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Because the Bible came into being in a different age, many readers have difficulty understanding its details. A Bible dictionary, defining and clarifying unfamiliar names, places, and objects, is an indispensable tool for the Bible student. Since its introduction in 1957, the Unger's Bible Dictionary has proved its value as an authoritative reference work. Prepared by Merrill F. Unger, Th.D.,...

the name of the Lord.” Two explanations are given of this passage: (1) “Then began men to call themselves by the name of the Lord,” in order, it would seem, to distinguish themselves from those who were already idolaters and were termed children of men; and, (2) “Then men profanely called on the name of the Lord,” intimating that at that period idolatry began to be practiced among men.