Bible Names A-G

Andrew in Easton's Bible Dictionary

manliness, a Greek name; one of the apostles of our Lord. He was of Bethsaida in Galilee (John 1:44), and was the brother of Simon Peter (Matt. 4:18; 10:2). On one occasion John the Baptist, whose disciple he then was, pointing to Jesus, said, "Behold the Lamb of God" (John 1:40); and Andrew, hearing him, immediately became a follower of ...

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Annas in Naves Topical Bible

Associate high priest with Caiaphas Lu 3:2; Joh 18:13,19,24; Ac 4:6...

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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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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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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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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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