Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sithon in Grecian mythology, was represented as the son of Poseidon and Assa, or of Ares and Achiroe, and as married to the nymph Mendeis, by whom he had Pallene and Rhoeteia. He was king of the Hadomantes in Macedonia, or of Thrace. Pallene, being sought by many suitors, was by Sithon promised to the … Continue reading “Sithon”

Sithinides in Grecian mythology, were nymphs who were highly venerated at Megara, insomuch that Theagenes surrounded their fountain with a magnificent enclosure of columns. One of them became, by Jupiter, the mother of Megarus, ancestral hero of the Megarians. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

SITH An obsolete word, meaning since, Eze 35:6 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Sith in Norse mythology, was one of the streams which flow down from the antlers of the stag Aejkthyrner. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Sith SITH.Sith, that is since, occurs in Jer 15:7 and other places; while … Continue reading “Sith”

Siteresia (, ), an annual allowance of corn granted (out of the yearly tribute of every city) to the clergy, virgins, and widows of the Church. This grant was ordered by Constantine, and continued to the time of Julian, who withdrew the whole allowance. Jovian restored it in some measure, granting a third of the … Continue reading “Siteresia”

Site of Churches By the Christian religion the worship of God is not limited to place, and yet from a very early period a preference was manifested for certain favorite situations. The primitive Christians selected the summit of some high hill or elevated ground, unless compelled, for the sake of concealment, to resort to some … Continue reading “Site of Churches”

Sitalcas in Grecian mythology, was a surname of the Delphian Apollo. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sita in Hindu mythology, was an avatar of the goddess Lakshmi, in which she emerged from the blood exacted as a tribute from holy devotees who had nothing else, by the tyrant of Lanka. Sita was made the consort of Rama or Vishnu. According to others, she was the daughter of Janaka, a king of … Continue reading “Sita”

Sit (Downsitting) Psa 139:2 (c) This expression is used to denote the intricate and intimate knowledge of GOD concerning all of our actions and ways. Probably no one knows how many times he sat down in any one day, nor why he did so. GOD watches every movement, and is interested whether we are sitting … Continue reading “Sit (Downsitting)”

Sit (And Forms) The expression is used to denote repose, meditation, laziness, weariness and an attitude of humbleness. Passages will be quoted and the reader will apply the meaning which is plainly indicated in the portion given. Rth 3:18 Expectation 2Ki 7:3 Discouragement Job 2:8 Distress Psa 1:1 Determination Psa 29:10 Power Psa 69:12 Authority … Continue reading “Sit (And Forms)”

Sit is used (a) of the natural posture, e.g., Mat 9:9, most frequently in the Apocalypse, some 32 times; frequently in the Gospels and Acts; elsewhere only in 1Co 14:30; Jam 2:3 (twice); and of Christ’s position of authority on the throne of God, Col 3:1, AV, “sitteth” (RV, “is, seated”); Heb 1:13 (cp. Mat … Continue reading “Sit”