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.
Asahiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Asahiah was a servant of King Josiah sent to inquire of the Lord concerning the law book found in the temple. He is also called Asaiah.
Asaiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Asaiah was the name of several men, including a Levite who helped bring the ark to Jerusalem, a Simeonite leader, and an officer sent by Josiah to consult Huldah the prophetess.
Asaph
People & Groups - Old Testament
Asaph was a Levite, chief musician, and seer under David. Psalms 50 and 73–83 are attributed to him, and later musicians and poets formed a guild known as the sons of Asaph.
Asaph, Sons Of
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
The sons of Asaph were a guild or school of Levite musicians and poets who continued the musical ministry associated with Asaph. They served in worship during later periods of Israel’s history.
ASARAMEL
Other - Inter-testament
Asaramel is an uncertain expression in the inscription honoring Simon Maccabeus. It may designate a place, a title meaning prince of the people of God, or a gathering of the nation.
Asareel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Asareel was a descendant of Judah and son of Jehaleleel. His name appears in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.
ASAREL
People & Groups - Old Testament
Asarel was a descendant of Judah and a son of Jehallelel. He is named in 1 Chronicles.
Asarelah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Asarelah was one of the sons of Asaph and a leader among the temple musicians. He is called Jesharelah in another verse.
Ascalon
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
Ascalon is the form of Ashkelon used in the Apocrypha. It refers to the ancient Philistine coastal city.
ASCEND
Other - Both
To ascend means to go up from a lower place to a higher one. Scripture uses it for rising smoke or vapor, travel, movement from the earth toward heaven, and the ascent of Christ.
Ascension
Jesus Christ - New Testament
The Ascension was Christ’s bodily departure from earth into heaven after His resurrection. It marked His exaltation to the Father’s right hand, His continuing intercession, and His present reign as Lord and High Priest.
ASCENT
Places & Geography - Both
An ascent is an upward path, pass, stairway, or flight of steps. In one debated passage it may refer either to an ascent into the temple or to a burnt offering.
Asenath
People & Groups - Old Testament
Asenath was an Egyptian woman, the daughter of Potipherah, priest of On, and wife of Joseph. She was the mother of Manasseh and Ephraim.
Aser
People & Groups - Both
Aser is the Greek form of Asher. It refers to the tribe of Asher in Luke’s genealogy of Anna and in Revelation’s list of the sealed tribes.
Ash
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Ash is the traditional rendering of a tree mentioned in Isaiah. Since the true ash was not native to Palestine, the reference may be to a pine, larch, or another related tree.
ASHAMED
Christian Life - Both
To be ashamed is to feel confusion, disgrace, or fear because of guilt, exposure, failure, or dishonor. Scripture also speaks of freedom from shame through faith in God and loyalty to Christ.
Ashan
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ashan was a city in the lowland of Judah later assigned to Simeon and included among the priestly cities. Its exact location is uncertain.
Ashbea
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Ashbea is associated with a family of linen-workers mentioned in Judah’s genealogy. Whether the name refers to a person, a dwelling place, or a family is uncertain.
Ashbel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ashbel was the second son of Benjamin and the ancestor of the Ashbelites.
Ashchenaz
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ashchenaz, or Ashkenaz, was a descendant of Japheth and the name of a people or kingdom mentioned with Ararat and Minni in Jeremiah’s prophecy.
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