STATELY
Stately means magnificent, honorable, or imposing. In Ezekiel it describes a splendid or luxurious bed associated with wealth and display.
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Stater
A stater was a Greek coin or monetary weight mentioned in Jesus’ instruction to Peter concerning the temple tax. It equaled four drachmas, or two didrachmas, and was commonly identified with a shekel.
STAVES
The staves were wooden poles used to carry the ark and other holy furnishings of the tabernacle. They were made of acacia wood and covered with gold or bronze according to the object they served.
STAY
Stay may mean to remain, rest, cease, restrain, or support. In biblical usage it can describe remaining in place, stopping an action, or relying upon something for strength and security.
Stealing
Stealing is the unlawful taking of another person’s property. Scripture treats it as a serious wrong and includes it among offenses requiring judgment and punishment.
STEDFASTNESS
Steadfastness is firmness and stability in faith. Christians are urged to maintain a solid, enduring commitment to Christ and not be carried away from the truth.
Steel
In several passages translated “steel,” the original term more properly refers to copper or bronze. The biblical text does not clearly establish the use of modern steel by the ancient Israelites.
Stephanas
Stephanas was a Christian believer in Corinth whose household was among the first converted in Achaia and baptized by Paul. He and his household devoted themselves to serving the saints.
Stephen
Stephen was one of the seven appointed to serve the Jerusalem church and became a powerful preacher of Christ. He was the first Christian martyr, praying for his persecutors as he was stoned.
STEWARD
A steward is a trusted manager responsible for a household, property, people, or public resources. In the New Testament, Christian leaders and believers are described as stewards who must faithfully administer the gospel and God’s grace.
STILL
Still means quiet, inactive, or at rest; “be still” may call for the cessation of conflict. “Still waters” describes refreshing waters where sheep may rest, while the “still small voice” refers to a gentle whisper.
STING
A sting is a sharp point or instrument that wounds by piercing. Scripture uses the image for the sting of animals and figuratively for death, whose power is connected with sin and whose fear is overcome through Christ.
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