness describes wasting away through disease, affliction, sin, deprivation, or homesickness. In Isaiah 38:12, the expression traditionally translated this way properly refers to the thread or thrum of a loom.
PINION
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A pinion is the outer part of a bird’s wing. Scripture also uses the image of wings or pinions figuratively for God’s protective care over those who trust in Him.
Pinnacle
Temple & Tabernacle - New Testament
The pinnacle of the temple was a high, elevated part of the temple complex to which the devil took Jesus during His temptation. Satan urged Him to throw Himself down, but Jesus refused to test God.
Pinon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pinon was one of the chiefs or clan leaders of Edom.
Pipe
Worship & Prayer - Both
A pipe was a simple wind instrument made from materials such as reed, bronze, or copper. It was used in celebrations, worship, processions, mourning, and other social occasions.
Piram
People & Groups - Old Testament
Piram was the Amorite king of Jarmuth who joined four other kings against Joshua. He was captured and executed after Israel’s victory.
Pirathon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Pirathon was a place in the hill country of Ephraim and the home of Abdon, one of Israel’s judges. It was also associated with the Amalekite region.
Pirathonite
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Pirathonite was a native or resident of Pirathon. The Bible identifies Abdon and Benaiah among those called Pirathonites.
Pisgah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Pisgah was a mountain height or section of the Abarim range east of the Jordan. From its summit Moses viewed the Promised Land, and Balak brought Balaam there to observe Israel.
Pisidia
Places & Geography - New Testament
Pisidia was a mountainous district of Asia Minor north of Pamphylia. Paul and Barnabas traveled through it during their missionary journeys, including the route near Antioch.
Pison
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Pison was one of the four rivers said to flow from Eden. Its identification is uncertain, and proposed locations have included rivers in regions around Mesopotamia and Asia Minor.
PISPA
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pispa was a son of Jether and a member of the tribe of Asher.
Pit
Death & Afterlife - Both
A pit may be a hole, cistern, dungeon, grave, or trap. Scripture also uses the term figuratively for the grave, the realm of the dead, and the bottomless pit associated with judgment.
Pitch
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Pitch was a sticky, inflammable form of bitumen or asphalt. It was used as a waterproof coating for Noah’s ark and Moses’ basket and as mortar or cement in ancient building.
Pitcher
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A pitcher was an earthen vessel used for carrying water or other liquids, usually on the head or shoulder. Rebekah, Gideon’s men, and the man whom Jesus’ disciples followed all carried such vessels.
Pithom
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Pithom was one of the store cities built for Pharaoh by the Israelites during their oppression in Egypt. Its exact identification is debated, though it was located somewhere near Egypt’s eastern border.
Pithon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pithon was a grandson of Meribbaal, also called Mephibosheth, and a descendant of Saul’s family.
PITY
Christian Life - Both
Pity is tender concern for those in weakness, misery, or distress. In Scripture it is closely related to mercy and is attributed both to God and to those who show kindness to others.
PLACE
Other - Both
Place generally means a particular location or position. Biblical usage can also refer to a region, dwelling, temple area, or figurative position, depending on the context.
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