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MEONENIM - MERCY SEAT

Obbe Philips as early as 1534. Philips baptized Menno (7) He rejoiced at the return of his lord (2 Sa. 19:30)
Simons (1496-1561) in 1536, and Simons, a converted (Thompson).
Roman Catholic priest, organized so many Anabaptist MERAB (multiplying). 1 Sa. 14:49.
congregations that his name became identified with the MERAIAH (He is exalted). Ne. 12:12.
movement. Because they rejected infant baptism and
statism, the Mennonites were persecuted by the MERAIOTH (elevations). Ne. 12:15.
Protestant Reformers as well as by the Roman Catholic MERARI (my bitterness). Ge. 46:11.
Church. Many crossed over to England at the invitation MERATHAIM (double rebellion). This expression in
of Henry VIII, but they met bitter persecution there as Jeremiah 50:21 is a symbolic name for Babylon. She
they had in Germany, Holland, and Switzerland. In 1683 was doubly rebellious, in that she fought against the
the first Mennonite families settled in America, and Lord (Je. 50:24) and she was proud against the Lord
Mennonite immigrants quickly spread across (Je. 50:29).
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, as well as MERCHANDISE. Trade; business; buying and selling
into Canada. The 18 articles of the Mennonite faith, (Pr. 3:14; 31:18; Is. 45:14; Re. 18:11, 12).
signed in Dordrecht, Holland, in 1632, includes the MERCHANT. (1) Businessman; trader (Ge. 23:16; Pr.
belief in the fall of man, the deity of Christ, the 31:24). (2) Commerce (Is. 23:11).
necessity of repentance and regeneration for salvation, MERCHANT MAN. A merchant; businessman; trader
baptism as a public testimony of faith, heaven, and hell. (Ge. 37:28; Mt. 13:45).
Many Mennonites today practice baptism by pouring;
they refuse to take oaths; oppose secret societies; take MERCURIUS (an orator). A Greek god (Ac. 14:12).
the Lord’s supper two times a year; and practice feet- [See Idolatry.]
washing in conjunction with the Lord’s Supper MERCY. There are many aspects to Bible mercy:
(Handbook.) There are many groups of Mennonites tender pity; kindness; forgiveness; compassion. God’s
today, among which exist a wide variety of belief and mercy. Ex. 20:6; 34:6, 7; Nu. 14:18, 19; De. 4:31; 5:10;
practice. 7:9, 12; 2 Sa. 24:14; 1 Ki. 3:6; 8:23; 2 Ch. 30:9; Ezr.
The Amish movement within the ranks of the 3:11; Ne. 9:17, 19, 27, 28, 31; Ps. 23:6; 25:10; 32:10;
Mennonites takes its name from Jacob Amman, a Swiss 36:5; 51:1; 57:10; 59:10; 69:16; 79:8; 86:13, 15; 89:2;
Mennonite bishop of the late 17th century. Many Amish, 100:5; 103:4, 8, 11, 17; 106:1, 45; 107:1; 108:4; 116:5;
distinguished by their severely plain clothing, are found 118:1-4; 119:64, 77, 156; 130:7; 136:1-26; 138:8;
in the Conservative Amish Mennonite Church and Old 145:8, 9; Is. 54:7; 63:7; Je. 33:11; 42:12; La. 3:22, 32;
Order Amish Mennonite Church. they are still the Da. 9:4, 9, 18; Joel 2:13; Jon. 4:2; Ho. 2:19; Lk. 1:50,
literalists of the movement, clinging tenaciously to the 58, 72, 78; 6:36; Ac. 13:34; 2 Co. 1:3; Ep. 2:4; Tit. 3:5;
‘Pennsylvania Dutch’ language and 17th-century culture He. 4:12; 8:12; Ja. 5:11; 1 Pe. 1:3. God’s mercy is the
of their Swiss-German forebears. They oppose cause of His salvation (Tit. 3:5; 1 Pe. 1:3). Mercy is
automobiles, telephones, and higher education, and are through the atonement of Jesus Christ (Tit. 3:5-7).
recognized as extremely efficient farmers (Handbook). Mercy is constantly available to the believer (He. 4:15,
[See Brethren.] 16). Mercy motivates us to serve God (Ro. 12:1-2).
MEONENIM (a juggler, enchanter). 2 Ki. 15:14. Grace, mercy, and peace. “In the order of the
manifestation of God’s purposes of salvation grace must
MEONOTHAI (dwelling of God). 1 Ch. 4:14. go before mercy ... only the forgiven may be blessed. ...
MEPHAATH (distinguished place, height). Jos. From this it follows that in each of the apostolic
13:18. salutations where these words occur, grace precedes
MEPHIBOSHETH (exterminating the shameful idol, mercy, 1 Ti. 1:2; 2 Ti. 1:2; Tit. 1:4; 2 Jn. 3)” (Hogg and
destroyer of shame). Crippled son of Jonathan who was Vine, Notes on Galatians). The Christian is to be
blessed by King David (2 Sa. 4:4; 9:6-13; 16:1-4; merciful. Mt. 5:7; Ph. 2:1; Col. 3:12; Ja. 2:13. [See
19:24-30; 21:7). Mephibosheth is a lovely type of the Atonement, Blood, Forgive, Gospel, Grace, Jesus Christ,
redeemed sinner: (1) He belonged to a royal line, but Justification, Love, Mercy Seat, Purge, Tender,
was crippled by a fall (2 Sa. 4:4). (2) While living in Tenderhearted.]
exile from the king, he was remembered because of a MERCY SEAT. The lid which covered the ark in the
covenant (2 Sa. 9:3-4; 1 Sa. 20:14-15). (3) He was Tabernacle (Ex. 25:17, 21). It was made of wood
called into the king’s presence and exalted because of covered with gold, depicting the humanity and deity of
another (2 Sa. 9:5, 7). (4) He was given a glorious Jesus Christ, our Mercy Seat. As the mercy seat perfectly
inheritance (2 Sa. 9:9). (5) During the king’s absence he covered the ark containing the table of the law (Ex.
lived a life of self-denial (2 Sa. 19:24). (6) He was 25:10, 17, 21), so Jesus Christ perfectly covers the law
subject to persecution and slander (2 Sa. 16:3; 19:27). of God in the sinner’s stead. The mercy seat was

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