Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Spots Jer 13:23 (b) This is a very interesting type, and it contains a very special truth which we should observe carefully. The Ethiopian is black all over and knows it. It is impossible for him to change it. He may not even want to change it. This represents the sinner who lives in sin … Continue reading “Spots”

Spotiswood, John a Scotch prelate, was born in 1565, became minister of Calder, in Mid- Lothian, in 1586, and in 1602 was chosen to accompany the duke of Lennox, as his grace’s chaplain, in his embassy to France; consecrated bishop of Glasgow October 21, 1610; in 1615 translated to the see of St. Andrews, and … Continue reading “Spotiswood, John”

Spot, Spotted spot, spoted (, mum; , splos): The Hebrew word is used to denote a blemish which mars the perfection of the face, as in Son 4:7; Job 11:15. It is translated blemish in Lev 24:19 f, where it means an injury the result of violence, and is rendered blot in Pro 9:7, where … Continue reading “Spot, Spotted”

Spot (Noun and Verb) “a spot or stain,” is used metaphorically (a) of moral blemish, Eph 5:27; (b) of lascivious and riotous persons, 2Pe 2:13. is rendered “spots” in Jud 1:12, AV: see ROCK, No. 2. akin to A, No. 1, is used in Jud 1:23, in the clause “hating even the garment spotted by … Continue reading “Spot (Noun and Verb)”

Spot is the rendering in the A.V. of , mum, a blemish (as usually rendered), either physical (Lev 21:17 sq.; Lev 22:20; Lev 24:19-20, etc.; 2Sa 14:25; Son 4:7) or moral (Deu 32:5; Job 11:15; Job 31:7; Pro 9:7); so , literally a breaker or rock in the sea (metaphor. Jud 1:12) or (morally Eph … Continue reading “Spot”

Sportulantes (Fratres) was a term applied to the clergy because, of their sharing equally in the monthly oblations. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sports, Book Of was a book or declaration drawn up by bishop Morton, in the reign of king James I, to encourage recreations and sports on the Lord’s day. It was to this effect: That for his good people’s recreation, his majesty’s pleasure was, that, after the end of divine service, they should not be … Continue reading “Sports, Book Of”

SPORTS Book of, a book or declaration drawn up by Bp. Morton, in the reign of K. James I. to encourage recreations and sports on the Lord’s day. It was to this effect: “That for his good people’s recreation his Majesty’s pleasure was, that, after the end of divine service, they should not be disturbed, … Continue reading “Sports”

Sporting occurs in 2Pe 2:13 (RV, “revel”). Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Sportelli, Caelig;sar Born at Nola in Bari, Italy, 29 March, 1702; died at Pagani, 19 April, 1750. His mother, who died with the reputation of a saint, brought Cæsar up with all care. He became a distinguished lawyer, uniting the perfection of a Christian life with the duties of his profession. He was thirty-three when … Continue reading “Sportelli, Caelig;sar”