SHOVEL
A shovel was used for winnowing grain, removing ashes from the altar, or carrying related materials. Different biblical terms may refer to somewhat different tools used in agriculture and sanctuary service.
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.
8295 entries found
SHOWER
A shower is a fall of rain, whether gentle or stormy. Scripture uses showers figuratively for blessing and, in prophetic warnings, for destructive judgment.
SHRINE
A shrine is a sacred place or structure associated with worship. In Acts 19:24, the term refers especially to small silver models of the temple of Diana made by silversmiths.
Shrines, Silver
Silver shrines were small models or medallions representing the temple and image of Diana at Ephesus. Their manufacture was a profitable trade that was threatened by Paul’s preaching.
SHROUD
A shroud is a cloth or covering used to wrap the dead. In some older English Bible passages, the related word may instead mean shelter, covering, or a forest-like shade.
Shua
Shua was the name of a Canaanite whose daughter married Judah and of a daughter of Heber the Asherite.
Shuah
Shuah was one of Abraham’s sons by Keturah. The name also appears in a Judahite genealogy.
Shual
Shual was an Asherite, the son of Zophah. He is listed among the descendants of Asher.
SHUAL, LAND OF
The land of Shual was a district near Ophrah, north of Michmash, toward which a Philistine raiding party traveled during Saul’s reign. Its exact location is uncertain.
Shual, The land of
The land of Shual was a district near Michmash, probably north of that place. Saul’s forces passed through it during conflict with the Philistines.
Shubael
Shubael was a Levite associated with temple music. The name is applied to a son of Amram and to a son of Heman.
Page 594 of 692
© 2026 AVisitWithJesus
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
