diff --git a/bible/other/barren.md b/bible/other/barren.md index 03f425ae..33a04d23 100644 --- a/bible/other/barren.md +++ b/bible/other/barren.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# barren, dry, withered, dried, wither +# barren, dry, withered, dried, wither, salt land ## Definition: @@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ To be "barren" means to not be fertile or fruitful. * When "barren" is used to refer to land, it could be translated as "not fertile" or "unfruitful" or "without plants." * When it is referring to a barren woman, it could be translated as "childless" or "not able to bear children" or "unable to conceive a child." +* "Salt land" is barren because nothing can grow in salty soil. ## Bible References: diff --git a/bible/other/chaff.md b/bible/other/chaff.md index 287e6724..0baf8da2 100644 --- a/bible/other/chaff.md +++ b/bible/other/chaff.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# chaff +# chaff, straw ## Definition: @@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ Chaff is a dry protective covering of a grain seed. The chaff is not good for fo * Often, the chaff is separated from the seed by throwing the heads of grain up into the air. The wind blows the chaff away and the seed falls on the ground. This process is called "winnowing." * In the Bible, this term is also used figuratively to refer to evil people and evil, worthless things. +* "Straw" is the stalk of the grain left after the the seed has been taken away. (See also: [grain](../other/grain.md), [wheat](../other/wheat.md), [winnow](../other/winnow.md)) diff --git a/bible/other/fire.md b/bible/other/fire.md index 4f0af8a3..2392ba1d 100644 --- a/bible/other/fire.md +++ b/bible/other/fire.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# fire, fires, firebrands, firepans, fireplaces, firepot, firepots, flaming, fiery, burning, burn ... up, burn, kindled, burned, burns +# fire, fires, firebrands, firepans, fireplaces, firepot, firepots, flaming, fiery, burning, burn ... up, burn, kindled, kindles, burned, burns ## Definition: diff --git a/bible/other/hard.md b/bible/other/hard.md index 6729122c..aedf6de3 100644 --- a/bible/other/hard.md +++ b/bible/other/hard.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# hard, harder, hardest, harden, hardens, hardened, hardening, hardness, hardship, dull, strict, bitter, bitterly, bitterness +# hard, harder, hardest, harden, hardens, hardened, hardening, hardness, hardship, dull, strict, bitter, bitterly, bitterness, roughly ## Definition: diff --git a/bible/other/like.md b/bible/other/like.md index 37cfa10d..6b8fbd96 100644 --- a/bible/other/like.md +++ b/bible/other/like.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# like, liken, likeness, likenesses, likewise, alike, unlike, as if, as, in the same way, compare, resembled, the same way, according to, similarly, the same, just as, similar to, is ... like, be ... like +# like, liken, likeness, likenesses, likewise, alike, unlike, as if, as, in the same way, compare, resembled, the same way, according to, similarly, the same, just as, similar to, is ... like, be ... like, is ... like ## Definition: @@ -32,5 +32,5 @@ The terms "like" and "likeness" refer to something being the same as, or similar ## Word Data: -* Strong's: H1819, H1823, H3644, H7737, H8403, H8544, G1503, G1504, G2509, G2531, G3664, G3665, G3666, G3667, G3668, G3669, G3697, G4833, G5108, G5613, G5615, G5616, G5618, G5619 +* Strong's: H1819, H1823, H3644, H4915, H7737, H8403, H8544, G1503, G1504, G2509, G2531, G3664, G3665, G3666, G3667, G3668, G3669, G3697, G4833, G5108, G5613, G5615, G5616, G5618, G5619 diff --git a/bible/other/lowly.md b/bible/other/lowly.md index 2e1fbd4b..37abfc1a 100644 --- a/bible/other/lowly.md +++ b/bible/other/lowly.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# lowly, lowliest, lowliness, low condition, low position, of low condition, brought low +# lowly, lowliest, lowliness, low condition, low position, of low condition, brought low, bring ... low ## Definition: diff --git a/bible/other/oil.md b/bible/other/oil.md index 8adc4f17..af46b96a 100644 --- a/bible/other/oil.md +++ b/bible/other/oil.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# oil, ointment, oils +# oil, ointment, oils, pot of ointment ## Definition: diff --git a/bible/other/spear.md b/bible/other/spear.md index c1ec3a92..07060811 100644 --- a/bible/other/spear.md +++ b/bible/other/spear.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# spear, spears, spearmen +# spear, spears, spearmen, javelin ## Definition: @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ A spear is a weapon with a long wooden handle and sharp metal blade on one end t * Spears were commonly used for war in biblical times. They are sometimes still used in present-day conflicts between certain people groups. * A spear was used by a Roman soldier to pierce the side of Jesus while he hung on the cross. * Sometimes people throw spears to catch fish or other prey to eat. -* Similar weapons are the "javelin" or "lance." +* Similar weapons are the "javelin" or "lance." A javelin is a light spear that is thrown. * Make sure that the translation of "spear" is different from the translation of "sword," which is a weapon that is used for thrusting or stabbing, not throwing. Also, a sword has a long blade with a handle, while a spear has a small blade on the end of a long shaft. (See also: [prey](../other/prey.md), [Rome](../names/rome.md), [sword](../other/sword.md), [warrior](../other/warrior.md)) diff --git a/bible/other/strength.md b/bible/other/strength.md index 689cf79c..f22319f9 100644 --- a/bible/other/strength.md +++ b/bible/other/strength.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# strength, strengthen, strengthens, strengthened, strengthening, strong, stronger, strongest, valor, valiant, influence, make ... strong, makes ... strong, has ... force, made ... ready, made ... strong, youthful vigor +# strength, strengthen, strengthens, strengthened, strengthening, strong, stronger, strongest, valor, valiant, influence, make ... strong, makes ... strong, has ... force, made ... ready, made ... strong, youthful vigor, become strong ## Facts: diff --git a/bible/other/trample.md b/bible/other/trample.md index 186bf50d..f6979cf7 100644 --- a/bible/other/trample.md +++ b/bible/other/trample.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# trample, tramples, trampled, trampling, tread, trodden, crush, crushes, crushed, treader +# trample, tramples, trampled, trampling, tread, trodden, crush, crushes, crushed, treader, thrashing ## Definition: @@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ To "trample" means to step on something and smash it with the feet. This term is * Sometimes the term to "trample" has a figurative meaning of to "punish by humiliating," comparing it to trampling mud for a threshing floor. * The term "trample" was used figuratively to express how Yahweh would punish his people Israel for their pride and rebellion. * Other ways that "trample" could be translated include "crush with the feet" or "smash down with the feet" or "stomp on and crush" or "smash into the ground." +* "Thrashing" is wild action designed to crush or destroy or become free from something. (See also: [grape](../other/grape.md), [humiliate](../other/humiliate.md), [punish](../other/punish.md), [rebel](../other/rebel.md), [thresh](../other/thresh.md), [wine](../other/wine.md))