BABEL, BABYLON (1)ba'-bel, bab'-i-lon (Topographical): Babylon was the Greek name of the city written in the cuneiform script of the Babylonians, bab-ili, which means in Semitic, "the gate of god." The Hebrews called the country, as well as the city, Babhel. This name they considered came from the' root, balal, "to confound" (Genesis 11:9). The name in Sumer... View Details
CHALDEA; CHALDEANSkal-de'-a, kal-de'-anz (kasdim, 'erets kasdim; Chaldaia, Chaldaioi):1. Geographical PositionSeats of the Chaldeans2. Originally Sumero-Akkadian3. History of the Chaldean Tribes4. Merodach-baladan and Sargon of Assyria5. Suzubu6. Musezib-Marduk7. Merodach-baladan's Son8. Na'id-Marduk9. Palia10. Nabu-bel-sumati and OthersHis Tragic End11. The... View Details
Lord [N] [B] [S] There are various Hebrew and Greek words so rendered. Heb. Jehovah, has been rendered in the English Bible LORD, printed in small capitals. This is the proper name of the God of the Hebrews. The form "Jehovah" is retained only in Exodus 6:3 ; Psalms 83:18 ; Isaiah 12:2 ; 26:4 , both in the Authorized and the Revised Version.&nb... View Details