Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Shame (Noun, and Verb) signifies (a) “shame, disgrace,” Rom 1:26, “vile (passions),” RV, lit., “(passions) of shame;” 1Co 11:14; (b) “dishonor,” e.g. 2Ti 2:20, where the idea of disgrace of “shame” does not attach to the use of the word; the meaning is that while in a great house some vessels are designed for purposes … Continue reading “Shame (Noun, and Verb)”

Shame ((1) , vbs. , , ; (2) , ; (3) ) (1) The dread of outward shame, , as opposed to , glory, not only restrains men from base actions, but sometimes deters them from the noblest and best deeds. In the Apostolic Age it was scarcely possible to be a Christian without facing … Continue reading “Shame”

SHAMBLES 1Co 10:25, a public meat-market. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Shambles See Arts. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Shambles (, from the Lat. macellum, a meat market). Markets for the sale of meat appear to have been unknown in Judaea previous to the Roman conquest. We learn from the Talmud that most … Continue reading “Shambles”

Shamariah (2Ch 11:19). SEE SHEMARIAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shamariah 2Ch 11:19. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Shamariah sham-a-ra, sha-marya. See SHEMARIAH. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Shamariah [Shamari’ah] Son of Rehoboam king of Judah. 2Ch 11:19. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Shamariah Son of Rehoboam. 2Ch 11:19 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible Shamariah … Continue reading “Shamariah”

Shamans a Hindu name given to pious persons among the worshippers of Buddha; a term which passed over from them to the Tartars and inhabitants of Siberia, and became the title of their priests, magicians, and physicians. Hence Shamanism is the name given to the religion of most of the tribes of Northern Asia, from … Continue reading “Shamans”

shamanism (probably Manchu: saman, an excited man) A vague term used to designate a form of savage magic or science prevailing among the tribes of Asia, Australasia, and the American Indians and Eskimos. Springing from animism, and closely resembling fetishism, it teaches that all nature is pervaded by spirits or gods which can be brought … Continue reading “Shamanism”

Shamana in Hindu mythology, is the surname of the god of the underworld, signifying the stream of hell. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Shamai shama-. See SALMAI. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Shama (Heb. Shama’, , obedient; Sept. v.r. ), the first named of two sons of Hothan, who were valiant captains in the bodyguard of David (1Ch 11:44). B.C. cir. 1020. SEE DAVID. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shama 1Ch 11:44. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Shama SHAMA.One of Davids heroes (1Ch 11:44). Fuente: … Continue reading “Shama”

Shalmanezer King of Assyria, whose name would, most probably never have reached the present day, but from his connection with Scripture history. (See 2Ki 17:1-41) If the name be com pounded of Shalem, peace,-and Azar, to fasten; the meaning of it is easily put together. Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred … Continue reading “Shalmanezer”