Sun
The sun is the greater heavenly light appointed by God to rule the day and mark times and seasons. Scripture forbids worshiping it, while also using it figuratively for glory, blessing, and the presence of the Savior.
Bible Dictionary
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SUN-WORSHIP
Sun-worship is the idolatrous veneration of the sun as a deity or divine power. Israel was repeatedly warned against it, and reforms under Josiah removed sun-images and related practices from Judah’s worship.
SUNRISING
Sunrising is a biblical designation for the east, the direction from which the sun rises. The term is used geographically in both the Old and New Testaments.
SUPERSCRIPTION
A superscription is an inscription identifying the authority of a coin or stating an accusation. At Jesus’ crucifixion, it was the written charge fixed to the cross, declaring Him “King of the Jews.”
Suph
Suph is a place named in Moses’ address to Israel beyond the Jordan. Its exact location is uncertain, and some ancient versions understand the name as an abbreviation for the Red Sea.
Suphah
Suphah was a region mentioned in an ancient song concerning Israel’s victories. Its location is uncertain, though it was traditionally associated with the area southeast of the Dead Sea.
Supper
Supper was the principal evening meal among the Jews. The term is also used especially for the Lord’s Supper, the Christian memorial meal instituted by Jesus.
SUPPLY
To supply means to fill, furnish, or provide what is needed. In the New Testament it can describe God’s provision, the supplying of ministry needs, or the provision of grace and spiritual resources.
Surety
A surety is one who pledges responsibility for another person or obligation. Scripture warns against careless financial suretyship, while presenting Jesus as the surety of the better covenant.
Suretyship
Suretyship is the practice of becoming responsible for another person’s debt or promised performance. Proverbs strongly warns against entering such obligations rashly or without wisdom.
SURNAME
A surname is an additional name or title. Family surnames were not customary among the Hebrews, but biblical people could receive honorary, descriptive, or distinguishing names such as Peter, Mark, Justus, and Boanerges.
Susa
Susa, also called Shushan, was an important city of ancient Persia. It is mentioned in the additions to Esther and was a royal center in the Persian period.
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