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Bible Glossary — Meanings of Bible Words

Clear explanations of the words you meet in the Bible, each grounded in the passages where they are used. Where a meaning depends on interpretation, we say so.

7 words

A

Ark (Noah's)The large wooden vessel God told Noah to build to keep his family and the animals alive through the flood.

B

BirthrightThe special rights of the firstborn son in a family, including a larger share of the inheritance.

F

FamineA long time when there is not enough food, often because rain has failed or crops have been destroyed.
FurnaceA very hot oven or kiln used for melting metal or firing bricks; in Daniel, a blazing furnace used as a punishment.

M

MangerA feeding trough for animals. Mary laid the newborn Jesus in one because there was no room for them in the inn.

P

PlagueA disaster or disease that strikes many people. In Exodus, the ten plagues were judgments God sent on Egypt.

S

SlingA simple weapon made of a pouch and two cords, used to whirl and throw a stone with great force. Shepherds used…

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