Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

SPINDLES Pro 31:19 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Spindle (, kishor, literally director, i.e. of the spindle), the twirl or lower part of the instrument used in giving motion to the whole (Pro 31:19). SEE DISTAFF. In Egypt spinning was a staple manufacture, large quantities of yarn being exported to other countries, as, for instance, to Palestine in the time of Solomon. The … Continue reading “Spindle”

Spinckes, Nathaniel a Nonjurist divine, was born at Castor, Northamptonshire, England, in 1653 (or 1654). He received his first classical instruction from Rev. Mr. Morton, rector of Haddon, and was admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge, March 22, 1670. Induced by the prospect of a Rustat scholarship, he entered Jesus College, Oct. 12, 1672, became A.B. … Continue reading “Spinckes, Nathaniel”

Spina, Bartolommeo Scholastic theologian, born at Pisa about 1475; died at Rome, 1546. He joined the Dominican Order at Pisa about 1494. Having taught for many years in the schools of his order, he was appointed (1536) by the Venetian Senate to the chair of theology at Padua. He was also for a time socius … Continue reading “Spina, Bartolommeo”

Spina, Alphonso de Spanish Franciscan, date of birth unknown; died about 1491. A convert from Judaism, he was for many years superior of the house of studies of the Friars Minor at Salamanca, and in 1491 was created Bishop of Thermopylæ in Greece. He was a man of great learning and attained considerable renown as … Continue reading “Spina, Alphonso De”

Spin (, ). The notices of spinning in the Bible are confined to Exo 35:25-26; Mat 6:28; and Pro 31:19. The latter passage implies (according to the A.V.) the use of the same instruments which have been in vogue for hand spinning down to the present day, viz. the distaff and spindle. The distaff, however, … Continue reading “Spin”

Spilman, Benjamin F a Presbyterian minister, was born in Garrard County, Ky., Aug. 17, 1796. He graduated at Jefferson College, Pa., in 1822, studied theology privately, was licensed by Chillicothe Presbytery in 1823, and ordained and installed by Muhlenburgh Presbytery as pastor of Sharon Church, Ill., in 1824. Here he labored until 1826, when he … Continue reading “Spilman, Benjamin F”

Spillmann, Joseph Author, b. at Zug, Switzerland, 22 April, 1842; d. at Luxembourg, 20 February, 1905. He attended the primary school and gymnasium of his native town, but feeble health necessitated his leaving his studies and devoting himself to his father’s business. At the age of sixteen he resumed his interrupted studies at the Jesuit … Continue reading “Spillmann, Joseph”

Spill “to pour out, shed,” is rendered “be spilled” in Luk 5:37. See POUR, SHED. Note: Some texts have ekcheo in Mar 2:22 (so AV). The form in Luk 5:37 might also come from ekcheo. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

SPIKENARD Son 1:12 4:13,14, a highly perfumed ointment prepared from a plant in India growing in short spikes. It was highly prized by the ancients, and was a favorite perfume at their baths and banquets. Horace represents a small box of it as equivalent to a large vessel of wine, and as a handsome quota … Continue reading “Spikenard”