Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sammael A demon among the modern Jews, most commonly styled the Angel of Death. The rabbins allege that the removal from the present life of those who die in the land of Israel is assigned to Gabriel, whom they call an Angel of Mercy, while those who die in other countries are dispatched by the … Continue reading “Sammael”

Samlah (Heb. Samlah’, , a garment; Sept , , v.r. , ), a king who reigned in Edom before the Israelites had a king (Gen 36:36-37; 1Ch 1:47-48). B.C. post 1618. He was the successor of Hadad or Hadar, and was of Masrrekah, that being probably the chief city during his reign. This mention of … Continue reading “Samlah”

Samius In Greek mythology, is an appellative of Neptune, from his temple on Samos. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Samis (, v.r. v), a Greek form (1Es 9:34) of the name SHIMEI (q.v.) of the Heb. list (Ezr 10:38). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Samis samis: the King James Version = the Revised Version (British and American) SOMEIS (which see). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Samia In Greek mythology, is (1) a daughter of the river god Maeander, who was married to Ancaeus, the son of Neptune and Astypalea, and king of the Leleges, to whom she bore Perilaus, Enudus, Samus, and Alitherses ancestral heroes of the Samians and also Parthenope; (2) a surname of Juno, derived from Samos, where … Continue reading “Samia”

Sami (, v.r. , ; Vulg. Tobi), a corrupt Greek form (1Es 5:28) of the name SHOBAI SEE SHOBAI (q.v.) of the Heb. list (Ezr 2:42). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Sami (2) A species of hardwood which the Hindus employ in kindling the sacrificial fire. They believe that it contains a … Continue reading “Sami”

Samgarnebo [Sam’gar-ne’bo] One of the princes of Babylon present at the taking of Jerusalem, unless, as some suppose, the words are really the title of Nergal-sharezer. Jer 39:3. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Samgarnebo Sam’gar-ne’bo. (sword of Nebo). One of the princes, or generals, of the king of Babylon. Jer 39:3. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Samgar-nebo (Heb. Samgar’ Nebu’, , sword of Nebo, or perhaps conqueror of Nebo; Sept. , v.r. , ), one of the princes or commanders of Nebuchadnezzar’s army against Jerusalem at its downfall (Jer 39:3). B.C. 589. The Nebo (q.v.) is the Chaldean Mercury; about the Samgar, opinions are divided. Von Bohlen suggested that from the … Continue reading “Samgar-Nebo”

Sameus SAMEUS (1Es 9:21) = Shemaiah, Ezr 10:21. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Sameus sa-meus (Codex Alexandrinus and Fritzsche, , Samaos; Codex Vaticanus , Thamaos; the King James Version Sameius): One of the sons of Emmer who put away their strange wives (1 Esdras 9:21) = Shemaiah (the Revised Version margin Maaseiah) of the … Continue reading “Sameus”

Samerius, Henry A Jesuit, was born in France in 1540. For some time he was confessor to Mary queen of Scots. He died about 1610. He was the author of a work entitled Chronologia Sacra. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature