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.
Pool
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A pool was an artificial reservoir, pond, or cistern used to store water. Scripture mentions pools at Gibeon, Hebron, Samaria, Jerusalem, Siloam, Bethesda, and other places.
Pools of Solomon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Pools of Solomon were three large reservoirs near Bethlehem, traditionally associated with Solomon and designed to supply Jerusalem with water. An aqueduct carried water from the pools toward the city.
Poor
Christian Life - Both
The Bible repeatedly commands care for the poor through gleaning, generous lending, fair wages, debt release, justice, and practical compassion. Jesus and the apostles continued this concern, teaching believers to help those in need.
Poplar
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The poplar, or possibly the storax tree, is mentioned in connection with Jacob’s breeding practices and with idolatrous worship under trees. The precise identification of the Hebrew tree name is uncertain.
Poratha
People & Groups - Old Testament
Poratha was one of the ten sons of Haman who were killed by the Jews in Susa after the deliverance described in Esther.
Porch
Temple & Tabernacle - Both
A porch was a covered entrance, vestibule, or colonnaded passage associated with houses, palaces, the temple, and public pools. In the New Testament, the term includes the portico where Jesus and the apostles taught.
PORCH, PORTICO, SOLOMON'S
Temple & Tabernacle - New Testament
Solomon’s Porch was a covered colonnade along the eastern side of Herod’s temple. Jesus taught there, and the apostles preached and performed signs there after Pentecost.
Porch, Solomon’s
Temple & Tabernacle - New Testament
Solomon’s Porch was a colonnade on the eastern side of the temple complex in Jerusalem. Jesus walked there, and the early church gathered and taught there after Pentecost.
Porcius Festus
Government & Society - New Testament
Porcius Festus was the Roman governor who succeeded Felix and heard Paul’s defense. Paul appealed to Caesar during Festus’s administration.
PORCUPINE
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The porcupine, or possibly the hedgehog in some passages, is a spiny animal associated with desolate places in prophetic descriptions of ruined lands.
PORPHYRY
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Porphyry is a hard igneous stone containing visible crystals. In Esther it is suggested as a possible rendering for a word describing colored stone or marble.
PORPOISE
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
Porpoise-skin refers to the leather used for coverings of the tabernacle and for footwear in Ezekiel. It may have come from the skin of the dugong or another marine animal of the Red Sea.
Porter
People & Groups - Old Testament
A porter in the Bible was a gatekeeper or doorkeeper, not a carrier of burdens. Levites were appointed to guard the doors and gates of the temple, and some also served as musicians.
Possession
Angels & Spiritual Beings - Both
Possession refers to demonic control or influence, as in the case of demoniacs. The biblical accounts describe people afflicted by unclean spirits and delivered by divine power.
Post
Government & Society - Old Testament
A post was a runner or courier appointed to carry royal letters and messages swiftly. The word can also refer to a lintel or threshold in one passage.
Pot
Objects & Symbols - Both
A pot was a household or sacred vessel used to hold, boil, wash, or store liquids, food, ashes, oil, or manna. The term covers several kinds of jars, kettles, bowls, and cooking vessels.
POTI-PHERA
People & Groups - Old Testament
Potiphera was an Egyptian priest and the father of Asenath, whom Pharaoh gave in marriage to Joseph.
Potiphar
People & Groups - Old Testament
Potiphar was an Egyptian official, described as captain of the guard or chief of the executioners. He purchased Joseph, placed him over his household, and later had him imprisoned after his wife’s false accusation.
Potipherah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Potipherah was an Egyptian priest of On. His daughter Asenath became the wife of Joseph.
Potipherah, Or Potipherah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Potipherah, also written Potipherah, was priest or prince of On and the father of Asenath, whom Pharaoh gave as Joseph’s wife.
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