heavenParadise bliss, above the sky, firmament, the idea of the whole universe; the eternally wonderful dwelling of God (third heaven, 2 Cor 12:2); where judgement will take place; the place where the marriage supper of the Lamb occur; the battleground of spiritual warfare.the beginning God created the heaven Gen 1:1broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. Gen 7:11as the stars of heaven for multitude. Deut 1:10Behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens is the LORD's Deut 10:14Who shall go up for us to heaven, Deut 30:12 (Rom 10:6)behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; 1 Kin 8:27Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 2 Kin 2:11The LORD God of heaven hath given me Ezr 1:2temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: Ps 11:4The heavens declare the glory of God; Ps 19:1And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: Ps 50:6heavens are the work of thy hands. Ps 102:25 (Heb 1:10)For, behold, I create new heavens Isa 65:17 (2 Pet 3:13; Rev 21:1)heaven is my throne, and the earth is Isa 66:1 new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, Isa 66:22the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, Dan 7:13not open you the windows of heaven, Mal 3:10for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matt 3:2glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matt 5:16behold, your reward is great in heaven: Luke 6:23likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner Luke 15:7bread which cometh down from heaven, John 6:50Heaven is my throne, and earth is my Acts 7:49But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel Gal 1:8principalities and powers in heavenly places Eph 3:10the whole family in heaven and earth is named Eph 3:15Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. Eph 6:9shall descend from heaven with a shout, 1 Thes 4:16which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, Heb 12:23swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, James 5:12the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; 1 Pet 1:12And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Rev 21:3
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heavenly FatherDivine One, one of the Persons of the Trinity, the three in one; commonly referred to as Heavenly Father by all those who believe.your heavenly Father will also forgive Matt 6:14So likewise shall my heavenly Father do Matt 18:35how much more shall your heavenly Father Luke 11:13
heavinessTo be weighed down emotionally, to be overwhelmed with a burden that is very heavy to carry. DTP We can become burdened with the cares of the world; many events, both bad and good, can take place around us each day. It is easy to become overwhelmed and burdened down by the challenges of life.I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself Job 9:27hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: Ps 69:20My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me Ps 119:28the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; Isa 61:3I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. Rom 9:2laughter ... to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. James 4:9are in heaviness through manifold temptations 1 Pet 1:6
Hebrew / HebrewsThe name for God's chosen people; Abraham was the first one to be call a Hebrew (Gen 14:13); the descendants of Abraham were called Hebrews and the language they spoke became known as the Hebrew language; the nation was set apart by God in order to eventually bring His Son, Jesus the Messiah and Saviour of whomsoever will, to earth, the mark being circumcision of all males. They were also to obey all God's Commandments and Laws; today the people of Israel are the Hebrew Nation, speaking Hebrew and using a Hebrew Scriptures or Covenant book.had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; Gen 14:13away out of the land of the Hebrews: Gen 40:15two men of the Hebrews strove together: Ex 2:13ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, 1 Sam 4:9of the Grecians against the Hebrews, Acts 6:1of Benjamin, and Hebrew of the Hebrews; Phil 3:5
Hebrews, book ofAlthough there is no clear proof, there is a strong tradition that Paul is the author; the focus was the strengthening of the Jewish Christians' faith; it builds a strong case that Christ fulfilled the Old Hebrew Scriptures and brought a New Covenant through His shed blood.
heedTo be attentive to, notice, to note, regard, mindfulness, to care, attentiveness, to look and examine carefully. DTP The disciple needs to be aware of the things that are going on around us. The disciple needs to examine and evaluate that which is of the Lord and that which is not. The enemy of our souls desires to ensnare us and weigh us down with guilt and sin; he does not want us walk a victorious life for Christ.take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore Deut 2:4taking heed thereto according to thy word. Ps 119:9Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know Mark 13:33Take heed therefore that the light which Luke 11:35let every man take heed how he buildeth 1 Cor 3:10But take heed lest by any means this liberty of 1 Cor 8:9thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 1 Cor 10:12Neither give heed to fables and endless 1 Tim 1:4giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines 1 Tim 4:1we ought to give the more earnest heed to Heb 2:1
heir / heirsUsually a family member by blood, generally a son. The offspring of a father or a close relative can also be named heirs. DTP As disciples of Christ we become His heirs (children) and, because of that relationship, we receive an inheritance. The blessing flows from the Father to the Son and then to His children. We have become heirs through salvation and, because of this, are clothed in Christ's righteousness, giving us the right to spend all eternity in heaven as children of God.one born in my house is mine heir. Gen 15:3hath he no heir? Jer 49:1among themselves, This is the heir; Matt 21:38that he should be the heir of the world, Rom 4:13And if children, then heirs; Rom 8:17heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; Rom 8:17heirs according to the promise. Gal 3:29then an heir of God through Christ. Gal 4:7we should be made heirs according to the hope Tit 3:7them who shall be heirs of salvation? Heb 1:14became heir of the righteousness Heb 11:7rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which James 2:5as being heirs together of the grace 1 Pet 3:7
hellSheol, Gehenna, abyss, hades, place of torment, bottomless pit, everlasting fire, inferno, underworld, place of damnation; this is a place of suffering and punishment for the wicked. DTP The Bible teaches that this is the ultimate destination for all unbelievers. (See the word hades)and shall burn unto the lowest hell, Deut 32:22sorrows of hell compassed me 2 Sam 22:6 (Ps 18:5)thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; Ps 16:10if I make my bed in hell, behold, Ps 139:8Her house is the way to hell, Prov 7:27Hell and destruction are before the LORD: Pro 15:11thou shalt be brought down to hell, Isa 14:15shall be in danger of hell fire. Matt 5:22can ye escape the damnation of hell? Matt 23:33having two hands to go into hell, Mark 9:43and it is set on fire of hell. James 3:6but cast them down to hell, and delivered 2 Pet 2:4and have the keys of hell and of death. Rev 1:18hell were cast into the lake of fire. Rev 20:14
helmetProtective head covering; often used by soldiers. DTP The "helmet of salvation" (Eph 6:7) protects our thought life; we need to be protected from thoughts that can lead us astray ... any thoughts upon which we should not be focusing.he had an helmet of brass upon his I Sam 17:5an helmet of salvation upon his head; Isa 59:17take the helmet of salvation, and the Eph 6:17and for an helmet, the hope of 1 Thes 5:8
helmet of salvationPaul taught the Ephesian church that the disciple is involved in spiritual warfare (a spiritual battle in which Satan tries to destroy our minds). We need to pray for the helmet of salvation so that our thoughts can be protected from the fiery darts of the enemy. DTP As disciples of Christ we need to be careful about what we hear, see, and think, because these things will greatly affect our very beings.an helmet of salvation upon his head; Is 59:17take the helmet of salvation, and the Eph 6:17
help / helped / helper / helpingTo assist, to aid someone, lend a hand, facilitate, to rally around. DTP There is also a "gift of helps" which certain people are given by God; such persons are deeply committed to helping others (various gifts are given to the body of Christ, 1 Cor 12:7-11, 28-31).and wouldest forbear to help him, Ex 23:5saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, Deut 33:29in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help. 2 Chr 20:9for God hath power to help, and to cast down. 2 Chr 25:8thou hast been my help; Ps 27:9heart trusted in him, and I am helped: Ps 28:7have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper. Ps 30:10for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. Ps 33:20LORD shall help them, and deliver them: Ps 37:40thou art my help and my deliverer; Ps 40:17; 70:5and strength, a very present help in trouble. Ps 46:1Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them Ps 54:4Help us, O God of our salvation, ... deliver us, Ps 79:9he is their help and their shield. Ps 115:9unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Ps 121:1My help cometh from the LORD, which made Ps 121:2Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made Ps 124:8in a day of salvation have I helped thee: Isa 49:8him, saying, Lord, help me. Matt 15:25Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. Mark 9:24Come over into Macedonia, and help us. Acts 16:9the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: Rom 8:26Ye also helping together by prayer for us, 2 Cor 1:11find grace to help in time of need. Heb 4:16Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what Heb 13:6
help meetThis was a title that was given to the wife of a husband; Eve was created to be a helpmeet to Adam, one who would come along side and be equal to her husband in service and ministry; two becoming one, like a team of oxen working and serving together to help pull the load.I will make him an help meet for him. Gen 2:18was not found an help meet for him. Gen 2:20
herdman / herdmenA person in charge of cattle or livestock; one who feeds and takes care of domestic animals.between the herdmen of Abram's cattle Gen 13:7the chiefest of the herdmen that 1 Sam 21:7but I was an herdman, Amos 7:14
heresy / heresiesFalsehoods told in the name of truth; proponents of heresy blend truth with error and lead people astray or away from Christ by false teaching; many times Sadducees and Pharisees were called teachers of heresy, their purpose being to benefit themselves. Their teaching would cause division, strife and factions. DTP Disciples today must discern truth from error, and search the Scripture to see what is right; the world is full of people who teach heresy, and nations are being destroyed because of heresy.the way which they call heresy, so worship Acts 24:14there must be also heresies among you, 1 Cor 11:19wrath, strife, seditions, heresies Gal 5:20privily shall bring in damnable heresies, 2 Pet 2:1
heritageA legacy passed along to the next generation; can be physical, emotional, or spiritual. DTP The disciple, as a child of Christ, takes on Christ's heritage. We are blessed by the heritage Christ has left us through His death and resurrection.and I will give it you for an heritage: Ex 6:8yea, I have a goodly heritage. Ps 16:6Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: Ps 127:3is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, Isa 54:17and give not thine heritage to reproach, Joel 2:17
hermeneuticsExegesis, Biblical interpretation; a system or science of text interpretation used in analyzing all the various facets of the Bible; the studying of Scripture in the context of culture, tradition and the full Word of God, from Genesis through Revelation; looking to find theological balance of the Word of God.
HerodiansA Jewish party of people who were loyal to Herod Antipas; a Jewish faction which sought to trick and destroy Jesus and His teaching, sometime seen working alongside the Pharisees.him their disciples with the Herodians, Matt 22:16counsel with the Herodians against him, Mark 3:6of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, Mark 12:13
hid / hide / hidingTo conceal, veiled, buried, covered, shrouded, to be or put in a secret place. DTP We should never try to hide from God, for He is all-seeing and all-knowing; we must keep a clean slate before Him at all times. We need to daily deal with our sins because if we try to hide them, God may openly reveal them to others. We are told, "be sure that your sins will find you out" (Num 32:23).Adam and his wife hid themselves from Gen 3:8,10was a goodly child, she hid him three months. Ex 2:2Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look Ex 3:6this commandment ... is not hidden from thee, Deut 30:11these things hast thou hid in thine heart: Job 10:13why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? Ps 10:1hide me under the shadow of thy wings Ps 17:8times of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: Ps 27:5Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve Ps 32:7Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that Ps 119:11Thou art my hiding place and my shield: Ps 119:114in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, Isa 49:2A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Matt 5:14gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost 2 Cor 4:3mystery, which ... hath been hid in God, Eph 3:9dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Col 3:3and shall hide a multitude of sins. James 5:20
High / high / highestLofty, exalted, great height, extraordinary. DTP We strive in our lives to reach to a higher plateau, to keep growing and maturing in our Christian growth. Also, we need to be lifting up Christ Jesus before the lost world so that others may see and be drawn to Him. But we also need to be aware that Satan is also out there trying to lift himself up so he can get people to follow and surrender to his ways... ways which lead only to destruction and death.high places were not taken away: as yet 2 Kin 14:4Thou hast ascended on high, Ps 68:18 (Eph 4:8)Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted Isa 6:1the spirit be poured upon us from on high, Isa 32:15and shall be called the Son of the Highest: Luke 1:32and the power of the Highest shall overshadaw thee: Luke 1:35shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: Luke 1:76Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, Luke 2:14ye shall be the children of the Highest: Luke 6:35now it is high time to awake out of sleep: Rom 13:11for the prize of the high calling of God Phil 3:14
high placesA location where an altar is built, most often being erected on a hill. DTP In the Scriptures these high places were part of Canaanite worship, and sacrifices were made at these locations. Many religions, even today, build some type of place of worship on high mountains, helping the people feel that they are closer to their gods. Many today do not have altars for sacrifice as in old times, but they still have places (shrines) where people can leave their daily gifts and offerings.And I will destroy your high places, Lev 26:30lords of the high places of Arnon. Num 21:28pluck down all their high places Num 33:52He removed the high places, and brake 2 Kin 18:4and threw down the high places 2 Chr 31:1whose high places and whose altars Isa 36:7spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph 6:12
high priestThis person held the highest religious position in Israel; He was responsible for entering the Holy of Holies once a year, on the Day of Atonement, to sprinkle blood on the mercy seat. Aaron was the first to hold this office (Ex 28:1-4). DTP Jesus became our High Priest and sacrificial Lamb and His blood was shed so that we could become priests and enter into the Holy of Holies, where God's personal presence resides. We as disciples have become Christ's temples. Christ comes into our hearts to redeem us, and to be our advocate before the Heavenly Father. (See Lev 16:11-17).until the death of the high priest Josh 20:6house of Eliashib the high priest. Neh 3:20the high priest, with all the Hag 1:12him away to Caiaphas the high priest, Matt 26:57but being high priest that year, John 11:51consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Heb 3:1Seeing then that we have a great high priest, Heb 4:14For such an high priest became us, Heb 7:26having an high priest over the house Heb 10:21by the high priest for sin, Heb 13:11
High Priestly PrayerRefers to Jesus' powerful personal prayer for His disciples, as recorded in John chapter 17. It is a prayer of intercession on behalf of both present and future disciples, that the Father would guide and protect His children.
hinder / hinderedDelay, hamper, obstruct, impede, to be blocked, something in the way, to be hindered. DTP It is important that our communication or lifestyle does not hinder or block someone else from coming to Christ or keep them from doing the will of God in their lives. It is only too easy to become a hinderance or roadblock to others and also to what God desires to do in our lives. We should always be servant vessels for Jesus Christ.Hinder me not, ... send me away ... to my master. Gen 24:56Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? Job 9:12is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Acts 8:36I have been much hindered from coming to you. Rom 15:22lest we should hindered the gospel of Christ. 1 Cor 9:12who did hinder you that ye should not obey Gal 5:7we would have come ... but Satan hindered us. 1 Thes 2:18that your prayers be not hindered. 1 Pet 3:7
HinduismThis is the main religion in India. This way of belief focuses on observing various customs and laws. In some areas it is similar to Buddhism, with a belief in reincarnation. The key is to produce as much good karma as possible, if one hopes to come back to earth in the next life in a better position or state. The end goal is nirvana, absorption of the person into the whole reality. Once one obtains this place of completeness, the cycle of birth, death and rebirth is completed. There are also many types of spirits that one must deal with, and try to appease while living life here on earth.
hirelingA labourer who works just for wages. DTP Jesus warns the disciple not to become like these people, but rather to serve others out of love, not for money; during Bible times hirelings were often shepherds, and when the enemies of the sheep would approach the flock, the hireling would be the first to run away and abandon the sheep (John 10:12-13). (See Matt 20:1-16).thou shalt give him his hire, Deut 24:15days also like the days of an hireling? Job 7:1as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work. Job 7:2But he that is an hireling and not the John 10:12hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not John 10:13
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