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.
Rinnah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Rinnah was a descendant of Judah, listed in the genealogy of Shimon or Hanan.
RIOT
Sin & Judgment - New Testament
Riot formerly meant unrestrained or profligate behavior, not only violent mob action. Biblical usage includes reckless living, revelry, and disorderly indulgence.
Riphath
People & Groups - Old Testament
Riphath was the second son of Gomer and a descendant of Japheth. He is traditionally associated with peoples living near the Black Sea, though his exact descendants are uncertain.
Rissah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Rissah was a station where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wanderings, between Libnah and Kehelathah.
Rithmah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Rithmah was a wilderness encampment of Israel, probably named for the broom or broom-bushes found in the area.
Riusah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Riusah was a march-station of the Israelites during their wilderness journey.
River
Places & Geography - Both
In the Bible, a river may mean a perennial stream, a seasonal torrent or wadi, a canal, or a watercourse. Important rivers include the Jordan, Euphrates, Nile, and streams associated with biblical visions and imagery.
River of Egypt
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The expression “River of Egypt” may refer either to the Nile or, in descriptions of Israel’s boundary, to the seasonal brook or wadi called Wady el-‘Arish.
River of Gad
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The River of Gad was probably the Arnon, mentioned in the account of David’s census.
River of God
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
The “river of God” in Psalm 65:9 pictures God’s inexhaustible provision, especially the streams and waters by which the earth is nourished.
Rivers of Babylon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The rivers of Babylon were the waterways of Babylonia, including the Euphrates, Tigris, canals, and related streams beside which the exiles remembered Zion.
Rivers of Damascus
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The rivers of Damascus were the Abana and Pharpar, streams named by Naaman when comparing them with the waters of Israel.
Rivers of Judah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The rivers of Judah were the watercourses or streams of Judea, pictured as bringing refreshment and blessing.
RIZIA
People & Groups - Old Testament
Rizia was an Asherite listed among the descendants of that tribe. He is mentioned only in 1 Chronicles 7:39.
Rizpah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Rizpah was a concubine of Saul and the mother of Armoni and Mephibosheth. She became known for faithfully guarding the exposed bodies of her sons after their execution by the Gibeonites.
Road
Government & Society - Old Testament
In 1 Samuel 27:10, “road” refers to a raid or inroad, not to an ordinary traveled way. Biblical translations generally use “way” or “path” for a route of travel.
ROBBERS OF TEMPLES
Sin & Judgment - New Testament
Robbers of temples were people guilty of sacrilege or stealing from sacred treasuries. In Acts 19:37 the expression refers to an accusation against Paul’s companions at Ephesus.
Robbery
Sin & Judgment - Both
Robbery is the violent or unlawful taking of another person’s property. Scripture condemns theft, oppression, man-stealing, invasion of property rights, and sacrilegious taking from sacred places.
ROBOAM
People & Groups - New Testament
Roboam is the Greek form of Rehoboam, the son and successor of Solomon. He is included in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew.
Rock
Objects & Symbols - Both
A rock is solid stone, often used in Scripture as a picture of strength, refuge, permanence, and protection. God is called the Rock of his people, and the New Testament applies related imagery to Christ.
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