Dictionaries :: Strange WomanInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaStrange Woman: The Hebrew zar, translated "stranger," meant primarily one "who turns aside," i.e. to visit another country; then a "sojourner," "stranger." The "strange woman" of Pr 2:16 is a technical term for "harlot"; compare Jud 11:1,2, where "son of a strange (the Revise

Dictionaries :: SummerInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaSummer: sum'-er (qayits; Aramaic qayiT (Da 2:35), from quts quT, "to cut off," "to pluck or gather fruit," hence, the time of fruit, summer (2Sa 16:1,2; Jer 40:10,12); theros (Mt 24:32; Lu 21:30)): The Hebrew verb, mentioned above, occurs in Isa 18:6, "to summer," used of the raveno

Dictionaries :: SuperscriptionInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaSuperscription: su-per-skrip'-shun (epigraphe): (1) The legend on a coin designating the person in whose honor or by whose authority it is issued (Mt 22:20; Mr 12:16; Lu 20:24). (2) The accusation on the cross of Jesus (Mr 15:26; Lu 23:38). According to Roman custom an

Dictionaries :: SymeonInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaSymeon: sim'-e-on (Sumeon): the Revised Version (British and American) in Lu 3:30; Ac 13:1; 15:14 for the King James Version "SIMEON" (which see). The persons are: (1) An ancestor of Jesus (Lu 3:30). (2) Symeon, called Niger, one of the prophets and teachers in the church

Dictionaries :: SupplyInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaSupply: su-pli':Php 4:19 for pleroo; 1Co 16:17; Php 2:30 for anapleroo; 2Co 9:12 (the King James Version); 2Co 11:9 for prosanapleroo. All three verbs mean "to fill," the 3rd containing the additional connotation "fill up to a certain point." Eph 4:16; Php 1:19 for the noun epichore

Dictionaries :: Stedfast, Stedfastly, StedfastnessVine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament WordsA-1AdjectiveStrong's Number: g949Greek: bebaiosStedfast, Stedfastly, Stedfastness:"firm, secure" (akin to baino, "to go"), is translated "steadfast" in 2Cr 1:7; Hbr 2:2; 3:14, AV (RV, "firm"); 6:19. See FIRM, FORCE, SURE.A-2AdjectiveStrong's Number:

Dictionaries :: SuburbsEaston's Bible DictionarySuburbs: the immediate vicinity of a city or town (Num 35:3,7; Eze 45:2). In 2Ki 23:11 the Hebrew word there used (parvarim) occurs nowhere else. The Revised Version renders it "precincts." The singular form of this Hebrew word (parvar) is supposed by some to be the same as Parbar (q.v.), which occ

Dictionaries :: StonesNave's Topical BibleStones: Commandments Engraved Upon Exd 24:12; 31:18; 34:1-4; Deu 4:13; 5:22; 9:9-11; 10:1-3Stones: The Law of Moses Written Upon Jos 8:32Stones: Houses Built Of Isa 9:10; Amo 5:11Stones: Temple Built Of 1Ki 5:17, 18; 7:9-12; Mat 24:2; Luk 19:44; 21:5, 6Stones: Prepared in the Quarries 1Ki 6:7

Dictionaries :: SterilityNave's Topical BibleSterility: Of Women See BARRENNESS

Dictionaries :: Strain OutVine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words1Strong's Number: g1368Greek: diulizoStrain Out:primarily denotes "to strain thoroughly" (dia, "through," intensive, hulizo, "to strain"), then, "to strain out," as through a sieve or strainer, as in the case of wine, so as to remove the unclean midge, Mat 23:24, RV (AV, "

Dictionaries :: SuccourerKing James DictionarySuccourer: Helper.I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: that ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a SUCCOURER of many, and of myself also. (Romans 16:2)

Dictionaries :: SwanEaston's Bible DictionarySwan: mentioned in the list of unclean birds (Lev 11:18; Deu 14:16), is sometimes met with in the Jordan and the Sea of Galilee.International Standard Bible EncyclopaediaSwan: swon (tinshemeth, "chameleon," "tree-toad," "water-hen," "owl"; kuknos; Latin cygnus; Anglo-Saxon: swan and swon): Mentione

Dictionaries :: SuretyshipSmith's Bible DictionarySuretyship: In the entire absence of commerce the law laid down no rules on the subject of suretyship; but it is evident that in the time of Solomon commercial dealings had become so multiplied that suretyship in the commercial sense was common (Proverbs 6:1; 11:15; 17:18; 20:16; 22:26; 27:13). B

Dictionaries :: Temple, A2International Standard Bible EncyclopaediaTemple, A2: II. EZEKIEL'S PROPHETIC SKETCH I. Introductory. 1. Relation to History of Temple: Wellhausen has said that Ezekiel 40-48 "are the most important in his book, and have been, not incorrectly, called the key to the Old Testament" (Prolegomena, English translati

Dictionaries :: SupposeVine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words1Strong's Number: g3543Greek: nomizoSuppose:"to consider, suppose, think," is rendered "to suppose" in Mat 20:10; Luk 2:34; 3:23; Act 7:25; 14:19; 16:27; 21:29; 1Ti 6:5; in 1Cr 7:26, AV (RV, "I think"); in Act 16:13, the RV adheres to the meaning "to suppose," "(where) we sup

Dictionaries :: SteepVine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words1Strong's Number: g2911Greek: kremnosSteep:"a steep bank" (akin to kremannumi, "to hang"), occurs in Mat 8:32; Mar 5:13; Luk 8:33, RV, "the steep" (AV, "a steep place"). In the Sept., 2Ch 25:12.

Dictionaries :: TenInternational Standard Bible EncyclopaediaTen: (‘eser; deka). Nave's Topical BibleTen: Used for an Indefinite Number Gen 31:7; Lev 26:26; Num 14:22; Zec 8:23Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words1Strong's Number: g1176Greek: dekaTen:whence the Eng. prefix "deca--," is regarded by some as the measure of hum

Dictionaries :: Swaddling ClothesKing James DictionarySwaddling Clothes: Clothes Used for Wrapping.And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in SWADDLING CLOTHES, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7)Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words1Strong's Number: g4683Greek: spargano

Dictionaries :: TereshEaston's Bible DictionaryTeresh: severe, a eunuch or chamberlain in the palace of Ahasuerus, who conspired with another to murder him. The plot was detected by Mordecai, and the conspirators were put to death (Est 2:21; 6:2).International Standard Bible EncyclopaediaTeresh: te'-resh (teresh (Es 2:21; 6:2); Codex Vaticanu

Dictionaries :: SupKing James DictionarySup: To Dine; to Make a Meal.Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will SUP with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3)Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words1Strong's Number: g1172Greek: deipneoSup:"to sup" (said of taking the