SKY
The sky is the visible expanse above the earth, often associated in Scripture with clouds and the heavens. Biblical language may use “sky” and “heaven” in closely related ways, especially in poetic passages.
Bible Dictionary
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SLANDER
Slander is malicious speech or accusation intended to damage another person’s reputation. Scripture repeatedly condemns talebearing, false witness, evil-speaking, and hostile accusations, presenting truthful and gracious speech as a mark of godly character.
Slave
Slavery was recognized and regulated by the Mosaic law, which imposed limits and protections on the existing institution. The gospel’s teaching of human dignity and brotherhood stands opposed to oppression and exploitation.
SLEEP, DEEP
Deep sleep may describe ordinary heavy sleep, but in several Old Testament passages it refers to a divinely caused trance or supernatural sleep. Scripture also uses the idea figuratively for spiritual or moral torpor.
SLEIGHT
Sleight means cunning or trickery. In Ephesians 4:14, “the sleight of men” portrays deceptive teaching as the craft or cheating of gamblers using dice.
Slime
Slime in the Bible refers to bitumen or asphalt, a sticky substance used as mortar in building and as waterproofing for Moses’ basket. Bitumen pits were found in the region of the Dead Sea.
Sling
A sling was a weapon used to hurl stones. David used one against Goliath, and skilled Benjamite slingers could strike accurately even with the left hand.
SLUGGARD
A sluggard is a sluggish, lazy, or foolish person. The term is used in Proverbs for one who avoids diligence and neglects proper work.
SLUICE
In the King James Version, “sluice” refers to a channel or structure for managing water, mentioned with ponds for fish. Later translations understand the difficult passage in Isaiah 19:10 differently, referring to workers for hire or those who make dams.
SMELL
Smell refers to scent or fragrance, whether pleasant or offensive. Scripture uses it literally and also figuratively: sacrifices and faithful conduct may be a sweet savor to God, while sinful conduct is hateful; believers may spread the savor of Christ.
Smith
A smith was a worker skilled in shaping metal, especially for weapons and tools. The Philistines restricted smithing among the Israelites to prevent them from making swords and spears.
SMOKE
Smoke can represent divine jealousy or anger. It may also symbolize the glory and holiness of God, especially when associated with His manifest presence.
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