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Abba Definition

An Aramaic word for father, used by Jesus and Paul to address God in a relation of personal intimacy.

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Abomination Definition

Anything associated with the worship of other gods and any behavior that perverts the lifestyle God intended human beings to live. Leviticus 18 contains a list of unlawful behaviors (e.g., incest, adultery, homosexuality, bestiality). As he demons...

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Abraham Definition

The father of the Jewish nation (Gen. 12-25). God called Abraham out of his home country and promised to give him the land of Canaan (Gen. 15). God also promised that all the people on earth would be blessed through Abraham; God's people today can...

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Abyss Definition

Means "bottomless pit." In the New Testament, the sea symbolized chaos, evil, and evil beings. The depths of the sea were seen as the home of demons, or the Abyss, according to Jewish tradition.At one point during his ministry, Jesus com...

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Achish Definition

The king of the Philistine city of Gath, who twice gave refuge to David. (1 Sam. 21:10-15).

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Acropolis Definition

A fortified hilltop, often the highest hill in the area.

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Acropolis Definition

A fortified hilltop, often the highest hill in the area.

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Adam Definition

The first man God created. He did not obey God and brought sin and death into the world (Gen 1-5). Jesus is compared to Adam because Jesus is a new beginning for the human race. Jesus brings life to those who believe in him.

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Adam Definition

The first man God created. He did not obey God and brought sin and death into the world (Gen 1-5). Jesus is compared to Adam because Jesus is a new beginning for the human race. Jesus brings life to those who believe in him.

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Aegean Sea Definition

Body of water east of Greece dotted with many islands. Scholars believe the Philistines came from this area.

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Aeolia Capitolina Definition

Hadrian, the Roman emperor, destroyed Jerusalem after defeating the Jews during the Second Jewish Revolt (AD 132-135). He renamed it Aelia Capitolina and erected a temple to the Roman god Jupiter.

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Agora Definition

Public square of marketplace.

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