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Potter in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

pot'-er, pot'-er-i: 1. Historical Development 2. Forms 3. Methods of Production 4. Uses 5. Biblical Terms 6. Archaeological Significance LITERATURE 1. Historical Development: (1) Prehistoric. The making of pottery ranks among the very oldest of the crafts. On the rocky plateaus of Upper Egypt, overlooking the Nile valley, are found the polished ...

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Pottery in Easton's Bible Dictionary

the art of, was early practised among all nations. Various materials seem to have been employed by the potter. Earthenware is mentioned in connection with the history of Melchizedek (Gen. 14:18), of Abraham (18:4-8), of Rebekah (27:14), of Rachel (29:2, 3, 8, 10). The potter's wheel is mentioned by Jeremiah (18:3). See also 1 Chr. 4:23; Ps...

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Masons Scripture - 2 Chronicles 24:12

And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to mend the house of the LORD....

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Old Age in Smiths Bible Dictionary

The aged occupied a prominent place in the social and political system of the Jews. In private life they were looked up to as the depositaries of knowledge, Job 15:10 the young were ordered to rise up in their presence, Le 19:32 they allowed them to give their opinion first, Job 32:4 they were taught to regard gray hair as a "crown of glory," ...

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Flute in Easton's Bible Dictionary

a musical instrument, probably composed of a number of pipes, mentioned Dan. 3:5, 7, 10, 15. In Matt. 9:23, 24, notice is taken of players on the flute, here called "minstrels" (but in R.V. "flute-players"). Flutes were in common use among the ancient Egyptians....

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Musical Instruments Scripture - Daniel 3:15

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; [well]: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who [is] that God that shall deliver you ...

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Carpentry in Naves Topical Bible

Building the ark of Noah Ge 6:14-16 -Tabernacle, and furniture of Ex 31:2-9 -See TABERNACLE -David's palace 2Sa 5:11 -Temple 2Ki 12:11; 22:6 -See TEMPLE -Making idols Isa 41:7; 44:13 -Carpenters Jer 24:1; Zec 1:20 -Joseph Mt 13:55 -Jesus Mr 6:3...

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Trumpet in Naves Topical Bible

Made of ram's horn Jos 6:4-6,8,13 -Made of silver Nu 10:2 -Uses of, prescribed by Moses Nu 10:1-10 -Used in war Job 39:24,25; Jer 4:19; 6:1,17; 42:14; 51:27; Eze 7:14; Am 2:2; 3:6; Zep 1:16; 1Co 14:8 -To summon soldiers By Phinehas Nu 31:6 By Ehud Jud 3:27 By Gideon Jud 6:34 By Saul 1Sa 13:3 By Joab 2Sa 2:28; 18:16; 20:22 By Ab...

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Necklace in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

nek'-las (rabhidh, "chain"): A neck-chain ornament, worn either separately (Ezek 16:11), or with pendants (Isa 3:19), such as crescents (Isa 3:18) or rings (Gen 38:25); sometimes made of gold (Gen 41:42; Dan 5:29), or of strings of jewels (Song 1:10). Even beasts of burden were sometimes so adorned by royalty (Jdg 8:26). It was considered sugg...

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Nose-Jewels in Easton's Bible Dictionary

Only mentioned in Isa. 3:21, although refered to in Gen. 24:47, Prov. 11:22, Hos. 2:13. They were among the most valued of ancient female ornaments. They "were made of ivory or metal, and occasionally jewelled. They were more than an inch in diameter, and hung upon the mouth. Eliezer gave one to Rebekah which was of gold and weighed half ...

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