Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sheep-gate one of the gates of Jerusalem mentioned by Nehemiah (3:1, 32; 12:39). It was in the eastern wall of the city. Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Sheep Gate The Jerusalem gate N. of the temple (Neh 3:1; Neh 3:32; Neh 12:39). Between the tower of Meah and the chamber of the corner, or gate of … Continue reading “Sheep Gate”

Sheep-fold a strong fenced enclosure for the protection of the sheep gathered within it (Num. 32:24; 1 Chr. 17:7; Ps. 50:9; 78:70). In John 10:16 the Authorized Version renders by “fold” two distinct Greek words, aule and poimne, the latter of which properly means a “flock,” and is so rendered in the Revised Version. (See … Continue reading “Sheep-fold”

Sheep-cote The same as ‘sheepfold,’ in which the sheep were sheltered at night. 1Sa 24:3; 2Sa 7:8; 1Ch 17:7. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

SHEEP Of the Syrian sheep, according to Dr. Russell, there are two varieties; the one called Bedaween sheep, which differ in no respect from the larger kinds of sheep among us, except that their tails are somewhat longer and thicker; the others are those often mentioned by travellers on account of their extraordinary tails; and … Continue reading “Sheep”

Shedeur (Heb. Shedeur’, , darter of light; Sept. v.r. ), father of Elizur, which latter was chief of the tribe of Reuben at the time of the Exode (Num 1:5; Num 2:10; Num 7:30; Num 7:35; Num 10:18). B.C. ante 1658. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shedeur Num 1:5; Num 2:10. Derived … Continue reading “Shedeur”

Sheddan, Samuel Sharon, D.D. a Presbyterian minister, was born in Northumberland County, Pa., Sept. 13, 1810. His ancestors came from Scotland and settled on the Susquehanna River in that county, where the homestead of his family remains. He was prepared for college in the Milton Academy, Pa. He entered Jefferson College in 1830, and graduated … Continue reading “Sheddan, Samuel Sharon, D.D.”

Shedd, William a Congregational minister, was born at Mount Vernon, N.H., in 1798, graduated at Dartmouth College in 1819, and ordained an evangelist in 1823. He was minister for one year at Abington, Mass., where he died in 1830. He wrote Letters to W.E. Channing on the Existence and Agency of Fallen Spirits, by Canonicus … Continue reading “Shedd, William”

Shed, Shedding The three Hebrew words, naghar, sm or sum and shaphakh, translated shed in many Old Testament passages, always mean a pouring out, and in nearly every case point to the effusion of blood (Gen 9:6; Num 35:33; Deu 21:7; 2Sa 20:10; 1Ch 22:8; Pro 1:16, etc.). The Greek words , ekcheo, and , … Continue reading “Shed, Shedding”

Shed “to pour out,” is translated “to shed” or “to shed forth” in Act 2:33; Tit 3:6, AV; of “shedding” blood in murder, Rom 3:15. See POUR, No. 3. a later form of No. 1, is used of the voluntary giving up of His life by Christ through the “shedding” of His blood in crucifixion … Continue reading “Shed”

Shechineh See Signs Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures