Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Zarai Titular see of Numidia in Africa, mentioned by the “Itinerarium Antonini”, 35, and by the “Tabula Peutingerii”. Ptolemy (IV. 2) calls it Zaratha, and wrongly plades it in Mauretania Caesariensis. It is probably the Zaratha of Apulcius (Apologia, 23). These two forms and the term “Zaraitani” found in an inscription (Corp. Inscript. Lat. 4511) … Continue reading “Zarai”

Zarah (Gen 38:30; Gen 46:12). SEE ZERAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zarah zara. See ZERAH (1). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Zarah Called also Zerah and Zara, son of Judah and Tamar. Gen 38:30; Gen 46:12; Num 26:20; 1Ch 2:4; 1Ch 2:6; Neh 11:24 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible Zarah Za’rah. The … Continue reading “Zarah”

Zaraces ( v.r. ; Vulg. Zaraceles), a corrupt Greek form (1Es 1:38) of the Heb. name of the brother of Joacim (Jehoiakin), king of Judah, probably ZEDEKIAH SEE ZEDEKIAH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zaraces zara-sez: the King James Version = the Revised Version (British and American) ZARAKES (which see). Fuente: … Continue reading “Zaraces”

Zara, Zarah, Zerah [Za’ra] [Za’rah] [Ze’rah] Son of Judah and Tamar. Gen 38:30; Gen 46:12; Num 26:20; Jos 7:1; Jos 7:18; Jos 7:24; Jos 22:20; 1Ch 2:4; 1Ch 2:6; 1Ch 9:6; Neh 11:24, Mat 1:3. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Zara (JADERA). Located in Dalmatia. Zara has been a diocese since A.D. 381 and since 1146 an archdiocese. Its succession of bishops numbers eighty without noteworthy interruption. Bishop Sabinianus is mentioned in the “Register” of Gregory the Great. In one of his letters John VIII names St. Donatus as patron of Jadera. Archaeologists find in … Continue reading “Zara”

Zapoteca Indians A powerful and numerous Mexican tribe located chiefly in Oaxaca and Guerrero, forming with the Mixteca and Mazateca the Zapotecan linguistic stock. At the time of the conquest of Mexico they were independent of the Aztec, whom they resembled in customs; they were defeated by the Spaniards only after several campaigns between 1522 … Continue reading “Zapoteca Indians”

Zaphon (Heb. Tsaphon’, , north, as often; Sept.’ v.r. ; Vulg. Saphon), the name of a place mentioned (in connection with Beth-aram, Bethnimrah, and Succoth) in the enumeration of the allotment of the tribe of Gad (Jos 13:27). It is one of the places in the valley (i.e. of the Jordan), which appear to have … Continue reading “Zaphon”

Zaphnathpaaneah [Zaph’nath-paa’neah] Name given to Joseph by Pharaoh. Gen 41:45. The learned Jews translate it as a Hebrew name, ‘Revealer of secrets,’ as in the margin of the A.V.; but as an Egyptian name, which it is, it has been interpreted ‘Prince of the life of the world.’ In the LXX the name stands an … Continue reading “Zaphnathpaaneah”

ZAPHNATH-PAANEAH Savior of the world, an Egyptian name given by Pharaoh to Joseph, in commemoration of the salvation wrought through him, Gen 41:45 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Zaphnath-Paaneah (Heb. Tsaphenath’ Paane’ch, ; Sept. , Vulg. Salvator mundi), a name given by Pharaoh to Joseph (Gen 41:45). SEE JOSEPH. I. Form of the … Continue reading “Zaphnath-Paaneah”

Zaphhath Paaneah Egyptian title of Joseph, Zfntanch; from zaf “corn food,” nt “of,” anch “life” (Gen 41:45). Cook, in Speaker’s Commentary, Harkavy, from zaf “food,” net “saviour,” paaneh “life.” So a scholium on Septuagint; “saviour of the world.” Not as Hebrew interpreters (Josephus Ant. 2:6, Section 1) “revealer of secrets.” Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary