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ZIBA A rich steward of Saul, whom David charged with similar duties towards Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan, 2Sa 9:2-10 . By a false representation David was induced to transfer to Ziba the lands he had given to Mephibosheth, but afterwards divided them between the two, being convinced that he had acted hastily, and unable to … Continue reading “ZIBA”

Zia (Heb. id. , motion [Gesen.] or terrified [Frst]; Sept. v.r. ; Vulg. Zie), sixth named of the seven Gadite chiefs resident in Bashan (1Ch 5:13). B.C. prob. 1014. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zia fear, a Gadite (1 Chr. 5:13). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Zia A Gadite who dwelt in Bashan … Continue reading “Zia”

Zeuss, Johann Kaspar Born 1806; died 1856. An eminent linguist, ethnologist, and historian. Founded Celtic philology by writing his monumental Grammatica Celtica, which put Celtic philology on a sound scientific basis and is of fundamental importance to all Celtic scholars. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Zeuss, Johann Kaspar Born at Vogtendorf, in Upper Franconia, 22 July, … Continue reading “Zeuss, Johann Kaspar”

Zeus See Jupiter. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Zeus ZEUS.See Jupiter. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Zeus zus (, Zeus, the Revised Version margin; the Revised Version (British and American) and the King James Version Jupiter): The supreme god of Hellenic theology, king of gods and of men. In 168 BC Antiochus Epiphanes, … Continue reading “Zeus”

Zeugma; or, Unequal Yoke Zeug-ma. Greek , a yoke; from (zeugnumi), to join or yoke together. This name is given to the figure, because one verb is yoked on to two subjects while grammatically it strictly refers only to one of them: The two subjects properly require two different verbs. This figure, therefore, differs from … Continue reading “Zeugma; or, Unequal Yoke”

Zeugma A titular see of Syria, suffragan of Hierapolis, in the Province of the Euphratensis. The city is often called Zeuma (see the texts in Gelzer’s ed. of “Georgii Cyprii Descriptio Orbis Romani”, 149). A bridge uniting the two banks of the Euphrates suggested the name, the Greek work meaning “a yoke”. Pliny (Hist. Nat., … Continue reading “ZEUGMA”

Zethar (Heb. Zethar’, , prob. Persian, either star [Gesen.] or sacrifice [Ftirst]; Sept. ; Vulg. Zethar), sixth named of the seven eunuchs of Ahtasuerus who attended upon the king, and were commanded to bring Vashti into his presence (Est 1:10). B.C. 483. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zethar One of Ahasuerus’ seven … Continue reading “Zethar”

Zethan (Heb. Zeythan’, , olive [Gesen.] or shining [Frst]; Sept. v.r. ; Vulg. Zethan), fifth named of the seven sons of Bilhan, a Benjamite (1Ch 7:10). B.C. prob. 1014. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zethan a Benjamite (1 Chr. 7:10). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Zethan A Benjamite, of the sons of Bilhan … Continue reading “Zethan”

Zetham (Heb. Zetham’, , prob. 1. q. Zethan [q.v.]; Sept. v.r. , , etc.; Vulg. Zetham, Zatham), a grandson of Laadan, a Gershonite Levite (1Ch 23:8), associated with his father, Jehiel or Jehieli, and his brother Joel, in charge of the Temple treasury (1Ch 26:22). B.C. 1043. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature … Continue reading “Zetham”

Zetetic (Gr. zeteo, to seek) A procedure by inquiry. A search (in mathematics) after unknown quantities. A seeker. — V.F. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy