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Look up biblical words, themes, and doctrine terms, then open connected passages in the Bible reader.

19 terms

100 reference items

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Atonement Baptism Covenant Disciple Faith Gospel Grace Justification Kingdom of God Messiah

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Bible People, Places, Objects, and More

Browse quick lists for characters, places, locations, animals, artifacts, tools, measurements, and foods.

People Places Locations Animals Artifacts Tools Measurements Foods

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People

Major Bible characters and groups.

Adam Genesis 2:7 Eve Genesis 3:20 Noah Genesis 6:9 Abraham Genesis 12:1-3 Sarah Genesis 17:15-16 Moses Exodus 3:10 Joshua Joshua 1:9 David 1 Samuel 16:13 Solomon 1 Kings 3:12 Elijah 1 Kings 18:36 Mary Luke 1:38 John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-3 Peter Matthew 16:18 Paul Acts 9:15 Jesus Christ John 1:14

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Places

Cities, regions, and lands named in Scripture.

Eden Genesis 2:8 Ararat Genesis 8:4 Ur Genesis 11:31 Canaan Genesis 12:5 Egypt Exodus 1:1 Sinai Exodus 19:20 Jericho Joshua 6:1 Bethlehem Micah 5:2 Jerusalem 2 Samuel 5:6-7 Nazareth Luke 1:26 Galilee Matthew 4:23 Samaria John 4:4 Rome Acts 28:16

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Locations

Specific landmarks and settings inside Bible narratives.

Garden of Eden Genesis 2:15 Tower of Babel Genesis 11:4 Mount Moriah Genesis 22:2 Burning Bush Exodus 3:2 Red Sea Exodus 14:21 Tabernacle Exodus 40:34 Temple 1 Kings 8:10-11 Jordan River Joshua 3:15-17 Mount Carmel 1 Kings 18:19 Sea of Galilee Matthew 4:18 Upper Room Acts 1:13 Golgotha John 19:17

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Animals

Animals used in narrative, law, wisdom, prophecy, and teaching.

Serpent Genesis 3:1 Dove Genesis 8:11 Ram Genesis 22:13 Lamb Exodus 12:3 Goat Leviticus 16:7 Ox Deuteronomy 25:4 Donkey Numbers 22:28 Lion Daniel 6:22 Raven 1 Kings 17:4 Fish Jonah 1:17 Locust Exodus 10:12 Eagle Isaiah 40:31

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Artifacts

Objects, furnishings, and sacred items in biblical history.

Ark of the Covenant Exodus 25:10 Altar Exodus 27:1 Lampstand Exodus 25:31 Table of Showbread Exodus 25:23 Bronze Basin Exodus 30:18 Priestly Ephod Exodus 28:6 Scroll Jeremiah 36:2 Trumpet Numbers 10:2 Crown 2 Samuel 12:30 Cross John 19:17 Cup Luke 22:20 Tomb Stone Matthew 27:60

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Tools

Everyday implements and trade tools mentioned in Scripture.

Plow 1 Kings 19:19 Sickle Deuteronomy 16:9 Threshing Sledge Isaiah 41:15 Millstone Matthew 18:6 Axe 2 Kings 6:5 Hammer Judges 5:26 Nets Matthew 4:20 Tent Peg Judges 4:21 Yoke Matthew 11:29 Needle Matthew 19:24 Measuring Line Zechariah 2:1 Pruning Hook Isaiah 2:4

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Measurements

Weights, lengths, volumes, and money units used in Bible passages.

Cubit Genesis 6:15 Span Exodus 28:16 Handbreadth Exodus 25:25 Reed Ezekiel 40:3 Ephah Exodus 16:36 Omer Exodus 16:16 Hin Exodus 29:40 Shekel Genesis 23:16 Talent Matthew 25:15 Denarius Matthew 20:2 Mina Luke 19:13 Stadium Luke 24:13

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Foods

Foods and drinks connected to meals, offerings, provision, and teaching.

Bread Exodus 16:4 Manna Exodus 16:31 Wine John 2:9 Olive Oil 1 Kings 17:14 Honey 1 Samuel 14:27 Milk Genesis 18:8 Fish Luke 24:42 Lentils Genesis 25:34 Figs 1 Samuel 25:18 Grapes Numbers 13:23 Pomegranates Numbers 13:23 Unleavened Bread Exodus 12:8

Dictionary Entry

Messiah

Search Term

The Anointed One promised by God, fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Messiah language points to kingly, priestly, and prophetic hope. The New Testament identifies Jesus as the Christ, the promised deliverer.

Key Scriptures

Psalm 2:2 John 1:41 Acts 2:36

Related Terms

Kingdom of God Prophet Resurrection

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Kingdom of God

God's reign and saving rule, revealed in Christ and awaited in fullness.

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Messiah

The Anointed One promised by God, fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

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Resurrection

God raising the dead to life, centered on Jesus' victory over death.

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