Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Zephyrium A titular see in Cilicia Prima, of Tarsus. Nothing is known of the history of Zephyrium, lying off the coast of Cilicia, between Cilicia Tracheia and Pedias. This city is mentioned, however, by numerous ancient authors — it had many coins; here was prepared the best molybdenum (white lead), drawn from the neighbouring mines … Continue reading “Zephyrium”

Zephyrinus, Pope Saint (Reigned 198-217). Date of birth unknown; died 20 Dec., 217. After the death of Pope Victor in 198, Zephyrinus was elected his successor and consecrated. The pope is described by Hippolytus in the “Philosophymena” (IX, xi) as a simple man without education. This is evidently to be understood as meaning that Zephyrinus … Continue reading “Zephyrinus, Pope Saint”

Zephyrinus bishop of Rome, succeeded. Victor about A.D. 199-201, and filled his office (according to Eusebius) during eighteen years. He died in 217. His pontificate falls in the period when Montanistic and Monarchian influences were struggling to obtain control of the Church; and although his own personality was by no means imposing, his rule became … Continue reading “Zephyrinus”

Zephonites zefon-ts, ze-fonts (, ha-cephon; , ho Saphon, Codex Alexandrinus omits): A family of Gadites descended from Zephon (Num 26:15), who is called Ziphion in Gen 46:16. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Zephon, Zephonites ZEPHON, ZEPHONITES.See Zaphon. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Zephon, Zephonites [Zephon’] [Zepho’nites] Son of Gad and his descendants. Num 26:15. Called ZIPHION in Gen 46:16. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Zephon (Heb. Tsephon’, , watch; Sept. : Vulg. Sephon), first named of the -seven sons of Gad (Num 26:15) and’progenitor of the family of the Zephonites (Heb. with the art. hats-Tsephoni’, ; Sept. ; Vulg. Sephonifte). In Genesis 46, 16 his name is written Ziphion (Heb. Tsiphyon’, ; Sept. .Vulg. Sephion). B.C. 1874. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Zephon”

Zepho (Heb. Tsephoo, , watch-tower; Sept. ; Vulg. Sephu), third named of the five sons of Eliphaz the son of Esau (Gen 36:11), and one of the Idumeans dukes (Gen 36:15), B.C. considerably post 1927. In the parallel passage (1Ch 1:36) the name is written Zephi (Heb. Tsephi’, ; Sept. ; Vulg. Sephi). Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Zepho”

Zephi, Zepho zef, zefo (, ceph, perhaps gaze, or gazing, in 1Ch 1:36; , cepho, the same meaning in Gen 36:11, Gen 36:15): A duke of Edom. Septuagint has , Sophar, which Skinner (Gen, 431) says may be the original of Job’s kind friend. In Gen 36:43 the Septuagint has , Zaphoe (=, cepho, i.e. … Continue reading “Zephi, Zepho”

Zephi (1Ch 1:36). SEE ZEPHO. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zephi 1Ch 1:36. ZEPHO Gen 36:11; Gen 36:15. Son of Eliphaz, son of Esau; “duke,” i.e. tribe chief, of Edom. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Zephi ZEPHI (1Ch 1:36) or ZEPHO (Gen 36:11; Gen 36:15).A son of Eliphaz, and one of the dukes … Continue reading “Zephi”

Zepheth SEE PITCH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature