Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sawamangala in Hindu mythology (the highest blessedness), is a surname of Parvati, the consort of Siva. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sawaku in Caribbean mythology, is the man who first caused fire and lightnings. He was very powerful; but, in order to prevent pursuit, he transformed himself first into a bird, and then into a star. The lightnings are still occasioned by his blowing the celestial fire through a reed, so that it darts about to … Continue reading “Sawaku”

Sawa in Arabic mythology, is a female deity, said to have been worshipped by the Arabs prior to the deluge a statement not to be reconciled with the fact that those people are descended from Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. Vollmer, Wrterb. d. Mythol. s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Saw asunder “to saw asunder,” occurs in Heb 11:37. Some have seen here a reference to the tradition of Isaiah’s martyrdom under Manasseh. In the Sept., Amo 1:3. Cp. diaprio, “to cut to the heart,” Act 5:33; Act 7:54. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Saw (, megerah, 2Sa 13:31; 1Ki 7:9; 1Ch 20:3; , massor, Isa 10:15; elsewhere , garar, in the Pual; and ). The Hebrews knew and used not only wood saws, but stone saws also (1Ki 7:9; comp. Pliny, 36, 29; 44, 48), both being of great antiquity (Rosellini, Monum. 2, 35). Prisoners of war, especially … Continue reading “Saw”

Savoy, Confession Of a declaration of faith and order on the part of the Independents, agreed upon at a meeting in the Savoy in 1658. Chapters 1 to 19 of the Savoy Confession correspond verbally to the Westminster Confession; but chapter 20 Of the Gospel and the Extent of the Grace thereof, is additional: in … Continue reading “Savoy, Confession Of”

SAVOY CONFESSION Of FAITH, a declaration of the faith and order of the Independents, agreed upon by their elders and messengers in their meeting at the Savoy in the year 1658. This was re-printed in the year 1729. See Neale’s Hist. of the Puritans, vol. 2: p. 507, quarto edit. Fuente: Theological Dictionary

Savoy, Conference Of SEE CONFERENCE, SAVOY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

SAVOY CONFERENCE A conference held at the Savoy, 1661, between the episcopal divines and the Presbyterians, in order to review the book of Common Prayer; but which was carried on the side of the Episcopalians. See Neale’s Hist. of the Puritans, vol. 2: p. 601, quarto edit. or Introduction to Palmer’s Nonconformists’ Memorial. Fuente: Theological … Continue reading “SAVOY CONFERENCE”

Savoy (Ital. SAVOJA; Fr. SAVOIE) A district in the south-eastern part of France that extends from the Lake Geneva to south of the River Arc, and forms to-day the French Department of Savoie and Haut-Savoie. The House of Savoy which at the present time rules the Kingdom of Italy takes its name from this country. … Continue reading “Savoy”