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.
TEMPTATION OF CHRIST
Jesus Christ - New Testament
The temptation of Christ was His wilderness testing after baptism, when Satan urged Him to misuse His divine power, presume upon God, and seek worldly rule by compromise. Jesus overcame each temptation by trusting and obeying God, establishing the righteous principles of His ministry.
Ten Commandments
Law & Covenant - Old Testament
The Ten Commandments, called the “ten words” or testimony in Scripture, are God’s covenant commands given to Israel at Sinai and written on tablets of stone. They summarize duties toward God and toward one’s neighbor.
TEN COMMANDMENTS, THE
Law & Covenant - Both
The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, are the ten covenant words spoken by God to Israel at Sinai and written on stone tablets. They establish Israel’s duties toward God and neighbor, forbidding idolatry, false worship, murder, adultery, theft, false witness, and coveting, while requiring honor and Sabbath observance.
TENDER
Christian Life - Both
Tender may describe something soft, delicate, or physically weak, as in Leah’s eyes or tender grass. In Scripture it can also describe a penitent or compassionate heart, and strong feelings of mercy and kindness.
TENON
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
Tenons were projecting pieces on the boards of the tabernacle that fitted into sockets and helped hold the structure securely in place. Each board had two such supports, allowing the tabernacle to be dismantled and erected during Israel’s journeys.
Tent
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A tent was a portable dwelling made chiefly of cloth stretched over poles and secured with ropes and pins. Tents were used by the patriarchs, Israel in the wilderness, and nomadic peoples; Paul practiced tentmaking.
TENT-MAKER
Agriculture & Daily Life - New Testament
A tent-maker was a craftsman who made tents, likely from the durable goat-hair cloth associated with Cilicia. Paul worked at this trade with Aquila and Priscilla while preaching the gospel.
Tenth deal
Measures & Money - Old Testament
A tenth deal was one-tenth of an ephah, also called an omer, used chiefly to measure flour for meal offerings and other sacrifices.
Terah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Terah was the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. He left Ur of the Chaldees with Abram and Lot intending to go to Canaan, but settled and died at Haran.
Teraphim
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Teraphim were household images associated with idolatry, magical practices, and attempts to obtain divine guidance. They appear in patriarchal households and were later condemned among Israel’s forbidden religious objects.
Terebinth
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The terebinth was a large tree common in southern and eastern Palestine, sometimes translated “oak” in older English versions. It could grow to considerable size and yielded a form of turpentine.
Teresh
People & Groups - Old Testament
Teresh was a chamberlain of King Ahasuerus who conspired with Bigthan to assassinate the king. Mordecai exposed the plot, and Teresh was executed.
TERRACE
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
A terrace was a raised walk or platform made from algum wood. Solomon is said to have made such features for the house of the Lord, though the parallel account describes related objects as pillars or supports.
TERRIBLE, TERROR
Doctrine & Theology - Both
Terrible or terror describes whatever inspires dread because of greatness, power, cruelty, holiness, or judgment. God is terrible in His majesty and justice, while enemies and persecuting powers may also be described as terrifying; reverent fear before Christ includes awareness that He is Judge.
Tertius
People & Groups - New Testament
Tertius was Paul’s amanuensis, or secretary, who wrote the Epistle to the Romans at Paul’s dictation. He added his own greeting to the Roman believers.
Tertullus
People & Groups - New Testament
Tertullus was a professional orator hired by the Jewish leaders to accuse Paul before the Roman governor Felix at Caesarea. He presented charges of sedition, religious disturbance, and temple profanation.
Testament
Scripture - Both
The word “testament” is a traditional rendering of the Greek word usually translated “covenant.” Through later usage it became the name for the two major divisions of the Bible: the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Testament, New
Scripture - New Testament
The New Testament is the Christian designation for the second major division of the Bible, containing the Gospel accounts, the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles, and Revelation.
Testament, Old
Scripture - Old Testament
The Old Testament is the Christian designation for the first major division of the Bible, containing the Scriptures of Israel and God’s covenant revelation before the coming of Christ.
Testimony
Scripture - Both
Testimony means witness or evidence. In Scripture it may refer to God’s revealed Word, or to a memorial connected with the covenant and worship of Israel.
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