Bible Names N-Z

Nicodemus in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

A ruler of the Jews, a master ("teacher") of Israel, and a Pharisee. John (John 3:1-10) alone mentions him. John knew the high priest (John 18:15), so his knowledge of Nicodemus among the high priest's associates is natural. John watched with deep interest his growth in grace, which is marked in three stages (Mark 4:26-29). (1) An anxious in...

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Nicanor in Easton's Bible Dictionary

conqueror, one of the seven deacons appointed in the apostolic Church (Acts 6:1-6). Nothing further is known of him....

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Nicanor in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

One of the seven ordained for ministration of alms. "of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom," but also preachers of the gospel (Acts 6:1-10; Acts 8:5)....

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Nicolas in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

nik-o-la'-us (English Versions of the Bible), nik'-o-las (Nikolaos): One of "the seven" chosen to have the oversight of "the daily ministration" to the poor of the church in Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). He is called "a proselyte of Antioch"; the other 6 were therefore probably Jews by birth. This is the first recorded case of the admission of a prose...

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Neziah in Easton's Bible Dictionary

victory; pure, Ezra 2:54; Neh. 7:56....

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Nicanor in Hitchcock's Bible Names

a conqueror; victorious...

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Nicolas in Naves Topical Bible

-A proselyte of Antioch, and servant (Greek: diakonos) of the congregation at Jerusalem Ac 6:5,6...

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Nicodemus in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

nik-o-de'-mus (Nikodemos): A Pharisee and a "ruler of the Jews," mentioned only by John. He (1) interviewed Christ at Jerusalem and was taught by Him the doctrine of the New Birth (Jn 3:1-15), (2) defended Him before the Sanhedrin (Jn 7:50-52), and (3) assisted at His burial (Jn 19:39-42). 1. The Interview: This meeting, which it has been surmi...

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