saul
pronunciation
How to pronounce saul in British English:
UK [sɔ:l]
How to pronounce saul in American English:
US [sɔl]
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- Noun:
- (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
- (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
Word Origin
- Saul
- masc. proper name, Biblical first king of Israel, from Latin Saul, from Hebrew Shaul, literally "asked for," passive participle of sha'al "he asked for."
Example
- 1. Those are some serious signs . So saul obeyed them .
- 2. Saul on the road to damascus .
- 3. You 've done it uncle saul 's whole life .
- 4. As samuel turned to leave , saul caught hold of the hem of his robe , and it tore .
- 5. Inside the gate saul asked the first person he saw about the prophet .