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CAB, a dry measure containing about one quart, 2 Kings 6:25.
See MEASURE.
CABBON, a place in Judah, Josh 15:40.
CABINET, heads of departments in government. David's, 2 Sam 8:15-18; 2 Sam 15:12; 2 Sam 20:23-26; 1 Chron 27:32-34; Solomon's, 1 Kings 4:1-7; Hezekiah's, Isa 36:3; Artaxerxes', Ezra 7:14.
See COUNSELLOR; MINISTER, PRIME.
CABUL. 1. A city in the north of Palestine, Josh 19:27.
2. Name given by Hiram to certain cities in Galilee, 1 Kings 9:13.
CAESAR. 1. AUGUSTUS, Luke 2:1.
2. TIBERIUS, Luke 3:1; Luke 20:22.
CAESAREA. A seaport in Palestine. Home of Philip, Acts 8:40; Acts 21:8; Cornelius, the centurion, Acts 10:1,24; Herod, Acts 12:19-23; Felix, Acts 23:23-24. Paul conveyed to, by the disciples to save him from his enemies, Acts 9:30; by Roman soldiers to be tried by Felix, Acts 23:23-35.
CAESAREA PHILIPPI, a city in the north of Palestine; visited by Jesus, Matt 16:13; Mark 8:27; Luke 9:18.
CAGE, for birds, unclean, Jer 5:27; Rev 18:2.
CAIAPHAS. High priest, Luke 3:2; son-in-law of Annas, John 18:13. Prophesies concerning Jesus, John 11:49-51; John 18:14. Jesus tried before, Matt 26:2-3,57,63-65; John 18:24,28. Peter and other disciples accused before, Acts 4:1-22.
CAIN. 1. Son of Adam, Gen 4:1. Jealousy and crime of, Gen 4:3-15; Heb 11:4; 1 John 3:12; Jude 11. Sojourns in the land of Nod, Gen: 4:16. Children and descendants of, Gen 4:17-18.
2. A city of Judah, Josh 15:57.
CAINAN. 1. Called also KENAN. Son of Enos, Gen 5:9-15; 1 Chron 1:2; Luke 3:37.
2. Son of Arphaxad, Luke 3:36.
CALAH, an ancient city of Assyria, Gen 10:11-12.
CALAMUS. A sweet cane of Palestine, Song 4:14; Ezek 27:19. An ingredient of the holy ointment, Exod 30:23; Isa 43:24. Commerce in, Jer 6:20, Ezek 27:19.
CALCOL, son of Zerah, 1 Chron 2:6.
CALDRON, in the tabernacle, 1 Sam 2:14; temple, 2 Chron 35:13; Jer 52:18-19.
CALEB. One of the two survivors of the Israelites permitted to enter the land of promise, Num 14:30,38; Num 26:63-65; Num 32:11-13; Deut 1:34-36; Josh 14:6-15. Sent to Canaan as a spy, Num 13:6. Brings favorable report, Num 13:26-30; Num 14:6-9.
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Assists in dividing Canaan, Num 34:19. Life of, miraculously saved, Num 14:10-12. Leader of the Israelites after Joshua's death, Judg 1:11-12. Age of, Josh 14:7-10. Inheritance of, Josh 14:6-15; Josh 15:13-16. Descendants of, 1 Chron 4:15.
CALEBEPHRATAH, a place near Bethlehem, 1 Chron 2:24.
CALF. Offered in sacrifice, Mic 6:6. Golden, made by Aaron, Exod 32; Deut 9:16; Neh 9:18; Ps 106:19; Acts 7:41.
Images of, set up in Bethel and Dan by Jeroboam, 1 Kings 12:28-33; 2 Kings 10:29. Worshiped by Jehu, 2 Kings 10:29. Prophecies against the golden calves at Bethel, 1 Kings 13:1-5,32; Jer 48:13; Hos 8:5-6; Hos 10:5-6,15; Hos 13:2; Amos 3:14; Amos 4:4; Amos 8:14. Altars of, destroyed, 2 Kings 23:4,15-20.
"Calves of the lips," a metaphor signifying worship, Hos 14:2.
CALL, PERSONAL: By Christ, Isa 55:5; Rom 1:6; by his Spirit, Rev 22:17; by his works, Ps 19:2-3; Rom 1:20; by his ministers, Jer 35:15; 2 Cor 5:20; by his gospel, 2 Thess 2:14. Is from darkness to light, 1 Pet 2:9. Addressed to all, Isa 45:22; Matt 20:16. Most reject, Prov 1:24; Matt 20:16. Effectual to saints, Ps 110:3; Acts 13:48; 1 Cor 1:24. Not to many wise, 1 Cor 1:26.
To saints, is of grace, Gal 1:6; 2 Tim 1:9; according to the purpose of God, Rom 8:28; Rom 9:11,23-24, without repentance, Rom 11:20; high, Phil 3:14; holy, 2 Tim 1:9; heavenly, Heb 3:1; to fellowship with Christ, 1 Cor 1:9; to holiness, 1 Thess 4:7; to a prize, Phil 3:14; to liberty, Gal 5:13; to peace, 1 Cor 7:15; Col 3:15; to glory and virtue, 2 Pet 1:3; to the eternal glory of Christ, 2 Thess 2:14; 1 Pet 5:10; to eternal life, 1 Tim 6:12.
Partakers of, justified, Rom 8:30; walk worthy of, Eph 4:1; 2 Thess 1:11; blessedness of receiving, Rev 19:9; is to be made sure, 2 Pet 1:10; praise God for, 1 Pet 2:9; illustrated, Prov 8:3-4; Matt 23:3-9.
Rejection of, leads to judicial blindness, Isa 6:9, with Acts 28:24-27; Rom 11:8-10; delusion, Isa 66:4; 2 Thess 2:10-11; withdrawal of the means of grace, Jer 26:4-6; Acts 13:46; Acts 18:6; Rev 2:5; temporal judgments, Isa 28:12; Jer 6:16,19; Jer 35:17; Zech 7:12-14; rejection by God, Prov 1:24-32; Jer 6:19,30; condemnation, John 12:48; Heb 2:1-3; Heb 12:25; destruction, Prov 29:1; Matt 22:3-7.—Bible Textbook.
TO SPECIAL RELIGIOUS DUTY: OF ABRAHAM,
MOSES:
AARON AND HIS SONS: Exod 4:14-16, see above, and Ps 105:26.
JOSHUA:
GIDEON:
SAMUEL:
SOLOMON:
JEHU:
CYRUS:
AMOS:
APOSTLES:
Matt 4:18-20; [Mark 1:16-17]; Matt 4:21-22; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:13-15
Mark 2:14; Matt 9:9; Luke 5:27.
THE RICH YOUNG MAN:
PAUL:
Rom 1:1; 1 Cor 1:1; 2 Cor 1:1; Gal 1:1; Eph 1:1; Col 1:1; 1 Tim 1:1; 2 Tim 1:1.
ALL WHO ARE CALLED OF GOD:
See MINISTERS, CALL OF; BACKSLIDERS; SEEKERS.
CALNEH, called also CANNEH and CALNO, a city of Assyria, Gen 10:10; Isa 10:9; Ezek 27:23; Amos 6:2.
CALVARY, called also GOLGOTHA, place where Jesus was crucified, Matt 27:33; Mark 15:22; Luke 23:33; John 19:17.
CAMEL, herds of, Gen 12:16; Gen 24:35; Gen 30:43; 1 Sam 30:17; 1 Chron 27:30; Job 1:3,17; Isa 60:6.
Docility of, Gen 24:11. Uses of: For riding, Gen 24:10,61,64; Gen 31:17; posts, Esther 8:10,14; Jer 2:23; drawing chariots, Isa 21:7; for carrying burdens, Gen 24:10; Gen 37:25; 1 Kings 10:2; 2 Kings 8:9; 1 Chron 12:40; Isa 30:6; for cavalry, 1 Sam 30:17; for milk, Gen 32:15. Forbidden as food, Lev 11:4. Hair of, made into cloth, Matt 3:4; Mark 1:6.
Ornaments of, Judg 8:21,26. Stables for, Ezek 25:5.
CAMON, place where Jair Judg 10:5.
CAMP, of the Israelites about the tabernacle, Num 2-3.
See ITINERARY.
CAMPHIRE [Henna, RV], a shrub bearing fragrant flowers, not related to camphor, Song 1:14; Song 4:13.
CANA. Marriage at, John 2:1-11. Nobleman's son healed at, John 4:46-47. Nathanael 's home at, John 21:2.
CANAAN. 1. Son of Ham, Gen 9:18,22,25-27. Descendants of, Gen 10:6,15; 1 Chron 1:8,13.
2. Land of,* Gen 11:31; Gen 17:8; Gen 23:2. Called THE SANCTUARY, Exod 15:17; PALESTINE, Exod 15:14; LAND OF ISRAEL, 1 Sam 13:19; OF THE HEBREWS, Gen 40:15; OF THE JEWS, Acts 10:39; OF PROMISE, Heb 11:9; HOLY LAND, Zech 2:12; Lord's LAND, Hos 9:3; IMMANUEL'S LAND, Isa 8:8; BEULAH, Isa 62:4.
Promised to Abraham and his seed, Gen 12:1-7; Gen 13:14-17; Gen 15:18-21; Gen 17:8; Deut 12:9-10; Ps 105:11; renewed to Isaac, Gen 26:3. Extent of: According to the promise, Gen 15:18; Exod 23:31; Deut 11:24; Josh 1:4; Josh 15:1; after the conquest by Joshua, Josh 12:1-8; in Solomon's time, 1 Kings 4:21,24; 2 Chron 7:8; 2 Chron 9:26. Prophecy concerning, after the restoration of Israel, Ezek 47:13-20.
Fertility of, Deut 8:7-9; Deut 11:10-13. Fruitfulness of, Num 13:27; Num 14:7-8; Jer 2:7; Jer 32:22. Products of: Fruits, Deut 8:8; Jer 40:10,12; mineral, Deut 8:9. Exports of, Ezek 27:17.
Famines in, Gen 12:10; Gen 26:1; Gen 47:13; Ruth 1:1; 2 Sam 21:1; 1 Kings 17. See FAMINE.
Spies sent into, by Moses, Num 13:17-29. Conquest of, by the Israelites, Num 21:21-35; Deut 3:3-6; Josh 6-12; Ps 44:1-3. Divided by lot among the twelve tribes, and families, Num 26:55-56; Num 33:54; Num 34:13; by Joshua, Eleazar and a prince from each tribe, Num 34:16-29; Num 35:1-8; Josh 14-19. Divided into twelve provinces by Solomon, 1 Kings 4:7-19. Into two kingdoms, Judah and Israel, 1 Kings 11:29-36; 1 Kings 12:16-21. Roman provinces of, Luke 3:1; John 4:3-4.
CANAANITES. Eleven nations, descended from Canaan, Gen 10:15-19; Deut 7:1; 1 Chron 1:13-16. Territory of, Gen 10:19; Gen 12:6; Gen 15:18; Exod 23:31; Num 13:29; Num 34:2-12; Josh 1:4; Josh 5:1; given to the Israelites, Gen 12:6-7; Gen 15:18; Gen 17:8; Exod 23:23; Deut 7:1-3; Deut 32:49; Ps 135:11-12.
Wickedness of, Gen 13:13; Lev 18:25,27-28; Lev 20:23. To be expelled from the land, Exod 33:2; Exod 34:11. To be destroyed, Exod 23:23-24; Deut 19:1; Deut 31:3-5. Not expelled, Josh 17:12-18; Judg 1:1-33; Judg 3:1-3. Defeat the Israelites, Num 14:45; Judg 4:1-3. Defeated by the Israelites, Num 21:1-3; Josh 11:1-16; Judg 4:4-24; by the Egyptians, 1 Kings 9:16. Chariots of, Josh 17:18.
* The history of this region is involved in that of the Israelites. The student is therefore referred to Israel, History of. See also CANAANITES.
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Isaac forbidden by Abraham to take a wife from, Gen 28:1. Judah marries a woman of, Gen 38:2; 1 Chron 2:3. The exile Jews take wives from, Ezra 9:2.
Prophecy concerning, Gen 9:25-27.
CANDACE, queen of Ethiopia, Acts 8:27.
CANDIDATE. Refuses to make promises, 2 Chron 10:3-16. Electioneering by, instance of, Absalom, 2 Sam 15:1-6.
CANDLE. Revised version and commentators substitute lamp for candle throughout the Scriptures.
See LAMP.
CANDLESTICK. OF THE TABERNACLE: Made after divine pattern, Exod 25: 31-40; Exod 37:17-24; Num 8:4. Place of, Exod 26:35; Exod 40:24-25; Heb 9:2. Furniture of, Exod 25:38; Exod 37:23; Num 4:9-10. Burned every night, Exod 27:20-21. Trimmed every morning, Exod 30:7. Carried by Kohathites, Num 4:4,15. Called THE LAMP OF God, 1 Sam 3:3.
OF THE TEMPLE: Ten branches of, 1 Kings 7:49-50. Of gold, 1 Chron 28:15; 2 Chron 4:20. Taken with other spoils to Babylon, Jer 52:19.
SYMBOLICAL: Zech 4:2,11; Rev 1:12-13,20; Rev 2:5; Rev 11:4.
CANE. See CALAMUS.
CANKER, FIGURATIVE: 2 Tim 2:17.
CANKERWORM, sent as a judgment, Joel 1:4; Joel 2:25; Nah 3:15-16.
CANNEH. See CALNEH.
CANNIBALISM, Lev 26:29; Deut 28:53-57; 2 Kings 6:28-29; Jer 19:9; Lam 2:20; Lam 4:10; Ezek 5:10.
CAPERNAUM. A city on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus chose, as the place of his abode, Matt 4:13; Luke 4:31. Miracles of Jesus performed at, Matt 9:1-26; Matt 17:24-27; Mark 1:21-45; Mark 2; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 7:1-10; John 4:46-53; John 6:17-25,59.
His prophecy against, Matt 11:23; Luke 10:15.
CAPHTOR, a country now unknown, Deut 2:23.
CAPHTORIM, people of Caphtor, Gen 10:14; 1 Chron 1:12; Deut 2:23; Jer 47:4; Amos 9:7.
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. See PUNISHMENT.
CAPITAL AND LABOR. Strife between, Matt 21:33-41; Mark 12:1-9; Luke 20:9-16.
See EMPLOYEE; EMPLOYER; MASTER; RICH, THE; SERVANT.
CAPPADOCIA, easternmost province of Asia Minor, Acts 2:9; 1 Pet 1:1.
CAPTAIN. Commander-in-chief of an army, Deut 20:9; Judg 4:2; 1 Sam 14:50; 1 Kings 2:35; 1 Kings 16:16; 1 Chron 27:34. Of the tribes, Num 2. Of thousands, Num 31:48; 1 Sam 17:18; 1 Chron 28:1. Of hundreds, 2 Kings 11:15, See CENTURION. Of fifties, 2 Kings 1:9; Isa 3:3. Of the guard, Gen 37:36; 2 Kings 25:8, Of the ward, Jer 37:13.
Signifying any commander, as 1 Sam 9:16; 1 Sam 22:2; 2 Kings 20:5; leader, 1 Chron 11:21; 1 Chron 12:34; 2 Chron 17:14-19; John 18:12.
David's captains, or chief heroes, 2 Sam 23; 1 Chron 11-12. King appoints, 1 Sam 18:13; 2 Sam 17:25; 2 Sam 18:1.
Angel of the Lord, called, Josh 5:14; 2 Chron 13:12. Christ called, Heb 2:10.
See ARMIES.
CAPTIVE. Prisoner of war, Gen 14:12; 1 Sam 30:1-2. Cruelty to: Putting to death, Num 31:9-20; Deut 20:13; Deut 21:10; Josh 8:29; Josh 10:15-40; Josh 11:11; Judg 7:25; Judg 8:21; Judg 21:11; 1 Sam 15:32-33; 2 Sam 8:2; 2 Kings 8:12; Jer 39:6; twenty thousand, by Amaziah, 2 Chron 25:11-12; ripping women with child, 2 Kings 8:12; 2 Kings 15:16; Amos 1:13; tortured under saws and harrows, 2 Sam 12:31; 1 Chron 20:3; blinded, Judg 16:21; Jer 39:7; maimed, Judg 1:6-7; ravished, Lam 5:11-13; Zech 14:2; enslaved, Deut 20:14; 2 Kings 5:2; Ps 44:12; Joel 3:6; robbed, Ezek 23:25-26; confined in pits, Isa 51:14. Other indignities to, Isa 20:4.
Kindness to, 2 Kings 25:27-30; Ps 106:46. Advanced to positions in state, Gen 41:39-45; Esther 2:8; Dan 1.
CAPTIVITY. Of the Israelites foretold, Lev 26:33; Deut 28:36; of the ten tribes, 2 Kings 17:6,23-24; 2 Kings 18:9-12.
Of Judah in Babylon, prophecy of, Isa 39:6; Jer 13:19; Jer 20:4; Jer 25:2-11; Jer 32:28, etc.; fulfilled, 2 Kings 24:11-16; 2 Kings 25; 2 Chron 36; Jer 52:28-30. Jews return from, Ezra 2-3; Ezra 8.
Israelites in, promises to, Neh 1:9.
As a judgment, Ezra 5:12; Ezra 9:7; Isa 5:13; Jer 29:17-19; Lam 1:3-5; Ezek 39:23-24.
FIGURATIVE: Isa 61:1; Rom 7:23; 1 Cor 9:27; 2 Cor 10:5; 2 Tim 2:26; 2 Tim 3:6. " Captivity led captive," Judg 5:12; Ps 68:18; Eph 4:8.
CARBUNCLE. A precious stone, Isa 54:12; Ezek 28:13. One of the precious stones set in breastplate, Exod 28:17; Exod 39:10.
CARCAS, a Persian chamberlain, Esther 1:10.
CARCHEMISH, a Babylonian city on the Euphrates, against which the king of Egypt made war, 2 Chron 35:20; Isa 10:9; Jer 46:2.
CARE, WORLDLY:
Matt 6:25-28; [Luke 12:27]; Matt 6:29-34
Matt 13:22; Mark 4:19; Luke 8:14.
See CARNAL MINDEDNESS; RICHES; WORLDLINESS.
REMEDY FOR:
INSTANCES OF: Martha, Luke 10:40-41. Certain persons who desired to follow Jesus, Matt 9:21; Luke 9:57-62.
See RICH, THE.
CAREAH. See KAREAH.
CARMEL. 1. A fertile and picturesque mountain in Palestine, Song 7:5; Isa 33:9; Isa 35:2; Jer 46:18; Jer 50:19; Amos 1:2. Forests of, 2 Kings 19:23. Caves of, Amos 9:3; Mic 7:14. An idolatrous high place upon; Elijah builds In altar upon, and confounds the worshipers of Baal, putting to death four hundred and fifty of its prophets, 1 Kings 18:17-46. Elisha's abode in, 2 Kings 2:25; 2 Kings 4:25.
2. A city of Judah, Josh 15:55. Saul erects a memorial at, 1 Sam 15:12. Nabal's possessions at, 1 Sam 25:2. King Uzziah, who delighted in agriculture, had vineyards at, 2 Chron 26:10.
CARMI. 1. Son of Reuben, Gen 46:9; Exod 6:14.
2. Son of Hezron, 1 Chron 4:1. Called CHELUBAI, 1 Chron 2:9, and CALEB, 1 Chron 2:18.
3. Father of Achan, Josh 7:1,18; 1 Chron 2:7.
CARNAL MINDEDNESS.
See CARE, WORLDLY; RICHES; SIN, FRUITS OF; WORLDLINESS.
CARPENTRY. Building the ark, Gen 6:14-16. Tabernacle, and furniture of, Exod 31:2-9. See TABERNACLE. David's palace, 2 Sam 5:11. Temple, 2 Kings 12:11; 2 Kings 22:6. See TEMPLE. Making idols, Isa 41:7; Isa 44:13. Carpenters, Jer 24:1; Zech 1:20; Joseph, Matt 13:55; Jesus, Mark 6:3.
See CARVING; MASTER WORKMAN.
CARPUS, a Christian at Troas, 2 Tim 4:13.
CARSHENA, a Persian prince, Esther 1:14.
CART, 1 Sam 6:7-14; 2 Sam 6:3; Isa 28:27-28.
See WAGON.
CARVING. Woodwork of the temple was decorated with carvings of flowers, cherubim, and palm trees, 1 Kings 6:18,29,32,35; Ps 74:6. Beds decorated with, Prov 7:16. Idols manufactured by, Deut 7:5; Isa 44:9-17; Isa 45:20; Hab 2:18-19. Persons skilled in: Bezaleel, Exod 31:5; Hiram, 1 Kings 7:13-51; 2 Chron 2:13-14.
CASIPHIA, a place in the Persian empire, Ezra 8:17.
CASLUHIM, a people whose progenitor was a son of Mizraim, Gen 10:14; 1 Chron 1:12.
CASSIA. An aromatic plant, probably cinnamon, Ps 45:8; Ezek 27:19. An ingredient of the sacred oil, Exod 30:24.
CASTING. See MOLDING.
CASTLE. A tower, Gen 25:16; Num 31:10; 1 Chron 11:5,7; 2 Chron 17:12; 2 Chron 27:4; Acts 21:34,37; Acts 23:10,16,32. Bars of, Prov 18:19. For the doctrine, " The house is my castle," see Deut 24:10-11.
See FORT; TOWER.
CASTOR AND POLLUX, name of a ship, Acts 28:11.
CATERPILLAR. Sent as a judgment, 1 Kings 8:37; Ps 78:46; Ps 105:34; Jer 51:27. Joel 1:4; Joel 2:25.
CATHOLICITY. Liberality of religious sentiment.
INCULCATED:
See HEATHEN; STRANGERS.
INSTANCES OF: Solomon, in his prayer, 1 Kings 8:41. Paul, in recognizing devout heathen, Acts 13:16,26,42-43. Peter, Acts 10:34-35. Rulers of the synagogue at Antioch, permitting the Apostles to preach, Acts 13:5.
CATTLE, of the bovine species. Used for sacrifice, 1 Kings 8:63. See HEIFER; OFFERINGS. Sheltered, Gen 33:17. Stall-fed, Prov 15:17.
Gilead adapted to the raising of, Num 32:1-4, and Bashan, Ps 22:12; Ezek 39:18; Amos 4:1.
See ANIMALS; BULL; BULLOCK; COW; HEIFER; KINE; OFFERING.
CAUL. 1. Probably the upper lobe of the liver. Burnt with sacrifice, Exod 29:13,22; Lev 3:4,10,15; Lev 4:9; Lev 7:4; Lev 8:16,25; Lev 9:10,19.
CAUTION. See EXPEDIENCY; PRUDENCE.
CAVALRY. Mounted on horses, Exod 14:23; 1 Sam 13:5; 2 Sam 8:4; 1 Kings 4:26; 2 Chron 8:6; 2 Chron 9:25; 2 Chron 12:3; Isa 30:16; Isa 31:1; Jer 4:29; Zech 10:5; Rev 9:16-18; on camels, 1 Sam 30:17.
See ARMIES.
CAUSE. See ACTIONS AT LAW.
CAVE. Used as a dwelling: By Lot, Gen 19:30; Elijah, 1 Kings 19:9; Israelites, Ezek 33:27; saints, Heb 11:38. Place of refuge, Josh 10:16-27; Judg 6:2; 1 Sam 13:6; 1 Kings 18:4,13; 1 Kings 19:9,13. Burial place, Gen 23:9-20; Gen 25:9; Gen 49:29-32; Gen 50:13; John 11:38.
Of Adullam, 1 Sam 22:1; 2 Sam 23:13; 1 Chron 11:15. Engedi, 1 Sam 24:3-8.
CEDAR. Valuable for building purposes, Isa 9:10. David's ample provision of, in Jerusalem, for the temple, 2 Chron 1:15; 2 Chron 2:3-4. Furnished by Hiram, king of Tyre, for Solomon's temple, 1 Kings 5:6-10; 1 Kings 9:11; 2 Chron 2:16. Used in rebuilding the temple, Ezra 3:7; in David's palace, 2 Sam 5:11; 1 Chron 17:1; in Solomon's palace, 1 Kings 7:2; for masts of ships, Ezek 27:5; in purifications, Lev 14:4,6,49-52; Num 19:6.
FIGURATIVE: Ps 72:16; Ps 92:12; Isa 2:13; Isa 14:8; Jer 22:7; Ezek 31:3; Zech 11:2.
CEDRON. Called also KIDRON. Brook of, running south under the eastern wall of Jerusalem, 1 Kings 2:37; Neh 2:15; Jer 31:40. Idols destroyed on the banks of: By Asa, 1 Kings 15:13; Josiah, 2 Kings 23:6,12; Hezekiah, 2 Chron 29:16.
Its channel changed by Hezekiah, 2 Chron 32:4.
CELIBACY.
CELLAR, for wine, 1 Chron 27:27. Oil, 1 Chron 27:28.
CENCHREA, a city of Corinth, Acts 18:18; Rom 16:1.
CENSER. Used for offering incense, Lev 16:12; Num 4:14; Num 16:6-7,16-18,46; Rev 8:3. For the temple, made of gold, 1 Kings 7:50; 2 Chron 4:22; Heb 9:4. Those which Korah used were converted into plates, Num 16:37-39. Used in idolatrous rites, Ezek 8:11.
CENSORIOUSNESS. See UNCHARITABLENESS; SPEAKING, EVIL; CHARITABLENESS.
CENSUS. Numbering of Israel by Moses, Exod 38:26; Num 1; Num 3:14-43; Num 26; by David, 2 Sam 24:1-9; 1 Chron 21:1-8; 1 Chron 27:24.
A poll tax to be levied at each, Exod 30:12-16; Exod 38:26.
Of the Roman Empire, by Caesar, Luke 2:1-3 RV.
CENTURION. A commander of one hundred soldiers in the Roman army, Mark 15:44-45; Acts 21:32; Acts 22:25-26; Acts 23:17,23; Acts 24:23. Of Capernaum, comes to Jesus in behalf of his servant, Matt 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10. In charge of the soldiers who crucified Jesus, testifies, "Truly this was the Son of God," Matt 27:54; Mark 15:39; Luke 23:47.
See CORNELIUS, JULIUS.
CEPHAS. See PETER.
CESAR. See CAESAR.
CHAFF, Jer 23:28. FIGURATIVE: Job 21:18; Ps 1:4; Ps 35:5; Isa 5:24; Isa 17:13; Dan 2:35; Hos 13:3; Matt 3:12; Luke 3:17.
CHAINS. Used as ornaments. ' Worn by princes, Gen 41:42; Dan 5:7,29. Worn on ankles, Num 31:50; Isa 3:19; on the breastplate of high priest, Exod 28:14; Exod 39:15. As ornaments on camels, Judg 8:26. A partition of, in the temple, 1 Kings 6:21; 1 Kings 7:17.
Used to confine prisoners, Ps 68:6; Ps 149:8; Jer 40:4; Acts 12:6-7; Acts 21:33; Acts 28:20; 2 Tim 1:16.
See FETTERS.
FIGURATIVE: Ps 73:6; Prov 1:9; Lam 3:7; Ezek 7:23-27; Jude 6; 2 Pet 2:4; Rev 20:1.
CHALCEDONY, a precious stone, Rev 21:19.
CHALCOL, called also CALCOL. Son of Nahor, 1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chron 2:6.
CHALDEA, the southern portion of Babylonia. Often used interchangeably with Babylon, as the name of the empire founded in the valley of the Euphrates. Abraham a native of, Gen 11:28,31; Gen 15:7. Founded by the Assyrians, Isa 23:13. Character of its people, Hab 1:6.
See BABYLON; CHALDEANS.
CHALDEANS, learned and wise men of the east, Dan 1:4; Dan 2:2; Dan 4:7; Dan 5:7; Jer 50:35.
CHAMBERLAIN, an officer of a king, 2 Kings 23:11; Esther 1:10-15; Esther 2:3-21; Esther 4:4-5; Acts 12:20; Rom 16:23.
CHAMELEON, forbidden as food, Lev 11:30.
CHAMOIS, a species of antelope, Deut 14:5.
CHAMPAIGN, a flat, open country, Deut 11:30.
CHAMPIONSHIP. Battles were decided by. INSTANCES OF: Goliath and David, 1 Sam 17:8-53. Young men of David's and Abner's armies, 2 Sam 2:14-17. Representatives of the Philistines' and David's armies, 2 Sam 21:15-22.
CHANAAN. See CANAAN.
CHANCELLOR, a state officer, Ezra 4:8-9,17.
See CABINET.
CHANGE OF VENUE. Granted Paul, Acts 23:17-35. Declined by Paul, Acts 25:9,11.
CHAPITER, head of a pillar, Exod 36:38; 1 Kings 7:16-42; 2 Kings 25:17; 2 Chron 4:12-13; Jer 52:22.
CHARACTER. OF SAINTS: Attentive to Christ's voice, John 10:3-4; blameless and harmless, Phil 2:15; bold, Prov 28:1; contrite, Isa 57:15; Isa 66:2; devout, Acts 8:2; Acts 22:12;
faithful, Rev 17:14; fearing God, Mal 3:16; Acts 10:2; following Christ, John 10:4,27; godly, Ps 4:3; 2 Pet 2:9; guileless, John 1:47; holy, Deut 7:6; Deut 14:2; Col 3:12; humble, Ps 34:2; 1 Pet 5:5; hungering for righteousness, Matt 5:6; just, Gen 6:9; Hab 2:4; Luke 2:25; led by the Spirit, Rom 8:14; liberal, Isa 32:8; 2 Cor 9:13; loathing themselves, Ezek 20:43; loving, Col 1:4; 1 Thess 4:9; lowly, Prov 16:19; meek, Isa 29:19; Matt 5:5; merciful, Ps 37:26; Matt 5:7; new creatures, 2 Cor 5:17; Eph 2:10; obedient, Rom 16:19; 1 Pet 1:14; poor in spirit, Matt 5:3; prudent, Prov 16:21; pure in heart, Matt 5:8; 1 John 3:3; righteous, Isa 60:21; Luke 1:6; sincere, 2 Cor 1:12; 2 Cor 2:17; steadfast, Acts 2:42; Col 2:5; taught of God, Isa 54:13; 1 John 2:27; true, 2 Cor 6:8; undefiled, Ps 119:1; upright, 1 Kings 3:6; Ps 15:2; watchful, Luke 12:37; zealous of good works, Titus 2:14.
See RIGHTEOUS, DESCRIBED.
OF THE WICKED: Abominable, Rev 21:8; alienated from God, Eph 4:18; Col 1:21; blasphemous, Luke 22:65; Rev 16:9; blinded, 2 Cor 4:4; Eph 4:18; boastful, Ps 10:3; Ps 49:6; conspiring against saints, Neh 4:8; Neh 6:2; Ps 38:12; corrupt, Matt 7:17; Eph 4:22; covetous, Mic 2:2; Rom 1:29; deceitful, Ps 5:6; Rom 3:13; delighting in the iniquity of others, Prov 2:14; Rom 1:32; despising saints, Neh 2:19; Neh 4:2; 2 Tim 3:3-4; destructive, Isa 59:7; disobedient, Neh 9:26; Titus 3:3; 1 Pet 2:7; enticing to evil, Prov 1:10-14; 2 Tim 3:6; envious, Neh 2:10; Titus 3:3; evildoers, Jer 13:23; Mic 7:3; fearful, Prov 28:1; Rev 21:8; fierce, Prov 16:29; 2 Tim 3:3; foolish, Deut 32:6; Ps 5:5; forgetting God, Job 8:13; fraudulent, Ps 37:21; Mic 6:11; froward, Prov 21:8; Isa 57:17; glorying in their shame, Phil 3:19; hardhearted, Ezek 3:7; hating the light, Job 24:13; John 3:20; heady and highminded, 2 Tim 3:4; hostile to God, Rom 8:7; Col 1:21; hypocritical, Isa 29:13; 2 Tim 3:5; ignorant of God, Hos 4:1; 2 Thess 1:8; impudent, Ezek 2:4; incontinent, 2 Tim 3:3; infidel, Ps 10:4; Ps 14:1; loathsome, Prov 13:5; lovers of pleasure, not of God, 2 Tim 3:4; lying, Ps 58:3; Ps 62:4; Isa 59:4; mischievous, Prov 24:8; Mic 7:3; murderous, Ps 10:8; Ps 94:6; Rom 1:29; prayerless, Job 21:15; Ps 53:4; persecuting, Ps 69:26; Ps 109:16; perverse, Deut 32:5; proud, Ps 59:12; Obad 3; 2 Tim 3:2; rebellious, Isa 1:2; Isa 30:9; rejoicing in the affliction of saints, Ps 35: reprobate, 2 Cor 13:5; 2 Tim 3:8; Titus 1: selfish, 2 Tim 3:2; sensual, Phil 3:19; Jude 19; sold under sin, 1 Kings 21:20; 2 Kings 17:17; stiffhearted, Ezek 2:4; stiffnecked, Exod 33:5; Acts 7:51; uncircumcised in heart, Jer 9:26; unclean, Isa 64:6; Eph 4:19; unjust, Prov 11:7; Isa 26:18; unmerciful, Rom 1:31; ungodly, Prov 16:27; unholy, 2 Tim 3:2; unprofitable, Matt 25:30; Rom 3:12; unruly, Titus 1:10; unthankful, Luke 6:35; 2 Tim 3:2; untoward, Acts 2:40; unwise, Deut 32:6. —Bible Textbook.
See WICKED, DESCRIBED.
GOOD:
DEFAMATION OF, PUNISHED:
REVEALED IN COUNTENANCE:
Isa 3:9. See COUNTENANCE; FACE.
FIRMNESS OF:
INSTANCES OF FIRMNESS: Joseph in resisting Potiphar's wife, Gen 39:7-12; Pilate, John 19:22; Paul, Acts 20:22-24; Acts 21:13-14.
See DECISION; STABILITY.
INSTABILITY OF:
Matt 13:19-22; Mark 4:15-19; Luke 8:5-15.
See INDECISION; INSTABILITY; DECISION; PERSEVERANCE; STABILITY.
INSTANCES OF INSTABILITY. REUBEN:
PHARAOH:
SOLOMON:
ISRAELITES:
King Saul in his treatment of David, 1 Sam 18-19.
CHARASHIM, valley of, 1 Chron 4:14; Neh 11:35.
CHARGE, delivered to ministers. See MINISTERS.
CHARGER, a dish. Dedicated to the tabernacle, Num 7:13,19,25,31,37,43,49,55,61,67,73,79,84,85. John Baptist's head carried on, Matt 14:8,11.
CHARIOT. For war, Exod 14:7,9,25; Josh 11:4; 1 Sam 13:5; 1 Kings 20:1,25; 2 Kings 6:14; 2 Chron 12:2-3; Ps 20:7; Ps 46:9; Jer 46:9; Jer 47:3; Jer 51:21; Joel 2:5; Nah 2:3-4; Nah 3:2. Wheels of Pharaoh's, providentially taken off, Exod 14:25.
Commanded by captains, Exod 14:7; 1 Kings 9:22; 1 Kings 22:31-33; 2 Kings 8:21. Made of iron, Josh 17:18; Judg 1:19. Introduced among Israelites by David, 2 Sam 8:4. Imported from Egypt by Solomon, 1 Kings 10:26-29. Cities for, 1 Kings 9:19; 2 Chron 1:14; 2 Chron 8:6; 2 Chron 9:25. Royal, Gen 41:43; Gen 46:29; 2 Kings 5:9; 2 Chron 35:24; Jer 17:25; Acts 8:29. Drawn by camels, Isa 21:7; Mic 1:13.
Traffic in, Rev 18:13. Kings ride in, 2 Chron 35:24; Jer 17:25; Jer 22:4. Cherubim in Solomon's temple mounted on, 1 Chron 28:18.
FIGURATIVE: Chariots of God, Ps 68:17; Ps 104:3; 2 Kings 6:17; Isa 66:15; Hab 3:8; Rev 9:9.
SYMBOLICAL: Zech 6:1-8; 2 Kings 2:11-12.
CHARISM. An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians, Matt 10:1,8; Mark 16:17-18; Luke 10:1,9,17,19; Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6; 1 Cor 12.
See MIRACLES; TONGUES.
CHARITABLENESS.
See LOVE; UNCHARITABLENESS.
CHARITY. See ALMS; BENEFICENCE; LIBERALITY; LOVE.
CHARMERS AND CHARMING. Isa 19:3; Jer 8:17. Prohibited, Deut 18:11. Of serpents, Ps 58:4-5; Jer 8:17.
See SORCERY.
CHARRAN. See HARAN.
CHASTISEMENT. FROM GOD:
See AFFLICTION, DESIGN OF; JUDGMENTS; PUNISHMENT; WICKED, PUNISHMENT OF.
CHASTITY.
See CONTINENCE.
INSTANCES OF: Joseph, Gen 39:7-20; Boaz, Ruth 3:6-13; Paul, 1 Cor 7.
CHEATING. See DISHONESTY.
CHEBAR, a river of Mesopotamia, Ezek 1:1,3; Ezek 3:15,23; Ezek 10:15,22; Ezek 43:3.
CHEDORLAOMER, king of Elam, Gen 14:1-16.
CHEERFULNESS. See CONTENTMENT.
CHEESE, 1 Sam 17:18; 2 Sam 17:29; Job 10:10.
CHELAL, son of Pahathmoab, Ezra 10:30.
CHELLUH, son of Bani, Ezra 10:35.
CHELUB. 1. A descendant of Caleb, 1 Chron 4:11.
2. Father of Ezri, 1 Chron 27:26.
CHELUBAI. Son of Hezron, 1 Chron 2:9. Called CALEB, 1 Chron 2:18,42.
CHEMARIMS, a term descriptive of idolatrous priests, Zeph 1:4; Hos 10:5; 2 Kings 23:15.
CHEMOSH, an idol of the Moabites and Ammonites, 1 Kings 11:7,33; 2 Kings 23:13; Jer 48:7,13,46; and Amorites, Judg 11:24.
CHENAANAH. 1. Father of the false prophet Zedekiah, 1 Kings 22:11,24; 2 Chron 18:10,23.
2. Brother of Ehud, 1 Chron 7:10.
CHENANIAH. 1. A Levite, 1 Chron 15:22,27.
2. Of the Izharites, 1 Chron 26:29.
CHEPHARHAAMMONAI, a town of Benjamin, Josh 18:24.
CHEPHIRAH, a city of the Hivites, Josh 9:17; Josh 18:26; Ezra 2:25; Neh 7:29.
CHERAN, a Horite, Gen 36:26; 1 Chron 1:41.
CHERETHITES. A Philistine tribe, which adhered to David, and with the Pelethites formed his bodyguard, 1 Sam 30:14,16; 2 Sam 8:18; 2 Sam 15:18; 2 Sam 20:7,23; 1 Kings 1:38,44; 1 Chron 18:17; Ezek 25:16; Zeph 2:5. Solomon's escort at his coronation, 1 Kings 1:38.
CHERITH, a brook near Jericho, 1 Kings 17:3-7.
CHERUB, name of a place or person, Ezra 2:59; Neh 7:61.
CHERUBIM. Eastward of the garden of Eden, Gen 3:24.
In the tabernacle, Exod 25:18-20; Exod 37:7-9. Ark rested beneath the wings of, 1 Kings 8:6-7; 2 Chron 5:7-8; Heb 9:5. Figures of, embroidered on walls of tabernacle, Exod 26:1; Exod 36:8; and on the vail, Exod 26:31; Exod 36:35.
In the temple, 1 Kings 6:23-29; 2 Chron 3:10; Figures of, on the vail, 2 Chron 3:14; walls, 1 Kings 6:29-35; 2 Chron 3:7; lavers, 1 Kings 7:29,36.
In Ezekiel's vision of the temple, Ezek 41:18-20,25.
CHESALON, a landmark in the north boundary of Judah, Josh 15:10.
CHESED, son of Nahor, Gen 22:22.
CHESIL. A town in the south of Palestine, Josh 15:30. Probably identical with BETHUL, Josh 19:4, and BETHUEL, 1 Chron 4:30.
CHEST, for money, 2 Kings 12:9; 2 Chron 24:8-11.
CHESTNUT TREE, Gen 30:37; Ezek 31:8.
CHESULLOTH. A city of Issachar, Josh 19:18. Probably identical with CHISLOTHTABOR, of Josh 19:12, and TABOR, 1 Chron 6:77.
CHEZIB. Birthplace of Shelah, Gen 38:5, probably identical with CHOZEBA, 1 Chron 4:22, and ACHZIB, Josh 15:44.
CHICKENS, Matt 23:37; broods her young, Luke 13:34.
CHIDON. Place where Uzza was stricken to death, 1 Chron 13:9. Called NACHON'S threshingfloor, 2 Sam 6:6.
CHIDING. Cain chides God, Gen 4:13, Pharaoh chides Abraham, for calling his wife his sister, Gen 12:18-19. Abimelech chides Abraham for a like offense, Gen 20:9-10. Abimelech chides Isaac for similar conduct, Gen 26:9-10. Isaac and Laban chide each other, Gen 31:26-42. Jacob chides Simeon and Levi for slaying Hamor and Shechem, Gen 34:30. Reuben chides his brethren for their treatment of Joseph, Gen 42:22. Israelites chide Moses and tempt God, Exod 17:7. Deborah chides Israel in her epic, Judg 5:16-23. David chides Joab for slaying Abner, 2 Sam 3:28-31. Joab chides David for lamenting the death of Absalom, 2 Sam 19:5-7.
Jesus chides his disciples on account of their unbelief, Matt 8:26; Matt 14:31; Matt 16:8-11; Matt 17:17; Mark 4:40; Luke 8:25; for slowness of heart, Matt 15:16; Matt 16:8-9,11; Mark 7:18; Luke 24:25; John 14:9; for sleeping in Gethsemane, Matt 26:40; Mark 14:27; for forbidding children to be brought to him, Matt 19:14; Mark 10:14; Luke 18:16.
CHILDLESSNESS. A reproach, Gen 16:2; Gen 29:32; Gen 30:1-3,13; 1 Sam 1:6; Isa 4:1; Luke 1:25.
See BARRENNESS.
CHILDREN. INDEX OF SUBTOPICS: Miscellany; The Gift of God, p. 167; God's Care of, p. 168; A Blessing, p. 168; Commandments to, p. 168; Counsel of Parents to, p. 169; Instruction of, p. 169; False Instruction of, p. 170; Prayer in Behalf of, p. 170; Promises and Assurances to, p. 171; Of the Righteous, Blessed of God, p. 171; Correction of, p. 172; Punishment of, p. 172; Good, p. 173; Wicked, p. 173; Worship, Attend Divine, p. 174; Symbolical of the Regenerated, p. 174.
In answer to prayer: To Abraham, Gen 15:2-5, with Gen 21:1-2; Isaac, Gen 25:21; Leah, Gen 30:17-22; Rachel, Gen 30:22-24; Hannah, 1 Sam 1:9-20; Zacharias, Luke 1:13.
Treatment of, at birth, Ezek 16:4-6; Luke 2:7,12. Circumcision of. See CIRCUMCISION.
Dedicated to God in infancy: Samson, Judg 13:5,7; Samuel, 1 Sam 1:24-28. Promised to the righteous, Deut 7:12,14; Job 5:25; Ps 128:2-4,6. Weaning of, Gen 21:8; 1 Sam 1:22; 1 Kings 11:20; Ps 131:2; Isa 28:9. Nurses for, Exod 2:7-9; Acts 7:20; Ruth 4:16; 2 Sam 4:4; 2 Kings 11:2. Taught to walk, Hos 11:3. Tutors and governors for, 2 Kings 10:1; Acts 22:3; Gal 3:24; Gal 4:1-2. Bastard, excluded from the privileges of the congregation, Deut 23:2; Heb 12:8.
Early piety of: Samuel, 1 Sam 2:18; 1 Sam 3; Jeremiah, Jer 1:5-7; John the Baptist, Luke 1:15,80. Jesus, Luke 2:40,46-47,52.
Difference made between male and female, in Mosaic law, Lev 12. Partiality of parents among: Rebekah for Jacob, Gen 27:6. Jacob for Joseph, Gen 37:3-4. Partiality among, forbidden, Deut 21:15-17;
Love of, for parents: Of Ruth, Ruth 1:16. Jesus, John 19:26-27.
Sacrificed, 2 Kings 17:31; Ezek 16:20-21. Caused to pass through fire, 2 Kings 16:3; Jer 32:35; Ezek 16:21.
Sold for debt, 2 Kings 4:1; Neh 5:5; Job 24:9; Matt 18:25. Sold in marriage, law concerning, Exod 21:7-11; instance of, Leah and Rachel, Gen 29:15-30.
Edict to murder: Of Pharaoh, Exod 1:22; of Jehu, 2 Kings 10:1-8; of Herod, Matt 2:16-18. Eaten, see CANNIBALISM.
Share benefits of covenant privileges guaranteed to parents, Gen 6:18; Gen 12:7; Gen 13:15; Gen 17:7-8; Gen 19:12; Gen 21:13; Gen 26:3-5,24; Lev 26:44-45; Isa 65:23; 1 Cor 7:14. Bound by covenants of parents, Gen 17:9-14. Involved in guilt of parents, Exod 20:5; Exod 34:7; Lev 20:5; Lev 26:39-42; Num 14:18,33; 1 Kings 21:29; Job 21:19; Ps 37:28; Isa 14:20-21; Isa 65:6-7; Jer 32:18; Dan 6:24. Not punished for parents' sake, Jer 31:29-30; Ezek 18:1-30.
Death of, as a judgment upon parents: Firstborn of Egypt, Exod 12:29; sons of Eli, 1 Sam 3:13-14; sons of Saul, 1 Sam 28:18-19; David's child by Uriah's wife, 2 Sam 12:14-19.
Miracles in behalf of: Raised from the dead by Elijah, 1 Kings 17:17-23; by Elisha, 2 Kings 4:17-36; by Jesus, Matt 9:18,24-26; Mark 5:35-42; Luke 7:13-15; Luke 8:49-56; healing of, Matt 15:28; Matt 17:18; Mark 7:29-30; Mark 9:23-27; Luke 8:42-56; Luke 9:38-42; John 4:46-54.
Character of, known by conduct, Prov 20:11. Blessed by Jesus, Matt 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-16. Future state of, Matt 18:10; Matt 19:14. Minors, Gal 4:1-2. Of ministers, 1 Tim 3:4; Titus 1:6. Alienated, Ishmael, to gratify Sarah, Gen 21:9-15.
Amusements of, Job 21:11; Zech 8:5; Matt 11:16-17; Luke 7:31-32.
Adopted. See ADOPTION.
THE GIFT OF GOD:
GOD'S CARE OF:
A BLESSING:
COMMANDMENTS TO:
Exod 20:12; Deut 5:16; Matt 15:4; Matt 19:19; Mark 10:19; Luke 18:20; Eph 6:2,3.
See YOUNG MEN.
COUNSEL OF PARENTS TO:
1 Chron 22:6-11; [1 Chron 28:9-10,20]; 1 Chron 22:12-13
See PARENTS.
INSTRUCTION OF:
For SOLOMON'S INSTRUCTION OF YOUNG MEN AND CHILDREN, see YOUNG MEN.
BY TUTORS. See TUTOR.
FALSE INSTRUCTION OF:
PRAYER IN BEHALF OF:
PROMISES AND ASSURANCES TO:
Matt 18:4-5,10; Mark 9:37; Luke 9:48.
See YOUNG MEN.
OF THE RIGHTEOUS, BLESSED OF GOD:
CORRECTION OF:
PUNISHMENT OF:
GOOD: The Lord is with, 1 Sam 3:19. Know the Scriptures, 2 Tim 3:15. Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God, Col 3:20. Partake of the promises of God, Acts 2:39. Shall be blessed, Prov 3:1-4; Eph 6:2,3. Show love to parents, Gen 46:29. Obey parents, Gen 28:7; Gen 47:30. Attend to parental teaching, Prov 13:1. Take care of parents, Gen 45:9-11; Gen 47:12; Matt 15:5. Make their parents' hearts glad, Prov 10:1; Prov 23:24; Prov 29:17. Honor the aged, Job 32:6-7. Character of, illustrates conversion, Matt 18:3. Illustrative of a teachable spirit, Matt 18:4.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
INSTANCES OF: Shem and Japheth, Gen 9:23. Isaac, Gen 22:6-12. Esau, Gen 28:6-9. Judah, Gen 44:18-34. Joseph, Gen 45:9-13; Gen 46:29; Gen 47:11-12; Gen 48:12; Gen 50:1-43. Moses, Exod 15:2; Exod 18:7. Jephthah's daughter, Judg 11:36. Samson, Judg 13:24. Ruth, Ruth 1:15-17. Samuel, 1 Sam 2:26; 1 Sam 3:10. Saul, 1 Sam 9:5. David, 1 Sam 22:3-4; Ps 71:5,17. Solomon, 1 Kings 2:19-20; 1 Kings 3:3-13. Abijah, 1 Kings 14:13. Obadiah, 1 Kings 18:12. Jehoshaphat, 1 Kings 22:43; 2 Chron 17:3. The Israelitish maid, captive in Syria, 2 Kings 5:2-4. Jewish children, 2 Chron 20:13; Neh 8:3. Josiah, 2 Chron 34:1-3. Job, Job 29:4. Elihu, Job 32:4-7. Jeremiah, Jer 1:5-7. Children in the temple, Matt 21:15. John, Luke 1:80. Jesus, Luke 2:52. Timothy, 2 Tim 1:5; 2 Tim 3:15.
WICKED:
WICKED, INSTANCES OF: Canaan, Gen 9:25. Lot's daughters, Gen 19:14,30-38. Ishmael, Gen 21:9. Eli's sons, 1 Sam 2:12,22-25. Samuel's sons, 1 Sam 8:3. Absalom, 2 Sam 15. Adonijah, 1 Kings 1:5. Abijam, 1 Kings 15:3. Ahaziah, 1 Kings 22:52. Children at Bethel, 2 Kings 2:23-24. Samaritans' descendants, 2 Kings 17:41. Adrammelech and Sharezer, 2 Kings 19:37; 2 Chron 32:21. Amon, 2 Kings 21:21. Sennacherib's sons, 2 Kings 19:37.
WORSHIP, ATTEND DIVINE:
SYMBOLICAL OF THE REGENERATED:
FIGURATIVE:
See BABES; YOUNG MEN.
CHILDREN OF GOD. See RIGHTEOUS.
CHILEAB. A son of David, 2 Sam 3:3. Called DANIEL, 1 Chron 3:1.
CHILION, a son of Naomi, Ruth 1:2,4,5; Ruth 4:9.
CHILMAD, merchants of, Ezek 27:23.
CHIMHAM, a Gileadite, 2 Sam 19:37-38,40; Jer 41:17.
CHINESE. Sinim in Isa 49:12 is believed by many authorities to be a reference to the Chinese.
CHINNERETH. Called also CHINNEROTH and CINNEROTH. 1. A district in the north of Palestine, Josh 11:2; 1 Kings 15:20.
2. A city in Naphtali, Josh 19:35.
3. The sea of, Num 34:11; Josh 12:3; Josh 13:27.
See GALILEE, SEA OF.
CHINNEROTH. See CHINNERETH.
CHIOS, an island west of Smyrna, Acts 20:15.
CHISLEU, ninth month in the Israelitish calendar, Ezra 10:9; Neh 1:1; Jer 36:22.
CHISLON, father of Eldad, Num 34:21.
CHISLOTHTABOR. A place on the border of Zebulun, Josh 19:12. Called TABOR, 1 Chron 6:77. Probably same as CHESULLOTH, Josh 19:18.
CHITTIM. Descendants of Javan, Gen 10:4. Probably inhabited islands of the Mediterranean, Isa 23:1,12; Jer 2:10. Their commerce, Ezek 27:6. Prophecies concerning, Num 24:24; Dan 11:30.
CHIUN, called also Remphan, a god of the Phoenicians, Amos 5:26; Acts 7:43.
CHLOE, a Christian of Corinth, 1 Cor 1:11.
CHOICE. Between judgments by David, 2 Sam 24:12; 1 Chron 21:11-13.
THE SINNER'S:
See CONTINGENCIES; BLESSINGS, CONTINGENT ON OBEDIENCE.
CHOOSING. See CHOICE.
CHORASHAN. A town in Judah, 1 Sam 30:30. Perhaps identical with ASHAN, Josh 15:42.
CHORAZIN, denunciation Matt 11:21; Luke 10:13.
CHORUSES. See Music.
CHOSEN, OR ELECTED:
See FOREKNOWLEDGE; PREDESTINATION.
CHOZEBA, a city of Judah, 1 Chron 4:22.
See CHEZIB; ACHZIB.
CHRIST. See JESUS, THE CHRIST.
CHRISTIAN. Believers called, Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Pet 4:16.
See RIGHTEOUS.
CHRONOLOGY. Jewish year instituted, Exod 12:2.
See TIME.
CHRYSOLITE, a precious stone, Rev 21:20.
CHRYSOPRASUS, a precious stone, Rev 21:20.
CHUB, a people who were an ally tribe to Egypt, and probably inhabited Africa, Ezek 30:5.
CHUN, a Syrian city, 1 Chron 18:8.
See BETAH; BEROTHAI.
CHURCH, place of worship.
Called COURTS, Ps 65:4; Ps 84:2,10; Ps 92:13; Ps 96:8; Ps 100:4; Ps 116:19; Isa 1:12; Isa 62:9; Zech 3:7; HOUSE OF GOD, Gen 28:17,22; Josh 9:23; Judg 18:31; Judg 20:18,26; Judg 21:2; 1 Chron 9:11; 1 Chron 24:5; 2 Chron 5:14; 2 Chron 22:12; 2 Chron 24:13; 2 Chron 33:7; 2 Chron 36:19; Ezra 5:8,15; Ezra 7:20,23; Neh 6:10; Neh 11:11; Neh 13:11; Ps 42:4; Ps 52:8; Ps 55:14; Ps 84:10; Eccles 5:1; Isa 2:3; Hos 9:8; Joel 1:16; Mic 4:2; Zech 7:2; Matt 12:4; 1 Tim 3:15; Heb 10:21; 1 Pet 4:17; House of the Lord, Exod 23:19; Exod 34:26; Deut 23:18; Josh 6:24; Judg 19:18; 1 Sam 1:7,24; 2 Sam 12:20; 1 Kings 3:1; 1 Kings 6:37; 1 Kings 7:40; 1 Kings 8:10,63; 1 Kings 10:5; 2 Kings 11:3-4,15,18-19; 2 Kings 12:4,9-10,13,16; 2 Kings 16:18; 2 Kings 20:8; 2 Kings 23:2,7,11; 2 Kings 25:9; 1 Chron 6:31; 1 Chron 22:1,11,14; 1 Chron 23:4; 1 Chron 26:12; 2 Chron 8:16; 2 Chron 26:21; 2 Chron 29:5,15; 2 Chron 33:15; 2 Chron 34:15; 2 Chron 36:14; Ezra 7:27; Ps 23:6; Ps 27:4; Ps 92:13; Ps 116:19; Ps 118:26; Ps 122:1,9; Ps 134:1; Isa 2:2; Isa 37:14; Jer 17:26; Jer 20:1-2; Jer 26:2,7; Jer 28:1,5; Jer 29:26; Jer 35:2; Jer 36:5-6; Jer 38:14; Jer 41:5; Jer 51:51; Lam 2:7; Ezek 44:4; Hag 1:2; Zech 8:9; SANCTUARY, Exod 25:8; Lev 19:30; Lev 21:12; Num 3:28; Num 4:12; Num 7:9; Num 8:19; Num 10:21; Num 18:1,5; Num 19:20; 1 Chron 9:29; 1 Chron 22:19; 1 Chron 24:5; 1 Chron 28:10; 2 Chron 20:8; 2 Chron 26:18; 2 Chron 29:21; 2 Chron 30:8,19; Neh 10:39; Ps 20:2; Ps 28:2 (margin); 63:2; Ps 68:24; Ps 73:17; Ps 74:3,7; Ps 77:13; Ps 78:69; Ps 150:1; Isa 16:12; Isa 63:18; Lam 2:7,20; Lam 4:1; Ezek 5:11; Ezek 42:20; Ezek 44:5,27; Ezek 45:3; Ezek 48:8,21; Dan 8:11,13-14; Dan 9:17,26; Dan 11:31; Heb 8:2; Heb 9:1-2; House of Prayer, Isa 56:7; Matt 21:13; TABERNACLE, Exod 26:1; Lev 26:11; Josh 22:19; Ps 15:1; Ps 61:4; Ps 76:2; Heb 8:2,5; Heb 9:2,11; Rev 13:6; Rev 21:3; TEMPLE, 1 Sam 1:9; 1 Sam 3:3; 2 Kings 11:10,13; Ezra 4:1; Ps 5:7; Ps 11:4; Ps 27:4; Ps 29:9; Ps 48:9; Ps 68:29; Isa 6:1; Mal 3:1; Matt 4:5; Matt 23:16; Luke 18:10; Luke 24:53; ZION, Ps 9:11; Ps 48:11; Ps 74:2; Ps 132:13; Ps 137:1; Isa 35:10; Jer 31:6; Jer 50:5; Joel 2:1,15; HOLY PLACE, Exod 28:29; Exod 38:24; Lev 6:16; Lev 10:17; Lev 14:13; Lev 16:2-24; Josh 5:15; 1 Kings 8:8; 1 Chron 23:32; 2 Chron 29:5; 2 Chron 30:27; 2 Chron 35:5; Ezra 9:8. Ps 24:3; Ps 46:4; Ps 68:17; Eccles 8:10; 'Isa 57:15; Ezek 41:4; Ezek 42:13; Ezek 45:4; Matt 24:15; Acts 6:13; Acts 21:28; Heb 9:12,25; HOLY TEMPLE, Ps 5:7; Ps 11:4; Ps 65:4; Ps 79:1; Ps 138:2; Jon 2:4,7; Mic 1:2; Hab 2:20; Eph 2:21; Eph 3:17; MY FATHER'S House, John 2:16; John 14:2.
HOLY:
EDIFICES. See SYNAGOGUE; TABERNACLE; TEMPLE.
CHURCH, the collective body of believers.
INDEX OF SUBTOPICS: Miscellany of Minor Subtopics, p. 177; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to, p. 177; Backslidden p. 182; Beneficence of, p. 183; Christ, Head of, p. 183; Christian, Divinely Established, p. 184; Corruption in, p. 185; Decrees of, p. 186; Design of, p. 186; Discipline in, p. 189;
Dissensions in, p. 186; Duty of, to Ministers, p. 186; Government of, p. 186; Love for, p. 193; Membership in, p. 193; Prophecies Concerning, p. 194; List of Christian, p. 203; Unity of, p. 203; Triumphant, p. 203; Church and State, p. 204.
MISCELLANY OF MINOR SUBTOPICS: Called in the OT, THE CONGREGATION, Exod 12:3,6,19,47; Exod 16:1-2,9-10,22; Lev 4:13,15; Lev 10:17; Lev 24:14.
Called in the NT, CHURCH, Matt 16:18; Matt 18:17; Acts 2:47; 1 Cor 11:18; 1 Cor 14:19,23,28,33-34; 1 Cor 15:9; Gal 1:13.
Called also ASSEMBLY OF THE SAINTS, Ps 89:7; ASSEMBLY OF THE UPRIGHT, Ps 111:1; Body OF CHRIST, Eph 1:22-23; Col 1:24; BRANCH OF God's PLANTING, Isa 60:21; BRIDE OF CHRIST, Rev 21:9; CHURCH OF GOD, Acts 20:28; CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, 1 Tim 3:15; CHURCH OF THE FIRSTBORN, Heb 12:23; CITY OF THE LIVING God, Heb 12:22; CONGREGATION OF SAINTS, Ps 149:1; CONGREGATION OF THE Lord's POOR, Ps 74:19; DOVE, Song 2:14; Song 5:2; FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH, Eph 3:15; FLOCK OF God, Ezek 34:15; 1 Pet 5:2; FOLD of CHRIST, John 10:16; GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FIRSTBORN, Heb 12:23; GOLDEN CANDLESTICK, Rev 1:20; God's BUILDING, 1 Cor 3:9; God's HUSBANDRY, 1 Cor 3:9; God's HERITAGE, Joel 3:2; 1 Pet 5:3; HABITATION OF GOD, Eph 2:22; HEAVENLY JERUSALEM, Gal 4:26; Heb 12:22; HOLY CITY, Rev 21:2; Holy MOUNTAIN, Zech 8:3; HOLY HILL, Ps 2:6; Ps 15:1; HOUSE OF GOD, 1 Tim 3:15; Heb 10:21; THE God OF JACOB, Isa 2:3; HOUSE OF CHRIST, Heb 3:6; HOUSEHOLD OF GOD, Eph 2:19; INHERITANCE, Ps 28:9; Isa 19:25; ISRAEL OF GOD, Gal 6:16; King's DAUGHTER, Ps 45:13; KINGDOM .0F GOD, Matt 6:33; Matt 12:28; Matt 19:24; Matt 21:31; KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, Matt 3:2; Matt 4:17; Matt 10:7; Matt 5:3,10,19-20; His KINGDOM, Ps 103:19; Ps 145:12; Matt 16:28; Luke 1:33; MY KINGDOM, John 18:36; THY KINGDOM, Ps 45:6; Ps 145:11,13; Matt 6:10; Luke 23:42; Lamb's BRIDE, Eph 5:22-32; Rev 22:17; Lamb's WIFE, Rev 19:7-9; Rev 21:9; LOT OF God's INHERITANCE, Deut 32:9; MOUNT ZION, Heb 12:22; MOUNTAIN OF THE Lord's HOUSE, Isa 2:2; NEW JERUSALEM, Rev 21:2; PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH, 1 Tim 3:15; PLACE OF God's THRONE, Ezek 43:7; PLEASANT PORTION, Jer 12:10; SANCTUARY OF GOD, Ps 114:2; SISTER OF CHRIST, Song 4:12; Song 5:2; SPIRITUAL HOUSE, 1 Pet 2:5; SPOUSE OF CHRIST, Song 4:12; Song 5:1; STRENGTH AND GLORY OF GOD, Ps 78:61; SOUGHT OUT, A CITY NOT FORSAKEN, Isa 62:12; THE Lord's PORTION, Deut 32:9; TEMPLE of God, 1 Cor 3:16-17; TEMPLE OF THE LIVING GOD, 2 Cor 6:16; VINEYARD, Jer 12:10; Matt 21:41.
Christ's love for, John 10:8,11-12; Eph 5:25-32; Rev 3:9.
Loved by believers, Ps 87:7; Ps 137:5; 1 Cor 12:25; 1 Thess 4:9; is prayed for, Ps 122:6; Isa 62:6; dear to God, Isa 43:4; safe under his care, Ps 46:1-2,5; salt and light of the world, Matt 5:13.
Militant, Song 6:10; Phil 2:25; 2 Tim 2:3; 2 Tim 4:7; Philem 2. God defends, Ps 89:18; Isa 4:5; Isa 49:25; Matt 16:18. God provides ministers for, Jer 3:15; Eph 4:11-12. Is glorious, Ps 45:13; Eph 5:27. Is clothed in righteousness, Rev 19:8. Believers continually added to, by the Lord, Acts 2:47; Acts 5:14; Acts 11:24. Unity of, Rom 12:5; 1 Cor 10:17; 1 Cor 12:12; Gal 3:28; Eph 4:4. Privileges of, Ps 36:8; Ps 87:5. Worship of, to be attended, Heb 10:25. Harmonious fellowship of, Ps 133; John 13:34; Acts 4:32; Phil 1:4; Phil 2:1; 1 John 3-4. Divisions in, to be shunned, Rom 16:17; 1 Cor 1:10; 1 Cor 3:3. Baptized into by one Spirit, 1 Cor 12:13. Ministers commanded to feed, Acts 20:28. Is edified by the word, Rom 12:6; 1 Cor 14:4,13; Eph 4:15-16; Col 3:16. The wicked persecute, Acts 8:1-3; 1 Thess 2:14-15. Not to be despised, 1 Cor 11:22. Defiling of, will be punished, 1 Cor 3:17. Extent of, predicted, Isa 2:2; Ezek 17:22-24; Dan 2:34-35.
See ECCLESIASTICISM; JESUS, KINGDOM OF; MINISTERS; USURPATION, IN ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
Isa 1:2-4; Isa 1:5-27; Isa 17:9-11; Isa 43:22-28; Jer 2:5-34; Jer 3:1-25; Jer 8:5-22.
Jer 10:19-22; Jer 18:11-17; Jer 50:4-7; Ezek 2:3-5; Ezek 5:5-17; Ezek 16:23; Hos 2; Hos 4; Hos 6; Joel 2; Amos 6; Matt 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12.
Backslidings of Israel. See subtopic BACKSLIDING OF ISRAEL, under BACKSLIDERS.
See CORRUPTION IN, below; BACKSLIDERS.
BENEFICENCE OF. See BENEFICENCE; GIVING; LIBERALITY.
CHRIST, HEAD OF:
Ps 118:22-23; Matt 21:42-43; Mark 12:10; Luke 20:17-18; 1 Pet 2:7.
Matt 12:6,8; Mark 2:28; Luke 6:5.
See JESUS, KINGDOM OF'.
CHRISTIAN, DIVINELY ESTABLISHED:
CORRUPTION IN:
Matt 21:33-41,45; Mark 12:1-12.
Mark 14:10-11; Matt 26:14-16; Luke 22:3-6.
See BACKSLIDERS, BACKSLIDING OF ISRAEL.
DECREES OF:
DESIGN OF:
DISSENSIONS IN: 1 Cor 1:11-13; 1 Cor 3:3-4; 1 Cor 11:18-19; 2 Cor 12:20-21.
DUTY OF, TO MINISTERS:
See MINISTERS.
GOVERNMENT OF, MOSAIC AND CHRISTIAN:
1 Tim 3:1-2,5,8-13; 1 Tim 3:1-13.
See MINISTERS, DUTIES OF.
RULES OF DISCIPLINE IN, MOSAIC AND CHRISTIAN:
See EXCOMMUNICATION; MINISTERS, DUTIES OF.
LOVE FOR:
MEMBERSHIP IN:
Luke 18:16; Matt 19:14; Mark 10:14.
See RIGHTEOUS, DESCRIBED.
PROPHECIES CONCERNING PROSPERITY OF:
Ps 72:2-4,7-11,16,19; Ps 72:1-20.
Ps 89:25,29,36-37; Ps 89:1-37.
Isa 32:3-4,15-17; Isa 32:1-20.
Isa 35:1-2,5,6-7; Isa 35:1-10; Isa 41:17-20.
Isa 52:1-2,7-8,10,15; Isa 52:1-15.
Isa 54:1-5,11-14; Isa 54:1-17.
Isa 60:1,3-5,7-9,19-20; Isa 60:1-22.
Isa 61:1-3,6,9,11; Isa 61:1-11.
Isa 65:1,17-19,23-25; Isa 65:1-25.
Ezek 34:26,29-31; Ezek 34:23-31.
Ezek 47:3-5,9,12; Ezek 47:1-12.
See JESUS, KINGDOM OF.
LIST OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHES: Antioch, Acts 13:1. Asia, 1 Cor 16:19; Rev 1:4. Babylon, 1 Pet 5:13. Cenchrea, Rom 16:1. Caesarea, Acts 18:22. Cilicia, Acts 15:41. Corinth, 1 Cor 1:2. Ephesus, Eph 1:22; Rev 2:1. Galatia, Gal 1:2. Galilee, Acts 9:31. Jerusalem, Acts 15:4. Joppa, Acts 9:42. Judaea, Acts 9:31. Laodicea, Rev 3:14. Pergamos, Rev 2:12. Philadelphia, Rev 3:7. Samaria, Acts 9:31. Sardis, Rev 3:1. Smyrna, Rev 2:8. Syria, Acts 15:41. Thessalonica, 1 Thess 1:1. Thyatira, Rev 2:18.
UNITY OF:
1 Cor 12:5,12-13,26-27; 1 Cor 12:12-27.
See ECCLESIASTICISM.
TRIUMPHANT:
CHURCH AND STATE.* ECCLESIASTICAL POWER SUPERIOR TO CIVIL: Appoints kings, 1 Sam 10:1. Directs administration, 1 Sam 15:1-4. Reproves rulers, 1 Sam 15:14-35. Withdraws support and anoints a successor, 1 Sam 16:1-13; 2 Kings 9:1-26; 2 Kings 11:4-12. Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved, 1 Sam 13:8-14; 2 Chron 26:16-21.
STATE SUPERIOR TO THE CHURCH: David, in organizing the priests and Levites in courses, and appointing musicians, instruments, and other details of 'religious services, 1 Chron 23-25; 2 Chron 35:4. Solomon, in thrusting Abiathar out of the high priest's office, 1 Kings 2:26-27; in overshadowing the ecclesiastical in building the temple, and officiating primarily in the dedication, intercessory or priestly prayer, pronouncing the benediction, etc., 1 Kings 5-8. Hezekiah, in reorganizing temple service, 2 Chron 31:2-19. Jeroboam, in subverting the Jewish religion, 1 Kings 12:26-33. Manasseh, in subverting, and afterward restoring, the true religion, 2 Chron 33:2-9,15-17. Jehoash, in supervising the repairs of the temple, 2 Kings 12:4-18. Ahaz, in transforming the altars, 2 Kings 16:10-16. Josiah, in exercising the function of the priests in the temple, 2 Chron 34:29-33.
STATE FAVORABLE TO THE CHURCH: Cyrus, in his proclamation to restore the temple at Jerusalem, 2 Chron 36:22-23; Ezra 1:1-11. Darius, in his edict furthering the restoration of the temple, Ezra 6:1-14. Artaxerxes, in exempting priests, Levites, and other temple functionaries from taxes, Ezra 7:24.
See GOVERNMENT; TAX.
CHURNING, Prov 30:33. See BUTTER.
CHUSHANRISHATHAIM, king of Mesopotamia, Judg 3:8-10.
CHUZA, Herod's steward, Luke 8:3.
CILICIA. Maritime province of Asia Minor. Jews dwell in, Acts 6:9. Churches of, Acts 15:23,41; Gal 1:21.
CINNAMON. A spice, Prov 7:17; Song 4:14; Rev 18:13. An ingredient of the sacred oil, Exod 30:23.
CINNEROTH. See CHINNERETH; GALILEE, SEA OF.
* Identical in the theocratic period. No particular Scriptures can be cited, but the student is directed to the legislative, judicial, and administrative functions of Moses, Joshua, the Judges, and Samuel as shown in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, and Samuel, and to the subtopics Government, p. 186, and Rules of Discipline, p. 189, where it Is evident that civil and ecclesiastical functions are united.
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CIRCUMCISION. Institution of, Gen 17:10-14; Lev 12:3; John 7:22; Acts 7:8; Rom 4:11. A seal of righteousness, Rom 2:25-29; Rom 4:11. Performed on all males on the eighth day, Gen 17:12-13; Lev 12:3; Phil 3:5. Rite of, observed on the Sabbath, John 7:23. A prerequisite of the privileges of the passover, Exod 12:48. Child named at the time of, Gen 21:3-4; Luke 1:59; Luke 2:21. Neglect of, punished, Gen 17:14; Exod 4:24. Neglected, Josh 5:7. Covenant promises of, Gen 17:4-14; Acts 7:8; Rom 3:1; Rom 4:11; Rom 9:7-13; Gal 5:3. Necessity of, falsely taught by Judaizing Christians, Acts 15:1. Paul's argument against the continuance of, Rom 2:25,28; Gal 6:13. Characterized by Paul as a yoke, Acts 15:10. Abrogated, Acts 15:5-29; Rom 3:30; Rom 4:9-11; 1 Cor 7:18-19; Gal 2:3-4; Gal 5:2-11; Gal 6:12; Eph 2:11,15; Col 2:11; Col 3:11.
INSTANCES OF: Abraham, Gen 17:23-27; Gen 21:3-4. Shechemites, Gen 34:24. Moses, Exod 4:25. Israelites at Gilgal, Josh 5:2-9. John the Baptist, Luke 1:59. Jesus, Luke 2:21. Paul, Phil 3:5. Timothy, Acts 16:3.
FIGURATIVE: Exod 6:12; Deut 10:16; Deut 30:6; Jer 4:4; Jer 6:10; Jer 9:26; Rom 2:28-29; Rom 15:8; Phil 3:3; Col 2:11; Col 3:11.
A designation of the Jews, Acts 10:45; Acts 11:2; Gal 2:9; Eph 2:11; Col 4:11; Titus 1:10; of Christians, Phil 3:3.
CIS. See KISH.
CISTERN. Isa 36:16. Broken, Jer 2:13.
FIGURATIVE: 2 Kings 18:31; Prov 5:15; Eccles 12:6. See WELLS.
CITIES. Ancient, Gen 4:17; Gen 10:10-12. Fortified, Num 32:36; Deut 9:1; Josh 10:20; Josh 14:12; 2 Chron 8:5; 2 Chron 11:10-12; 2 Chron 17:2,19; 2 Chron 21:3; Isa 23:11. Gates of, see GATES. Designated as: Royal, Josh 10:2; 1 Sam 27:5; 2 Sam 12:26; 1 Chron 11:7; treasure, Gen 41:48; Exod 1:11; 1 Kings 9:19; 2 Chron 8:4; 2 Chron 16:4; 2 Chron 17:12; chariot, 2 Chron 1:14; 2 Chron 8:6; 2 Chron 9:25; merchant, Isa 23:11; Ezek 17:4; Ezek 27:3.
Town clerk of, Acts 19:35. Government of, by rulers, Neh 3:9,12,17-18; Neh 7:2. See GOVERNMENT.
Suburbs of, Num 35:3-5; Josh 14:4.
Watchmen of, see WATCHMAN.
FIGURATIVE: Heb 11:10,16; Heb 12:22; Heb 13:14.
CITIES OF REFUGE. See REFUGE, CITIES OF.
CITIZENS. DUTIES OF:
Matt 22:17-21; Mark 12:14-17; Luke 20:22-25.
RIGHTS OF:
Acts 25:16; Acts 25:5,10; Acts 24:18-19.
See CHANGE OF VENUE; COURTS; GOVERNMENT; JUSTICE.
LOYAL, INSTANCES OF: Israelites, Josh 1:16-18; 2 Sam 3:36-37; 2 Sam 15:23,30; 2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:17; 1 Chron 12:38. David, 1 Sam 24:6-10; 1 Sam 26:6-16; 2 Sam 1:14. Hushai, 2 Sam 17:15-16. David's soldiers, 2 Sam 18:12-13; 2 Sam 23:15-16. Joab, 2 Sam 19:5-6. Barzillai, 2 Sam 19:32. Jehoiada, 2 Kings 11:4-12; Mordecai, Esther 2:21-23.
WICKED AND TREASONABLE:
See ANARCHY.
INSTANCES OF WICKED: Miriam and Aaron, Num 12:1-11. Korah, Dathan and Abiram, Num 16; Num 26:9. Shechemites, Judg 9:22. Ephraimites, Judg 12:1-4. Israelites, 1 Sam 10:27; 1 Kings 12:16-19. Absalom, 2 Sam 15:10-13. Ahithophel, 2 Sam 17:1-4. Sheba, 2 Sam 20:1-2. Adonijah, 1 Kings 1:5-7, Hadad and Jeroboam, 1 Kings 11:14-26. Baasha, 1 Kings 15:27. Zimri, 1 Kings 16:9. Jozachar and Jozabad, 2 Kings 12:19-21; 2 Kings 14:5; of Amaziah, 2 Kings 14:19; of Amon, 2 Kings 21:23. Shallum, 2 Kings 15:10. Menahem, 2 Kings 15:14. Pekah, 2 Kings 15:25. Hoshea, 2 Kings 15:30. Sons, Sennacherib, 2 Kings 19:37. Ishmael, Jer 40:14-16; Jer 41. Bigthan and Teresh, Esther 2:21. Jews, Ezek 17:12-20. Barabbas, Mark 15:7. Theudas and four hundred seditious persons, Acts 5:36-37. An Egyptian, Acts 21:38.
See COUNTRY, LOVE OF; GOVERNMENT; RULERS; PATRIOTISM.
FIGURATIVE: Phil 3:20 [RV]; Eph 2:19.
CIVIL DAMAGES. See DAMAGES.
CIVIL ENGINEERING, Josh 18:9; Job 28:9-11.
CIVIL SERVICE. SCHOOL FOR:
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT IN. See above, SCHOOL FOR.
APPOINTMENT IN, ON ACCOUNT OF MERIT:
Matt 25:14-15,23-30; Luke 19:12-27.
CORRUPTION IN:
See BRIBERY.
REFORM IN:
INFLUENCE IN:
1 Kings 1:11-18,20-21,29-31; 1 Kings 1:5-40.
CLAIRVOYANCE, 1 Sam 28:13-14; 2 Kings 6:15-17.
See SORCERY.
CLAUDA, an island near Crete, Acts 27:16.
CLAUDIA, a female disciple, 2 Tim 4:21.
CLAUDIUS, emperor of Rome, Acts 11:28; Acts 18:2.
CLAUDIUS LYSIAS, a Roman military officer, Acts 21:31-40; Acts 22:23-30. Sends Paul to Felix, 23:10-35.
CLAY. Man formed from, Job 33:6. Seals made of, Job 38:14. Used by potter, Isa 29:16; Isa 41:25; Isa 45:9. Blind man's eyes anointed with, John 9:6.
FIGURATIVE: Job 4:19; Ps 40:2; Isa 45:9; Isa 64:8; Jer 18:6; Rom 9:21.
CLEAN AND UNCLEAN ANIMALS. See ANIMALS. Of BIRDS, see BIRDS. Of FISH, see FISH. Of INSECTS, see INSECTS.
CLEANLINESS. Taught by frequent ablutions.
See ABLUTION; PURIFICATION.
Regulation relating to, in camp, Deut 23:12-14.
FIGURATIVE: Ps 51:7,10; Ps 73:1; Prov 20:9; Isa 1:16; Ezek 36:25; 1 John 1:7,9; Rev 1:5.
CLEANSING. See ABLUTION.
CLEMENCY. Of David toward disloyal subjects: Shimei, 2 Sam 16:5-13; 2 Sam 19:16-23; Amasa, 2 Sam 19:13, with 2 Sam 17:25.
DIVINE, see GOD, LONGSUFFERING OF, and MERCY OF.
CLEMENT, a disciple at Philippi, Phil 4:3.
CLEOPAS, a disciple to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection, Luke 24:18.
CLEOPHAS, husband of one of the Marys, John 19:25.
CLERGYMAN. See MINISTER. CLERK, town, Acts 19:35.
CLOAK, Paul's, left at Troas, 2 Tim 4:13.
FIGURATIVE: John 15:22; 1 Pet 2:16.
CLOSET. Used as a place for prayer, Matt 6:6.
CLOTHING, of the Israelites, waxed not old, Deut 8:4; Deut 29:5; Neh 9:21.
See DRESS.
CLOUD. FIGURATIVE: Jer 4:13; Hos 6:4; Hos 13:3.
PILLAR OF:
APPEARANCES OF: IN EZEKIEL'S VISION, Ezek 10:3-4,18; Ezek 11:22-23.
CNIDUS, a city in Asia Minor, Acts 27:7.
SYMBOLICAL: 1 Sam 6:6-7; 2 Sam 14:7.
COAL OIL. See OIL.
COAT OF MAIL, 1 Sam 17:5,38; 1 Kings 22:34; 2 Chron 18:33.
COCKATRICE, a fabulous serpent.
FIGURATIVE: Isa 11:8; Isa 14:29; Isa 59:5; Jer 8:17.
COCK CROWING, Matt 26:34,74,75; Mark 13:35; Mark 14:30,68,72.
COCKLE, a general term for obnoxious plants, Job 31:40.
COERCION. RELIGIOUS:
See, INTOLERANCE.
COFFER, a chest, 1 Sam 6:8,11,15; Ezek 27:24.
See TREASURY.
See BURIAL.
COLHOZEH, father of Baruch, Neh 11:5.
COIN. See MONEY.
COLLEGE, second quarter of the city of Jerusalem, 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chron 34:22.
See SCHOOL.
COLLECTION, of money, for the poor.
See ALMS; BENEFICENCE; GIVING; LIBERALITY .
COLLUSION. IN SIN:
See COMPLICITY; CONNIVANCE.
COLONIZATION. Of conquered countries and people, 2 Kings 17:6,24; Ezra 4:9-10.
COLORS. Symbolical uses of.
BLACK: A SYMBOL OF AFFLICTION AND CALAMITY. Job 3:5. Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.