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.
Psalms
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
The Psalms are sacred songs and prayers expressing praise, thanksgiving, confession, lament, trust, and hope in God. They were produced by several inspired writers and used in both personal devotion and public worship.
Psalms, Book Of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Psalms, or Psalter, is the collection of 150 Hebrew songs and prayers used in worship. It presents the believer’s converse with God, addresses sin and suffering, and bears significant witness to the Messiah.
Psaltery
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
The psaltery was a stringed musical instrument used to accompany singing. Its exact form is uncertain, but it was associated with the lyre or harp and was used in Israelite and Persian-period music.
PSYCHOLOGY
Doctrine & Theology - Both
Biblical psychology studies Scripture’s teaching about human nature, the soul, spirit, body, sin, death, and immortality. The Bible presents humanity as created by God, fallen, and in need of redemption, without giving a systematic philosophical psychology.
Ptolemaeus, Or Ptolemy
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Ptolemy was the name of the Greek dynasty that ruled Egypt after Alexander the Great. Several Ptolemies appear in the history and prophecies concerning Egypt and Syria during the inter-testamental period.
Ptolemais
Places & Geography - New Testament
Ptolemais was a Phoenician seaport, formerly called Acco. Paul visited the Christian believers there for one day on his journey toward Jerusalem.
Pua
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pua, or Puvvah, was a son of Issachar and an ancestor of the Punitеs. He is listed among the descendants of Israel.
Puah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Puah was the name of a God-fearing Hebrew midwife who refused to kill Israelite boys at birth, and also of a descendant of Issachar. The midwife’s courage helped preserve Israel’s children in Egypt.
Publican
Government & Society - New Testament
A publican was a tax collector working for the Roman government or its contractors. Publicans were often despised because of their association with Gentile rule and their reputation for overcharging, yet Jesus received repentant publicans among His followers.
Publius
People & Groups - New Testament
Publius was the leading official of Malta when Paul and his companions were shipwrecked there. He courteously received them, and Paul healed his sick father.
Pudens
People & Groups - New Testament
Pudens was a Christian in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy. He remained associated with Paul during the apostle’s final imprisonment.
Puhites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Puhites, or Puthites, were a family belonging to the descendants of Kirjath-jearim. They are mentioned among the families of Judah.
Pul
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pul was an Assyrian king who invaded Israel during the reign of Menahem and received tribute from him. The name also identifies a people or land mentioned with distant nations in Isaiah.
Pulpit
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
The pulpit mentioned in Nehemiah was a raised wooden platform or scaffold on which Ezra stood while reading the Law to the assembled people. It was not necessarily a modern preaching desk.
Pulse
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Pulse refers to vegetable food grown from seed, especially herbs, peas, beans, and other legumes. Daniel and his companions requested this kind of food instead of the king’s provisions.
Punishment
Sin & Judgment - Both
Punishment is the just consequence imposed for wrongdoing. Scripture presents punishment as upholding the distinction between right and wrong, with final judgment awaiting the impenitent and unbelieving.
PUNISHMENT, EVERLASTING
Sin & Judgment - Both
Everlasting punishment is the final judgment of the unrepentant after death. Scripture presents it as conscious and retributive, describes it with terms such as eternal fire and destruction, and contrasts it with eternal life.
Punishments
Sin & Judgment - Both
Biblical punishments included death, exile, confinement, restitution, scourging, and other penalties established by civil or covenant law. The Mosaic Law prescribed penalties for offenses against persons, property, worship, and the covenant community.
PUNITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Punites were descendants of Puvah from the tribe of Issachar.
Punites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Punites were descendants of Pua, or Puvvah, the son of Issachar. They belonged to the tribes or families descended from Israel.
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