Archives: Glossary Terms

Hades

Hades is the Greek term for the realm of the dead — the New Testament counterpart to the Hebrew Sheol. It refers to the unseen world where souls go after…

Hannah

Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel and a remarkable example of faith, prayer, and obedience. Despite years of barrenness and sorrow, she trusted God, dedicated her son to…

Heavenly Tablets

Heavenly Tablets are the divine records in which God’s decrees, human actions, covenant laws, genealogies, and destinies are permanently inscribed. In Scripture and Second Temple literature, they represent the unalterable,…

Hebrew

Hebrew is the ancient language of the people of Israel and the primary language in which most of the Old Testament was originally written. As a member of the Northwest…

Herod the Great

Herod the Great was the Roman‑appointed king of Judea known for his political cunning, architectural brilliance, and ruthless violence. He rebuilt the Second Temple into one of the most magnificent…

Herodians

The Herodians were a political faction in first‑century Judea aligned with the dynasty of Herod. They were not a religious sect but a group loyal to Herod’s rule and Roman…

High Priest

The High Priest was the highest-ranking religious leader in ancient Israel, appointed to represent the people before God and oversee the priesthood. Descended from Aaron, the High Priest alone could…

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