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Messiah from East
A number of significant events in the history of the Jewish people, particularly events that relate to God's presence, have been recorded as occurring from the east.- The Children of Israel, with the ark symbolizing God's presence, entered the Pro...
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Mesopotamia Definition
Refers to the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, as well as the surrounding area. The patriarchs came from here. The empires of Assyria, Persia, and Babylon were here.
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Messiah Definition
A Hebrew word meaning "anointed" or "chosen one." The Greek word used in the New Testament for "anointed" is Christ. In the Old Testament, God promised to send a special person called the Messiah. This new king would ...
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Messianic Banquet Definition
One way to describe the great banquet (also called the wedding feast of the lamb) that will occur when the Messiah comes.
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Mezuzah Definition
A small rectangular box containing scripture affixed to a doorpost. Meant to remind observant Jews to obey the commandments whether at home or "along the road."
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Micmash Definition
(or Michmash) - City north of Jerusalem that guarded one of the approaches from the coastal plain.
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Middle East Definition
Modern term referring to the area of Israel and the countries surrounding it.
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Mikveh Definition
A ritual bath containing living water. Observant Jews would wash head, heart, hands, and feet as a symbol of purity before God.
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Mount Arbel Definition
Mountain ridge 1,000 feet above the Sea of Galilee. Site of a brutal battle in 38 BC between Galilean Jews and Herod the Great for control of Galilee.
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Mount Carmel Definition
Mountain ridge in Israel that divides the Valley of Jezreel from the coastal plain. Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal here.
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