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MIRMA - MODERNISM

who watched as Pharaoh’s daughter took baby Moses MIZAR (a small place). Ps. 42:6.
out of the river (Ex. 2:1-10). MIZPAH, MIZPEH (watch-tower, lofty place). Ge.
MIRMA (speech of guile). 1 Ch. 8:10. 31:49.
MIRTH. Gladness; joy; gaiety; pleasure (Ge. 31:27; MIZPAR (number). Ezr. 2:2.
Ne. 8:12; Ps. 137:3). Mirth is frequently associated with MIZRAIM (double pressure, tribulations, black). A
worldly and sinful gaiety (Pr. 14:13; Ec. 2:1-1-22; 7:4; name for Egypt, so named because this is where
8:15; Is. 24:8, 11; Je. 7:34; 16:9; 25:10; Ho. 2:11) The Mizraim, son of Ham, Noah’s grandson, settled (Ge.
Hebrew word simchah, translated “mirth” 8 times, is 10:6).
also translated “joy” (1 Sa. 18:6; 1 Ki. 1:40; 1 Ch. 29:9), MIZZAH (trembling). Ge. 36:13.
“gladness” (Nu. 10:10; 2 Sa. 6:12), “rejoice” (Ju. 16:23;
2 Ch. 20:27). [See Cheer, Cheerful, Comfort, Dancing, MNASON (about to call to remembrance). Ac. 21:16.
Delight, Glad, Happy, Hope, Jesting, Joy, Laughter, MOAB (progeny of a father). The descendants of
Merry, Music, Rejoice, Worldly.] Lot’s grandson (Ge. 19:30-38; Nu. 21:13). The Moabites
MISCARRY. To fail; to perish; to be lost (Ho. 9:14). were enemies of Israel (Nu. 22-24; Ju. 11:17-18; 2 Sa.
8:2, 12; 1 Ch. 18:2, 11; Is. 15-16; Je. 9:26; Eze.
MISERABLY. Grievously; sorely; severely (Mt. 25:8-11; Am. 2:1; Zep. 2:8-11). God’s grace is seen in
21:41). His selection of Ruth the Moabitess to be an ancestor of
MISGAB (a high place). Je. 48:1. Jesus (Ru. 1:4; 4:13-22; Mt. 1:6; Lk. 3:32).
MISHAEL (who is God?). Ex. 6:22. MOADIAH (ornament of God). Ne. 12:17.
MISHAM (hearing, inspection). 1 Ch. 8:12. MOCK. The root meaning of this word means to
MISHEAL, MISHAL. See Meshach. imitate, and it refers to scorn; ridicule; derision;
MISHMA (hearing, report). Ge. 25:14. contempt (Ge. 39:14; Job 21:3; Pr. 1:26; Je. 38:19; Mt.
MISHMANNAH (fat land). 1 Ch. 12:10. 20:19).
MISHRAITES (spread abroad, extension). 1 Ch. MODERATION. This word is used only one time in
2:53. the N.T. “Let your moderation be known unto all men.
MISPERETH (of numbers). Ne. 7:7. The Lord is at hand” (Ph. 4:5). A popular interpretation
of this is that the Christian is free to do what he pleases
MISREPHOTHMAIM (burning of waters, warm as long as he is moderate in it. The Christian can drink
water). Jos. 11:8. in moderation, etc. This is an impossible interpretation.
MISSIONS. The work of the church in and to the The same Greek word, eipikees, is translated “patient” (1
world. It is related especially to world evangelism, as Ti. 3:3) and “gentle” (Tit. 3:2; Ja. 3:17; 1 Pe. 2:18). The
this is the definite emphasis of the N.T. Until the early Christian is to maintain a patient, moderate lifestyle in
1900s, missions referred almost exclusively to the the midst of this wicked world. His life is to reflect
proclamation of the gospel and to church planting. A qualities which are 180 degrees contrary to the world
modern trend has been to broaden and change the around him. The context is the coming of the Lord. It is
concept of Christian missions. Now the term often is His coming which motivates us to reject the dictates of
used to describe every form of social/political activity, the flesh and the siren call of the world in order to
even that which has nothing to do with gospel work. maintain a healthy Christian demeanor. The verses
This usage of missions is unbiblical in that Christ’s Great before and after this one exhort the Christian to rejoice
Commission did not include such activities. The Apostles in the Lord, to be careful for nothing, and to think only
gave themselves wholly to evangelism and church on things that are true and virtuous. It would be
planting. [See Brought on the Way, Evangelist, Lucre, impossible to meditate strictly upon virtue while
Gospel, Great Commission.] drinking or engaging in other worldly activities, even in
MITE. [See Money.] moderation! This passage enjoins a moderation of spirit,
MITHCAH (sweetness, pleasantness). Nu. 33:28. not a moderation of action. [See Legalism, Separation,
MITHNITE (hope, gift). 1 Ch. 11:43. World.]
MITHREDATH (beholding, breaking the law). Ezr. MODERNISM. A label for an unbelieving, rationalist
1:8. approach to Christianity. Theological modernism, which
had its origin in Europe, particularly in Germany, in the
MITER. A turban made of linen and worn on the 19th century and was the rationalistic thinking of that
head of the high priest. On it was the golden plate with time applied to Christianity. It was the dawn of the
the words “Holiness to the Lord” (Ex. 28:4,36-39; Le. “scientific era”; many believed that mankind was on the
16:4; Eze. 21:26). [See High Priest.] verge of discovering the secrets of the universe and
MITYLENE (the last, purity). Ac. 20:14. solving earth’s problems. Anti-Christian thinkers such as

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