Old Testament

Dean S.
These are words used in the Old Testament of the Bible.
I used "GUIDE TO THE SCRIPTURES", http://scriptures.lds.org/en/gs/contents, for the word descriptions. Each entry gives a short definition of the topic and provides scriptural references about that topic.
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  1. Abraham
    the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
    A son of Terah, born in Ur of the Chaldees (Gen. 11: 26, 31; 17: 5). A prophet of the Lord with whom the Lord made eternal covenants, through which all the nations of the earth are blessed. Abraham was originally named Abram.
  2. Adam
    in Judeo-Christian mythology
    The first man created on earth. His transgression in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3) caused him to fall and become mortal. Adam and Eve were tempted by Satan, partook of the forbidden fruit, and were cast out of the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3).
  3. ark
    a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood
    The boat built by Noah to preserve life during the great flood. Make thee an ark of gopher wood (Gen. 6: 14). The ark rested on the mountains of Ararat (Gen. 8: 4).
  4. blessing
    a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  5. burden
    weight to be carried or borne
  6. Eve
    (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
    The first woman to live on this earth (Gen. 2: 21-25; 3: 20). She was Adam's wife. In Hebrew the name means life and implies that Eve was the first mother on earth. Eve was tempted and partook of the forbidden fruit (Gen. 3).
  7. fast
    acting, moving, or capable of acting or moving quickly
  8. finger
    any of the terminal members of the hand
  9. garden
    a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
  10. Genesis
    the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation
    A Greek word meaning origin or beginning. The book of Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament and was written by the prophet Moses. Chapters 1-4 relate the creation of the world and the development of the family of Adam.
  11. glory
    a state of high honor
  12. God
    the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
    God the Father: It is generally the Father, or Elohim, who is referred to by the title God. He is called the Father because he is the father of our spirits (Mal. 2: 10; Num. 16: 22; 27: 16).
  13. Isaac
    the second patriarch
    An Old Testament patriarch. His birth to Abraham and Sarah in their old age was a miracle (Gen. 15: 4-6; 17: 15-21; 21: 1-8). Isaac was heir to the promises of the Abrahamic covenant (Gen. 21: 9-12).
  14. Isaiah
    the first of the major Hebrew prophets
    A prophet of the Old Testament who prophesied from 740-701 B.C. As King Hezekiah's chief adviser, Isaiah had great religious and political influence. The book of Isaiah: A book in the Old Testament. Many of Isaiah's prophecies deal with the coming of the Redeemer, both in his earthly ministry (Isa. 9: 6) and as the Great King at the last day (Isa. 63). He also prophesied much about Israel's future.
  15. Israel
    an ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC
    The Lord gave the name Israel to Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham in the Old Testament (Gen. 32: 28; 35: 10). The name Israel can refer to Jacob himself, his descendants, or to the kingdom those descendants once possessed in Old Testament times (2 Sam. 1: 24; 23: 3).
  16. law
    the collection of rules imposed by authority
  17. Lord
    a titled peer of the realm
    A title of deep respect and honor for God the Father and the Savior Jesus Christ. The title refers to their positions as supreme, loving masters over their creations. Nothing is too hard for the Lord (Gen. 18: 14). The Lord spoke to Moses face to face (Ex. 33: 11). Thou shalt love the Lord thy God (Deut. 6: 5).
  18. Moses
    (Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
    An Old Testament prophet who led the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage and gave to them a set of religious, social, and dietary laws as revealed by God. Was saved by Pharaoh's daughter (Ex. 2: 1-10). Fled to Midian (Ex. 2: 11-22). The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a burning bush (Ex. 3: 1-15). Announced plagues to come upon the Egyptians (Ex. 7-11). Led the children of Israel across the Red Sea (Ex. 14: 5-31).
  19. oppressed
    burdened psychologically or mentally
  20. Sabbath
    a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians
  21. Samuel
    Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
    Son of Elkanah and Hannah, Samuel was born in answer to his mother's prayers (1 Samuel 1). As a child he was placed in the care of Eli, high priest at the tabernacle at Shilo (1 Sam. 2: 11; 3: 1). The Lord called Samuel at a young age to become a prophet (1 Sam. 3). After Eli's death, Samuel became the great prophet and judge of Israel and restored law, order, and regular religious worship in the land (1 Sam. 4: 15-18; 7: 3-17).
  22. true
    consistent with fact or reality; not false
  23. trumpet
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
  24. vanity
    feelings of excessive pride
  25. voice
    the sound made when a person speaks
  26. water
    compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid
  27. wickedness
    the quality of being wicked
Created on Wed Sep 24 11:13:06 EDT 2008 (updated Thu Sep 25 10:30:35 EDT 2008)

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