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182 entries in the Figures of Scripture compendium.
AaronAaron, Moses' brother, served as his spokesman and performed signs.AbrahamFather of many nations, covenanted with God.AdamFirst man, namer of creatures, father of humanity.DanielA righteous and wise figure in Babylonian exile.DavidShepherd, musician, and warrior anointed by Samuel.ElijahProphet who declared drought and defeated Baal's prophets.ElishaProphet who succeeded Elijah and performed wonders in Israel.EstherJewish orphan who became queen and interceded for her people.EzraPriest and scribe who taught the law of Moses.HagarEgyptian wife of Abraham and mother of IshmaelIsaiahProphet, son of Amoz, who spoke for the Lord to Judah's kings.IshmaelSon of Abraham and Hagar, father of twelve princes.JacobThe third Hebrew patriarch, whose twelve sons became the tribes of Israel.JesusCentral figure of Christianity, 1st-century Jewish preacher and religious leader.John the BaptistPrecursor and baptizer of Jesus, revered across multiple faiths.JosephSon of Jacob, sold into Egypt, yet the LORD was with him.JoshuaJoshua, son of Nun, faithful servant and successor of Moses.Judas IscariotOne of the twelve who betrayed Jesus.LazarusTwo distinct figures: a beggar and a man raised from death.LeahElder sister of Rachel, first wife of Jacob, and mother of six of the twelve tribes of IsrMarthaSister of Mary and Lazarus, hostess and servant of Jesus.MaryDisambiguation page for the name MaryMary MagdaleneA historical follower of Jesus, witness to his crucifixion and resurrection, and a promineMiriamProphetess, sister of Moses and Aaron, leader in song.MosesMoses is called by God to deliver Israel from Egypt.NoahNoah obeyed God, survived the flood, and received a covenant.PaulApostle, preacher, and missionary who turned to the Gentiles.PeterFisherman, apostle, confessor, rebuker, and denier of Jesus.RachelMatriarch of Israel, mother of Joseph and Benjamin.RebekahAmerican businesswoman and former chief brand and impact officer at WeWork.RuthA Moabite widow who chose loyalty and became an ancestor of David.SamuelProphet and judge who led Israel to repentance.SarahBiblical matriarch, prophet, and mother of IsaacSolomonSon of David, anointed king of Israel at Gihon.PharaohEgyptian king who interacts with Abram and Joseph.ChristChrist is the title of Jesus, the promised Messiah.SaulFirst king of the United Monarchy according to the Hebrew Bible.MercifulDivine mercy shown in rescue, covenant, and tabernacle.LevitesSet apart for tabernacle service, not numbered for war.ThoseA pronoun pointing to persons, places, and things in scripture.MessengerMessengers deliver communications between leaders and nations.KnowingIsaac Newton's unpublished dissertation on two disputed Bible passages, revealing textual WhereforeAn archaic conjunction meaning 'why' or 'for which reason.'JewsA people identified by language, lineage, and covenant identity.BabylonBabylon conquers Judah and exiles its people and king.FatherFatherhood in Genesis spans lineage, covenant, and family narrative.IsaacSon of promise, heir of covenant, father of Jacob and Esau.PhilistinesAncient people of southern Canaan, known from the Hebrew Bible and Egyptian records.JordanA river marking boundaries, transitions, and divine encounters.BecauseA causal link connecting actions, judgments, and outcomes in Genesis.ExaltedGod exalts the humble and judges the proud.HereafterThe Hereafter is the future realm of divine revelation and eternal consequence.TakeTaking in Genesis spans command, covenant, and caution.FireFire in scripture is judgment, sacrifice, and divine presence.HaveHave denotes divine grant, human possession, and covenantal promise.ScriptureSacred writings and oral traditions central to religious communities.MoabAncient Levantine kingdom in modern-day southern Jordan.EphraimYounger son of Joseph, adopted and blessed above his brother.BenjaminJacob’s youngest son, brother of Joseph, and father of ten sons.SatanAn adversary who accuses, tempts, and opposes God's purposes.SpiritSpirit in Genesis–Numbers: divine, human, gifted, forbidden, and jealous.WiseWisdom appears as both human skill and divine gift.ManassehFirstborn son of Joseph, adopted by Jacob, ancestor of a tribe.EsauElder son of Isaac, hunter, seller of birthright, and bitter rival.ForgivingForgiveness is divine mercy and human plea, with conditions.MightMight denotes strength, possibility, and divine purpose in Genesis and Exodus.EgyptiansEgyptians appear as hosts, adversaries, and cultural others.HellA location or state in the afterlife where souls are punished, described variously across MoreoverThe canonical collection of Hebrew scriptures, comprising the Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim.HolyHoliness in Exodus marks what is set apart for God.CanaanCanaan: cursed son of Ham, eponym of the Promised Land.BookBooks in scripture record covenants, curses, and divine judgment.WhichA relative pronoun linking subjects to their descriptions.ZionZion is God's chosen hill, city of David, and source of salvation.ParadiseA place of everlasting happiness, delight, and bliss, often contrasted with the miseries oBlessedGod's blessing grants fruitfulness, dominion, and covenant favor.ResurrectionThe raising of the dead, central to Christian hope and witness.JeremiahProphet, priest, and lamenter of Judah's kings.EvenEvening marks the close of each creation day and key events.JoabJoab was David's military commander and a son of Zeruiah.MostDisambiguation page for 'Most' and 'Möst'.JohnWilderness preacher who baptized Jesus and was beheaded by Herod.RatherNo information available in the source article.YourA possessive pronoun linking divine and human actions to recipients.GentilesA term for non-Jews, shaped by Bible translations and religious thought.FromPolitics Drawn from the Very Words of Holy ScriptureHezekiahThe thirteenth king of Judah, known for religious reforms and facing the Assyrian siege.SamariaA historical region of the central Land of Israel, named after its ancient capital.GileadA mountainous region and a Manassite clan ancestor.JonathanPrince of Israel, warrior, and loyal friend to David.AssyriaAssyria is a powerful empire that conquers and exiles Israel.AbramAbram, called by God, journeyed from Ur to Canaan.BalaamA diviner who could only speak God's word.EleazarEleazar, Aaron’s son, succeeded him as high priest.ReubenJacob's firstborn, who lost his birthright through transgression.LabanLaban is Rebekah's brother and Jacob's uncle and father-in-law.LeviLevi, son of Jacob, became the father of the priestly tribe.AbsalomDavid's son who avenged his sister and later fled to Geshur.EdomEdom is Esau, a nation descended from Jacob's brother.AmoritesA Canaanite people whose land was promised to Israel.JeroboamFirst king of the northern Kingdom of Israel, known for golden calves and constant war witAmmonAncient Semitic kingdom east of the Jordan, known from the Bible and Assyrian records.AhabKing of Israel who provoked God and confronted Elijah.BringA verb of command, request, and consequence in Genesis.HearingThe ability to perceive sounds through an organ by detecting vibrations in a surrounding mAbimelechKing warned by God, dealt with Abraham and Isaac.AmenA word of affirmation used across Abrahamic faiths to conclude prayers and express agreemeAriseA comprehensive list of modern references for 'Arise' and 'Arose'.FearAn emotional state aroused by threatening situations, involving physiological changes and AcquaintedAcquaintance spans human bonds and divine omniscience across scriptures.PhariseesA Jewish social movement and school of thought foundational to Rabbinic Judaism.MasterMaster denotes Abraham and Potiphar in servant relationships.JehoshaphatKing of Judah and recorder under David and Solomon.BalakMoabite king who hired Balaam to curse Israel.HebronA Canaanite city linked to patriarchs and Caleb's inheritance.ShechemAncient Canaanite city, first capital of the Kingdom of Israel, and later a Samaritan centHourA moment of divine intervention, judgment, or unknown return.BethelAn ancient Israelite city and sacred space frequently mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.RememberRemembering in Genesis–Leviticus links covenant, deliverance, and human accountability.NeverthelessA biblical conjunction marking contrast, exception, or divine override.BashanA region east of Jordan, kingdom of giant king Og.SimonA reference compendium entry for Simon.CanaanitesAncient Semitic-speaking people of the Southern Levant, whose culture largely overlapped wJerichoJericho is a city near the Jordan, opposite the plains of Moab.SyriaSyria in the Hebrew Bible: A region referenced in prophecies and narratives, though specifSelahA musical or liturgical pause in Psalms (and not the same as the Edomite city Sela).SimeonSecond son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of a tribe.VerilyAlphabet's life sciences research organizationLebanonA sovereign West Asian country at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and Arabian PeninsulSinaiMountain of divine law and theophany in the wilderness.PraisePraise is ascribed to God and embodied in Judah's name.UnquestionablyA Quranic marker of certainty about Allah, judgment, and human folly.SodomSodom: a disambiguation page covering places, entertainment, and other references.NaphtaliJacob's son, a tribe known for swiftness and goodly words.SelfSelf appears as divine, human, moral, and ultimate reality.AlmightyA divine title for God's supreme power and sovereignty.ChaldeansA people used by God to judge and exile Judah.BaalA Canaanite deity opposed to the worship of the LORD.HamanThe proud Agagite minister whose plot to destroy the Jews was foiled by Queen Esther.MakeMake spans divine creation, human labor, and covenant promises.WhosoeverA conditional pronoun linking actions to divine or communal consequences.AsherAsher: the tribe blessed with rich bread and royal dainties.ZebulunSixth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of a seafaring tribe.OnlyExclusivity and exception mark divine judgment and covenant.AbnerCousin of King Saul and commander-in-chief of his armyDamascusA Syrian city central to biblical history and prophecy.IssacharA testament of virtue and vice from the dying commands of Jacob's sons.ZedekiahTwo biblical figures: a false prophet and Judah's last king.SyriansThe foundational scriptures of Judaism.NebuchadnezzarSecond king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, known for his military campaigns and building prMordecaiCousin and guardian of Queen Esther, central figure in the Book of Esther and the Purim stSeirNo information available.JehuA prophet and king who executed judgment on Israel's royal houses.SihonAmorite king defeated by Moses and the Israelites at Jahaz.PilateRoman governor who presided over the trial and crucifixion of JesusMidianA desert region and people descended from Abraham through Keturah.MerariMerari is the third son of Levi, ancestor of the Merarites.ZechariahZechariah: Hebrew prophet, father of John the Baptist, and more.HeshbonAt least two ancient towns east of the Jordan; the biblical Heshbon of King Sihon remains ThamudAn ancient Arabian tribe remembered in the Quran for rejecting the prophet Salih.ZadokPriest loyal to David who anointed Solomon king.Josiah16th king of Judah known for religious reforms and the discovery of the Book of the Law.JehoiadaPriest who saved the Davidic line and led a coup against Athaliah.KnowKnowledge in Genesis spans divine insight, moral discernment, and human uncertainty.RehoboamSon of Solomon, king of Judah, whose harsh reply split the kingdom.JoashMultiple biblical figures share the name Joash.AzariahA name shared by kings, priests, and prophets in scripture.UntilA term found in religious texts, with no specific details provided in the source article.KohathKohath is the second son of Levi, as listed in the genealogies of the Levites (Genesis 46:GibeahThree biblical places named Gibeah: Benjamin, Judah, and Ephraim.HowbeitA conjunction marking contrast, exception, or limitation in biblical narrative.WhileA temporal marker linking divine and human actions.KorahTwo figures named Korah: an Edomite duke and a Levite rebel.JesseBethlehemite father of David, anointed king by Samuel.CalebFaithful spy and Kenizzite leader from the Tribe of Judah.BeershebaA southern city tied to patriarchs and Israel's boundaries.HerodHerod: a name shared by several rulers of the Herodian dynasty and other references.TorahThe compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Pentateuch ShimeiA Benjamite who cursed David and later died under Solomon.JudaeaJudaea is the southern region central to Jesus' birth and ministry.JamesJames appears as apostle, brother of Jesus, and son of Mary.GilgalA key Israelite camp and site of covenant renewal.
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