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Beautiful Gate

Probably the eastern gate to the temple in Jerusalem. It was beautifully crafted of Corinthian bronze, and it opened into…

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Berea

A city in Macedonia. Paul escaped here after a riot broke out in Thessalonica as a result of his preaching.…

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Bethany

A village two miles southeast of Jerusalem near the Mount of Olives. Simon, a Pharisee with leprosy, Martha, Mary, and…

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Bethel

A town twelve miles north of Jerusalem. When Jacob traveled to his uncle Laban’s home in Haran, he camped for…

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Bethlehem

Best known as Jesus’s birthplace and the hometown of King David. The Old Testament prophet Micah predicted the Messiah would…

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Birds

Of the near four hundred kinds of birds that live in Israel, twenty-six kinds can be found only in Israel…

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Birthright

The blessing and double share of wealth a father gave to his oldest son. Esau carelessly sold his birthright to…

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Blasphemy

Speaking lies against God or the name of God. Blasphemy was a crime punishable by death. Jesus and Stephen were…

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Blessing

A gift given by God, such as cattle, sheep, wealth, or children. A blessing was also a public statement of…

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Blood

Considered to be the basis of life, both in people and in animals. Therefore, God commanded the Israelites to avoid…