Strong's Lexicon Shauli: Shaulite Original Word: שָׁאוּלִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁאַל (sha'al), meaning "to ask" or "to inquire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Shauli" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of genealogical identification is present in the Greek New Testament, such as in the genealogies of Jesus (e.g., Matthew 1:1-17). Usage: The term "Shauli" refers to a descendant or member of the family of Shaul. In the context of the Bible, it is used to denote individuals who are part of the lineage or clan associated with Shaul, a name that appears in various genealogical records. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, genealogies were significant for establishing tribal affiliations, inheritance rights, and fulfilling covenantal promises. The name Shaul is associated with several individuals in the Bible, including a king and various tribal leaders. The designation "Shauli" would identify someone as belonging to the family or descendants of a person named Shaul, which was important for maintaining tribal identity and heritage. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Shaul Definition desc. of Shaul NASB Translation Shaulites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָֽׁאוּלִי adjective, of a people of 3 above with accusative = proper name collective ׳הַשּׁ Numbers 26:13(P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shaulites Patronymic from Sitnan; a Shaulite or descendant of Shaul -- Shaulites. see HEBREW Sitnan Forms and Transliterations הַשָּׁאוּלִֽי׃ השאולי׃ haš·šā·’ū·lî hashshauLi haššā’ūlîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:13 HEB: לְשָׁא֕וּל מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הַשָּׁאוּלִֽי׃ NAS: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites. KJV: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites. INT: of Shaul the family of the Shaulites 1 Occurrence |