Bible Dictionary - Letter P,Q

 

Parable
The word Parable means a short story that teaches a moral lesson.
"Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand." - Matthew 13:13

Passover
The word Passover means a seven day Jewish festival held in March or April marking the exodus of the Hebrews from captivity in Egypt.It also means the sacrificial lamb the Passover.
"And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your and; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD's passover." - Exodus 12:11
 
Peace
The word Peace means freedom from war or conflict. It also means to be in a calm and quiet state.
"The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. - Psalm 29:11

Perdition
The word perdition means to ago into a state of final spiritual ruin, utter destruction, hell. It is the future state of the wicked.
"The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: " - Revelation 17:8a
 
Pestilence
The word Pestilence means a deadly or virulent epidemic disease, or something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil.
"When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and an oblation, I will not accept them: but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence." - Jeremiah 14:12

Pharaoh
The word Pharaoh is a title used as a name for the king of Egypt.
"And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt." - Genesis 41:41

Prayer
The word Prayer means speaking to God. It may express praise, thanksgiving, confession, or a request for something such as help or somebody's well-being.
"Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee." - Psalm 102:1

Pride/Proud
The word Pride means to have an attitude shown by somebody who believes, that he or she is better than others. It also means having an exaggerated opinion of personal worth or abilities.
"A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit." - Proverbs 29:23

Priest
A Priest is a minister to God.
"The cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office." - Exodus 35:19

Psalms
The word Psalms means Songs of praise.
"Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works." - I Chronicles 16:9