Samson
Samson was a judge of Israel and a Nazirite dedicated to God from birth. Empowered by the Spirit, he fought the Philistines, but his moral weakness led to captivity; in faith, he finally gave his life in judgment against them.
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Samuel
Samuel was a prophet, judge, and Nazirite who served Israel during the transition from the judges to the monarchy. He called the people to repentance, anointed Saul and David, and faithfully proclaimed God’s word.
Samuel, Books of
The Books of Samuel record the lives and reigns of Samuel, Saul, and David, tracing Israel’s transition from the period of the judges to a united kingdom under David. In the Hebrew canon they were originally one book.
Sanballat
Sanballat was a prominent opponent of Nehemiah’s work to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. He held authority in Samaria and was later connected by marriage with the family of the Jerusalem high priest.
Sanctification
Sanctification is God’s work of setting people apart for Himself and making them holy. Through the Holy Spirit, believers are progressively changed in faith and obedience, though perfect holiness is not attained in this life.
Sanctuary
A sanctuary is a holy place set apart for God’s presence and worship, including the tabernacle, temple, or holy place. Scripture also uses the term for God’s heavenly dwelling and teaches that God and the Lamb are the temple in the final state.
SAND
Sand is formed chiefly by the grinding action of waves and is common along shores and dunes. In Scripture it symbolizes an innumerable multitude, great weight, or instability, depending on the context.
SAND FLIES
Sand flies are identified in some translations with the small insects called lice or gnats in Exodus 8:16. The precise identification of the biblical insect is uncertain.
Sandal
A sandal was a simple sole fastened to the foot by leather straps. Sandals were common in biblical lands, removed indoors or at holy places, and unfastening another person’s sandal was a task expressing humility or inferior status.
Sandals
Sandals were common biblical footwear consisting of a sole secured by straps. They were worn outdoors, removed during meals or in sacred settings, and are mentioned in instructions concerning travel and ministry.
Sanhedrim
Sanhedrim is an older form of Sanhedrin, the supreme Jewish council and court in Jerusalem during the period surrounding the New Testament. It included chief priests, elders, and scribes and examined Jesus, the apostles, Stephen, and Paul.
Sanhedrin
The Sanhedrin was the chief Jewish tribunal in Jerusalem, consisting of priests, elders, and scribes. In the time of Jesus it exercised important religious, civil, and judicial authority under Roman rule.
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