Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
RUST
Sin & Judgment - Both
Rust is corrosion or decay affecting metal; Scripture also uses the image for material loss and the temporary nature of earthly treasure. Jesus and James employ it as a warning against hoarding wealth.
Ruth
People & Groups - Both
Ruth was a Moabite widow who loyally stayed with Naomi, returned with her to Bethlehem, and married Boaz. She became the mother of Obed, an ancestor of David and of Jesus Christ.
Ruth The Book of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Ruth recounts Naomi and Ruth’s return from Moab, Ruth’s marriage to Boaz, and the birth of Obed, who became an ancestor of David. It highlights faithfulness, kindness, providence, and redemption within ordinary family life.
Ruth, Book Of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Ruth tells the story of Ruth, Boaz, Naomi, and their family line leading to David. Its date and human author are uncertain, though Jewish tradition associated it with Samuel.
Rye
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
“Rye” in older English translations probably refers to spelt, a species of wheat, rather than the rye grain commonly known today.
Sabachthani
Jesus Christ - New Testament
Sabachthani means “you have forsaken me.” It is part of Jesus’ cry from the cross, recorded in Aramaic in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 and echoing Psalm 22:1.
Sabachthani, Or Sabachthani
Jesus Christ - New Testament
Sabachthani means “why have you forsaken me?” It forms part of Christ’s fourth cry from the cross and translates the opening words of Psalm 22.
SABAEANS
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sabeans were peoples associated with Sheba, including Semitic inhabitants of southern Arabia. They were known for commerce in gold, precious stones, perfumes, and possibly slaves.
Sabaoth
God - Both
Sabaoth is the Hebrew term meaning “hosts” or “armies.” It appears in the title “Lord of hosts,” which may encompass the armies of Israel, the stars, and the unseen angelic hosts.
Sabaoth, The Lord Of
God - Both
“The Lord of Sabaoth” means “the Lord of hosts” or “the Lord of armies.” The title presents God as sovereign Commander over earthly and heavenly hosts.
SABAT
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Sabat is an older English form of Saphat. It is a variant spelling rather than a separate biblical entry.
SABATUS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Sabatus is an older English form of Sabathus. It is a variant spelling of the name.
SABBAN
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Sabban is an older English form of Sabannus. It is a variant spelling of the name.
Sabbath
Festivals & Holy Days - Both
The Sabbath was the seventh day set apart by God as holy, a day of rest from ordinary labor and of worship. Jesus upheld its merciful purpose and declared himself Lord of the Sabbath.
Sabbath day’s journey
Jewish Life & Customs - New Testament
A Sabbath day’s journey was the distance Jewish tradition permitted a person to travel on the Sabbath, commonly reckoned as about 2,000 cubits, or somewhat less than half a mile.
SABBATH, SECOND AFTER THE FIRST
Festivals & Holy Days - New Testament
The second-after-the-first Sabbath is a difficult expression in Luke 6:1. Proposed explanations connect it with a Sabbath in the sabbatical cycle or with the period of counting from Passover to Pentecost, but the exact meaning remains uncertain.
Sabbathdays Journey
Jewish Life & Customs - New Testament
The Sabbath day’s journey was a traditional limit of travel on the Sabbath, measured from the city’s boundary and commonly set at about 2,000 cubits.
SABBATHEUS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Sabbatheus is an older English form of Sabbateus. It is a variant spelling of the name.
Sabbatical year
Law & Covenant - Old Testament
The sabbatical year was every seventh year, when Israel’s land was to lie uncultivated. It also involved release from certain debts and provided food and relief for the poor, strangers, and animals.
Sabeans
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Sabeans were peoples associated with Seba or Sheba, engaged in trade and described as people of stature. Another group called Sabeans attacked Job’s servants and livestock.
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