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HORMAH - HUMBLE

were dukes or rulers and were the sons of Seir, the means “love of strangers.” The Bible says, “Let brotherly
founder of the pagan people of that region (Ge. 36:2, love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers:
20, 24, 29). Esau left Canaan and settled in Seir and his for thereby some have entertained angels
children freely intermarried with the pagan people and unawares” (He. 13:1, 2). [See Angel, Entertain, Love.]
eventually conquered and succeeded them (De. 2:12). HOST. (1) A large body of people, stars, angels, or
HORMAH (fortress). Nu. 14:45. things, such as an army (Ge. 2:1; 21:22; De. 4:19; Ps.
HORN. (1) A musical instrument (1 Ch. 25:5). (2) A 103:21; Lk. 2:13; Ac. 7:42). (2) One who receives
symbolic reference to strength, power, and authority (1 guests (Ro. 16:23). [For “Lord of Hosts” see God.] [See
Sa. 2:1; Job 16:15; Ps. 75:4-5; Je. 48:25; Ze. 1:21). (3) also Angel, Star.]
A king (Re. 17:12). “Little horn” in Daniel refers to the HOTHAM (determination). 1 Ch. 7:32.
Antichrist (Da. 7:8; 8:9-14). [See Antichrist, Daniel, HOTHIR (abundance). 1 Ch. 25:4.
Government, Music, Prophecy.] HOUGH. To cut the hamstring on an animal so it
HORNET. A large wasp with a very painful sting (Ex. cannot run (Ge. 49:6; Jos. 11:6,9; 2 Sa. 8:4).
23:28; De. 7:20; Jos. 24:12). HOUSE. (1) Household, family (Ge. 7:1; 1 Ti. 3:4;
HORONAIM (double caves). Is. 15:5. 5:14; 2 Ti. 1:16). (2) Dwelling; building (Ge. 19:4,10;
HORSE. Not mentioned among Abraham’s cattle, but De. 6:7, 9; Ju. 16:27). (3) God’s presence (Ge. 28:22).
first as coming from Egypt (Ge. 47:17). The horse is (4) The Tabernacle (Ex. 34:26; Jos. 9:23; 1 Sa. 1:7). (5)
almost exclusively used in war in Scripture, and is so Solomon’s Temple (1 Ki. 6-9). (6) The millennial Temple
sculptured on the monuments both of Egypt and (Eze. 40-44). (7) Heaven (Jn. 14:2). (8) The body (2
Assyria. Job gives a most elegant description of a war- Co. 5:1). (9) The local church (1 Ti. 3:15). [See Church,
horse in Job 39:19-25. The Bible warns men not to trust Home, Heaven, Tabernacle, Temple.]
in horses or military might (Ps. 33:17). Solomon HOUSE, TO. (1) To be shown hospitality (Jud.
disobeyed the letter and spirit of the prohibition not to 19:18). (2) Building houses close together (Is. 5:8). (3)
multiply horses (De. 17:16), and his successors did also From one house to the next (1 Ti. 5:13).
(1 Ki. 4:26; 22:4). Horses are used as symbols by the HOWBEIT. Notwithstanding; nevertheless (Jud.
prophets (Ze. 1:8; Re. 6) (Smith). The Antichrist is 4:17; Is. 10:7).
depicted as riding a white horse because he imitates
Christ and also to depict the fact that he rides into HOW THAT. That (Mt. 16:12).
power on a deceptive program of peace (Re. 6:2). The HUKKOK (ditch). Jos. 19:34.
Lord Jesus Christ and the heavenly armies will return HUKOK (ditch). 1 Ch. 6:75.
from heaven on white horses (Re. 19:11-15). [See HUL (circle). Ge. 10:23.
Antichrist, Heaven, Military, Revelation.] HULDAH (weasel). 2 Ki. 22:14; 2 Ch. 34:22.
HORSE GATE. [See Gate.] HUMBLE, HUMILITY. Humbleness of mind (Ro.
HORSELEACH. A blood sucking worm (Pr. 30:15). 12:3). Humility is the opposite of pride and boasting.
HORT - FENTON J.A. [See Westcott-Hort.] Humility is to not seek or demand personal recognition
HOSANNA. An expression of praise to God (Mt. (Ph. 2:3). It is esteeming others better than oneself (Ph.
21:9,15; Mk. 11:9-10; Jn. 12:13). The word means 2:3). It is caring for others, not just for oneself (Ph.
“Save now.” 2:4). It is submitting to God and His will (Ph. 2:5-8; Ja.
HOSEA (Jehovah is help). An O.T. prophet who 4:6-7). It is refusing to seek greatness for oneself (Mk.
wrote the book of Hosea (Ho. 1:1). The Greek name of 9:35). It is being mindful of and condescending to the
Osee is used in Ro. 9:25. weak (Ro. 12:16), such as children (Mk. 9:36-37), the
poor (Ja. 2), the weak-minded (1 Th. 5:14), those with
HOSEN. Fine upper garments (Da. 3:21. few talents (1 Co. 12:23-24), and those weak in faith
HOSHEA (Jehovah is help). The original name of (Ro. 14). Humility is to be obedient to God’s will (Ph.
Joshua the son of Nun (De. 32:44). Also written 2:8). Humility is to esteem others better than oneself
“Oshea” (Nu. 13:8). [See Joshua.] (Ph. 2:3). Humility is to give all glory to God (2 Co.
HOSHAMA (Jehovah is hearer). 1 Ch. 3:18. 10:17). Humility is not to be dependent upon God (1
HOSHEA (Jehovah is help). The original name of Co. 2:3-4). Humility is to be kind and gentle and patient
Joshua the son of Nun (De. 32:44). Also written towards others (2 Ti. 2:24-25; Tit. 3:2).
“Oshea” (Nu. 13:8). [See Joshua.] What Humility Is Not. We know that Christ was meek
HOSPITALITY. Friendliness to strangers and visitors and lowly in heart (Mt. 11:29); thus by observing Him
(Ro. 12:13; 1 Ti. 3:2; Tit. 1:8; 1 Pe. 4:9). The Greek we can see what humility is and what it is not. (1) It is
word from which the word “hospitality” is translated not cowardice and timidity (Jn. 2:13-17; 8:44;

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