In the context of the Bible, "characters" refer to the individuals who populate the narratives of the Old and New Testaments. These figures range from patriarchs and prophets to kings, apostles, and ordinary people, each playing a unique role in the unfolding of God's divine plan. The study of these characters provides insight into their lives, faith, struggles, and the lessons they impart to believers.

Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve are the first humans created by God, as described in Genesis. They reside in the Garden of Eden until their disobedience leads to the Fall of Man. Adam is noted as the first man, and Eve as the mother of all living. Their account is foundational, illustrating themes of temptation, sin, and redemption. Genesis 3:20 states, "Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living."

Abraham
Abraham, originally Abram, is a central figure in the Bible, known as the father of faith. God calls him to leave his homeland and promises to make him a great nation. His faith is tested through various trials, including the command to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham's covenant with God is pivotal, marking the beginning of the Hebrew nation. Genesis 15:6 records, "Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness."

Moses
Moses is a prophet and leader who delivers the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. He receives the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai and guides the people through the wilderness. Moses' life exemplifies obedience, leadership, and intercession. Deuteronomy 34:10 notes, "Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face."

David
David, the shepherd boy who becomes king, is a man after God's own heart. His life is marked by triumphs and failures, from defeating Goliath to his sin with Bathsheba. David's psalms express deep devotion and repentance. 1 Samuel 13:14 describes him as "a man after [God's] own heart."

Esther
Esther, a Jewish queen of Persia, is known for her bravery in saving her people from annihilation. Her account highlights themes of providence and courage. Esther 4:14 captures her pivotal moment: "And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"

Isaiah
Isaiah is a major prophet whose writings foretell the coming of the Messiah. His prophecies offer hope and call for repentance. Isaiah 53 is a profound depiction of the suffering servant, pointing to Jesus Christ. Isaiah 9:6 proclaims, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given."

Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mary is chosen to bear the Son of God, exemplifying humility and obedience. Her role in the Incarnation is central to the Gospel narrative. Luke 1:38 records her response to the angel, "I am the Lord’s servant. May it happen to me according to your word."

Peter
Peter, originally Simon, is a leading apostle known for his impulsive nature and deep devotion to Jesus. Despite denying Christ three times, he is restored and becomes a foundational leader in the early church. Matthew 16:18 states, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church."

Paul
Paul, formerly Saul of Tarsus, is a zealous Pharisee who becomes a devoted apostle after encountering Christ on the road to Damascus. His missionary journeys and epistles shape much of the New Testament theology. Acts 9:15 reveals his calling: "This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel."

John the Baptist
John the Baptist is the forerunner of Christ, preaching repentance and baptizing Jesus. His life is marked by simplicity and boldness in proclaiming the coming Messiah. John 1:29 records his declaration, "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"

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List of Characters and Places
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burial-place of Osiris. Amenti,"A-men'-tee, the realm of Death. ...
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Characters of the Children of God, from Several Scriptures.
... Hymns. Book 1. Hymn 1:143. Characters of the children of God, from several
scriptures. 1 So new born babes desire the breast To ...
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Christ in Various Characters.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CLXV. Christ in various Characters. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 James Montgomery.
Christ in various Characters. Father! reveal Thy Son in me,. ...
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Characters Will be Disclosed, and Justice Awarded.
... SERMON XVI. Characters will be disclosed, and Justice awarded. 1 1
Corinthians 4:5. ""Judge nothing before the time, until the ...
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Characters and Names of Messiah
... Sermon IX Characters and Names of Messiah. Characters and Names of Messiah Isaiah
9:6. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: ...
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Psalm 15:1. CM Characters of a Saint; Or, a Citizen of Zion; Or ...
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 15:1. CM Characters of a saint; or,
a citizen of Zion; or, The qualifications of a Christian. ...
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Characters of Christ, Borrowed from Inanimate Things, in Scripture ...
... Hymns. Book 1. Hymn 1:146. Characters of Christ, borrowed from inanimate
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The Characters of Herod and Augustus were as Far Apart as their ...
... CHAPTER 12 The characters of Herod and Augustus were as far apart as their
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Psalm 15 Characters of a Saint; Or, a Citizen of Zion; Or, the ...
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 15 Characters of a saint; or, A citizen of Zion;
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Of the Different Characters of Prayer.
... Of the different characters of prayer. ... For there are as many of them as there can
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Characters (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Characters (6 Occurrences). Acts ... strong. This we
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Write (865 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To set down, as legible characters; to form the conveyance of meaning; to
inscribe on any material by a suitable instrument; as, to write the ...
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Read (681 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To go over, as characters or words, and utter aloud, or recite to one's
self inaudibly; to take in the sense of, as of language, by interpreting the ...
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Cipher (1 Occurrence)
... 5. (n.) A private alphabet, system of characters, or other mode of writing, contrived
for the safe transmission of secrets; also, a writing in such characters. ...
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Printing
... 2. (n.) The act, art, or practice of impressing letters, characters, or figures
on paper, cloth, or other material; the business of a printer, including ...
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Type (12 Occurrences)
... 9. (n.) Such letters or characters, in general, or the whole quantity of them used
in printing, spoken of collectively; any number or mass of such letters or ...
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Moabite (13 Occurrences)
... It was 3 1/2 feet high and 2 in breadth and in thickness, rounded at the top. It
consisted of thirty-four lines, written in Hebrew-Phoenician characters. ...
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Printed (2 Occurrences)
... All these ways involve making a character or a series of characters on a single
surface and transferring as a whole to another surface. ...
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Spell (2 Occurrences)
... 13. (vt) To discover by characters or marks; to read with ... 15. (vi) To study by noting
characters; to gain knowledge or learn the meaning of anything, by study. ...
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Library
... It was more easily procurable than papyrus or parchment, and was specially
adapted for the reception of the cuneiform characters. ...
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