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LAADAH (for ornament). 1 Ch. 4:21. divide Christians into “clergy” and “laity” is a Roman
LAADAN (for delight). 1 Ch. 23:7. Catholic concept which has been adopted by many
LABAN (white, shining). Nephew of Abraham (Ge. Protestants, and even by some Baptists. Though the
22:20-24; 24:29-31; Ge. 27 - 31; 46:18, 25). Bible says Christ gives ministry gifts to some men in the
LABOR. Exertion of muscular strength, or bodily churches and sets them apart for leadership (Ep.
4:11-14; Ph. 1:1; 1 Th. 5:12-13; 1 Ti. 3:1-13; Tit.
exertion which occasions weariness; particularly, the 1:5-11; 1 Pe. 5:1-3; He. 13:7, 17), it also says that all
exertion of the limbs in occupations by which the people are “priests” (1 Pe. 2:9) and the church
subsistence is obtained, in distinction from exertions of leaders are not to lord it over the flock (1 Pe. 5:3; 3 Jn.
strength in play or amusements, which are denominated 9-10). [See Clergy, Diotrephes, Father, Korah, Pastor,
exercise, rather than labor. Toilsome work; pains; Reverend, Rabbi, Roman Catholic Church.]
travail; any bodily exertion which is attended with
fatigue; intellectual exertion; to prosecute with effort LAKE OF FIRE. The place of punishment God has
(Webster). Labor is commanded by God: (1) It was God’s prepared for rebellious angels and unsaved men (Mt.
first command to man after the fall (Ge. 3:19). (2) It is 25:41; Re. 20:10, 15). [See Hell, Judgment.]
commanded in the law of Moses (Ex. 20:9; 23:12; LAMA. From one of the sayings of Jesus on the cross
34:21). (3) It is commanded by the Lord Jesus Christ (2 (Mt. 27:46). [See Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani.]
Th. 3:12). (4) It is commanded by the apostles (Ac. LAKUM (firmness, fortification). Jos. 19:33.
20:35; Ep. 4:28; 1 Th. 4:11-12; 2 Th. 3:7-13). Labor will LAMB. A young sheep used in sacrifices (Ge. 4:4;
be judged by God: (Lk. 19:12-27; 1 Co. 3:8; Ep. 6:7; 1 22:7; Ex. 12:3-6; 29:38-42). The lamb pictures Jesus
Pe. 1:17; Re. 12:23). Labor is blessed of God: (Pr. 10:4; Christ willingly submitting Himself to God for the death
12:11, 14, 24, 27; 14:23; 16:26; 28:19; Ec. 5:12). Labor of the cross (Is. 53:6-7; Jn. 1:29; 1 Pe. 1:19; Re. 5:6-9).
is attended with fruit: (1) The laborer can meet his own [See Abel, Cain, Jesus Christ, Offerings, Passover.]
needs and that of his family (1 Th. 4:12; 1 Ti. 5:4, 16). LAMECH (overthrower, wild man). Ge. 4:18-24).
(2) The laborer is able to give to others (Ac. 20:35). (3)
The laborer can be honest (1 Th. 4:12). (4) The laborer LAMENT. To mourn; to wail (1 Sa. 25:1; 2 Sa. 1:17).
is able to support the work of God (1 Co. 16:2; Ph. LAMENTABLE. With great mourning; wailing (Da.
4:19; Tit. 3:13, 14; 3 Jn. 5-8). [See also Diligence, 6:20).
Employment, Money, Possessions, Private Ownership of LAMENTATION. Mourning (Ge. 50:10; Je. 6:26;
Property, Sluggard, Steal.] 48:38; La. 2:5). In the book of Lamentation, the prophet
LACHISH (height). Jos. 10:3-35; 12:11; 15:39; 2 Ki. Jeremiah mourns the judgment of Israel by the
14:19; 18:14, 17; 19:8; 2 Ch. 11:9; 25:27; 32:9; Ne. Babylonian armies. Jeremiah’s mourning is a reflection
11:30; Is. 36:2; 37:8; Je. 34:7; Mi. 1:13. of God’s compassion. In like manner, Jesus wept over
LACK. To want; to need; to be destitute of (Ge. Jerusalem before her destruction at the hands of Rome
18:28; De. 8:9; Ps. 34:10; 1 Th. 4:12). (Lk. 19:41-44).
LAMP. (1) A torch or lantern (Ge. 15:17; Ex. 25:37;
LADE. To load; to make heavy (Ge. 42:26; 45:17). 27:20; 30:7-8; 35:14; 37:23; 39:37; 40:4, 25; Le. 24:2,
LADEN. Loaded down; heavy; weighted (Ge. 45:23; 4; 1 Sa. 3:3; Ju. 7:16; Da. 10:6; Mt. 25:1-8; Re. 4:5;
Is. 1:4; 2 Ti. 3:6). 8:10). (2) Lamp is used symbolically for the Word of
LADING. A ship’s cargo (Ac. 27:10). God (Ps. 119:105; Pr. 6:23). (3) Lamp is used
LAEL (to God). Nu. 3:24. symbolically for man’s life (Pr. 13:9; 20:20). [See
LAHAD (for an ovation). 1 Ch. 4:2. Conscience, Light, Tabernacle.]
LAHAIROI (the living God looking on me). (Ge. LANCE. A spear, an offensive weapon in the form of
24:62; 25:11). a half pike, used by the ancients and thrown by the
LAHMAM (abundance of bread). Jos. 15:40. hand. It consisted of the shaft or handle, the wings and
LAHMI (great in a heap). 1 Ch. 20:5. the dart (Webster) (Je. 50:42). [See Military.]
LANGUISH. To become weak; to lose strength or
LAID IT OUT. Expended; paid (2 Ki. 12:11). animation; to be, or become dull, feeble, or spiritless; to
LAISH (a lion). 1 Sa. 25:44. pine; to be or to grow heavy; sickly (Ps. 41:3; Is. 16:8;
LAITY. “The people, as distinguished from the clergy; 19:8; 24:4, 7; 33:9; Je. 14:2).
the body of the people not in orders” (Webster). To

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