Calf/Cattle
Calves are mentioned in the Bible as meat for special occasions. Usually only the wealthy could afford such special foods.…
Things
Camels
Camels were important in the Middle East because they are very hardy and can live forty to fifty years. They…
Cedar
Trees were often used in Bible times as building material. Cedar was also used to burn the sacrifices. Many cedars…
Chariot
A two-wheeled cart pulled by horses. In ancient times, they were used mainly for war, but also for races and…
Chronicles, 1 and 2
Two books in the Old Testament that tell the history of Israel. They cover some of the same events as…
Clean/Unclean
Clean doesn’t just mean a person or food that has been washed! It also means something allowable under the law…
Clothing
Men and women wore close-fitting tunics with either short or long sleeves. They were usually made of wool and often…
Coins/Money
Coins of various kinds have existed since the eighth century BC. At the time of King Darius of Persia, a…
Colossians, book of
A letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Colossae. Paul was probably in prison in Rome when…
Commandment
A rule given by God or a person in authority that must be obeyed. God gave the people of Israel…
Condemn/Condemnation
Condemn means “to judge something or someone wrong and deserving of punishment.” People who committed crimes and were caught were…
Confess/Confession
To admit to God that one has done wrong or to declare that one has faith in God. David admitted…