Shapher (Heb. She’pher, , brightness, as in Gen 49:21; always occurring in pause Sha’pher, ; Sept. v.r. ), the name of a mountain at which the Israelites encamped during their sentence of extermination in the desert; situated between Kehelathah and Haradah (Num 33:23-24). Hitzig (Philist. p. 172) regards it as identical with Mount Halak (Jos … Continue reading “Shapher”
Shaphat
SHAPHAT 1. The father of Elisha, 1Ki 19:16 .2. A descendant of David, 1Ch 3:22 .3. A chief herdsmen of David in Bashan, 1Ch 27:29 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Shaphat (Heb. Shaphat’, , judge; Sept. , v.r. , , etc.), the name of five men. 1. The son of Hori and spy … Continue reading “Shaphat”
SHAPHAN
SHAPHAN 1. A scribe or secretary under King Josiah, to whom he read from the newly found autograph roll of the book of the law, 2Ki 22:12 ; Jer 29:3 ; 36:10; Eze 8:11 .2. The father of Ahikam, 2Ki 22:12 ; 25:22; Jer 26:24 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Shaphan (Heb. Shaphan’, … Continue reading “SHAPHAN”
Shapham
Shapham (Heb. Shapham’, , bold [Gesen.] or vigorous [ Furst ], Sept. 5, r. ), the chief second in authority among the Gadites in the days of Jotham (1Ch 5:12). B.C. cir. 750. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shapham 1Ch 5:12. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Shapham SHAPHAM.A Gadite (1Ch 5:12). Fuente: Hastings’ … Continue reading “Shapham”
Shape
Shape shap: In the King James Version the translation of , edos, form, appearance (Luk 3:22; Joh 5:37), and of , homooma, likeness, resemblance (Rev 9:7). The meaning of these words is not so much tangible shape, in which sense we use the word in modern English, but rather aspect, appearance, the looks of a … Continue reading “Shape”
Shao yang
Shao yang The Minor Mode of Activity. See T’ai Chi. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Shao vin
Shao vin The Minor Mode of Passivity. See T’ai Chi. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Shao K’ang-chieh
Shao K’ang-chieh Shao K’ang-chieh (Shao Yung, Shao Yao-fu, 1011-1077) was son of a scholar (Ch’eng I-ch’uan’s teacher). Although he served in the government in a few minor capacities, in general, his life was that of quietude and poverty. But his reputation of integrity and scholarship grew so high that scholars far and near regarded him … Continue reading “Shao K’ang-chieh”
Shanks, Asbury H.
Shanks, Asbury H. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in South Carolina in 1808. He joined the Church in 1830, and entered the itinerant ministry in 1831. His ordination of deacon was received in 1833, and that of elder in 1835. After fourteen years of labor, he located, studied law, and … Continue reading “Shanks, Asbury H.”
Shank, Joseph
Shank, Joseph a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Schoharie, N.Y., about 1818, and professed conversion at the age of twenty. He was licensed to preach in 1841, and soon after joined the Oneida Conference. In 1864 he was transferred to the Detroit Conference, but his health failed him in 1866. After … Continue reading “Shank, Joseph”