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Abraham
Abraham is the foundational patriarch of Israel and a central figure in biblical redemptive history. Called by God from Ur of the Chaldees, he entered into...
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Jesus Christ is the foundational figure of the Christian faith, revealed throughout the New Testament as the divine Son of God, promised Messiah, and Redee...
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Sons of Jeduthun
The Sons of Jeduthun were Levitical musicians appointed during King David's reign to direct sanctuary music and temple worship. Descended through the...
Sons of Korah
The Sons of Korah were a Levitical clan of gatekeepers, custodians, and musicians in ancient Israel. Spared during their father Korah's rebellion, the...
Sons of Sceva
The Sons of Sceva were seven Jewish itinerant exorcists mentioned in the Book of Acts who attempted to expel evil spirits using the name of Jesus with...
Sopater
Sopater of Beroea was a first-century Macedonian Christian who accompanied the Apostle Paul during his third missionary journey, representing the Bere...
Spirit of divination
The spirit of divination refers to a demonic spirit possessed by a slave girl in Philippi, described in Acts 16 as a spirit of Python. Her deliverance...
Stephen
Stephen was one of the original seven deacons appointed by the early Jerusalem church. Renowned for his wisdom, faith, and Holy Spirit-empowered minis...
Susanna
Susanna was a Jewish woman mentioned in the Gospel of Luke who accompanied Jesus Christ during his Galilean ministry. Named alongside Mary Magdalene a...
Syntyche
Syntyche was a prominent Christian woman in Philippi who co-laboured with the Apostle Paul. She is best known for Paul's urge in Philippians 4 to reso...
Syrophoenician woman’s daughter
The daughter of the Syrophoenician woman is a notable figure in the Gospel of Mark, delivered from severe demonic possession through her mother's pers...
Tahpenes
Tahpenes was an Egyptian queen consort mentioned in First Kings who provided royal hospitality to Hadad the Edomite, raising his son in Pharaoh's hous...
Tamar, daughter of David
Tamar, a princess of Israel and daughter of King David by Maacah, is a poignant figure in Scripture. Recorded in 2 Samuel 13, her tragic violation by...
Tartan
Tartan was the supreme military commander or field marshal of the ancient Neo-Assyrian Empire. Mentioned in 2 Kings 18:17 and Isaiah 20:1, the Tartan...
Tattenai
Tattenai was the Persian governor of Beyond the River during the reign of King Darius I. Mentioned in the Book of Ezra, he investigated the rebuilding...
Ten lepers
The ten lepers were a group of afflicted men healed simultaneously by Jesus Christ near the border of Galilee and Samaria. Recorded in Luke 17:11–19,...
Terah
Terah is a biblical patriarch introduced in Genesis as the father of Abraham, Nahor, and Haran. Originating from Ur of the Chaldees, Terah led his fam...
Teresh
Teresh was a Persian eunuch and royal chamberlain who conspired with Bigthan to assassinate King Ahasuerus. Exposed by Mordecai, their plot failed, ul...
Tertullus
Tertullus was a skilled orator hired by High Priest Ananias and the Jewish elders to present formal legal charges against the Apostle Paul before Roma...
Thaddaeus
Thaddaeus, also identified in Scripture as Judas the son of James or Lebbaeus, was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ. Though mentioned...
The Accuser
The Accuser is a title and role in Scripture describing the spiritual adversary who brings charges against humanity before God. Originating from Hebre...
The Beast
In biblical prophecy, particularly within the Book of Daniel and the Revelation of John, the Beast represents arrogant earthly political power, totali...
The Cherethites
The Cherethites were a distinct group of warrior-peoples in ancient Israel, closely linked with the Pelethites and renowned for serving as King David'...
The Devil
The Devil, also known as Satan, is depicted in Holy Scripture as the chief spiritual adversary of God and humanity. Originating as a fallen angelic be...
The Dragon
The dragon in Scripture represents the ultimate embodiment of spiritual evil, chaotic rebellion, and opposition to God. Originating in Ancient Near Ea...
The False Prophet
The False Prophet is an eschatological figure featured in the Book of Revelation who acts as the primary promoter of false worship. Possessing horns l...
