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Eagerness (enthusiastic, fervor, zeal)

Enthusiastic or impatient desire or interest

2 Samuel 21:2. Saul’s eagerness

Acts 17:11. The Bereans’ eagerness

2 Corinthians 7:11. The Corinthians’ eagerness

2 Corinthians 8:19. Paul’s eagerness

Eagle (bird)

Any of various large diurnal birds of prey (family Accipitridae) noted for their strength, size, keenness of vision, and powers of flight

Deuteronomy 28:49. Swooping like an eagle

Deuteronomy 32:11–12. Like an eagle in a nest

Job 39:27–30. Who orders the eagle?

Isaiah 40:31. Renewed strength like that of eagles

Jeremiah 49:16. Edom is like the eagle.

Ezekiel 1:10. The face of an eagle

Ear (hearing)

The organ of hearing and equilibrium

Exodus 21:5–6. Piercing a slave’s ear

Exodus 29:19–20. Blood on the ear lobe

Leviticus 14:17. Oil on the ear lobe

Numbers 11:19–20. Meat coming out of the Israelites’ ears

1 Samuel 7:8. Don’t turn a deaf ear.

2 Kings 19:16. Hezekiah pleads: Turn your ear to me.

Matthew 26:51. Cutting off the ear of the chief priest’s servant

Mark 4:23. Got ears? Listen!

Earrings (jewelry, ornamentation)

Jewelry worn on the ears

Genesis 35:4. Giving Jacob earrings

Exodus 32. A calf made out of earrings

Exodus 35:22. Gifts of earrings for the tabernacle

Judges 8:22–35. Gideon makes a gold idol out of earrings.

Ezekiel 16:12. Earrings from God

Earth (dirt, planet, soil)

The planet on which we live, as well as a fragment of the material composing part of the surface of the globe

Genesis 1:1. God created the earth.

Genesis 2:7. Man is formed from the earth.

Genesis 7:17. The earth flooded.

Job 38:14. The earth changes.

Psalm 24:1–2. The earth belongs to God.

Psalm 47:7. The king of the earth

Matthew 6:10. In heaven and on earth

Earthquake(s) (eruption, tremor)

Shaking or trembling of the earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin

1 Samuel 14:15. Philistines panic during an earthquake.

1 Kings 19:11–12. Elijah and the earthquake

Ezekiel 38:19. An earthquake to come

Amos 1:1. Amos prophesies before the earthquake.

Zechariah 14:5. Flee from the earthquake.

Matthew 27:51–54. The earthquake during Jesus’ crucifixion

Acts 16:26. The earthquake in Philippi

East (compass direction)

To or toward the east

Genesis 2:8. Eden in the east

Genesis 3:24. Angels east of Eden

Genesis 4:16. Cain wanders east of Eden.

Exodus 14:21–22. The east wind and the Red Sea

Numbers 2:3. Judah at the east

Joshua 14:3. Inheritance east of the Jordan River

1 Kings 7:25. Bulls facing east

Matthew 24:27. Second coming is like lightning from the east.

Easter (Christ’s resurrection, holiday)

A feast that commemorates Christ’s resurrection and is observed with variations of date due to different calendars on the first Sunday after the paschal full moon

Matthew 28. Why Easter is celebrated

Mark 16:1–8. Back to life on Sunday

Luke 24:1–12. An empty tomb

John 20. The first Easter

Ebenezer (campsite, victory site)

Campsite for the Israelites where they were defeated but later achieved victory over the Philistines

1 Samuel 4:1. Defeat at Ebenezer

1 Samuel 5:1. Ark taken from Ebenezer

1 Samuel 7:10–12. A rock named Ebenezer

Eclipse (conceal, overshadow)

The total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another

Job 5:14. Eclipse for the wicked?

Isaiah 13:10. Eclipse on the day of the Lord

Joel 2:10. Eclipse and earthquake on the day of the Lord

Amos 8:9. God will cause an eclipse.

Matthew 24:29. Jesus predicts a cataclysmic eclipse.

Economics (finances, money matters)

The social science concerned chiefly with description and analysis of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

1 Kings 9:11. Supply-side economics

Ezekiel 27. Tyre’s economic situation before its predicted fall

Matthew 6:24. Jesus preaches on economics.

Eden (garden, paradise)

Place in which God created a garden and placed Adam and Eve

Genesis 2:8–9, 15. A garden in Eden

Genesis 3:6, 23. First sin happens in Eden.

2 Kings 19:12. The people of Eden

Ezekiel 28:13, 16. The fall in Eden

Joel 2:3. The fall in Eden

Edification (benefit, learning, understanding)

Intellectual, moral, or spiritual enlightenment

Romans 14:19. Do what leads to mutual edification.

1 Corinthians 12:7. For our mutual edification

1 Corinthians 14:12–13. Gifts for the edification of all

Ephesians 1:17–18. Paul’s desire for the edification of the Ephesian believers

Education (instruction, learning, teaching)

The act or process of educating; the learning that comes through that process

Deuteronomy 11:18–19. Parents to educate children about God’s laws

2 Chronicles 17:9. Education for all

Daniel 1:4–6. The education of Daniel and his friends in Babylon

Acts 7:22. Moses’ education

Acts 22:2–3. Paul’s education

Effectiveness (efficiency, success, usefulness)

Power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect

1 Kings 18. Elijah chides the Baal prophets for not being effective.

Acts 14:1. Paul and Barnabas are effective.

1 Corinthians 16:9. Paul’s effectiveness

James 5:16. Effective prayers

Effort (exertion, struggle, work)

The use of physical or mental energy to do something

Ecclesiastes 4:4. Pointless effort?

Ecclesiastes 6:7. Wasted efforts

Luke 13:6–9. Parable about the effort needed to produce fruit (to live the Christian life)

Romans 3:27–28. Gaining God’s approval is not due to our efforts but God’s grace.

Romans 9:16. Not dependent on our effort

Hebrews 4:11. Make effort to enter God’s place of rest.

Egnatian Way (road)

The Roman-built road across northern Greece, one Paul would have taken when he visited Neapolis, Philippi, Amphipolis, Apollonia, and Thessalonica. The Romans built the road to allow their military to travel easier.

Acts 16:11–12. Traveling the Egnatian Way

Acts 17. Back down the Egnatian Way

Philippians 4:15–16. On the Egnatian Way to Philippi

1 Thessalonians 2:1–2. On the Egnatian Way to Thessalonica

Egocentric (pride, self-worth)

Confined in an attitude or interest in one’s own needs or affairs

Genesis 37:5–8. Joseph’s dream seems egocentric.

Daniel 4. Nebuchadnezzar’s egocentric behavior

Matthew 2. Herod’s egocentric behavior

Romans 2:8. Wrath for the egocentric

Egyptian(s) (citizen of Egypt)

One native to Egypt

Exodus 1:11–14. Egyptian slave drivers

Exodus 8:26–27. Israelite sacrifices are an abomination to the Egyptians.

Exodus 14:23, 27–28. Pursuing Egyptians are killed in the Red Sea.

Isaiah 19–20. Punishment of the Egyptians

Isaiah 23:5. Fall of Tyre will hurt the Egyptians.

Isaiah 30:3. The Egyptians are not all powerful.

Elder(s) (leader)

Head of a family group (Old and New Testament); leaders who led church congregations in the first century (New Testament)

Joshua 24:1. Summoning the elders

Judges 11:8. The elders seek a leader.

Acts 24:1. The elders build a case against Paul.

1 Timothy 5:17. Honor the elders.

Titus 1:5–6. Blameless elders

Elect (the chosen ones)

The notion that the choice of who will be saved is ultimately up to God

Matthew 24:31. Gathering the elect

Romans 8:33. A charge against the elect

Colossians 3:12. The elect of God

1 Thessalonians 1:4. God chose you.

1 Timothy 5:21. Elect angels

Election (selection)

The state of being chosen by God or predestined to be among the elect

Romans 11. Enemies of the elect, but loved by election

1 Thessalonians 1:3–4. Your election by God

2 Peter 1:10. Make your election sure.

Elephant (see Ivory)

Eloquence (expressiveness, fluency, persuasiveness)

Persuasive, powerful discourse

Exodus 4:10. Moses downplays his eloquence.

Acts 2. Peter’s eloquence

Acts 7. Stephen’s eloquence leads to his death.

Acts 17:22–31. Paul’s eloquence in Athens

Acts 26. Paul’s eloquence before Festus and Agrippa

Embalm (preserve, protect)

Preservatives used to prevent a corpse from decaying

Genesis 50:1–3. Embalming Jacob (Israel)

Genesis 50:26. Embalming Joseph

Embarrassment (discomfiture, humiliation, shame)

Feeling self-conscious or ill at ease

Leviticus 19:29. Avoid embarrassing a daughter through prostitution.

Judges 3:25. The embarrassment of waiting for Eglon

1 Corinthians 11:22. Embarrassing those who have less

2 Corinthians 7:14. Paul not embarrassed

2 Corinthians 9:3–4. Avoid mutual embarrassment about the collection.

Embroidery (needlework)

Ornamentation of fabric with needlework

Genesis 37:3. Joseph’s embroidered robe

Exodus 26:1, 36. Embroidery on the tabernacle fabric

Exodus 27:16. An embroidered screen

Exodus 28. Embroidered clothes for Aaron

Psalm 45:13. Embroidered clothes of the princess

Ezekiel 16:10. Embroidered dress of Jerusalem

Ezekiel 26:16. Embroidered clothes of princes

Emotion (feeling, passion, sentiment)

A strong feeling

Genesis 45:1–2. Joseph shows a lot of emotion when he reveals his identity to his brothers.

Exodus 32:19–20. Moses’ strong emotion at the discovery of the golden calf

2 Samuel 12:5, 16. David has a mixture of emotions at the aftermath of the discovery of his sin.

Psalm 30:11. Emotions can change.

John 11:35–36. Jesus shows emotion at the tomb of Lazarus.

Employment (occupation, service, work)

The work in which one is engaged

Judges 11:3. Not gainfully employed

Ezekiel 39:14. Employed to cleanse the land

Matthew 20:1–16. Employment offered at a vineyard.

Acts 18:2–3. Employed as tentmakers

Acts 19:24. Employed as a silversmith

Emptiness (barrenness, meaninglessness, void)

Containing nothing

Genesis 1:2. Emptiness at creation

Genesis 31:42. Empty-handed

Genesis 37:24. An empty cistern

Psalm 4:2. Loving emptiness

Ecclesiastes 5:7. Empty words

Isaiah 5:9, 18. Empty houses and promises

Isaiah 19:5. Empty river

Emulation (see Imitate/Imitation)

Enable (allow, facilitate, permit)

To supply with the means, knowledge, or opportunity

Leviticus 26:13. Enabled to walk with dignity

2 Samuel 22:34. Enabled to stand on the heights

Luke 1:74–75. Enabled to serve without fear

John 6:65. Enabled to come to Jesus

Acts 2:4. Enabled to speak in other languages

Philippians 4:13. Enabled to do all things

Encouragement (heartening, inspiration, uplift)

Inspiring with hope, courage, or confidence

Acts 4:36. His name means encouragement.

Acts 13:15. Is there any encouragement?

Acts 15:31–32. Encouragement received

Acts 20:1–2. Paul’s encouragement

Romans 12:8. The gift of encouragement

Romans 15:4–5. Encouragement and endurance through the Scriptures

1 Corinthians 14:3. Encouragement through revelation

End times (eschatology)

The events predicted to occur in the last days

Daniel 12. End times events

Matthew 24. Jesus talks about the end times.

1 Thessalonians 4:16–17. The rapture at end times

Revelation 15. The seven plagues at end times

Revelation 19. The lamb’s wedding banquet at the end

Endurance (fortitude, stamina)

The power to withstand hardship or stress

2 Corinthians 1:6, 8. Enduring suffering

2 Corinthians 6:3–5. Enduring many things

Colossians 1:11. Endurance with joy

1 Thessalonians 1:3. Endurance of faith

1 Timothy 6:11. Pursue endurance

2 Timothy 3:10. Paul’s endurance

Titus 2:2. Examples of endurance

Enemy(ies) (adversary, opponent, rival)

One who opposes another or intends injury toward

Exodus 15. God dealt with Israel’s enemies.

Exodus 23:4–5. Help an enemy.

Numbers 10:9. Rescued from enemies

Deuteronomy 28:25. Curse of disobedience: defeated by enemies

Judges 3:12–30. Moab—the enemies of Israel

1 Kings 21. Ahab’s enemy

Matthew 5:38–48. Love your enemies.

Engagement (betrothal, commitment, promise of marriage)

Promising to marry someone; a conflict in which one is involved

Genesis 29:18–20. Jacob and Rachel are engaged.

Deuteronomy 22:23–25. Consequences of a man having sex with an engaged woman

Judges 12:2. Engaged in a great struggle

Matthew 1:18–19. Joseph considers ending his engagement to Mary.

1 Corinthians 7:36. Rules of engagement

Entertainment (amusement, distraction, leisure activity)

Something that amuses, pleases, or diverts, particularly a performance or a show

Judges 16. A blinded Samson to entertain the Philistines

1 Samuel 18:10. David entertains Saul.

Esther 1. One hundred and eighty days of entertainment

Matthew 14:6–7. Herodias’s daughter provides entertainment at a party.

Hebrews 13:2. Entertaining angels (hospitality)

Enthusiasm (eagerness, fervor, zeal)

Great excitement or interest in a subject or cause

Ecclesiastes 9:10. Work with enthusiasm.

Matthew 22:37. Love God with enthusiasm.

2 Corinthians 8:17. Titus’s enthusiasm

2 Corinthians 9:2. Enthusiasm of the Corinthian believers

Philippians 2:28. Paul is enthusiastic about sending Epaphroditus.

Environment (atmosphere, location, surroundings)

The totality of circumstances around an organism; the social and cultural conditions altering an individual or a community

Genesis 2:15. Man’s first task was to care for the environment.

Genesis 3:17–18. Curse brings a change in the environment.

Genesis 13:10. A pleasing environment

Leviticus 19:23–25. Caring for the fruit trees is a way of caring for the environment.

Isaiah 5:5–6. Bad environmental changes

Isaiah 35. Good environmental changes

Envy (covet, desire, jealousy)

Feeling of discontent or resentment aroused by the desire for the possessions or qualities of another

Job 5:2. Envy slays.

Psalm 68:16. Envy of the mountain peaks

Proverbs 3:31. A person not to envy

Proverbs 23:17. Don’t envy sinners.

Matthew 27:18. Envy of the Jewish leaders caused them to hand Jesus to Pilate.

Mark 7:21–23. Envy is one of the characteristics that make a person unclean.

Galatians 5:19–21. Envy: an effect of the corrupt nature

Epicureans (followers of Epicurus)

Those who adhere to a philosophy devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

Ecclesiastes 2:1–10. Description of the Epicurean lifestyle

Luke 7:33. John was no Epicurean.

Acts 17:18–33. Debates with Epicureans

1 Corinthians 15:32–33. Don’t be deceived by the Epicurean mindset.

Epidemic (disease, outbreak, plague)

Spreading rapidly by infection and affecting many people

Leviticus 13. Cleansing rituals and isolation helped avoid an epidemic.

Leviticus 14:33–57. Scraping a house to avoid an epidemic

Deuteronomy 32:24. Deadly epidemics

2 Samuel 24. An epidemic due to David’s disobedience

Romans 5:19. An epidemic of disobedience

Equality (fairness, impartiality, parity)

Having the same privileges, status, or rights

John 5:17–18. Jesus’ equality with the Father

Acts 10:34–35. All equally acceptable to God

1 Corinthians 12:13. The Holy Spirit given equally to all

Philippians 2:6. Jesus did not flaunt his equality with God.

Colossians 3:9–11. Grace breeds equality.

Equip/Equipment (furnish, provide, supply)

To supply with necessities such as provisions

Genesis 27:2–3. Hunting equipment

Exodus 39:33, 40. Moses inspects all of the equipment for the tent of meeting.

Numbers 1:50. Levites in charge of the equipment for the tent of meeting

Deuteronomy 23:12–13. Equip yourself with a stick.

1 Samuel 8:11–12. A king will require equipment.

Hebrews 13:20–21. May God equip you.

Error (fault, inaccuracy, mistake)

An act or belief that deviates from what is correct

Job 4:18–19. Error of angels

Ecclesiastes 10:5. An error of rulers

Isaiah 32:6. Error of a fool

Daniel 6:4. No error in Daniel

Matthew 22:29. Sadducees in error

James 5:20. Correcting the error of a person’s ways

Escape (avoid, flee, freedom)

Break loose from confinement; to succeed in avoiding

Genesis 19. Lot and his family escape the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Genesis 27:41–43. Jacob needs to escape from Esau’s wrath.

Joshua 2. Two spies escape from Jericho with the help of Rahab.

1 Samuel 19. David escapes from Saul.

1 Samuel 21–23. More of David’s escapes

Acts 12. Peter escapes from prison with the help of an angel.

Espionage (see Spy[ies]/Spying)

Essenes (sect)

Ascetic Jewish sect that existed from the second century B.C. to second century A.D.

Acts 4:32. Essenes believed in sharing possessions.

Acts 15:5. Essene belief

Established (launched, recognized, set up)

Set up; placed in a secure position

Genesis 9:17. A covenant established

Exodus 23:31. Borders established

Numbers 28:6. Burnt offerings established

1 Samuel 13:13. Saul’s kingdom would have been established.

2 Samuel 3:9–10. Abner confirms God’s promise to establish David’s kingdom.

1 Kings 2:12. Solomon is firmly established.

Esteem (regard, respect, value)

Regard with respect; prize

Esther 10:3. In high esteem

Proverbs 4:8. Wisdom to be held in high esteem

Isaiah 53:3. God’s servant will not be held in high esteem.

Isaiah 66:2. The one whom God esteems

Daniel 10:10–11. Daniel was held in high esteem.

Estrangement (alienation, separation)

Hostility that leads to separation; removal from an accustomed association

Judges 14:20. Estrangement of Samson and his wife

2 Samuel 14. The estrangement of David and Absalom

Job 19:13. Job’s estrangement from his family

Romans 8:38. No estrangement between God and us

Eternal (everlasting, never ending, perpetual)

Having no beginning or end; existing outside of time

Matthew 25:46. Eternal punishment

Romans 1:20. God’s eternal power

2 Corinthians 4:17. Eternal glory

2 Corinthians 5:1. Eternal house in heaven

Hebrews 5:9. Eternal salvation

Hebrews 6:2. Eternal judgment

Hebrews 9:14. The eternal Spirit

Eternal life (immortality, life after death)

Unending life

Matthew 19:16–30. Inheriting eternal life

John 3:14–16. Eternal life comes through believing in the Son of God.

John 4:13–14. The spring of eternal life

1 John 1:1–2. Jesus’ eternal life

1 John 2:25. Promise of eternal life

Eternity (forever, perpetuity, time without end)

An immeasurable amount of time; forever

Psalm 93:2. From all eternity

Proverbs 8:23. Wisdom exists in eternity

Ecclesiastes 3:11. Eternity in the heart

John 12:34. The forever Messiah

John 14:16. The Holy Spirit will be with us throughout eternity.

Ethics (code, morals, principles)

Set of principles for right conduct

Exodus 20. Ethics established at Mount Sinai

Matthew 5–7. Jesus’ code of ethics

Matthew 22:37–40. The ethics of love

Romans 12:9–21. Ethical behavior

1 Timothy 3. Ethical behavior of leaders

Eucharist (see Lord’s Supper)

Eunuchs (castrated males)

Castrated men serving in harems

2 Kings 9:32. Eunuchs at Jezreel

2 Kings 24:12. Jehoiakin’s eunuchs

Esther 1. Eunuchs serving Xerxes

Esther 2:21–23. Eunuchs plotting against Xerxes

Esther 4:4. Eunuchs tell Esther about Mordecai.

Matthew 19:12. Eunuchs and celibacy

Euphemisms (sayings, substitutions)

Substituting mild or indirect terms for harsher or offensive terms; referring to something else by the use of another term

Genesis 3:19. Euphemism for death

Exodus 20:7. Avoid euphemisms for God’s name.

Matthew 5:34–37. Avoid euphemisms.

Evaluation (assessment, estimate, valuation)

The assessment of value or worth; examining or judging carefully

Numbers 13. Twelve spies sent to evaluate Canaan

1 Samuel 20. Jonathan agrees to evaluate Saul’s behavior toward David.

1 Corinthians 4:1–5. Evaluation of the work of Paul and other apostles

Titus 1:5–9. Evaluate church leaders by examining their families and their behavior.

1 John 4:1. Evaluate whether someone has the Spirit of God.

Evangelism (gospel message)

Spreading the gospel of Christ

Matthew 4:19. Work of evangelism is like fishing.

Matthew 10. Disciples are sent to evangelize.

Matthew 28:19. Evangelism is the Great Commission.

Acts 17. Paul’s evangelism in Thessalonica

Philippians 1:18. Evangelism is primary; motives are secondary.

2 Timothy 4:2. Be ready to evangelize.

Evangelist (spreader of the gospel, teacher)

One who practices evangelism

Acts 8:26–40. Philip the evangelist

Acts 13. Barnabas and Saul set aside as evangelists

Ephesians 3:8. The work of an evangelist

Ephesians 4:11. Some are evangelists.

1 Thessalonians 3:2. Timothy the evangelist

Evidence (confirmation, facts, proof, verification)

Items helpful in the formulation of a conclusion or judgment

Exodus 22:10–13. Dead body as evidence

Matthew 26:59. False evidence

John 14:11. Jesus’ actions are evidence of His being the Messiah.

2 Thessalonians 1:5. Evidence of God’s right judgment

James 2:20. Evidence of the uselessness of faith without deeds

Evil (immorality, vice, wickedness)

Morally reprehensible; arising from bad character or behavior

Genesis 2:9. Tree of the knowledge of good and evil

Genesis 8:21. Evil in the heart

Exodus 32:21–22. Aaron’s excuse: the people are evil.

Deuteronomy 21:18–21. Purge the evil.

Judges 4:1. Israel’s evil

Matthew 5:39. Don’t oppose an evil person.

Matthew 7:11. Even evil parents give good gifts to children.

Evolution (development, growth, progression)

A gradual process in which something changes into a different and usually more complex or better form

Genesis 1:1. Major argument against a theory of evolution

Genesis 6:5. Evolution of evil

Exodus 20:11. The earth was made, instead of gradually evolving.

Romans 1:25. Another argument against a theory of evolution

Exaggeration (see Hyperbole)

Exalt (acclaim, laud, praise)

To glorify, praise, or honor; to raise in rank, character, or status

Exodus 15:1–2. God is highly exalted.

Joshua 3:7. Joshua exalted

2 Samuel 22:47. Let God be exalted.

Psalm 89:24. Exalting David

Psalm 99:5. Exalting the Lord

Examination (assessment, inspection, investigation)

The study or analysis of something; testing or checking the condition or health of someone

Leviticus 13. Examinations by priests

Leviticus 14:1–7. Examinations outside the camp

Leviticus 14:48. Mildew examination

Psalm 26:2. Examine me.

Matthew 8:3–4. Report to the priest for an examination.

Example (model, pattern)

One who represents a group; one that serves as a pattern

2 Kings 16:2–3. Bad examples of the kings of Israel

Ecclesiastes 9:13–15. An example of wisdom

Ezekiel 14:7–8. Making an example

John 13:15. Jesus sets an example to follow.

1 Corinthians 10:6. Negative examples to avoid

1 Corinthians 16:15–16. Follow this example.

Philippians 3:17. Live by this example.

1 Peter 2:21. Following an example of suffering

Excellence (brilliance, distinction, merit)

State, quality, or condition of excelling; superiority

Exodus 15. God’s excellence

Ezra 5:8. Excellent work

1 Timothy 3:1, 13. Aspiring to excellence

1 Peter 2:9. Excellent qualities

Exclusivity (exceptionality, uniqueness)

The state of being exclusive; excluding some or most

Genesis 12:2–3. God’s promise is exclusive to one man, through one family.

Leviticus 20:26. God’s exclusive people

Numbers 16. Exclusivity in a rebellious situation

Deuteronomy 4. God dealt exclusively with Israel.

Matthew 15:24. Exclusive to Israel

John 14:6. The only way to the Father

Acts 4:10. Exclusivity of salvation

Excommunication (exclusion)

Ecclesiastical censure; being thrown out of the synagogue

John 9. Fear of excommunication

John 12:42. More fear of excommunication

John 16:1–2. Jesus warns of excommunication.

Acts 26:11. Paul had authority to excommunicate.

Excuses (justifications, pretexts)

Explanations offered to justify or obtain forgiveness

Exodus 4:10–11. Moses offers an excuse.

Exodus 5:20–21. An excuse to kill

Ecclesiastes 5:6. Don’t make excuses.

Matthew 8:21–22. Offering an excuse, instead of discipleship

Luke 14:16–21. Please excuse me.

Execution (see Capital Punishment)

Executioners (killers, lawful murderers)

Those who execute the condemned

Numbers 15:32–36. A community of executioners

1 Samuel 15:32–33. Samuel acts as an executioner.

Job 33:22. A life drawn near to the executioners

Ezekiel 21:11. A sword in the hand of executioners

Mark 6:27–28. The executioner and John the Baptist

Exegete/Exegesis (textual interpretation)

Providing a critical interpretation or explanation of Scripture

Luke 24:44–48. Jesus’ exegesis

Acts 2:14–36. Peter’s exegesis

Acts 8:34–35. Philip’s exegesis

Acts 17:11. The exegesis of the Bereans

Acts 18:4. Paul’s exegesis

Romans 4. Paul’s exegesis

Exhibitionism (public exposure)

Behaving in a way so as to attract attention; something on display

Genesis 2:25. When exhibitionism wasn’t a problem

Genesis 9:20–23. Noah’s exhibitionism

1 Samuel 19:24. Saul’s exhibitionism

2 Samuel 6:20. Michal mocks what she believes is David’s exhibitionism.

Esther 1:10–12. Vashti avoids exhibitionism.

Exhumation (disinter, dig up, unearth)

Removal of a dead body from the grave

Exodus 13:19. Exhumation of Joseph

2 Samuel 21:10–14. Exhumation of Saul and his sons

Matthew 27:51–52. Exhumation at the death of Jesus

1 Thessalonians 4:14. Mass exhumation

Exile (banishment, explusion)

Enforced removal from one’s native country (most often refers to Israel’s exile in Babylon); one who lives in exile

Ezra 2. Those returning to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon

Ezra 3:8. Exiles rebuild the temple.

Isaiah 5:13. The promise of exile

Lamentations 4:22. Exile won’t last forever.

Ezekiel 12. Acting out Israel’s exile

Amos 5:27. Exile beyond Damascus

Exodus (evacuation, mass departure, migration)

A departure of a large number of people

Exodus 13. The exodus

Exodus 16:1. The time of the exodus

Joshua 24:5–7. Joshua discusses the exodus.

Judges 2:1. Brought out of Egypt

Amos 2:10. Remembering the exodus

Exorcism (expulsion)

The act, practice, or ceremony of expelling evil spirits

Mark 1:23–26. Exorcism in a synagogue

Mark 5:1–20. Exorcism of a man who lived among the tombs

Mark 9:14–29. Exorcism of a demon-possessed boy

Luke 11:24–26. A short-lived exorcism

Acts 16:16–18. Exorcism at Philippi

Experience (knowledge, occurrence)

Active participation in events or activities, leading to the accumulation of knowledge or skill

Deuteronomy 11:2. Experiencing God’s power

Judges 2:10. No experience with God

Job 32:7. Age and experience

Psalm 60:3. Experiencing hardship

Psalm 119:100. Years of experience

Ecclesiastes 1:16. The experience of wisdom and knowledge

Expertise (knowledge, proficiency, skill)

Expert advice; skill or knowledge in a particular area

Genesis 25:27. Esau’s expertise

Exodus 31:1–3. Expertise of Bezalel

Exodus 35:31. Crafts expertise

Ezra 7:6. Ezra’s expertise

Matthew 22:34–36. Expertise in the law

Acts 5:34. Gamaliel’s expertise

Exploitation (misuse, taking advantage)

Utilization of another selfishly

Esther 1:10–11. Exploitation of Vashti

Proverbs 22:22–23. Don’t exploit the poor.

1 Thessalonians 4:6. Don’t exploit believers.

2 Peter 2:10–12. Exploitation of false prophets

Exploration (adventure, discovery, traveling)

Searching into or traveling in for the purpose of discovery

Numbers 13–14. Exploring Canaan

Joshua 14:7–8. Caleb’s exploration summary

Judges 18:1–2. Exploration of the land

Job 28:9–11. Exploration of rivers

Ecclesiastes 7:25. Study and exploration

Extortion (extract, falsely obtaining)

Illegal use of one’s official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage

Leviticus 6:1–5. Restitution for extortion

2 Kings 5:19–27. Gehazi’s extortion

Psalm 62:10. Don’t count on extortion.

Isaiah 33:15. Getting rich by extortion

Luke 3:14. Don’t extort money.

Eyes (eyesight)

The organ of vision or of light sensitivity

Genesis 29:17. Attractive eyes

Exodus 21:24, 26. An eye for an eye

Leviticus 26:14–16. Curse of eye trouble

Judges 16:21. Samson loses his eyesight.

1 Samuel 11:1. Eye poker

2 Kings 6:16–17. Open their eyes.

Mark 8:22–26. Healing a blind man’s eyes