Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sigrunnur in Norse mythology, was a surname of Odin, signifying the fortunate victor. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sigrun in Norse mythology, was a celebrated heroic maiden of the primitive time. SEE SWAWA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sigrlin (Or Sigurlin) in Norse mythology, was a daughter of king Swafnir of Swawaland, and the most beautiful of women. She was sought in marriage by king Hiorward and also by Hrodmar, the former winning the prize through the cunning of his follower, the jarl Idm undl, vho shot thl jarI Franmarr: when th latter, … Continue reading “Sigrlin (Or Sigurlin)”

Sigrhoeffundr in Norse mythology, was one of Odin’s names, signifying the originator of victory. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Signy in Norse mythology, was a daughter of king Wolsung, and was married against her consent to Siggnir of Gothland. She had feared that her husband would bring misfortune to her family, and her dread was realized in the murder of her father and eight of her brothers, Sigmund, the ninth brother, being rescued by … Continue reading “Signy”

Signum Crucis (sign of the crois), words used in the form for confirmation, etc. The modern form in the Roman Catholic Church is as follows: “Signo te signo crucis, et confirmo te chrismate salutis, in nomine Pa(+)tris, et Fi(+)lii, et Spiritus (+) Sancti. Amen.” Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Signs of the Heavens See ASTRONOMY, I, 4. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Signs, Numerical nu-meri-kal. See NUMBER. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Signs (to make) “to nod to” (en, “in,” neuo, “to nod”), denotes “to make a sign to” in Luk 1:62. In the Sept., Pro 6:13; Pro 10:10. Note: For dianeuo, Luk 1:22, RV, see BECKON, No. 2. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Signs 1. The great bells at Canterbury in the 12th century; one took twenty-four and another thirty-two men to sound it. 2. A most intricate system of talking with the fingers, used by the Clugniacs to indicate their wants in hall. 3. Gerbert furnishes a minute account of a similar manual telegraph made use of … Continue reading “Signs”