Bible Dictionary and Concordance


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enlighten / enlightened / enlighteningTo see things from a higher perspective, a "brightened" point of view, not being in darkness, either physically, mentally, or spiritually. DTP To be able to see clearly, to have one eyes open to the light of the Word of God. The Word becomes a light unto our feet and gives encouragement and hope as we live out each day.
enquire / enquiredRequest, find out, question, make inquiries, investigate, to ask about, to look into or to seek out, to get a deeper knowledge, wisdom and understanding about something. DTP In our communications with God, we should always be open to understanding and learning the will of the Father for the many issues in our lives. We need to ask, and we need to seek.
enslaveEnchain, bind, yoke. DTP One can become enslaved both physically and spiritually to things or to people. It is a removal of freedoms and rights; often it is forcefully bringing someone into captivity. Satan desires to enslave people for his kingdom here on earth.
enter / enteredTo arrive, to go in, to come in. DTP The disciple is called by Christ to enter into a personal walk and relationship with Him. We cannot dwell with someone if we are not willing to take the first step of entering in. Each new door is an opportunity that Christ puts before us but we must chose to enter into His fullness and blessing ... even though at first we may have more fear than faith. Much ministry and growth starts by a single step of faith.
entice / enticed / enticingTo entice, decoy, allure. DTP The enemy desires to tempt mankind into doing wrong; to go against the will of the Father in heaven; Satan's enticement is like a fishing lure that, once you bite into it, you become captive to that fisherman or temptation. Satan entices the disciple of Christ daily to do wrong and to sin; the results are a lack of freedom and peace within one's own heart.
envy / envyingJealousy, greed, desire, resentment, coveting. DTP A person, when seeing what others have, may become envious, desiring what is not theirs. The extreme result may be theft, or worse. Can also mean desiring power or giftings that others have.
EPHESIANS, book ofA book written by Paul while he was a prisoner most likely in Rome around 60-64 AD. It was a letter that went out to several churches in Asia Minor. Mainly doctrinal in nature, giving clear practical teaching to the church as well as to the individual disciple. Some key topics concern our redemption in Christ, various types of relationships, how we are made alive in Christ, the Christian walk and the full armour of God. Some outline the book that we: SIT with Christ (chapters 1-3) WALK with Christ (chapters 4-6:9) and STAND with Christ (Chapter 6:10-24).
ephodThis is an outer garment that was most often worn by the High Priest when he entered the Holy of Holies; it was embroidered with blue, purple, scarlet and gold threads (Ex 28:4-8).
epiphanyA physical manifestation of God such the burning bush, the pillar of fire or the cloud that filled Solomon's temple. (Ex 3; 13:21-22; 1 Kin 8:10-13)
epistleLetters, dispatches, communications, letters containing Christian doctrine and encouragement for churches, but also for individual disciples of Christ. There are 21 epistles (books) in the New Testament.
equip / equipped / furnishedProvide, furnish, outfit, supply, prepare, and train. DTP We are like a house and, when we study the Scriptures, we can begin to furnish our home with all the needs that we may have. Our "house" will begin to be totally equipped for service. We need to always be preparing ourselves so that we can help others grow and mature in Christ Jesus.
erosThe Greek word for sexual love. DTP The word love in English has at least four different Greek words that can illustrate different kinds of love. For example: the love of a mother (Greek stergo), a love one has for a friend (Greek philio) or "agape" which is God's love for us.
err / erredTo go a wrong direction, to make a mistake, to sin. DTP We all make mistakes and sometimes use bad judgment, but things do not need to remain at that point, because at any time we can confess the error of our ways and change direction again through the power and anointing of Christ. Life is a journey and there can be many forks in the road and we will make mistakes, but through confession we can learn and mature and become a better vessel for Christ Jesus.
errorTo go a wrong direction, to make a mistake. DTP To do something that is contrary to the rules of nature, the laws of the land, or against the will of God.
escape / escapedTo break free from bondage, to run from someone or from some evil. DTP Satan desires to bind us but Christ has made a way of escape from the chains of this sinful world. Through His shed blood, coupled with our personal faith in Him, He has made a way of escape from death and destruction.
eschatologyThis is the doctrine concerning "last things" or end time events; events like the Second Coming; events concerning "end times" and divine judgment. One can get further understanding by studying the books of Daniel, Ezekiel and Revelation.
EssenesThis was a Jewish religious group; they lived mostly communal lives and observed the law very strictly; they also practiced ceremonial baptism. They are not mentioned in the Bible but are spoken about in other Jewish writings.
establish / establishedTo settle, to make firm. DTP Christ's purpose for us is to firmly establish us in faith and truth of His Word. He gives to us the Holy Spirit who will counsel and teach us so that we can be firmly planted on the rock of His foundation. Christ wants us to stand firm during the rains, floods and winds that comes into our lives (Matt 7:24-27).
ESTHER, book ofThis book is thought to be the last of the historical books written in the Old Testament; author unknown. Thought to be written around 400 BC. There are two interesting points about this book; no names of God or about prayer are mentioned; it is a story of a Jewish girl who became Queen of Persia; she saves her people from destruction (genocide); famous statement made by Mordecai to Esther: "for such a time as this" (4:14).
eternal lifeEverlasting, undying, unending. DTP The Bible teaches that those who turn to Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour, confessing their sins and inviting Him into their hearts, will have eternal life (Rom 10:9-10).
eternal securityThis is a doctrine concerning salvation; it states that salvation is irrevocable and can never be lost. There is another position that states that there are certain conditions where one's salvation can be lost and following are the proof texts that they use: Rom 11:21-22; 1 Cor 6:9-10; 2 Tim 2:12; Heb 6:4-6. Scriptural examples of our security that we can have through Christ Jesus: John 5:24; 6:39-40; 10:27-29; Rom 8:38-39; I Cor 3:12-15; Eph 1:13-14.
eternityTime without end, perpetuity, infinity. DTP This is a timeless period that only God can give both to people and things; eternal covenant or eternal reign; people who are disciples of Christ are given an eternity of everlasting life.
ethicsChristian ethics is a system of right and wrong based on the Word of God. Some examples would be Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, (Matthew 5 - 7). Ethics is the discipline that deals with moral duties and obligations that we should have toward and between people. They are the foundation stones or principles on which one bases one's life and behaviour. For the disciple, ethical living is a natural result of the empowering of the Holy Spirit.
EucharistThe Lord's Supper, communion, the word means to give thanks, this word is most often used by the Roman Catholic Church; communion is remembering the broken body (breaking of the bread) and Christ's shed blood (the cup of wine). It is a time for self-examination and thanksgiving for what Christ has done for us. Scriptural passages on communion: Matt 26:17; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:19-20; John 13:1-4; 1 Cor 11:17-34.
eunuchOften this was a palace official who was responsible for the King's harem or wives; he was often castrated to protect the King's wives; in general this term can be used to describe any male who is castrated or born without genitals.