Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Pentacost
Attention!
We are taking food to Ukrainians still living near the front lines. You can help by getting your church involved.
Click to donate today!

Bible Encyclopedias
Canker

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Canitz, Friedrich Rudolph Ludwig
Next Entry
Canker-Worm
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

(γάγγραινα ), a gangrene (2 Timothy 2:17), nortification; a disease which spreads by degrees over the whole body. To such a putrid state of the system the apostle compares the corrupt doctrines of Hymenaeus and Philetus.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Canker'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/canker.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile