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Surely * Notes: (1) In the AV of Mat 26:73; Mar 14:70; Joh 17:8, alethos, “truly,” is rendered “surely” (RV, “of a truth”); so pantos, “at all events, altogether,” in Luk 4:23 (RV, “doubtless”), and nai, “yea,” in Rev 22:20 (RV, “yea”). (2) In Heb 6:14, “surely” represents the phrase ei men (so the best … Continue reading “Surely”

Sure, Surely shoor, shoorli: In modern English is used chiefly in the phrases to be sure or to make sure, and as a simple adjective it is usually either archaic or exceedingly colloquial. The adjectival use, however, is common (chiefly for , ‘aman, to confirm, and its derivatives) in English Versions of the Bible, where … Continue reading “Sure, Surely”

Sure “safe,” is translated “sure” in Heb 6:19. See CERTAIN, B. “firm, steadfast,” is used of (a) God’s promise to Abraham, Rom 4:16; (b) the believer’s hope, Heb 6:19, “steadfast;” (c) the hope of spiritual leaders regarding the welfare of converts, 2Co 1:7, “steadfast;” (d) the glorying of the hope, Heb 3:6, “firm;” (e) the … Continue reading “Sure”

Surcingle is a band of black silk or stuff, fringed at the ends, and bound round the waists of the clergy so as to confine and keep the cassock in place. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sura Parpma in Hindu mythology, is the giant with whom Supramanya (q.v.) fought. After he had been cut into pieces by the latter, one half changed itself into a peacock, and the other half into a cock. Siva used the first as an animal for riding, and the second served as a watcher for the … Continue reading “Sura Parpma”

Sura Deva in Hindu mythology, is the goddess of wine who sprang out of the milk-sea when the mountain Mandar was cast into it, in order to prepare the drink amrita. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sura Titular see in Augusta Euphratensis, suffragan of Hierapolis. Sura, situated on the banks of the Euphrates, at the intersection of the roads from Palmyra and Beroea or Chalcis, was a military station, and at the beginning of the fifth century was the residence of the prefect of the legio XVI Flavia Firma. In his … Continue reading “Sura”

Sur (Heb. Suir, , reinoved, as in Isa 49:21; Sept. ; Vulg. Sur), the name of one of the gates of the Temple at Jerusalem (2Ki 23:6); called in the parallel passage (2Ch 23:5) the gate of the foundation, (which is the preferable reading), being apparently that which led across to Zion by the causeway … Continue reading “Sur”

Supremi disciplin#230; Motu Proprio of Pius X, promulgated 2 July, 1911, relating to Holy Days of obligation. On Holy Days of precept a twofold duty is incumbent on the faithful, of hearing Mass and of abstaining from servile work. Owing particularly to the high cost of living and to the necessity of caring in due … Continue reading “Supremi disciplin#230;”

Supreme “to be superior, to excel,” is translated “supreme” in 1Pe 2:13, see EXCEL, No. 3. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words