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a cloud or large gathering; used literally of atmospheric clouds or metaphorically of multitudes

the kidneys; used metaphorically in biblical literature for the innermost seat of emotions and moral discernment

a temple keeper, temple warden, or city honored as guardian of a deity's shrine or imperial cult temple

youthful, characteristic of youth; especially the passions, impulses, or vices associated with young people

a particle of strong affirmation used in oaths, 'by' or 'I swear by' (followed by the thing invoked)

to be or act like an infant; to behave in a childish or immature manner

Nereus, a Christian man greeted by Paul in Romans 16

Neri, an ancestor of Jesus listed in Luke's genealogy

a small island or islet

Niger, a Latin cognomen meaning 'black,' used as a second name for Simeon in Acts 13

Nicanor, one of the seven men chosen to serve the Jerusalem church in Acts 6

victory, conquest, or triumph; the overcoming of an enemy or obstacle

Nicolaus, one of the seven men chosen to serve the Jerusalem church, identified as a proselyte from Antioch

Nicopolis, a city founded by Augustus; likely the one in Epirus where Paul planned to winter

a basin or washing vessel used for foot washing or ritual purification

illegitimate, born out of wedlock; bastard or spurious

a coin, especially a piece of currency stamped by legal authority; money in minted form

legislation, lawgiving, or the giving of the law; the act or process of establishing a legal code

a lawgiver; one who establishes or enacts laws

to be sick, ailing, or diseased; to suffer from illness or malady

a disease, sickness, or malady; a pathological condition of body or mind

a brood or nest of birds; a group of young birds cared for by their mother

chicks or young birds; the offspring of birds still under parental care

new moon, the first day of the lunar month; a festival or observance associated with the new moon

wisely, prudently, or with understanding; in a sensible or discerning manner

Nympha or Nymphas, a Christian in whose house a church met, greeted by Paul

A period of twenty-four hours encompassing both nighttime and daytime; a full day-and-night cycle

The back of a human or animal body; the posterior or dorsal surface from shoulders to lower spine

To receive and care for strangers or guests; to practice hospitality toward those outside one's household

Bulk, mass, or weight that encumbers; something heavy that hinders movement or progress

One who is traveling or journeying on a road; a traveler making a trip

To journey, travel, or make a trip; to walk or proceed along a road

To emit an odor or smell, whether pleasant or foul; to give off a scent

A dwelling place or room; specifically a chamber, cell, or place of confinement such as a prison cell

To manage or rule a household; to exercise authority over domestic affairs as master of a house

To manage, administer, or regulate as a steward; to oversee household or property affairs on behalf of another

Staying at home, devoted to domestic duties; a homemaker or one who keeps house

Excessive drinking of wine; drunkenness or intoxication from wine consumption

To delay, hesitate, or be slow to act; to shrink from doing something due to reluctance or scruple

Eight days old; having an age of eight days from birth

Faint-hearted, discouraged, or having little courage; those whose spirits are weak or failing

To regard lightly, think little of, or treat as insignificant; to despise or make light of something

A destroyer; one who brings destruction, ruin, or death

Destroying or bringing destruction; one who destroys, particularly an agent of divine judgment

Completeness, soundness, or wholeness in all parts; perfect health or integrity of body

To cry out loudly or wail; to shriek or lament with loud, mournful cries

Completely, entirely, or in every part; wholly and thoroughly from beginning to end

Olympas, a Christian believer in Rome greeted by Paul; likely a shortened form of Olympiodorus

Unripe or immature figs; late-season figs that fall before ripening, or early fruit shaken off prematurely

rainstorm, heavy shower; a sudden downpour or thunderstorm, often violent and driven by divine agency