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ZORAH A city of Danites within the limits of Judah, 2Ch 11:12, called also Zoreah, Jos 15:33 19:40. Samson was a Zorite, or Zorathite, Jdg 13:2,25 1Ch 2:54 4:2. It is now recognized in a secluded mountain village called Surah, on the edge of the hills north of Bethshemesh.The road followed by Samson in going … Continue reading “ZORAH”

Zorababel (), the Greek form (1Es 4:13; 1Es 5:5-70; 1Es 6:2-29; Sir 49:11; Mat 1:12-13; Luk 3:27) of the name of Zerubbabel (q.v.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Zoque Indians A Mexican tribe dwelling in the western part of Chipas, north of the Sierra Madre, and part of Tabasco and Oaxaca. Their capital was called Ohcahnay, in Mexican Tecpantlan or the “place of the palaces.” When the Spaniards first met them, they were addicted to cannibalism. Most of the Zoque are now Christianized, … Continue reading “Zoque Indians”

Zophim, The Field of zofim, ( , sedheh cophm; , eis agrou skopian): The place on the top of Pisgah to which Balak took Balaam, whence only a part of the host of Israel could be seen (Num 23:14). Perhaps we should simply translate field of watchers. Conder draws attention to the name Talat es-Sufa … Continue reading “Zophim, The Field of”

Zophim, Field of field of watchers, a place in Moab on the range of Pisgah (Num. 23:14). To this place Balak brought Balaam, that he might from thence curse the children of Israel. Balaam could only speak the word of the Lord, and that was blessing. It is the modern Tal’at-es-Safa. (See PISGAH) Fuente: Easton’s … Continue reading “Zophim, Field of”

Zophim (Heb. Tsophim’, [briefly . in Numbers], watchers, as often; but Frst thinks, fertile), the name either in whole or part of two places in Palestine. 1. (Sept ; Vlg. sublimis.) The designation of a field () or spot on or near the top of Pisgah, from which Balaam, had his second view of the … Continue reading “Zophim”

ZOPHAR One of Job’s three friends, a native of some unknown place called Naamah. He appears but twice in the dialogue, once less than his two associates, whose general sentiments he shares, with perhaps more severity of judgment against Job, Job 2:11 ; 11:1-20; Job 20:1- 29. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Zophar (Heb. … Continue reading “ZOPHAR”

Zophai (Heb; Tsophay’, , patronymic; from Zuph [Frst]; Sept. ; Vulg. Sophat), a Kohathite Levite, son of Elkanah and father of Nahath (1Ch 6:26 [Hebrews 11]); elsewhere (Heb 11:35) called simply ZUPH SEE ZUPH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zophai A Kohathite Levite; son of Elkanah; ancestor of Samuel (1Ch 6:26; … Continue reading “Zophai”

Zophah (Heb. Tsophach’, [in pause. ], a cruse [Gesen.]; Sept. v.r. and ; Vulg. Supha), an Asherite, first named of the four sons Hof Heiam or Hotham (1Ch 7:35 comp; 1Ch 7:32), and fathers of many sons (1Ch 7:36). B.C. cir. 1618. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zophah spreading out, a son … Continue reading “Zophah”

Zopf, Johann Heinrich a German theological writer, who lived in the 18th century, is the author of, Introductio ad Lectionem Veteris Testamenti, etc. (Leipsic, 1763): Josephus, Zeuqniss von Jesu Christo (ibid. 1759 ): Quadriga Dissertt.: 1. De Versione lxx. quos Vocant, Interpretum; 2. De Serpente Protoplastorum Seductore, etc. (ibid. 1763): Introductio in Antiquitates Sacras Veterums … Continue reading “Zopf, Johann Heinrich”