Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
LOTUS TREES
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Lotus trees were the shade-giving trees beneath which Behemoth rested in Job’s description. The term likely refers to a jujube or dom tree common in the Jordan valley, not the Egyptian lotus.
Love
Christian Life - Both
Love is an active desire for and commitment to the good of another. Scripture presents love for God and neighbor as central to true religion and the highest Christian virtue.
Love Feasts
Worship & Prayer - New Testament
Love feasts were communal meals of Christian fellowship, often connected in early times with the Lord’s Supper and intended to express mutual love and care.
LOVELY
Christian Life - Both
Lovely means lovable, desirable, or pleasing. Scripture uses it of Saul and Jonathan, of a beloved person, of a love-song, and of whatever is worthy of Christian esteem.
LOVER
Christian Life - Both
A lover may mean a friend, a romantic partner, or an immoral companion, depending on context. The New Testament also speaks of people as lovers of God, goodness, hospitality, self, money, or pleasure.
LOVINGKINDNESS
God - Old Testament
Lovingkindness is God’s steadfast, gracious, and merciful love toward His people, especially within His covenant. It is associated with forgiveness, faithfulness, compassion, and a goodness that believers are also called to show.
LOWLAND
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The lowland, or Shephelah, was the western region of Palestine between the hill country and the maritime plain. It included foothills and low plains west of Judah.
Lubim
People & Groups - Old Testament
Lubim were a North African people west of Egypt, commonly identified as Libyans. They served in the armies of Egypt and other rulers.
Lubims
People & Groups - Old Testament
Lubims were inhabitants of the dry or scorched region near Egypt, probably a North African people associated with the Libyans or Lehabim.
Lucas
People & Groups - New Testament
Lucas is another form of Luke, Paul’s fellow worker and companion during his Roman imprisonment.
Lucifer
Prophecy - Old Testament
Lucifer means “light-bearer” or “morning star.” In Isaiah it is a poetic title for the fallen king of Babylon; its later association with Satan arose from traditional interpretation.
Lucius
People & Groups - New Testament
Lucius of Cyrene was a Christian teacher and prophet at Antioch. Another Lucius is mentioned by Paul as a kinsman.
Lucre
Sin & Judgment - New Testament
Lucre means gain or profit. In the New Testament, “filthy lucre” describes disgraceful greed for money, especially in religious leadership.
Lud
People & Groups - Old Testament
Lud was the name of a son of Shem, probably ancestor of the Lydians, and also of an African people descended from Mizraim who were known as archers.
Ludim
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Ludim were a North African people associated with Egypt and employed as soldiers or archers. They are generally identified with the Libyans or a related African tribe.
Luhith
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Luhith was a Moabite ascent or locality between Zoar and Horonaim, mentioned in prophecies concerning Moab’s mourning and downfall.
LUHITH, ASCENT OF
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The ascent of Luhith was a route in Moab mentioned in prophecies against Moab. It was probably a road from the region near Zoar or Horonaim up to the Moabite plateau, but its exact location is uncertain.
Luke
People & Groups - New Testament
Luke was a Gentile physician, companion of Paul, and author of the Gospel of Luke and Acts. He remained with Paul during part of his imprisonment.
Luke, Gospel according to
Scripture - New Testament
The Gospel according to Luke is an orderly, Spirit-guided account of Jesus’ ministry, emphasizing His compassion, salvation for all peoples, prayer, the poor, and the outcast.
Luke, Gospel Of
Scripture - New Testament
The Gospel of Luke is the third Gospel, traditionally attributed to Luke, the physician and companion of Paul. It records Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection.
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