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stock of ringstraked and brown, he contrived to set invariably carries a staff or rod with him when he goes
them first, and to put the faces of the rest towards them, forth to feed his flock. With this staff he rules and
with the same design as in the former contrivance; but guides the flock to their green pastures, and defends
would not let his own, that were motley-colored, look at them from their enemies. With it, also, he corrects them
Laban’s that were of one color. (3) When he found that when disobedient, and brings them back when
his project succeeded, through the special blessing of wandering” (The Land and the Book).
God upon it, he contrived, by using it only with the ROGELIM (fullers). 2 Sa. 17:27.
stronger cattle, to secure to himself those that were ROHGAH (copious rain). 1 Ch. 7:34.
most valuable, leaving the feebler to Laban” (Matthew
ROLL. A rolled manuscript (Is. 8:1; Je. 36:2; Eze.
Henry). 2:9; 3:1). “A book in ancient times consisted of a single
RINNAH (shouting for joy). 1 Ch. 4:20. long strip of paper or parchment, which was usually
RIOT. Debauchery; indulging in excessive feasting; kept rolled up on a stick, and was unrolled when a
wanton or licentious in festive indulgencies (Pr. 23:20; person wished to read it. Hence the Hebrew term
28:7; Lk. 15:13; Ro. 13:13). The Greek word translated megillaw, from gawlal, ‘to roll,’ strictly answering to the
“rioting” in Romans 13:13 is translated “reveling” in 1 Latin volumen, whence comes our ‘volume.’ The use of
Peter 4:8. the term megilaw implies, of course, the existence of a
RIPHATH (fraction of a fraction, remedy, medicine). soft and pliant material, perhaps parchment. The roll
Ge. 10:3. was usually written on one side only, and hence the
RISSAH (rupture, ruin). Nu. 33:21. particular notice of one that was ‘written within and
RITHMAH (juniper tree) Nu. 33:18. without’ (Eze. 2:10). The writing was arranged in
RIZPAH (burning). 2 Sa. 3:7. columns” (The People’s Bible Encyclopedia). [See
Volume.]
ROARING. The groaning of a man in great pain (Job ROMAMTIEZER (I will draw forth help). 1 Ch. 25:4.
3:24; Ps. 22:1; 32:3). Also used to describe the roaring
of a lion (Job 4:10; Is. 5:29; Ze. 11:3). ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. A false religious
ROB. [See Steal.] organization that erroneously claims to be the only true
church of Christ. It is ruled by an ecclesiastical hierarchy
ROBOAM (extending of the people). Mt. 1:7. of bishops, archbishops, cardinals, with the pope at the
ROCK. In the O.T. God is called “the Rock” at least 30 top. Its headquarters is the Vatican in Rome, Italy.
times (De. 32:4, 14, 18, 30, 31; 1 Sa. 2:2; 2 Sa. 22:2, 3, “Roman” describes the fact that it is headquartered in
32, 47; Ps. 18:2, 31, 46; 28:1; 31:2, 3; 42:9; 61:2; 62:2, Rome. “Catholic” means universal and points to the
6, 7; 71:3; 78:35; 89:26; 92:15; 94:22; Is. 17:10; 51:1). RCC’s claim to have authority over all Christians
In the N.T. Jesus Christ is called “the Rock” five times throughout the world. The San Giovanni Laterno
(Mt. 16:18; Ro. 9:33; 1 Co. 10:4; 1 Pe. 2:8). SPIRITUAL Church is the first church of Rome and a Latin
LESSONS FROM THE FACT THAT JESUS CHRIST IS inscription carved on the front says in translation,
CALLED A ROCK: (1) Jesus Christ is identified as “MOST HOLY LATERAN CHURCH, MOTHER AND
Jehovah God! That O.T. Rock was Christ (1 Co. 10:4). MISTRESS OF ALL CHURCHES OF THE CITY AND THE
(2) Jesus Christ is the believer’s sure and solid WORLD.” Catholic popes lived in the Lateran Palace
Foundation (Ps. 40:2; Mt. 16:18). (3) Jesus Christ is the until they moved to the Vatican in the 14th century.
believer’s source of refreshment; water comes from the The Catholic Church claims 800 million members
smitten Rock (Ex. 17:6; 1 Co. 10:4). (4) Jesus Christ is worldwide, but membership figures are considerably
the believer’s place of refuge (Ps. 28:1; 31:2; 61:2). (5) misleading in that they count as members every person
Jesus Christ is the believer’s strength (Ps. 62:7). (6) who has been baptized Catholic, including millions of
Jesus Christ is the fearful Judge of unbelievers (Ro. people who were baptized as infants but are not
9:33; 1 Pe. 2:8). (7) Jesus Christ is that Stone which practicing Catholics. While the number of priests and
will come from heaven and destroy the wicked women participating in religious orders has decreased
kingdoms of this world (Da. 2:34-35, 44-45). [See tremendously in the West since the Second Vatican
Cornerstone, Jesus Christ, Stumbling Block, Council, the number of priests in third world countries
Stumblingstone.] has increased. For example, in 1945 about 90% of Jesuit
ROD. A staff; a branch; a pole (Ex. 4:2). A rod of priests lived in Europe, the U.S., or Canada. There were
correction and punishment (Job 9:34; Pr. 10:13; 13:24; no Jesuit units in Africa and Asia. Today only about 60%
22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15; 1 Co. 4:21; Re. 2:27). A rod of of the Jesuit membership lives in the West, while 20%
guidance and sustenance (Ps. 23:4; Mi. 7:2). The live in Asia, 14% live in Latin America, and 4% in Africa
expression in Micah 7:14, “feed thy people with thy (India Church Growth Quarterly, Apr.-Jun. 1986, p. 159).
rod,” signifies both to feed and to rule. The shepherd

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