Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sail (Noun) * For SAIL (Noun, Act 27:17, AV) see GEAR Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Sail is the incorrect rendering in the passages Isa 33:23; Eze 27:7, of the Hebrew , nes, usually a standard or flag-staff, and in the passages in question a flag of a ship. In Act 27:17 it stands vaguely for (a vessel or implement of any kind), which there designates the tackling, or sailing apparatus … Continue reading “Sail”

Sahuguet, Marc Rene abbe d’Espagnac, was born at Brives, in 1753. Being destined for the Church, he received orders, and was soon appointed canon of Paris. He gave himself principally to literary pursuits, and his earlier essays have received just praise. In 1782 he became advisory clerk of Parliament, and soon developed a great love … Continue reading “Sahuguet, Marc Rene”

Sahm, Peter, D.D a Lutheran minister, graduated from Gettysburg Theological Seminary in 1831, and entered the ministry in 1832, the period of his service comprising forty-four years. He preached in both German and English as occasion required. A considerable time he was pastor at Green Castle. At the time of his death he was serving … Continue reading “Sahm, Peter, D.D”

Sahidic Version SAHIDIC VERSION.See Greek Versions of OT, 11 (b), and Text of NT, 27. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Sahidic (Or Thebaic) Version SEE EGYPTIAN VERSIONS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sahara, Vicariate Apostolic of The Sahara is a vast desert of northern Africa, measuring about 932 miles from north to south and 2484 miles from east to west, and dotted with oases which are centres of population. Eight years after the journey of the famous Duveyrier (1859-61), which had important scientific results, Pius IX (6 … Continue reading “Sahara, Vicariate Apostolic of”

Sahaptin Indians A prominent tribe formerly holding a considerable territory in Western Idaho and adjacent portions of Oregon and Washington, including the lower Snake River, with its tributaries the Salmon, Clearwater, and Grande Ronde, from about 45° down nearly to the entrance of the Palouse, and from the Blue Mountains of Oregon on the west … Continue reading “Sahaptin Indians”

Sahaptin (French: pierced noses) Indian tribe formerly located in Western Idaho and adjacent portions of Oregon and Washington. They were so named by French traders from their custom of wearing a dentalium shell through a hole bored in the septum of the nose. In their primitive condition they were a semi-sedentary tribe, depending on hunting … Continue reading “Sahaptin”

Sahagun, John of, Saint Confessor , hermit, born Sahagun, Spain, 1419; died Salamanca, Spain, 1479. Educated at Salamanca and Burgos, he was ordained, 1445, and made canon in the cathedral at Burgos. Desiring a more thorough knowledge of theology, he entered the University of Salamanca, where he took his degree in divinity. Then joining the … Continue reading “Sahagun, John of, Saint”