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Adam Definition
The first man God created. He did not obey God and brought sin and death into the world (Gen 1-5). Jesus is compared to Adam because Jesus is a new beginning for the human race. Jesus brings life to those who believe in him.
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Adam Definition
The first man God created. He did not obey God and brought sin and death into the world (Gen 1-5). Jesus is compared to Adam because Jesus is a new beginning for the human race. Jesus brings life to those who believe in him.
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Aegean Sea Definition
Body of water east of Greece dotted with many islands. Scholars believe the Philistines came from this area.
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Aeolia Capitolina Definition
Hadrian, the Roman emperor, destroyed Jerusalem after defeating the Jews during the Second Jewish Revolt (AD 132-135). He renamed it Aelia Capitolina and erected a temple to the Roman god Jupiter.
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Agrippa I Definition
The grandson of Herod the Great, to whom Emperor Claudius gave Herod the Great's entire kingdom. He arrested Christians, had James put to death, and imprisoned Peter. Agrippa l died when he allowed people to treat him like a god (Acts 12:21%u20142...
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Agrippa II Definition
The great-grandson of Herod the Great. He discussed Paul's case in Caesarea with governor Festus, heard Paul's conversion testimony, and recognized that Paul was trying to persuade him to become a Christian (Acts 25:13, 23;26:1).
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Ai Definition
City near Bethel, north of Jerusalem, that was destroyed by Joshua. It controlled the approach to the mountain range from the east.
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Aijalon Valley Definition
Valley connecting the coastal plain and the Judea Mountains where Joshua made the sun stand still.
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Altar Definition
A place where people would bring gifts to God. Altars were usually flat on top, and made of dirt, rocks, wood, or metal.
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