- Shibboleth by Webster's
... n.) Hence, the criterion, test or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase.(n.) A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii.(n.) Also in an extended sense.
- Jephthah by Devon Hughes
... over the Ammonites to sacrifice the first of his household to meet him on his return. His daughter was the price of this vow. He also masterminded a slaughter of neighboring Ephraimites. Jephthah is also mentioned in the New Testament book of Hebrews.
- Gideon by Isaiah Bates
... and appeased the rival Ephraimites, thus securing a generation of peace for Israel. His decisive action gave rise to the phrase "Day of Midian," which came to denote Israelite victory over her enemies. Gideon refused to institute an hereditary monarchy in Israel because of his belief that God was the king of Israel.
- shibboleth by Paris Bradley
word used by Gileadites to identify Ephraimites who could not pronounce sh. [O.T. : Judges 12:4–6] See: Identificationshibboleth. By its pronunciation the Gileadites could identify Ephraimite fugitives. [O. T.: Judges 12:4-6] See: Password
- Diction, Faulty by Kaden Franklin
Ace, Jane(1905–1974) radio personality, remembered for sayings such as “up at the crank of...