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.
LUKE, THE EVANGELIST
People & Groups - New Testament
Luke was a Gentile physician and a trusted companion of Paul. He is named in Paul’s letters and is traditionally recognized as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
LUKE, THE GOSPEL OF
Scripture - New Testament
The Gospel of Luke is the third canonical Gospel, traditionally written by Luke the physician and companion of Paul. It presents an orderly account of Jesus’ life, ministry, death, resurrection, and saving work for all people.
Lunatic
Other - New Testament
A lunatic was a person described as suffering from a condition resembling epilepsy, sometimes accompanied by demonic possession. The term reflects the ancient association of such symptoms with the moon.
LUNATIC(K)
Death & Afterlife - New Testament
Lunatic is an older translation of a New Testament term meaning “moon-struck,” but the passages refer to epilepsy rather than lunar influence. Scripture also uses related terms for madness or mental disturbance, sometimes in connection with demonic possession.
Lunatics
Other - New Testament
Lunatics were people suffering from a bodily or mental disorder, translated epileptic in the Revised Version. In some cases the condition was associated with demonic possession.
Lust
Sin & Judgment - Both
Lust is intense desire, especially sinful craving that draws the heart away from God. Scripture also uses related words more generally for strong longing, whether good or evil.
LUTE
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
The lute was a stringed musical instrument resembling a guitar, with a long slender neck. It is one rendering of the Hebrew instrument mentioned in Isaiah 5:12.
Luz
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Luz was the ancient name of Bethel, where Jacob received a prophetic vision. A second city called Luz was founded in the land of the Hittites by a former inhabitant.
Lycaonia
Places & Geography - New Testament
Lycaonia was a central and southern region of Asia Minor containing Lystra, Derbe, and surrounding towns. Paul preached there, where the people spoke their local language.
Lycia
Places & Geography - New Testament
Lycia was a rugged coastal region of southwestern Asia Minor. Paul passed through its towns, including Patara and Myra, during his journeys to Jerusalem and Rome.
Lydda
Places & Geography - New Testament
Lydda, called Lod in the Old Testament, was a town near Joppa. Peter healed the paralytic Aeneas there, and the miracle led many to turn to the Lord.
Lydia
People & Groups - New Testament
Lydia was a western province of Asia Minor and the name of a woman from Thyatira who sold purple goods at Philippi. She became one of Paul’s first European converts and hosted the missionaries.
Lysanias
Government & Society - New Testament
Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene during the ministry of John the Baptist. His identification with an earlier ruler of the same name has been addressed by historical and inscriptional evidence.
Lysias
Government & Society - Inter-testament
Lysias was a royal official who governed southern Syria and opposed the Maccabean revolt. The name also belongs to Claudius Lysias, the Roman tribune who protected Paul.
Lysias Claudius
Government & Society - New Testament
Claudius Lysias was the Roman tribune in Jerusalem who rescued Paul from the mob and sent him under guard to Governor Felix at Caesarea.
Lysimachus
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Lysimachus was the translator of the Greek additions to Esther and, in another historical account, a deputy priest in Jerusalem during the Maccabean period.
Lystra
Places & Geography - New Testament
Lystra was a city of Lycaonia where Paul healed a lame man, was worshiped with Barnabas as a god, and later was stoned. Timothy lived there and became Paul’s companion.
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