A Levite was a member of the tribe of LeviSon of JacobThe son of Isaac and Rebekah, renamed Israel, became the father of the twelve tribal families. More and LeahLaban's oldest daughter and Jacob's first wife. More, brother to ReubenThe eldest son of Jacob and Leah, and forefather of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. More, Simeon, and DinahDinah was the daughter of Jacob by Leah. More. More. This tribe had priestly…
LocustsLocusts are a type of grasshopper (which, along with wild honey, comprised John the Baptist’s diet). A swarm of locusts is the eighth plague before…
A manuscriptA manuscript is a document written by hand as opposed to one that is printed or otherwise reproduced. Biblical scholars examine and compare ancient…
Mars HillMars Hill is the location in Athens where Paul, in Acts 17, is alleged to have addressed the Athenians. Also known in Greek as…
To be a martyrTo be a martyr originally meant to be a witness in the legal sense – that is, to bear witness in legal…
Mercy is a term used to describe leniency or compassion. God’s mercyMercy is a term used to describe leniency or compassion. God’s mercy is frequently…
The Messiah was the one who, it was believed, would come to free the people of Israel from bondage and exile. In Jewish thought the…