Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- In the Bible, the first king of Israel, who died in battle against the Philistines and was succeeded by David.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An obsolete or Scotch form of
soul . - noun See
sal .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun obsolete Soul.
- noun Same as
sal , the tree.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- proper noun The first
king ofIsrael . - proper noun The original name of Apostle
Paul . - proper noun A male
given name .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
- noun (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
Etymologies
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Examples
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Then Saul heard a voice, which to him was articulate and distinct; but not understood, though heard by the rest: [15] _Saul, Saul, why dost thou persecute me?
The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Alban Butler
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SAUL of Tarsus, known better by his Roman name Paul, was a young man when Jesus died, probably, like Jesus, in his thirties.1 The name Saul is Hebrew, honoring the first king of Israel, who like Paul was of the Israelite tribe of Benjamin.
The Jesus Dynasty James D. Tabor 2006
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SAUL of Tarsus, known better by his Roman name Paul, was a young man when Jesus died, probably, like Jesus, in his thirties.1 The name Saul is Hebrew, honoring the first king of Israel, who like Paul was of the Israelite tribe of Benjamin.
The Jesus Dynasty James D. Tabor 2006
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The good work that was begun in Saul is carried on wonderfully; this new-born Christian, though he seemed as one born out of due time, yet presently comes to maturity.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) 1721
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Saul is facing the camera, but his head is lowered slightly, and one hand rests lightly on his brow, as if he were tired, or thinking.
Saul Bellow's widow on his life and letters: 'His gift was to love and be loved' Rachel Cooke 2010
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She has said that her own share in Saul's life was only a small one, but the irony is that she was also with him for longer than any other woman.
Saul Bellow's widow on his life and letters: 'His gift was to love and be loved' Rachel Cooke 2010
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And Uncle Saul is also getting a love interest: 7th Heaven's Stephen Collins.
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Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn 's "David Playing the Harp Before Saul" is one of the key works in the historic section, while Rembrandt' s "Portrait of Maertgen van Bilderbeecq" shows a young woman in a lace trimmed hat, flushed with the pride of portraiture.
Guggenheim Bilbao Shows Dutch Masterpieces Mariana Schroeder 2010
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Saul is the patriarch of the family and needs to be featured more.
'Brothers & Sisters' recap: Sweet little lies, plus the world's gayest bachelor party! | EW.com 2009
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For Janis Bellow, however, the long-awaited publication of the letters of her husband, Saul, is "overwhelmingly joyful".
Saul Bellow's widow on his life and letters: 'His gift was to love and be loved' Rachel Cooke 2010
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