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the exact identity of some of these men. [See Apostle, JASPER. A precious stone. It was in the high priest’s
Canon.] breastplate (Ex. 28:20; 39:13). The jasper comes in
JAMIN (right hand, dexterous). Ge. 46:10. many shades of colors, but red is the most common and
JAMLECH (he appoints a king). 1 Ch. 4:34. well-known. The Bible meaning for jasper might not be
JANGLING. Wrangling; quarreling; false teaching (1 the same as the stone by that name in modern times. In
Re. 21:11 jasper is described as “clear as crystal.” The
Ti. 1:6). [See False Teaching, Foolish questions, Vain jasper is connected with the description of God’s glory
Babbling.] (Re. 4:3; 21:11, 18, 29) and with Satan before his fall
JANNA (he afflicts, poor). Lk. 3:24. (Eze. 28:13-15). [See High Priest, Satan.]
JANNES (he mocked, he deceived). An Egyptian who JATHNIEL (gift of God). 1 Ch. 26:2.
withstood Moses in Pharaoh’s court (Ex. 7:9-13; 2 Ti. JATTIR (very excellent). Jos. 15:48.
3:8). [See Jambres.]
JANOAH (constant rest, quiet). 2 Ki. 15:29. JAVAN (soft, tender, young). Ge. 10:2.
JAVELIN. A spear-like weapon (Nu. 25:7; 1 Sa.
JANOHAH (tarrying, resting). Jos. 16:6. 18:10-11; 19:9-10; 20:33). [See Military.]
JANUM (sleeping). Jos. 15:53. JAZER [See Jaazer.]
JAPHETH (increase, expansion). One of the three JAZIZ (he shone greatly, made prominent). 1 Ch.
sons of Noah (Ge. 5:32). His descendants traveled north 27:31.
and west and populated the European continent. They
also populated parts of Asia. Most, if not all, of the JEALOUS. (1) Suspicious; fear of losing someone’s
notable world powers have sprung from Japheth, affection (Nu. 5:14-30; Pr. 6:34). (2) The spirit of
including Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, Spain, rivalry (Ro. 10:19; 11:11). (3) Zeal for God and for His
England, and America. [See Canaan, Ham, Noah, work and testimony (1 Ki. 19:10, 14; 2 Co. 11:2). (4)
Shem.] God is jealous; He rightfully should have the first place
JAPHIA (illustrious, which lightens). Jos. 10:3. in the affections of His creatures which are made in His
image; and when those creatures worship and serve the
JAPHLET (God has set free). 1 Ch. 7:32. creation more than the creator, God is jealous and
JAPHLETI (set free). Jos. 16:3. indignant (Ex. 20:5; 34:14; Nu. 25:11; De. 4:24; 5:9;
JAPHO (beautiful gate, fairness). Jos. 19:46. 6:15; 29:20; 32:16, 21; Jos. 24:19; 1 Ki. 14:22; Ps.
JARAH (honeycomb, pouring out, unveiler). 1 Ch. 78:58; 79:5; Is. 42:13; Eze. 36:5-6; 38:19; 39:25; Zep.
9:42. 1:18; 3:8; Ze. 1:14; 8:2; Na. 1:2). [See Emulations,
JABEB (revenger, adversary). Ho. 5:13. Envy.]
JARED (descended). Ge. 5:15. JEARIM (woods, forests). Jos. 15:10.
JARESIAH (the bed of God, God has taken away JEATERAI (the Lord may make). 1 Ch. 6:21.
poverty). 1 Ch. 8:27. JEBERECHIAH (he blessed with the blessing of
JARHA (adoption). 1 Ch. 2:34. God). Is. 8:2.
JARIB (he gave cause, fighting, adversary). 1 Ch. JEBUS, JEBUSI (threshing floor). An early name for
4:24. Jerusalem (Ju. 19:10; 1 Ch. 11:4-5). [See Jerusalem.]
JARMUTH (height, seeing). Jos. 21:29. JECAMIAH (flock of God). 1 Ch. 3:18.
JAROAH (breathing, making a sweet odor). 1 Ch. JECHOLIAH (God will enable). 2 Ch. 15:2.
5:14. JECHONIAS (whom God establishes). The Greek
JASHEN (drowsy, ancient). 2 Sa. 23:32. form of Jeconiah (Mt. 1:11).
JASHER (righteous, straight). Jos. 10:13. JECOLIAH (The power of God). 2 Ch. 26:3.
JASHOBEAM (he dwelt among the people). 1 Ch. JECONIAH (God establishes). Je. 24:1.
11:11. JEDIAH (the praise of God). Ne. 3:10.
JASHUB (he brought back). Nu. 26:24. JEDAIAH (the Lord knew). 1 Ch. 9:10.
JASHUBILEHEM (he brought back bread). 1 Ch. JEDIAEL (the knowledge of God). 1 Ch. 7:6.
4:22. JEDIDAH (amiable). 2 Ki. 22:1.
JASIEL (God has made, the strength of God). 1 Ch. JEDIDIAH (beloved of the Lord). The name given to
11:47. [See Jaasiel.] Solomon by God (2 Sa. 12:25).
JASON (about to give health, the healer). Ac. 17:5. J.E.D.P.. A modernistic concept which theorizes that
the Pentateuch was written, not by the historical Moses,
but centuries after Moses by unknown editors which are

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