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Antichrist in Easton's Bible Dictionary

against Christ, or an opposition Christ, a rival Christ. The word is used only by the apostle John. Referring to false teachers, he says (1 John 2:18, 22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7), "Even now are there many antichrists." (1.) This name has been applied to the "little horn" of the "king of fierce countenance" (Dan. 7:24, 25; 8:23-25). (2.) It has be...

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Antipas in Naves Topical Bible

A martyr Re 2:13...

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Apelles in Easton's Bible Dictionary

a Christian at Rome whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:10), and styles "approved in Christ."...

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Anan in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

Nehemiah 10:26....

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Anath in Naves Topical Bible

Father of Shamgar Jud 3:31...

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Andrew in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

A Greek name. A fisherman of Bethsaida at the lake of Gennesareth, son of Jonas. One of the first two called of the apostles; who in his turn called his brother Simon to Jesus (John 1:35-41). Previously he had been John the Baptist's disciple, and by him had been pointed to Jesus twice as the Lamb of God. Prompt decision for Christ, not levit...

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Antipas in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(like the father), martyr at Pergamos, Re 2:13 and according to tradition the bishop of that place. (A.D. before 100.)...

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Aner in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

a'-ner (`aner; Septuagint Aunan; Samaritan Pentateuch, `anram, "sprout," "waterfall"): One of the three "confederates" of Abraham in his pursuit after the four kings (Gen 14:13,14). Judging from the meanings of the two other names, Mamre being the name of the sacred grove or tree (Jahwist) and synonymous with Hebron (Priestly Code); and E...

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Annas in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(humble), the son of one Seth was appointed high priest A.D. 7 by Quirinus, the imperial governor of Syria, but was obliged by Valerius Gratus, procurator of Judea, to give way to Ismael, son of Phabi, at the beginning of the reign of Tiberius, A.D. 14. About A.D. 25 Joseph Caiaphas, son-in-law of An-nas, became high priest, Joh 18:13 but in L...

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Antichrist in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

There are seven sets of passages noteworthy. Summary. (I.) Christ's predictions of false Christs and false prophets (Matthew 21:3-31). (II.) John's prophecy of "Antichrist" (this name occurs only with him) (1 John 2:18-23; 1 John 4:1-3; 2 John 1:5; 2 John 1:7). (III.) Paul's "adversary" (Greek antikeimenos, in sound and sense answering ...

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