Smith's Bible Dictionary

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BRIMSTONE

Brimstone, or sulphur, is found in considerable quantities on the shores of the Dead Sea. (Genesis 19:24) It is a well-known simple mineral substance, crystalline, easily melted...

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BROTHER

The Hebrew word is used in various senses in the Old Testament, as,Any kinsman, and not a mere brother; e.g. nephew, (Genesis 13:8; 14:16) husband, (Solomon 4:9)One of the same ...

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BUKKI

(wasting).Son of Abishua and father of Uzzi fifth from Aaron in the line of the high priests in (1 Chronicles 6:5; 6:5,51) (Authorized Version), and in the genealogy of Ezra. (E...

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BUKKIAH

(wasting from Jehovah), a Kohathite Levite, of the sons of Heman, one of the musicians in the temple. (1 Chronicles 25:4,13)

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BUL

(rain). [MONTH]

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BULL, BULLOCK

terms used synonymously with ox, oxen, and properly a generic name for horned cattle when a full age and fit for the plough. It is variously rendered "bullock," (Isaiah 65:25) "...

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BULRUSH

(or papyrus), a red growing in the shallow water on the banks of the Nile. It grows to the height of 12 or 15 feet, with a stalk two or three inches in diameter. The stalks are ...

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BUNAH

(understanding), a son of Jerahmeel, of the family of Pharez in Judah. (1 Chronicles 2:25)

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BUNAH

(understanding), a son of Jerahmeel, of the family of Pharez in Judah. (1 Chronicles 2:25)

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BUNNI

(my understanding).One of the Levites in the time of Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 9:4)Another Levite, but of earlier date than the preceding. (Nehemiah 11:15)

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BURIAL, SEPULCHRES

[TOMBS] On this subject we have to notice --The place of burial, its site and shape;The mode of burial;The prevalent notions regarding this duty.A natural cave enlarged and adap...

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BURNT OFFERING

The word is applied to the offering which was wholly consumed by fire on the altar, and the whole of which, except the refuse ashes "ascended" in the smoke to God. The meaning o...

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BUSH

The Hebrew word seneh occurs only in those passages which refer to Jehovah’s appearance to Moses "in the flame of fire in the bush." (Exodus 3:2,3,4; 33:16) It is quite impossib...

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BUSHEL

[WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AND MEASURES]

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BUTLER

One of the officers of the king’s household, (Nehemiah 1:11) who had charge of the wine and poured it out for the king. The chief butler, as the title signifies, was in charge o...

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BUTTER

Curdled milk. (Genesis 18:8; 32:14; Judges 5:25; Job 20:17) Milk is generally offered to travellers in Palestine in a curdled or sour state, leben, thick, almost like butter. Ha...

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BUZ

(contempt).The second son of Milcah and Nahor. (Genesis 22:21) Elihu "the Buzite" was probably a descendant of Buz.A name occurring in the genealogies of the tribe of Gad. (1 Ch...

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BUZI

(contempt), father of Ezekiel the prophet. (Ezekiel 1:3)