Strong's Lexicon Saoul: Saul Original Word: Σαούλ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew שָׁאוּל (Sha'ul) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H7586 (שָׁאוּל, Sha'ul) Usage: In the New Testament, "Saoul" refers to two distinct individuals: Saul, the first king of Israel, and Saul of Tarsus, who later became the Apostle Paul. The name means "asked for" or "prayed for" in Hebrew, reflecting the people's request for a king in the Old Testament. Cultural and Historical Background: - Saul, the King of Israel: Saul was the first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. His reign marked the transition from a theocratic system of judges to a monarchy. Saul's kingship was characterized by initial military successes but later marred by disobedience to God, leading to his rejection as king (1 Samuel 15). - Saul of Tarsus (Apostle Paul): Saul was a Pharisee and a zealous persecutor of Christians before his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). After his conversion, he became known as Paul and was instrumental in spreading the Gospel to the Gentile world, authoring many New Testament epistles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Shaul Definition Saul, the first Isr. king, also the Jewish name of Paul NASB Translation Saul (9). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4549: ΣαούλΣαούλ (שָׁאוּל, 'asked for'), ὁ, indeclinable (in Josephus, Σαουλος), Saul; 1. the name of the first king of Israel: Acts 13:21. 2. the Jewish name of the apostle Paul, but occurring only in address (cf. Buttmann, 6): Acts 9:4, 17; Acts 22:7, 13; Acts 26:14; in the other passages of the Book of Acts the form Σαῦλος (which see) with the Greek terminology is used. Of Hebrew origin (Sha'uwl); Saul (i.e. Shaul), the Jewish name of Paul -- Saul. Compare Saulos. see GREEK Saulos see HEBREW Sha'uwl Englishman's Concordance Acts 9:4 NGRK: λέγουσαν αὐτῷ Σαούλ Σαούλ τί NAS: saying to him, Saul, Saul, KJV: saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why INT: saying to him Saul Saul why Acts 9:4 N Acts 9:17 N Acts 13:21 N Acts 22:7 N Acts 22:7 N Acts 22:13 N Acts 26:14 N Acts 26:14 N |
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