Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Stancari(In Latin Stancarus), Francesco a noted Italian theologian, was born in Mantua in 1501. After taking orders, he applied himself to the study of Hebrew with the most learned teachers of his time, and began to teach it at the Academy of Undina; but his leanings towards the Reformation becoming apparent, he was obliged to … Continue reading “Stancari(In Latin Stancarus), Francesco”

Stanbury, Daniel a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Baltimore, Md., in May 1808. He was converted in early life, and licensed to preach when about twenty years of age. He entered the Wisconsin Conference in 1849, and continued to preach until disabled by paralysis in July, 1860. He lingered on until … Continue reading “Stanbury, Daniel”

Stanbrook Abbey Between Malvern and Worcester, England; founded by nine English ladies, Helen More being the chief foundress. It is under the immediate jurisdiction of the Benedictine monks of the English Congregation, whose original foundation was at Cambrai, Flanders in 1625. Banished at the French Revolution, they came to England and occupied Stanbrook Hall in … Continue reading “Stanbrook Abbey”

Stamper, Jonathan, D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Madison County, Ky., April 27, 1791, and was converted at the age of nineteen. In 1811 he was employed on the Flemingsburgh Circuit as junior preacher, and in 1812 was admitted on trial into the Western Conference. In 1841 he was transferred … Continue reading “Stamper, Jonathan, D.D”

Stamp, William Wood, D.D a Wesleyan Methodist divine, was born at Bradford, Yorkshire, England, May 23, 1801, and educated at Woodhouse Grove School. He was converted in early manhood, during his residence in London as a medical student, entered the ministry in 1823, was governor of Richmond Theological Institution from 1846 to 1848, chairman of … Continue reading “Stamp, William Wood, D.D”

Stammering General references Isa 32:4; Isa 33:19 Of Moses Exo 4:10 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Stammerer stamer-er: Isa 32:4, , illegh, inarticulate speaking. In Isa 28:11; Isa 33:19, lg (pointing uncertain) is rendered strange by the Revised Version (British and American), with stammering in the King James Version, the Revised Version margin. Probably the word means both, as primitive people always think that their own language alone is clearly pronounced. … Continue reading “Stammerer”

Stammer (, illeg, a stutterer, Isa 32:4; , laag [transposed from the foregoing], properly to speak unintelligibly, Isa 32:4; hence to mock or deride [laughter, etc.], Isa 28:11; Isa 33:19). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

stalls Seats in the choir, wholly or partly enclosed on the back and sides, mentioned from the 11th century . In the earlier period the subsellia of the clergy were placed in the apse on each side of the bishop. Formae, seats with backs, and stalli, connected seats, were introduced. They became fixed and were … Continue reading “Stalls”

Stall (, marbek, a stable for cattle, Amo 6:4; Mal 4:2; fat, 1Sa 28:24; fatted, Jer 46:21; , urvah, or , uryah, a crib, 2Ch 32:33, or a span, 1Ki 4:26; 2Ch 9:25; , repheth, a rack for fodder, Heb 3:17; , Luk 2:13, a manger, as elsewhere rendered; stalled is , crammed, Pro 15:17; … Continue reading “Stall”