Bible Dictionary - Letter M

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Maker
The word Maker refers to the Creator, God who is the one who brings into being.
"The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all" - Proverbs 22:2

Mammon
The word Mammon means to have riches or material wealth given by an evil influence.
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If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?" - Luke 16:11

Mark
The word Mark refers to the person and the New Testament book of Mark. The book was written by Mark to all believers, although the first intended audience was the Romans to whom he presents Jesus as a servant. The purpose of the book is to present the ministry of Jesus, stressing His role as a servant and the Son of man.

The book of Mark Emphasizes Jesus Christ as the Servant of God and was directed especially to the Romans.

Master
The word Master refers to someone (a man) who has authority over someone or thing.
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord" - Matthew 10:24

Mediator
The word Mediator refers to the one who is in the middle of an agreement between two parties. Jesus Christ is the mediator between God and man.
"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;" - I Timothy 2:5

Mediate
The word Mediate means to think about and stud. We are to meditate on God's Word so that we understand it and become wiser.
"I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings" - Psalm 77:12

Meekness
The word Meekness means to be humble, it show one as mild or quiet in nature.
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Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted." - Galatians 6:1

Merciful
The word Merciful means to show mercy or compassion toward someone or God.
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Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God" - Nehemiah 9:31

Mercy
The word Mercy means to show kindness or forgiveness toward someone or God and it also means something to be thankful for.
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Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation." - Exodus 15:13

Messiah/Messias
The word Messiah means "anointed one", one who is sent by God to save others. Jesus Christ is referred to as the Messiah.
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The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things." - John 4:25

Ministry
The word Ministry means God's service, a person or group of people willing to serve God and fulfill His commands.
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And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry." -I Timothy 1:12

Miracle
The word Miracle means an event that exceeds known laws of nature and science. An act of God done through human agents.
"For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues" - I Corinthians 12:8-10

Mite
The word Mite refers to a copper coin of small value.
"And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing." - Mark 12:42

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