Oak
There were many varieties of oak trees in Palestine. Absalom’s long hair was caught in the branches of an oak…
Things
Oaths and Vows
An oath was a solemn promise a person made that what he or she says is true. In Bible times,…
Obadiah, book of
The shortest book in the Old Testament. Not much is known about the prophet Obadiah or when the book was…
Obedience
Doing what we’re told to do. Obedience has been a part of life since the time of Adam and Eve…
Offering/Sacrifice
Gifts to God. They show that a person trusts God and wants to do what He commands. The Old Testament…
Olive
Olives were eaten for food, and olive oil was used in cooking, lamps, medicines, and ointments. Olive wood was used…
Oxen
Oxen are bulls with their sex glands removed. Because they were strong, they were usually used to pull wagons, plows,…