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.
Pochereth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pochereth was the ancestor of a group called the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, who returned from exile with Zerubbabel among the temple servants.
POCHERETH-HAZZEBAIM
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pochereth-hazzebaim was the head of a family that returned from the Babylonian exile with the post-exilic community.
POET
Other - New Testament
A poet is a maker or composer of verse. In Acts 17:28 Paul uses the word while quoting Greek poets and directing their language about divine sonship toward the true God.
Poetry
Scripture - Old Testament
Biblical poetry is measured, emotional language that commonly expresses worship, wisdom, repentance, faith, and man’s relationship with God. Hebrew poetry is especially marked by parallelism, in which lines correspond in thought rather than by rhyme.
Poetry, Hebrew
Scripture - Old Testament
Hebrew poetry is imaginative and rhythmic biblical composition, especially prominent in Psalms, Job, Proverbs, and the other poetic books. Its chief literary feature is parallelism, in which successive lines repeat, contrast, or develop related thoughts.
POETRY, NEW TESTAMENT
Scripture - New Testament
New Testament poetry appears in the Gospels, Epistles, hymns, and sayings of Jesus through vivid imagery, emotional expression, parallelism, and worshipful language. It includes passages associated with Mary, Zacharias, Paul, James, and early Christian song.
POINTS
Jesus Christ - New Testament
The expression in all points means in every respect or in all things. It emphasizes that Christ shared human experience and temptation, yet remained without sin.
Poison
Sin & Judgment - Both
Poison in Scripture may refer to venom from serpents or other creatures, or to bitter and harmful plants and substances. It is also used figuratively of destructive speech, evil, and divine judgment.
POLE
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Pole is an older rendering of the object Moses lifted up in the wilderness; the Revised Version identifies it as a standard or banner bearing the bronze serpent.
POLL
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
To poll means to cut or shear hair, or sometimes to count people by their heads. Biblical references include mourning customs, priestly regulations, and the numbering of Israel.
POLLUTION
Law & Covenant - Both
Pollution means defilement or contamination. In Scripture it may describe worthless or profaned offerings and participation in food sacrificed to idols.
Pollux
Objects & Symbols - New Testament
Pollux was one of the twin figures represented on the sign of the ship that carried Paul toward Rome. The ship was called “the Dioscuri,” referring to Castor and Pollux.
Polygamy
Christian Life - Both
Polygamy is the practice of one man having multiple wives. Although it appears in Old Testament history, Scripture’s foundational marriage pattern is the union of one man and one woman, and the practice brought serious family and spiritual troubles.
Pomegranate
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The pomegranate is a fruit tree common in Egypt and Palestine, valued for its red flowers, juicy fruit, and medicinal rind. Its form was used as decoration on the high priest’s robe and in the temple.
POMMEL
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Pommel is an older rendering of a bowl-shaped part of the temple furnishings; the Revised Version uses bowl.
Pommels
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
Pommels were rounded projections or bowls forming part of the decorated capitals atop the temple pillars. They were ornamental features of Solomon’s temple furnishings.
Pond
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A pond is a body of standing water, including water left by the Nile’s flooding or a place used for fish. Biblical references connect ponds with Egypt and other water resources.
PONDER
Christian Life - Both
To ponder is to consider carefully, weigh mentally, or reflect upon something. The word is used especially in Proverbs and in describing Mary’s reflection on events concerning Jesus.
Pontius Pilate
Government & Society - New Testament
Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. He is also called Pilate or Pilate the Pontius.
Pontus
Places & Geography - New Testament
Pontus was a region along the southern coast of the Black Sea in Asia Minor. Jews from Pontus were present at Pentecost, Aquila came from there, and Peter addressed Christians living in the region.
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