Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Slaughter is used in two quotations from the Sept., Act 8:32 from Isa 53:7, and Rom 8:36 from Psa 44:22; in the latter the quotation is set in a strain of triumph, the passage quoted being an utterance of sorrow. In Jam 5:5 there is an allusion to Jer 12:3, the luxurious rich, getting wealth … Continue reading “Slaughter”

Slater, Richard, D.D a Congregational minister, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1723. He graduated from Harvard College in 1739, studied medicine and became a skilful practitioner; then studied theology, and for some time supplied one of the pulpits in Boston. He was ordained pastor at Mansfield, Connecticut, June 27, 1744, and died there, April … Continue reading “Slater, Richard, D.D”

Slater (Or Slatyer), William a learned English divine and poet, was born in Somersetshire in 1587, entered St. Mary’s Hall, Oxford, in 1600, removed to Brasenose College in 1607, took his degree of Bachelor of Arts the following year, and was chosen to a fellowship. In 1611 he entered holy orders, and was beneficed. In … Continue reading “Slater (Or Slatyer), William”

Slanderously * For SLANDEROUSLY see REPORT, C, No. 5 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Slandered an adjective, “slanderous, accusing falsely,” is used as a noun, translated “slanderers” in 1Ti 3:11, where the reference is to those who are given to finding fault with the demeanor and conduct of others, and spreading their innuendos and criticisms in the church; in 2Ti 3:3, RV (AV, “false accusers”); Tit 2:3 (ditto): see … Continue reading “Slandered”

Slander, Talebearing SLANDER, TALEBEARING.Both noun and verb slander are used of malicious gossip of varying degrees of heinousness. The references are all to the slandering of persons, except Num 14:36 AV [Note: Authorized Version.] , where RV [Note: Revised Version.] has an evil report against the land. The expression walking with slanders (Jer 6:28; cf. … Continue reading “Slander, Talebearing”

Slander See Evil-speaking. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church SLANDER According to Dr. Barrow, is uttering false speeches against our neighbour, to the prejudice of his fame, safety, welfare; and that out of malignity, vanity, rashness, ill nature, or bad design. The principal kinds of slander are these: 1. Charging others with facts they are … Continue reading “Slander”

Slain beasts * For SLAIN BEASTS see BEAST, No. 5 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Slagfidr (Or Finnr) in Norse mythology, was a prince of Finnish race, who was a great hero or singer, and whom the Valkyria Swanwit chose for her consort. She forsook him after eight years, and he now seeks her incessantly, but in vain. Vollmer, Worterb. d. Mythol. s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Slagfidr (Or Finnr)”

Slafter, Coroden H. a Baptist missionary, was born in Norwich, Vt., Jan. 31, 1811. He removed with his parents to the town of Lawrence, St. Lawrence Co, N.Y., and remained there until 1831. Soon after his hopeful conversion, he felt it to be his duty to preach the Gospel. Like so many other young men … Continue reading “Slafter, Coroden H.”