Page 634 - Way of Life Encyclopedia of the Bible Christianity. Based on the King James Bible

TEMPTATION - THAMMUZ

destroyed by the Roman armies in 70 AD. (3) The TENON. Socket; connection. In building and cabinet
temple the returned Jews will rebuild and which work, the end of a piece of timber, which is fitted to a
Antichrist will desecrate (Da. 8:11, 12; 9:27; 11:31; mortise for insertion, or inserted, for fastening two
12:11; Mt. 24:15; 2 Th. 2:4, 5; Re. 11:1, 2). This will be pieces of timber together. The form of a tenon is
the third temple. (4) The millennial temple (Is. 2:3; various, as square, dove-tailed, etc. (Webster) (Ex.
60:13; Eze. 40-48; Hag. 2:7-9). The Bible says there will 26:17, 19; 36:22, 24). [See Tabernacle.]
be a restoration of Israel’s sacrifices and priesthood (Ps. TENT OF CONGREGATION, TENT OF TESTIMONY.
51:18, 19; Is. 66:21; Je. 33:17-18; Eze. 40:38-43; Ze. Names for the O.T. Tabernacle (Ex. 39:32, 40; Nu.
1:16; Hag. 2:9). In the New Jerusalem, there will be no 9:15). [See Tabernacle.]
temple (Re. 21:22). The term “temple” also refers to the TERAH. The father of Abraham (Ge. 11:25-32). He
Christian’s body, which is the temple of the Holy Spirit worshipped idols (Jos. 24:2). [See Ur.]
(1 Co. 6:19, 20), and temple refers to the church (1 Co.
3:16-17), which is the house of God (1 Ti. 3:15). [See TERAPHIM. [See Idolatry.]
Church, Tabernacle.] TERESH (severe, driving away). Es. 2:21.
TEMPTATION. (1) The act of tempting; enticement TERMED. Said to be; called; known as (Is. 62:4).
to evil by arguments, by flattery, or by the offer of some TERRESTRIAL. Pertaining to the earth (1 Co. 15:40).
real or apparent good; That which is presented to the TERRIBLE. Fearful; powerful; awe-inspiring. The
mind as an inducement to evil (Webster) (Mt. 6:13; Hebrew word commonly translated “terrible” in O.T.
26:41; Lk. 4:13). (2) Testing and trial (Ja. 1:2; 1 Pe. prophecy is GAHREETZ, meaning fearful, powerful (Eze.
1:6). [See Entice, Suffering, Trial, Tribulation.]. 28:7). It is also translated “mighty” (Job 6:23),
TEN COMMANDMENTS. The commandments “oppressor” (Job 15:20), “power” (Ps. 37:35),
recorded in Ex. 20:1-17. God revealed these to Moses “strong” (Pr. 11:16), and “violent” (Ps. 86:14). Another
and wrote them on tablets of stone (Ex. 34:4, 28; De. word commonly translated “terrible” is YARE (Ex.
4:13; 10:1-4). The stones were placed in the ark located 34:10), which has the same basic meaning—to cause to
in the holy of holies in the Tabernacle (Ex. 25:21; De. fear—and is translated “afraid” (Ge. 18:15),
10:4-5). The N.T. says the law of Moses, including the “dreadful” (Da. 9:4), “fear” (Ex. 1:21; Ju. 6:27), and
law written on stone on Mt. Sinai, is done away in “reverence” (Le. 26:2). Another Hebrew word translated
Christ (2 Co. 3:1-18). The rule of life for the Christian is “terrible” is EHMAH (Job 39:20; 41:14). It is also
not the Ten Commandments, but the Lord Jesus Christ translated “horror” (Ge. 15:12), “fear” (Ex. 15:16),
Himself. We are to put on Christ (Ro. 13:14; 2 Co. 3:17, “dread” (Job. 13:21), and “terror” (Jos. 2:9; Job 20:25).
18; Ga. 5:16-26). [See Gospel, Law, Tabernacle.] TERTIUS (third). Ro. 16:22.
TENDER. (1) Of young age; soft; delicate (Ge. 18:7; TERTULLUS (a liar, an impostor). Ac. 24:1.
33:13; De. 28:56; 2 Sa. 23:4; 1 Ch. 22:5; Job 38:27; Is. TESTAMENT. Covenant; promise. [See Bible,
53:2). (2) Very sensible to impression and pain; Covenant.]
susceptible of the softer passions, as love, compassion, TESTIMONY. (1) Witness (Ac. 13:22; 14:3; 22:18; 1
kindness; compassionate; pitiful; easily affected by the Co. 1:6). (2) The ark of the covenant in the Tabernacle
distresses of another, or anxious for another’s good; (Ex. 16:34; 27:21). (3) The Ten Commandments (Ex.
easily excited to pity, forgiveness or favor; exciting kind 25:16, 21). [See Law, Tabernacle, Ten Commandments.]
concern (Webster) (2 Ki. 22:19; Pr. 4:3; Da. 1:9). The
mercies of the Lord are tender (Ps. 25:6; 40:11; 51:1; TESTING. Trial; temptation. [See Suffering,
69:16; 77:9; 79:8; 103:4; 119:77, 156; Lk. 1:78; Ja. Temptation, Trial, Tribulation.]
5:11). [See Compassion, Gentle, Love, Mercy, TETRARCH. A ruler of the fourth part of a kingdom
Tenderhearted, Tender Eyed.] (Mt. 14:1; Lk. 3:1, 19; 9:7; Ac. 13:1). Herod the
TENDER EYED. This expression in Ge. 29:17 refers tetrarch (Herod Antipas) was the son of Herod the
to Leah’s plain appearance as contrasted with Rachel’s Great. Upon Herod’s death, the kingdom was divided
beauty. Perhaps Leah had an eye affliction that detracted among his sons, and Antipas ruled over Galilee.
from her appearance. THADDUS (praising, confessing, courageous). One
TENDERHEARTED. (1) Susceptible of impressions or of the 12 Apostles (Mt. 10:3; Lk. 6:16; Jn. 14:22; Ac.
influence (2 Ch. 13:7). (2) Compassionate; sympathetic; 1:13). [See Apostle.]
full of kindness and mercy and tenderness (Ep. 4:32). THAHASH (a yew tree, friction). Ge. 22:24.
The Greek word here (usplanknos) is translated “pitiful” THAMAR (palm tree). Mt. 1:3.
in 1 Pe. 3:8). [See Love, Pitiful.] THAMMUZ (consumed, concealed). The fourth
month of the Jewish sacred year, corresponding to parts

634 Way of Life Encyclopedia of the Bible & Christianity