Things
Waterpots
Clay pitchers used in ancient times by people who had to haul water from wells or springs to their houses…
Weights and Measures
In ancient times, units of measurement weren’t always the same from culture to culture. The people of Israel had their…
Well
A hole dug in the ground to find water. Since water was very scarce in dry Israel, wells were important…
Wheat
Wheat was the most common grain in Israel. The King James Version often calls wheat “corn.” Jesus told a parable…
Wine
Fermented grape juice. Workers put grapes into the winepress and then walked and stamped on the grapes to press out…
Wisdom
Learning, skills, common sense, and good judgment. A skill such as weaving or building was considered wisdom. Some parts of…
Worship/Praise
To honor and adore someone who is worthy of such high honor. The English word was originally worthship to show…
Wrath of God
God’s anger with sin. The Old Testament prophets often talked about the wrath of God and what He would allow…
Wrestling
A popular sport during New Testament times. Paul may have watched wrestling matches in Corinth. He used wrestling as a…
Writing
Probably began in Bible lands about 3500 BC. Early writing involved simple pictures or lines that later developed into other…