Bible Dictionary and Concordance


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JacobSon of Isaac and Rebekah, twin to Esau. He was a schemer, which often got him into trouble, but God blessed him and used him to give rise to a nation of people. God later changed his name to Israel. He was the father of twelve sons who later became the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel. Throughout Scripture, his name is almost always mentioned together with those of Abraham and Isaac.
JAMES, book ofThis book is believed to have been written by James, the Lord's brother, somewhere between 45 and 60 AD. It was written to the Christians dispersed abroad. The book speaks to a variety of challenges to Christians. Some concern trials, royal law, faith and works, the tongue, two kinds of wisdom, judging, prayer, etc. The book is very practical in nature for the disciple. It gives direction on how the disciple should live here on earth.
javelinA light short spear used for hunting and as a weapon during times of war.
jealous / jealousyAn emotion that can be expressed in a positive or a negative way. Like words would be envious, covetous, resentful. God can exercise holy jealousy when His people love anything else more than they love Him.
JEHOVAHLORD, GOD, JAH; self-existent, or eternal One. DTP For the disciple, the names of God give us insights into the character and nature of God.
JEHOVAH-JIREHHebrew: JEHOVAH-JIREH, The LORD Will Provide, the LORD who is. The LORD will provide for His disciples' needs when they call upon His name.
JEHOVAH-MEKADEASHHebrew: JEHOVAH-MEKADEASH, the LORD who sanctifies. The LORD will sanctify His disciples who call upon His name.
JEHOVAH-NISSIHebrew: JEHOVAH-NISSI, the LORD my Banner, our banner, His name, flag, or emblem. The LORD is the disciples' banner, for He is the one we serve.
JEHOVAH-RAPHEHebrew: JEHOVAH-RAPHE, the LORD who heals, our healer. The LORD will provide healing for His disciples if they will call upon His name.
JEHOVAH-ROHIHebrew: JEHOVAH-ROHI, the LORD is my shepherd. The LORD will shepherd His disciples who call upon His name. Psalm 23 gives us a beautiful picture of God's shepherding heart for His sheep.
JEHOVAH-SABBAOTHHebrew: JEHOVAH SABBAOTH, the LORD of Hosts. The LORD of lords for His disciples; we must call upon His name if we hope to defeat the enemies of our God.
JEHOVAH-SHALOMHebrew: JEHOVAH-SHALOM, the LORD is Peace. The LORD is peace for His disciples; to have inner peace we must call upon His name.
JEHOVAH-SHAMMAHHebrew: JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH, the LORD Who is There. The LORD is the One who is always there for the disciples, but we must believe that He is always there when we call upon His name.
JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU / THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESSHebrew: JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU, the LORD our Righteousness. Disciples need to cloth themselves with His righteousness. We do that by calling upon His name.
JEREMIAH, book ofThis Old Testament book is made up of four sections: poetical, sermons, biographical narrative and prophecies against foreign nations; Jeremiah spent over four decades in captivity. The book is thought to have been written between 626 and 580 BC.
JerusalemJerusalem is sometimes known as the "city of our God", the city of peace and hope, the city of David. Today it is the capital city of Israel. (See Ps 76:2).
JesusIn Hebrew and Greek the word means Saviour; Jesus is the Greek name for Hebrew name Joshua. DTP For us as disciples, it is like we were drowning in a lake of sin, and when we call upon His name He saves us from our sins. Jesus came into this world as a servant but will come back a second time as King of kings. He is the Son of God and the son of man. Jesus is also the head of His worldwide church. The Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John give to us the testimony of the life of Jesus.
Jesus Christ Means: Saviour / Messiah. It was prophesied that a Messiah (anointed one) would come into the world, and that He would save His people. DTP For the disciple, Jesus Christ is the one who enters our hearts and guides and leads us here on this earth; He will one day come back as King of kings, to take us back to heaven.
Jew / JewsShort form for a person who is of the tribe of Judah. Today it is used as a label or title for the Hebrew people of Israel.
JOB, book ofThe name Job means "the persecuted or hated one". It is thought that Job lived during the time of the patriarchs. It is believed that Moses was the author of the book, written somewhere between 1485 and 1445 BC. The book of Job is classified as a book of poetry. The purpose of the book is to show forth the benevolence of God; the book demonstrates the unfathomable wisdom of His providence as His children go through trials and suffering. God allows righteous people to suffer for the purpose of building their inner faith. DTP For the disciple, trials and suffering help to purify one's faith in Christ Jesus, as well as to draw the person into a heavenly and eternal view of why one is here on earth. We are pilgrims passing through this earth, the goal being a place in heaven with our King and Lord, Jesus Christ.
JOEL, book ofThe name Joel means the "Yahweh is God". It was thought to have been written around 835 to 796 BC. Joel prophesies against the Kingdom of Judah. The book can be divided into four sections: 1) a prophetic picture of the Day of the LORD, 2) a direct word concerning the Day of the LORD, 3) a word concerning the judgment of the nations and 4) a prophecy concerning the full kingdom of Israel and how it will be blessed. Throughout the book Joel wants his readers to see that God is in control over all situations, and that He is the one who grants mercy them.
JOHN, book of FirstIt is thought that this book was written around 85 to 90 AD by the Apostle John, the same disciple who wrote the Gospel of John. This book was written to the churches of Asia Minor. The book challenges the disciples to a deeper moral faith in Christ Jesus. It is divided into four basic sections: one concerns indifference to morality and sin. Secondly, it was to show that the people seemed to love the things of the world more than they loved Christ. Thirdly, the author challenges the church to a purer and more righteous love of Christ to each other and to the world. Lastly, he hopes that the churches would have a true faith in Christ.
JOHN, book of SecondIt is thought that this book was written around 85 to 90 AD by the Apostle John, the disciple who wrote the Gospel of John. The purpose of this letter was to warn the church about false teachers who were travelling around from church to church, teaching and preaching false doctrines. People who spread heresy should not be even welcomed in the church.
JOHN, book of ThirdIt is thought that this book was written around 85 to 90 AD by the Apostle John, the disciple who wrote the Gospel of John. In this book John calls himself "the elder". The purpose of this letter was to encourage Gaius in his walk with the Lord. There was a man in a local church named Diotrephes who was mistreating other disciples of Christ; John was coming to deal with his pride and selfishness.
JOHN, Gospel book ofIt is believed that John wrote this book around 90 AD from the city of Ephesus. This John is believed to be one of the "sons of thunder" Mk 3:17, a close companion of Christ Jesus. John's account of Jesus is very different than those of the other three books of the Gospel. He touches on a variety of different teachings of Christ, plus he is the only one who focuses on the "I Am" name of Jesus Christ.

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