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.
Shobek
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shobek was one of the leaders who sealed the covenant made under Nehemiah after the return from exile.
Shobi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shobi, son of Nahash of Rabbah, showed loyalty and kindness to David during Absalom’s rebellion. He helped provide for David and his followers at Mahanaim.
Shocho
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shocho is a variant form of the place-name Socoh, mentioned in Chronicles.
Shochoh
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shochoh is a variant spelling of Socoh, a place associated with the account of David and Goliath.
Shoco
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shoco is an alternate form of the place-name Socoh in the Authorized Version.
Shoe
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A shoe in biblical usage could mean a sandal or other covering for the foot. In Deuteronomy 33:25, the underlying term may instead refer to bars or fortress defenses.
Shoham
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shoham was a Merarite Levite and a son of Jaaziah. He belonged to the Levitical families listed in Chronicles.
Shomer
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shomer was the name of an Asherite and is also used for the parent of Jehozabad, one of Joash’s assassins. The latter is elsewhere called Shimrith, a Moabite woman.
Shophach
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shophach, also called Shobach, was commander of Hadarezer’s Syrian army. David defeated him in battle.
Shophan
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shophan was a fortified town east of the Jordan assigned to Gad. The name probably forms part of the compound Atroth-shophan.
SHORE
Places & Geography - Both
A shore is the edge or margin of a sea, river, or other body of water. Biblical references include the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, the Nile, the Jordan region, and the Sea of Galilee.
SHORTEN
Prophecy - Both
To shorten means to make less in time, distance, extent, power, or duration. In prophecy and Jesus’ teaching it can refer especially to limiting the period of affliction for the sake of God’s people.
Shoshannim
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Shoshannim, meaning “lilies,” is a musical direction in the titles of Psalms 45 and 69. It probably identified a melody or musical setting for the temple singers.
Shoshannim-Eduth
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Shoshannim-Eduth, “lilies, a testimony,” appears in the title of Psalm 80. It was probably the name or direction for the melody to which the psalm was sung.
SHOULDER-BLADE
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The shoulder-blade is the flat bone of the upper back. Job uses it in a curse calling for his shoulder and arm to be disabled if he had acted unjustly.
SHOULDER-PIECE
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
The shoulder-pieces were the two straps of the high priest’s ephod that passed over his shoulders. On them were mounted stones bearing the names of Israel’s tribes as memorials before the Lord.
SHOVEL
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
A shovel was used for winnowing grain, removing ashes from the altar, or carrying related materials. Different biblical terms may refer to somewhat different tools used in agriculture and sanctuary service.
SHOWER
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A shower is a fall of rain, whether gentle or stormy. Scripture uses showers figuratively for blessing and, in prophetic warnings, for destructive judgment.
SHRINE
Temple & Tabernacle - New Testament
A shrine is a sacred place or structure associated with worship. In Acts 19:24, the term refers especially to small silver models of the temple of Diana made by silversmiths.
Shrines, Silver
Objects & Symbols - New Testament
Silver shrines were small models or medallions representing the temple and image of Diana at Ephesus. Their manufacture was a profitable trade that was threatened by Paul’s preaching.
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