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.
ROD
Objects & Symbols - Both
A rod is a branch, staff, instrument of correction, shepherd’s implement, royal scepter, or measuring stick. Scripture uses it both literally and symbolically for authority, discipline, guidance, and rule.
RODANIM
People & Groups - Old Testament
Rodanim is a textual form associated with the Dodanim of Genesis 10:4. The name is commonly connected with the inhabitants of Rhodes.
Roe
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The roe was a gazelle or similar graceful antelope found in Palestine. Scripture associates it with beauty, swiftness, and grace, and lists it among animals permitted for food.
Roe, Roebuck
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
“Roe” or “roebuck” refers to a species of gazelle or antelope. It was valued as food and was celebrated in Scripture for its beauty, loveliness, and fleetness.
Rogelim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Rogelim was a town in Gilead and the residence of Barzillai. Barzillai came from there to support David during his flight from Absalom.
Rohgah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Rohgah was an Asherite listed among the sons of Shamer.
Roll
Scripture - Both
A roll was the usual form of an ancient book, made from a long sheet of papyrus or parchment wound around a stick. Biblical scrolls were commonly written in columns and unrolled for reading.
ROLL (SCROLL)
Scripture - Both
A roll or scroll was the usual book form in biblical times, made by writing on material wound around a rod. Scripture uses scrolls for written law, prophecy, records, and symbolic heavenly documents.
ROLLER
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A roller was an old term for a broad bandage used in surgery. In Ezekiel 30:21 the word refers to a bandage rather than a rolling object.
Romamti-ezer
People & Groups - Old Testament
Romamti-ezer was a son of Heman and chief of the twenty-fourth division of singers appointed for temple service in David’s time.
Romamtiezer
People & Groups - Old Testament
Romamtiezer was one of Heman’s sons and served among the appointed temple singers.
ROMAN EMPIRE AND CHRISTIANITY
Government & Society - New Testament
The Roman Empire was the dominant political power during the early spread of Christianity. Its roads, administration, common language, and relative peace aided communication, while its pagan religious and imperial claims eventually brought it into conflict with the church.
ROMAN LAW
Government & Society - New Testament
Roman law was the legal system governing private rights, crimes, citizenship, procedure, and appeals in the Roman world. Its protections for citizens help explain Paul’s appeal to trial before Caesar.
Romans, Epistle to the
Doctrine & Theology - New Testament
Romans is Paul’s letter to the church at Rome, probably written from Corinth around A.D. 58. It explains the gospel, sin, justification by faith, salvation by grace, God’s purposes for Israel, and practical Christian obedience.
Rome
Places & Geography - New Testament
Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire and a major city of the ancient world. Christians were present there early, Paul later ministered there as a prisoner, and the city became an important setting in New Testament history.
Roof
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A roof was the covering of a house. Biblical houses commonly had accessible flat roofs used for various domestic and religious activities.
Room
Jewish Life & Customs - New Testament
In references to seating at meals, a “room” means an honored or uppermost place on the dining couch. Jesus warned against seeking such places for the sake of public distinction.
ROOT
Jesus Christ - Both
A root is the underground part of a plant, but Scripture frequently uses it figuratively for ancestry, origin, stability, or the source of a people’s condition. The Messiah is called the Root of Jesse and the Root of David.
ROOT OF JESSE
Jesus Christ - Both
The Root of Jesse is a Messianic title referring to the promised king from Jesse’s family, the father of David. The New Testament identifies Jesus as this descendant and hope of the nations.
ROPE
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A rope is a cord made of bound, woven, or twisted material. Biblical words translated rope may also mean line or cord, depending on the context.
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