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Saul (sôl)

noun

Bible the first king of Israel: 1 Sam. 9

Etymology: < LL(Ec) Saul (for 2, Saulus) < Gr(Ec) Saoul (for 2, Saulos) < Heb shaul, lit., asked (i.e., of God) < shaal, to ask

Saul2 definition

Saul (sôl)

the Apostle Paul

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Saul Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • ma: Ye can dae whit ye lyke wi me â ye canna dae skaith til ma saul.
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Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

-Bible (Old Testament)

Saul and Jonathan were lovelyand pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions† I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women. How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

-Bible (Old Testament)

And the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.

-Bible (NewTestament)

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