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Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible
Oabdius
Oak
Oar
Oath
Morrish Bible Dictionary
Oath.A solemn asseveration with an appeal to God that what is said is true. The apostle said that among men an oath for confirmation is the "end of all strife" or dispute; and God, willing to show "the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath; that by two immutable things [His word and His oath] in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation." Heb 6:16-18. Jehovah swore that the Lord Jesus should be a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. Ps. 110:4. Lev. 5:1 has been interpreted as signifying that when the voice of adjuration was heard, persons were compelled to confess what they knew as to any charge. Thus the Lord Jesus when adjured by the high priest answered him. The Lord was under an accusation, and was adjured to say if it was true. He acknowledged that He was "the Christ the Son of God." Matt. 26:63-64. The Lord exposed the folly of the tradition that some oaths were not binding. Matt. 23:16-22. In the common intercourse of life there should be no oaths, the simple 'yea' and 'nay' should be enough, "swear not at all," Matt. 5:34-37; James 5:12; the context of these passages shows that they do not refer to judicial oaths: cf. also Heb. 6:13, 16; Heb. 7:21; Rev. 10:6.
Oaths
Obadiah
Obadiah, Book of
Obadiah, Book of.There is nothing in this prophecy to fix its date. The whole of it relates to Edom or the Edomites. Edom (Esau) is characterised in scripture by his deadly hatred to his 'brother Jacob,' Obadiah 10. His pride is spoken of, exalting himself as the eagle, setting his nest in the firmament of heaven, and seeking his safety in the high caves of the rocks, which well answers to their habitations in Idumea. Part of the prophecy may refer to the time when Jerusalem was destroyed by Babylon. In Ps. 137:7-8, Edom is associated with Babylon as against Jerusalem. Obadiah 12 to 14 of the prophecy exactly describe the manner of a people like the Arabs when a city was captured. There are seven reproaches against them: they helped to pillage the place, stood in by-places to cut off any that escaped, and delivered them up to their enemies. These intimations of their assisting in the destruction of Jerusalem have led to the prophecy being usually dated B.C. 587, the year following the destruction. The prophecy, however, probably looks onward to the last days, when Israel, restored to their land, will be attacked by Edom, and kindred nations. Ps. 83. Idumea will be their rendezvous, and the sword of the Lord will be filled with blood. Isa. 34:5-6. Obadiah depicts the Jews themselves as God's instruments for the destruction of Esau; which agrees with Isa. 11:14; Dan. 11:41. "Upon mount Zion shall be deliverance . . . . the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble." Obadiah 17, 18. The destruction shall be complete: "every one of the mount of Esau" shall be cut off by slaughter; "there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau." Obadiah 9, 18. Their land shall be possessed by Israel, for God's ways are retributive. The prophecy ends with "the kingdom shall be Jehovah's."
Obal
Obdia
Obed
Obed-Edom
Obededom
Obededom. [O'bed-e'dom]1. The Gittite at whose house the ark rested for three months. 2 Sam. 6:10-12; 1 Chr. 13:13-14; 1 Chr. 15:25. 2. A Levite musician and doorkeeper of the sanctuary. 1 Chr. 15:18, 21, 24; 1 Chr. 16:5, 38; 1 Chr. 26:4, 8, 15. 3. A Levite, son of Jeduthun. 1 Chr. 16:38. 4. One who had charge of the vessels of the sanctuary in the days of Amaziah. 2 Chr. 25:24.
Obedience
Obeisance
Obelisk
Obeth
Obil
Oblation
Oboth
Observe
Occupy
Ochielus
Ochran
Ocidelus
Ocina
Ocran
Ocran. [Oc'ran]Father of Pagiel, a chief of the tribe of Asher. Num. 1:13; Num. 2:27; Num. 7:72, 77; Num. 10:26.
Oded
Odomera
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