Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Way,” to Rome. It is now called Pozzuoli. The remains of a huge
amphitheatre, and of the quay at which Paul landed, may still be seen here.



  • PUT, PHUT (1.) One of the sons of Ham (Genesis 10:6).


(2.) A land or people from among whom came a portion of the mercenary
troops of Egypt, Jeremiah 46:9 (A.V., “Libyans,” but correctly, R.V.,
“Put”); Ezekiel 27:10; 30:5 (A.V., “Libya;” R.V., “Put”); 38:5; Nahum 3:9.



  • PYGARG Hebrews dishon, “springing”, (Deuteronomy 14:5), one of the
    animals permitted for food. It is supposed to be the Antelope addax. It is
    described as “a large animal, over 3 1/2 feet high at the shoulder, and, with
    its gently-twisted horns, 2 1/2 feet long. Its colour is pure white, with the
    exception of a short black mane, and a tinge of tawny on the shoulders and
    back.”, Tristram’s Natural History.

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