APOSTLE
Derived from a Greek word meaning “one who is sent,” an apostle is a person who embraces and advocates another person’s idea or beliefs. At…
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Aquila
A co-worker with Paul and the husband of Priscilla.
ARK OF THE COVENANT
The ark of the covenantThe ark of the covenant was a box or chest that God commanded the Israelites to make from wood richly adorned…
ARM OF THE LORD
The arm of the Lord is a metaphorical reference to the power of God. The prophets of the Old Testament (like IsaiahIsaiah, son of Amoz,…
ASCETIC
An asceticAn ascetic is one who willingly lives a life of self-denial and refrains from worldly pursuits. John the Baptist lived a life of asceticism.…
Asher
The name of a son of Jacob and tribe of Israel.
Augustus
Roman emperor at the time of Jesus' birth.
