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Onesiphorus in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

o-ne-sif'-o-rus (Onesiphoros, literally, "profit bringer" (2 Tim 1:16; 4:19)): 1. The Friend of Paul: Onesiphorus was a friend of the apostle Paul, who mentions him twice when writing to Timothy. In the former of the two passages where his name occurs, his conduct is contrasted with that of Phygellus and Hermogenes and others--all of whom, like...

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Omri in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(pupil of Jehovah). 1. Originally "captain of the host" to Elah, was afterward himself king of Israel, and founder of the third dynasty. (B.C. 926.) Omri was engaged in the siege of Gibbethon situated in the tribe of Dan, which had been occupied by the Philistines. As soon as the army heard of Elah's death they proclaimed Omri king. Thereupon...

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Onan in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

Judah's second son by the Canaanitess, daughter of Shua (Genesis 38:4). Slain by Jehovah for the unnatural means which he took to have no issue by his brother Er's widow, whom he had married according to the custom, to perpetuate the race (Genesis 38:4-9)....

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Onesiphorus in Naves Topical Bible

-A Christian of Ephesus 2Ti 1:16,17; 4:19...

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Omri in Easton's Bible Dictionary

servant of Jehovah. When Elah was murdered by Zimri at Tirzah (1 Kings 16:15-27), Omri, his captain, was made king (B.C. 931). For four years there was continued opposition to his reign, Tibni, another claimant to the throne, leading the opposing party; but at the close of that period all his rivals were defeated, and he became king of Is...

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Onesiphorus in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(bringing profit) is named twice only in the New Testament, viz. 2Ti 1:16-18 and 2Tim 4:19 Paul mentions him in terms of grateful love as having a noble courage and generosity in his behalf, amid his trials as a prisoner at Rome, when others from whom he expected better things had deserted him. 2Ti 4:16 Probably other members of the family we...

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Onesimus in Naves Topical Bible

-A fugitive slave and subsequent convert of Paul Col 4:9; Phm 1:10...

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Onesiphorus in Easton's Bible Dictionary

bringing profit, an Ephesian Christian who showed great kindness to Paul at Rome. He served him in many things, and had oft refreshed him. Paul expresses a warm interest in him and his household (2 Tim. 1:16-18; 4:19)....

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Onesimus in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

o-nes'-i-mus (Onesimos, literally, "profitable," "helpful" (Col 4:9; Philem 1:10)): 1. With Paul in Rome: Onesimus was a slave (Philem 1:16) belonging to Philemon who was a wealthy citizen of Colosse, and a prominent member of the church there. Onesimus was still a heathen when he defrauded his master and ran off from Colosse. He found his way...

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Omri in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

("servant of Jehovah".) 1. Elah's captain. Besieged Gibbethon in Dan, the siege had some time before been begun by Nadab (1 Kings 15:27). On Elan's murder at Tirzah by Zimri the army made Omri king, 935 B.C. He took Tirzah, and Zimri after a seven days' reign perished in the flames. Half the people desired Tibni (1 Kings 16:15-27), who accor...

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