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.
Priscilla
People & Groups - New Testament
Priscilla was the wife of Aquila and an active coworker in the early church. Together with Aquila, she helped teach Apollos more accurately about the faith.
Prison
Government & Society - Both
A prison was a place of confinement for captives, offenders, debtors, or political prisoners. Biblical prisons included royal cells, fortified chambers, pits, and Roman facilities where apostles were held.
PRISON, SPIRITS IN
Death & Afterlife - New Testament
“Spirits in prison” refers to the difficult passage in 1 Peter about Christ’s proclamation to spirits associated with the disobedient generation of Noah. Interpretations differ on whether this refers to preaching through Noah before the Flood or to Christ’s proclamation after His death.
PRIZE
Salvation - New Testament
A prize is the award given to a victor, used figuratively for the heavenly reward toward which Christians press. In Philippians 2:6, the related term describes something not grasped selfishly, in contrast with Christ’s humble self-emptying.
Prochorus
People & Groups - New Testament
Prochorus was one of the seven men chosen by the Jerusalem church to oversee the distribution of aid, especially to widows. He was associated with the early Christian community in Jerusalem.
Proconsul
Government & Society - New Testament
A proconsul was a Roman governor appointed over a senatorial province. The title appears in the New Testament for officials who exercised civil authority in Roman territories.
Procurator
Government & Society - New Testament
A procurator was a Roman imperial official who administered finances or governed certain provinces. Judea was administered by procurators such as Pontius Pilate, Felix, and Festus, whose headquarters were generally at Caesarea.
PROPER
Other - Both
Proper may mean one’s own, fitting, or belonging particularly to someone. Older translations use it in expressions such as “proper child” and “proper tongue,” now commonly rendered goodly child or own language.
Prophecy
Prophecy - Both
Prophecy is a message given by God through a prophet, including proclamation, warning, encouragement, and sometimes prediction of future events. Biblical prophecy especially bears witness to God’s purposes and to the coming and work of the Messiah.
PROPHESYINGS, FALSE
Prophecy - Both
False prophesyings are messages presented as divine revelation without true prophetic authority. They often promise national success or smooth things while ignoring repentance, righteousness, and the moral demands of God.
Prophet
Prophecy - Both
A prophet is a spokesman for God who receives and declares His message. Prophets called people to faithfulness, corrected sin, proclaimed God’s purposes, and sometimes foretold future events; Jesus is the great Prophet of the Church.
PROPHETESS
Prophecy - Both
A prophetess is a woman who speaks under prophetic inspiration. Scripture names Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, Anna, and Philip’s four daughters among women associated with prophetic utterance.
Propitiation
Salvation - Both
Propitiation is the gracious provision by which sin is covered and God’s righteous character is upheld while sinners receive mercy. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the propitiation for sins through His sacrificial death.
Proportion of faith
Scripture - New Testament
The proportion of faith means that a person’s prophetic or teaching ministry should agree with the faith and truth God has revealed. It calls for sound, consistent interpretation rather than claims governed by personal impulse.
Proselyte
Jewish Life & Customs - Both
A proselyte was a Gentile who settled among the Israelites or embraced the Jewish faith. In the New Testament the term commonly refers to a convert to Judaism, some of whom became receptive to the gospel.
PROVENDER
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Provender is fodder or prepared feed for animals, including straw, bran, vetch, hay, or feed mixed with salt or aromatic herbs.
Proverb
Scripture - Both
A proverb is a concise, memorable saying that expresses wisdom, observation, instruction, or a pointed comparison. Biblical proverbs may also take the form of a parable, riddle, or symbolic teaching.
Proverbs, Book of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Proverbs is a collection of inspired wisdom sayings concerning godly character, practical conduct, prudence, justice, work, speech, and family life. Much of the collection is associated with Solomon, with additional sayings from other wise teachers.
Providence
God - Both
Providence is God’s preserving, governing, and directing care over all creation and its events. It includes His care for nature, nations, individuals, and the course of redemption, while leaving human beings morally responsible for their actions.
Province
Government & Society - New Testament
A province was a territory or administrative jurisdiction governed by a Roman official. In the New Testament, Judea was a Roman province administered by procurators under the broader authority of Syria.
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