Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Pavement
Objects & Symbols - New Testament
The Pavement was the paved place outside the Roman governor’s judgment hall where Pilate sat to judge Jesus. It was also called Gabbatha, though its exact location is uncertain.
Pavilion
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A pavilion was a tent, booth, canopy, or covered enclosure used for privacy or shelter. Scripture uses the term for places associated with God, kings, and royal judgment.
PAW
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A paw is the soft foot of an animal, distinguished from a hoof. Scripture also uses the term figuratively for the power or grasp of a lion, bear, or other creature.
PE
Original Language - Old Testament
Pe is the seventeenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It can represent the sound “p” or “f,” depending on its form, and it was also used as the number eighty.
Peace offerings
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Peace offerings were voluntary sacrifices expressing fellowship and gratitude to God. They included thanksgiving offerings, offerings made in fulfillment of a vow, and freewill offerings.
PEACEMAKER
Christian Life - New Testament
A peacemaker is one who actively works to establish peace rather than merely settling a dispute. Jesus declares such people blessed, saying they will be called sons of God.
Peacock
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The peacock was an exotic bird brought to Solomon by ships from distant lands, probably India or nearby regions. It was one of the notable products associated with Solomon’s wealth.
Peacocks
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Peacocks were among the valuable and exotic goods brought to Jerusalem by Solomon’s fleet. They are mentioned with gold, silver, ivory, and apes.
Pearl
Objects & Symbols - New Testament
A pearl is a highly valued gem from an oyster or similar shellfish. In the New Testament it illustrates great value, and the gates of the heavenly Jerusalem are described as pearls.
Peculiar
Doctrine & Theology - Both
In biblical usage, peculiar means specially belonging to or possessed by someone. God’s peculiar people are those whom He has chosen as His own treasured possession.
Pedahel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pedahel was a prince of the tribe of Naphtali and one of the leaders appointed to help distribute the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel.
Pedahzur
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pedahzur was the father of Gamaliel, the leader of the tribe of Manasseh during the wilderness period after the Exodus.
Pedaiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pedaiah is the name of several men in the Old Testament, including the father of Zerubbabel, a ruler of Manasseh, a wall-builder, a Levite treasurer, and a Benjamite leader.
Pedarhzur
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pedarhzur, also spelled Pedahzur, was the father of Gamaliel, chief of the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and wilderness journeys.
PEDESTAL
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
A pedestal is a supporting base or stand. In the Revised Version it describes the bases of the bronze stands associated with Solomon’s temple.
PEDIGREE
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
A pedigree is a recorded family line or genealogy. Biblical registration by family connection was especially important for identifying tribal membership and confirming priestly descent.
Pekah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pekah was the eighteenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel. He allied with Syria against Judah, lost territory to Assyria, and was eventually assassinated by Hoshea, who succeeded him.
Pekahiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pekahiah was the seventeenth king of Israel and the son of Menahem. After a reign of about two years, he was murdered in a palace conspiracy led by Pekah.
Pekod
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pekod was a name applied to the Chaldeans or to a region associated with Babylon. The term may also carry the sense of visitation or punishment in prophetic judgment.
Pelaiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pelaiah was a descendant of David and also the name of a Levite who helped explain the Law to the people after the exile and joined in confirming the covenant.
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