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Geber, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) GeberGebergēˈbər [key], in the Bible. 1 Father of a steward of Solomon. 2 Officer of Solomon.

Lydia, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) LydiaLydialĭdˈēə [key], in the New Testament, Christian convert at whose house in Philippi Paul stayed. She was from Thyatira.

Ira, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) IraIraīˈrə [key], in the Bible. 1 Chief officer of David. 2, 3 Two of David's guard.

Agar, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) AgarAgarāˈgər [key], the same as Hagar.

Niger, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) NigerNigernīˈjər [key], in the Bible: see Simeon (3.)

Timaeus , in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) TimaeusTimaeustĭmēˈəs [key], in the Bible, father of Bartimaeus.

(Encyclopedia) Garden of the Gods, park, 770 acres (312 hectares), central Colo., near Colorado Springs; noted for its unusual, multicolored rock formations. Narrow-crested sandstone hills and ridges…

Hadassah, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) HadassahHadassahhədăsˈə [key], in the Bible, Hebrew name of Esther.

Why do stars twinkle?

Why do stars twinkle? We see the stars through the atmosphere. Their light passes through miles of constantly moving pockets and streams of air, which distort the image we get. The distortions are…

Hillel, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) HillelHillelhĭlˈĕl [key], in the Bible, father of Abdon (1.)