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THYINE - TIMES OF REFRESHING

brilliantly or so permanently dyed as here” (McClintock “the land between the rivers” (Ge. 2:14; Da. 10:4). [See
and Strong). “A small quantity of this expensive dye Euphrates.]
would cost the equivalent of a workman’s wages for a TILL. (1) To cultivate (Ge. 2:5; 3:23). (2) Until (Ge.
year” (J. T. Marlin, The Seven Churches of Asia Minor). 3:19; Mt. 1:25).
The city’s trade guilds were very advanced. There TILLAGE. Ploughing; farming (Pr. 13:23; 1 Ch.
was a separate guild for each trade and each artisan 27:26).
belonged to his particular guild. Through their unity TILLER. A cultivator; farmer (Ge. 4:2).
they wielded great influence. “These guilds were a
source of great problems for the Christians. There were TILON (distinguished gift, suspension). 1 Ch. 4:20.
guilds for the workers in the various trades like leather, TIMBREL. A musical instrument that makes a
wool and linen, metal, pottery, dyeing, dress making, jingling sound and is often used in dancing (Ex. 15:20;
baking, etc. At their various meetings they would have a 1 Sa. 10:5; Ps. 81:2; Is. 5:12). The Hebrew word is
meal and oftentimes the meat served had been offered TOPH. “The toph is the most ancient of this type
to an idol or they met in an idol temple and Christians instrument [percussion]. Gesenius says that in the East
could not engage in these practices. ... To refuse to it was constructed of a thin wooden rim covered with a
belong to a guild in that day and age would be like a membrane and hung around with brass bells or rattles.
carpenter, a plumber or a coal miner refusing to belong In Ge. 31:27, it is called a ‘tabret.’ It is somewhat similar
to his union today. Commercial existence was dependent to the tambourine. It was generally played on festive
upon one’s belonging to a guild” (Marlin). occasions, but is never mentioned in connection with
The principal deity of Thyatira was Tyrimnos, who the services of the Temple” (Paul McCommon, Music in
was worshipped as the sun-god. There were also cults the Bible). Though it is a percussion instrument, the
dedicated to the worship of Artemis (Diana), Hercules, timbrel cannot be likened to a modern rock & roll drum.
Bacchus, and Athena, among others. The temple of The piano is also a percussion instrument, but it, too, is
Sambethe featured a prophetess who acted as an oracle not a drum. [See Music.]
of the god. TIME. (1) In its normal usage, time means a definite
Ancient Tyratira is located in modern-day Turkey and period of minutes, hours, or days (Ge. 4:3). (2) A period
is called Akhisar, with a population of 60,000. The of time during which God is working out His purposes
modern city is built over the ancient city and the (1 Ch. 12:32; Ac. 1:7). The Bible speaks of the “times of
archaeological excavation is limited to one small area. the Gentiles” (Lk. 21:24) and the “times of the
They recovered part of an old Greek orthodox basilica restitution of all things” (Ac. 3:21). (3) A measure of
and below that are the remnants of the ancient Roman events—second time, third time, etc. (Mt. 26:42, 44;
street. It was lined with 100 pillars decorated with 25 Mk. 14:72). (4) A reference to astrology (De. 18:10-14;
statues of Eros. 2 Ki. 21:6). [See Observer of Times, Witchcraft.] (5) In
prophecy, the word “time” can refer to a year. Da. 4:16
THYINE. The thyine tree; a commercial product from uses “time” in this way, speaking of the 7 years
a tree of the cypress order (Re. 18:12). Nebuchadnezzar was to be judged. The phrase “time,
TIBERIAS (good vision, observance, breaking times, and dividing of times” (Da. 7:25; 12:7; Re. 12:4),
asunder). Jn. 6:1. describing the time element of the Great Tribulation,
TIBERIUS (good vision, watching). Lk. 3:1. refers to 3.5 years. The same period is said to be 42
TIBHATH (confidence, slaughter). 1 Ch. 18:8. months (Re. 11:2; 13:5) and 2060 days (Re. 11:2). The
TIBNI (a structure, pattern). 1 Ki. 16:21. events of the Great Tribulation are divided into two
TIDAL (fear, veneration). Ge. 14:1. periods of 3.5 years. The first 3.5 years are the
beginning troubles during which the two witnesses shall
TIDINGS. Good news; report; declaration (Ge. prophesy in Jerusalem (Re. 11:2). The second 3.5 years
29:13; Ex. 33:4; 1 Sa. 11:4; 2 Sa. 4:10; 18:20; Ps. is the period during which the Antichrist will rule the
112:7; Is. 40:9; 41:27; 52:7; 61:1; Na. 1:15; Je. 37:5; world after slaying the two witnesses (compare Re. 11:7
49:23; Ac. 11:22; 21:31). The “Glad Tidings” is the with 13:5). [See Antichrist, Daniel, Day, Great
good news of Jesus Christ (Lk. 1:19; 2:10; 8:1; Ac. Tribulation, Prophecy.]
13:32; Ro. 10:15). TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE. [See Jacob’s Trouble.]
TIGLATH-PILESER (majesty of the great prince). 2 TIMES OF REFRESHING. The blessing that shall
Ki. 15:29). Also Tilgath-pilneser (1 Ch. 5:26). accompany the establishment of Christ’s kingdom (Ac.
TIKVAH (his assembling, hope). 2 Ki. 22:14. 3:19-21). There will be blessings for the Christian (Jn.
TIGRIS RIVER. Together with the Euphrates, the 14:1-3; Col. 3:4; 2 Th. 1:7-10) as well as for Israel (Ps.
Tigris forms the region of Mesopotamia, which means 72:1-19). Also called the “consolation of Israel” (Lk.

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