Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

SOCOH OR SHOCHOH 1 1Ki 4:10, a town in the plain of Judah, near Azekah, famous for a battle of David and Saul with the Philistines, 1Sa 17:1 ; against whom Rehoboam fortified it, and by whom it was afterwards taken, 2Ch 11:7 28:18.2. A town in the mountains of Judah, south by west of … Continue reading “SOCOH OR SHOCHOH”

Socoh (Heb. Sokoh’, , Jos 15:35; Jos 15:48 [marg. Soko’, , which occurs in the text at 1Ch 4:18, Socho; 2Ch 11:7, Shoco; 28:18, Shocho; Shochoh, 1Sa 17:1 twice], or , 1Ki 4:10, Sochoh; another form for Socho [q.v.]), the name of two towns, both in the tribe of Judah (q.v.). 1. (Sept. v.r. ; … Continue reading “Socoh”

Soco, Socoh SOCO, SOCOH (RV [Note: Revised Version.] has Socoh everywhere, except in 1Ch 4:18 and 2Ch 28:18, where it has Soco).1. A fortified town in the Shephlah of Judah, mentioned in Jos 15:35 along with Adullam and Azekah; the Philistines (1Sa 17:1) pitched between Socoh and Azekah: Ben-hesed, one of Solomons twelve officers, had … Continue reading “Soco, Socoh”

Sockets Exo 26:19 (c) (See under SILVER). Son 5:15 (c) The legs support the body and strong legs are necessary to success for the runner, the wrestler, the prize fighter, and all of those who use the legs constantly in their vocations. Evidently the spiritual meaning of the passage is that our Lord JESUS CHRIST, … Continue reading “Sockets”

Socket (, e’den), the base, e.g. of the planks of the tabernacle (Exo 26:19, etc.), the pedestal of a pillar (38:10 sq.; Son 5:15); the foundation of a building (Job 38:6). SEE COLUMN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Socket soket (, ‘edhen): The tabernacle in the wilderness being constructed as a portable … Continue reading “Socket”

S.O.Cist. = Cistercians of the Common Observance Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Sociology of Law The sociology of law is a comparatively infant type of investigation and consequently exhibits, to an even greater degree than most fields of sociology (q.v.), confusion and variety in methods and results. It can be defined, then, only in terms of its subject matter, which is neither the metaphysical and ethical bases … Continue reading “Sociology of Law”

sociology (Latin: socius, companion; and Greek: logos, science) The study of man in his social life. Plato in his Republic and Aristotle in his Ethics and Politics wrote the first classical studies of social life, to which was added a Christian element by the medieval scholastics. These studies however were limited by special viewpoints, such … Continue reading “Sociology”

Socinus, Laelius (Lelio Sozzini), a noted Italian heresiarch, uncle of the preceding, was born in Sienna in 1525, being the son of Mariano Sozzini, Jun., a lawyer, of a family that made considerable pretensions to learning. Lelio gave himself to the study of theology, then quickened by the discussions of Luther, and for this purpose … Continue reading “Socinus, Laelius”

Socinus, Faustus (Fausto Sozzini) the real founder of the Socinian sect, was the nephew of Laelius Socinus (q.v.), and was related, through his mother, with the famous race of the Piccolomini. He was born in Sienna, Italy, Dec. 5, 1539, and was orphaned at a tender age. His early training was neglected, and his education … Continue reading “Socinus, Faustus (Fausto Sozzini)”