Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sosipolis in Grecian mythology, was a patron god of the State, venerated among the Eleans. His worship originated, as it is fabled, at a time when the Arcadians had invaded Elis. A woman appeared among the Eleans, and related that in a dream the child at her breast had been pointed out to her as … Continue reading “Sosipolis”

SOSIPATER See SOPATER. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Sosipater (, a Greek name) Sosipater is one of three men, Lucius and Jason being the others, who send salutations in Rom 16:21 and are described by St. Paul as my kinsmen ( ), i.e. fellow-Jews (cf. Andronicus and Junia(s), Rom 16:7, Herodion, Rom 16:11). It … Continue reading “Sosipater”

Sosianus in Greek mythology, is a surname of Apollo at Seleucia, or, according to others, at Rome, where the name was derived from the statue of that god which the quaestor C. Sosius brought from Seleucia (Cicero, Ad Att. 8, 6; Pliny, H.N. 13, 5; 36, 4). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sosano Vono Mikoto in Japanese mythology, is the moon god, who begot of the sun goddess, Inadahime, eight children, generally symbolized under the figure of an eight-headed dragon. Temples were erected to these two deities in the sacred garden of Miako, and in them a number of festivals are held each year in their honor. … Continue reading “Sosano Vono Mikoto”

Sortilegi a name for those among the ancient heathens. who foretold future events by the sortes, or lots. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sortes Sacrae (holy lots) a species of divination which existed among some of the ancient Christians. SEE SOOTHSAYING. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sortes Biblicae SEE SOOTHSAYING. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sort “of what sort,” is so rendered in 1Co 3:13. See MANNER, SUCH AS, WHAT. “a part,” is used with apo, “from,” in Rom 15:15 and rendered “(in some) sort,” AV (RV, “… measure”). See BEHALF. Note: See BASE, No. 3, GODLY, C, Notes (2) and (3). Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Sorry is rendered “to be sorry” (Passive Voice) in Mat 14:9, AV (RV, “grieved”); Mat 17:23; Mat 18:31; 2Co 2:2 [1st part, Active Voice, “make sorry” (as in 2Co 7:8, twice); 2nd part, Passive]; 2Co 2:4, RV, “made sorry;” 2Co 9:9, 2Co 9:11, RV, “ye were made sorry.” See GRIEVE, B, No. 1. is translated … Continue reading “Sorry”

Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast of the S There are two such days: Friday before Palm Sunday, major double; third Sunday in September double of the second class. The object of these feats is the spiritual martyrdom of the Mother of God and her compassion with the sufferings of her Divine Son. (1) … Continue reading “Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast of the S”