Barley
Barley was the most common grain grown in Israel. Most of the poor people used it for bread and cereal…
Things
Barren
Unable to have children. In Bible times, most men and women were very sad and ashamed when this happened. They…
Baskets
In the Old Testament, baskets were made from reeds, twigs, or ropes. They were used for carrying fruit, bread, or…
Beatitudes
Short sayings beginning with the word blessed that describe actions or thoughts that will give a person joy and peace.…
Birds
Of the near four hundred kinds of birds that live in Israel, twenty-six kinds can be found only in Israel…
Birthright
The blessing and double share of wealth a father gave to his oldest son. Esau carelessly sold his birthright to…
Blasphemy
Speaking lies against God or the name of God. Blasphemy was a crime punishable by death. Jesus and Stephen were…
Blessing
A gift given by God, such as cattle, sheep, wealth, or children. A blessing was also a public statement of…
Blood
Considered to be the basis of life, both in people and in animals. Therefore, God commanded the Israelites to avoid…
Bow and Arrow
Used for hunting animals for food, and also for war. Bows were made of wood; bowstrings were made of oxgut.…