Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
A special tree that grew in the middle of the garden of Eden. God used this tree to test the…
Things
Truth
A fact; something that can be trusted. Truth is an absolute: something that acts as a standard for all other…
Urim and Thummin/Lots
Objects used by priests to discover God’s choice in a matter. The Bible never describes these objects, only that they…
Veil of the Temple
A pair of thick curtains about eighteen inches apart that hung at the entrance of the Holy of Holies (or…
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…