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.
PREPARATION
Festivals & Holy Days - Both
Preparation means making ready for an undertaking. In the Gospel accounts, “the Preparation” specifically refers to the day before the Sabbath, especially the Friday associated with Jesus’ crucifixion.
PRESENCE
God - Both
Presence means being before or near someone. In Scripture it may refer to God’s face and fellowship, a person’s attendance, or Christ’s presence and coming.
PRESENTLY
Other - Both
Presently traditionally means immediately or at the present moment, though modern English may use it for a short time afterward. Bible translations often render the underlying expressions as immediately, even now, or forthwith.
Presents
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Presents are gifts offered or given to another person. In biblical usage, the term is related to gifts presented in honor, gratitude, or devotion.
President
Government & Society - Old Testament
A president was a high-ranking official or chief minister in the Persian court. Daniel was appointed as one of three presidents overseeing the provincial rulers.
Presidents
Government & Society - Old Testament
The presidents were three chief administrators appointed over the satraps of the Persian Empire. Daniel was first among them because of his exceptional ability and faithfulness.
PRICE
Measures & Money - Both
Price is the value assigned to something in exchange. Scripture uses the term for ordinary costs and for things of great value, while also speaking figuratively of redemption and sacrifice.
PRICK
Sin & Judgment - Both
A prick is a thorn, sharp point, or goad. Figuratively, resisting God is compared with kicking against goads, while people may be pricked in heart through conviction of sin.
Priest
Law & Covenant - Both
A priest was appointed to minister in sacred things, represent the people before God, and offer sacrifices. The Aaronic priesthood foreshadowed Christ’s perfect priesthood, while believers are called to offer spiritual sacrifices and serve God.
PRIEST, HIGH
Temple & Tabernacle - Both
The high priest was Israel’s chief priest, descended from Aaron and set apart by anointing and special garments. He represented the people before God, especially by entering the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement.
PRIESTHOOD
Doctrine & Theology - Both
Priesthood is the divinely appointed office of representing people before God through worship, sacrifice, and intercession. The Aaronic priesthood foreshadowed and was fulfilled in the unique, eternal priesthood of Jesus Christ.
PRIESTHOOD IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Doctrine & Theology - New Testament
New Testament priesthood includes the Jewish priestly office, Christ’s unique priesthood after the order of Melchizedek, and the figurative priesthood of believers who have direct access to God through Him and offer spiritual sacrifices.
PRIESTS AND LEVITES
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
Priests and Levites were the Israelite religious servants associated with the sanctuary. Priests performed sacrificial and priestly duties, while Levites assisted with the care, transport, and service of the tabernacle and temple.
PRIMOGENITURE
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
Primogeniture is the customary right of the firstborn son to family headship and a double portion of inheritance. Biblical history shows that this privilege could be transferred by divine purpose or parental decision.
Prince
Government & Society - Both
A prince was a ruler, chief, governor, nobleman, or high official. The title is also applied in Scripture to God, Christ, angels, and hostile spiritual powers according to context.
Prince, Princess
Government & Society - Both
Prince or princess denotes a person of royal rank, authority, or noble status. In Scripture, the title may describe rulers, royal family members, or prominent leaders.
PRINCESS
People & Groups - Old Testament
A princess may be a queen, a king’s wife, or the wife of a prince. The term can also be used figuratively of Jerusalem.
PRINCIPAL
Government & Society - Both
Principal means chief, first, or highest in rank. In older Bible translations it may refer to a chief officer, leader, or important person, though some usages were corrected in later translations.
Principality
Angels & Spiritual Beings - New Testament
Principality can mean a ruling authority or governing power. In the New Testament it may refer to human authorities or to unseen angelic and demonic powers opposed to or serving God.
Prisca
People & Groups - New Testament
Prisca was the wife of Aquila and a fellow worker in the service of the church. She and Aquila helped instruct Apollos in the way of God.
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