diff --git a/bible/kt/fear.md b/bible/kt/fear.md index 4849fab8..825d3189 100644 --- a/bible/kt/fear.md +++ b/bible/kt/fear.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ -# fear, afraid, dread, frighten +# fear, afraid, frighten ## Definition: -The terms “fear” refers to the unpleasant emotion a person feels when experiencing a potential threat to their safety or well-being. In the Bible, however, the term “fear” can also mean an attitude of worship, respect, awe, or obedience toward another person, usually someone powerful such as God or a king. The term “dread” refers to extreme or intense fear. +The terms “fear” refers to the unpleasant emotion a person feels when experiencing a potential threat to their safety or well-being. In the Bible, however, the term “fear” can also mean an attitude of worship, respect, awe, or obedience toward another person, usually someone powerful such as God or a king. ## Translation Suggestions: diff --git a/bible/names/ammon.md b/bible/names/ammon.md index 3cbb5adf..45a0c811 100644 --- a/bible/names/ammon.md +++ b/bible/names/ammon.md @@ -2,10 +2,10 @@ ## Facts: -The “people of Ammon” or the “Ammonites” were a people group in Canaan. They were descended from Ben-ammi, who was the son of Lot by his younger daughter. +The “people of Ammon” or the “Ammonites” were a people group that lived on the east side of the Jordan River across from the Israelites. +* The book of Genesis reports that the Ammonite nation was descended from Ben-ammi, who was the son of Lot by his younger daughter. * The term “Ammonitess” refers specifically to a female Ammonite. This could also be translated as “Ammonite woman.” -* The Ammonites lived east of the Jordan River and were enemies of the Israelites. * At one point, the Ammonites hired a prophet named Balaam to curse Israel, but God did not allow him to do it. (Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)) diff --git a/bible/names/amorite.md b/bible/names/amorite.md index 6012f1ab..e432a597 100644 --- a/bible/names/amorite.md +++ b/bible/names/amorite.md @@ -2,10 +2,11 @@ ## Facts: -The Amorites were a powerful group of people who were descended from Noah’s grandson Canaan. +The Amorites were a powerful group of people who inhabited the land of Canaan and lived on both sides of the Jordan River. * Their name means “high one,” which may refer to the mountainous regions where they lived or to the fact that they were known to be very tall. -* The Amorites lived in regions on both sides of the Jordan River. The city of Ai was inhabited by Amorites. +* The book of Genesis reports that the Amorites were descended from Canaan, the grandson of Noah. +* The city of Ai was inhabited by Amorites. * God refers to the “sin of the Amorites,” which included their worship of false gods and the sinful practices associated. * Joshua led the Israelites in destroying the Amorites, as God had commanded them to do. diff --git a/bible/other/terror.md b/bible/other/terror.md index a7cf6031..790960e9 100644 --- a/bible/other/terror.md +++ b/bible/other/terror.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ -# terror, terrorize, terrify, frightened, panic +# terror, terrorize, terrify, dread, panic ## Definition: -The term “terror” refers to a feeling of extreme fear. To “terrify” someone means to cause that person to feel very afraid. +The term “terror” refers to a feeling of extreme or intense fear. To “terrify” someone means to cause that person to feel very afraid. * A “terror” is something or someone that causes great fear or dread. An example of a terror could be an attacking enemy army or a plague or disease that is widespread, killing many people. * These terrors can be described as “terrifying.” This term could be translated as “fear-causing” or “terror-producing.”