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Timnath-heres
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Timnath-heres was the place in the hill country of Ephraim where Joshua was buried. It is another form of the name Timnath-serah.
Timnath-serah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Timnath-serah was the inheritance assigned to Joshua in the hill country of Ephraim. Joshua was buried there after his death; the site is also called Timnath-heres.
Timnathah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Timnathah was the town where Samson’s wife lived. Samson went there from his home and took her as his wife.
Timnathheres
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Timnath-heres, meaning “portion of the sun,” was the city and burial place of Joshua. It is the name used in Judges for the place otherwise called Timnath-serah.
Timnathserah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Timnath-serah was the city given to Joshua after Israel’s inheritance was divided. It lay in Mount Ephraim, and Joshua was buried there; Judges calls it Timnath-heres.
Timnite
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Timnite was a man from Timnah. The term is used for the father of Samson’s wife.
Timnite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
“The Timnite” refers to Samson’s father-in-law, who was a native of Timnathah. He is mentioned in the account of Samson’s conflict with the Philistines.
Timon
People & Groups - New Testament
Timon was one of the seven men chosen by the Jerusalem church to oversee the daily distribution to widows and others in need. His name is Greek, suggesting that he may have been a Hellenistic Jew.
Timotheus
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Timotheus is the Greek form of the name Timothy. The name also appears in inter-testamental history for an Ammonite leader who opposed Judas Maccabeus.
Timothy
People & Groups - New Testament
Timothy was Paul’s trusted coworker and spiritual son in the ministry. The son of a believing Jewish mother and a Greek father, he accompanied Paul, served churches, and later received pastoral instruction through Paul’s letters.
Timothy, Epistles Of Paul To
Scripture - New Testament
Paul’s Epistles to Timothy, together with the Epistle to Titus, are called the Pastoral Epistles. They give instruction concerning church leadership, sound doctrine, worship, godly conduct, and faithful ministry.
Timothy, First Epistle to
Scripture - New Testament
First Timothy is a letter from Paul to Timothy, whom he had left in Ephesus. It instructs him concerning church worship and organization, qualified leaders, Christian conduct, and the defense of sound teaching.
Timothy, Second Epistle to
Scripture - New Testament
Second Timothy is Paul’s final recorded letter, written during his later imprisonment in Rome. He urges Timothy to remain faithful, endure suffering, preach the word, and fulfill his ministry as Paul anticipated his death.
Tin
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Tin was an ancient metal listed with brass, iron, and lead. It was imported through Tyre from Tarshish and was used in metalworking and possibly for plummets.
Tinkling ornaments
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
Tinkling ornaments were decorative anklets or similar jewelry, commonly made of silver or gold and worn by women in the ancient Near East.
Tiphsah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Tiphsah was a place marking the northern limit of Solomon’s dominion, probably at a major Euphrates crossing. Another town of this name was attacked by Menahem.
Tiras
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tiras was a son of Japheth and grandson of Noah listed among the ancestors of nations after the Flood. Its later identification is uncertain.
TIRATHITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Tirathites were a family or group of scribes dwelling at Jabez. Their precise function is uncertain; they may have been associated with religious service, singing, gatekeeping, or other duties mentioned in ancient interpretations.
Tirathites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Tirathites were one of three families of scribes living at Jabez, alongside the Shimeathites and Sucathites. Little more is known about them.
Tire
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
Tire is an old English term for an ornamental headdress worn on festive occasions. The word may also refer to other personal ornaments.
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