Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
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Sansannah
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Sansannah was a town in the Negeb of Judah, also associated with Hazar-susah and Hazar-susim. Its precise location has not been established.
Saph
People & Groups • Old Testament
Saph was a Philistine champion from the race of the giants. He was killed by Sibbecai, one of David’s warriors, and is called Sippai in Chronicles.
SAPHETH
People & Groups • Inter-testament
A variant spelling of Saphuthi, a name preserved in the biblical textual tradition.
Saphir
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Saphir was a town addressed by the prophet Micah. Its name means beautiful or fair, but its exact location is uncertain.
Sapphira
People & Groups • New Testament
Sapphira was the wife of Ananias. She joined her husband in deceptively withholding part of the money from a sale while claiming to give the whole amount, and died under divine judgment.
Sapphire
Objects & Symbols • Both
Sapphire was a valuable blue stone, probably the lapis lazuli of the ancient world. It appeared in the high priest’s breastplate and was used in biblical descriptions of heavenly glory.
Sara
People & Groups • Old Testament
Sara is the Greek form of Sarah, the wife of Abraham.
Sarah
People & Groups • Both
Sarah, originally called Sarai, was Abraham’s wife and the mother of Isaac, the child of promise. Her life is closely linked with the covenant family, and the New Testament presents her as an example of faith.
Sarai
People & Groups • Old Testament
Sarai was the original name of Sarah, Abraham’s wife. God changed her name when He reaffirmed His promise that she would be the mother of nations.
SARAMEL
People & Groups • Inter-testament
A variant spelling of Asaramel, a name found in the inter-testamental historical records.
Saraph
People & Groups • Old Testament
Saraph was a descendant of Judah through Shelah.
SARDEUS
People & Groups • Inter-testament
A variant spelling of Zardeus, a name preserved in the inter-testamental historical records.
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