Original Word: Σαῦλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Saulos
Pronunciation: SOW-los
Phonetic Spelling: (sow'-los)
Definition: Saul, the apostle.
Meaning: The name "Saul" means "asked for" or "prayed for."

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to the Hebrew name שָׁאוּל (Sha'ul).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H7586 שָׁאוּל (Sha'ul): The Hebrew equivalent of the Greek Σαῦλος, referring to the first king of Israel, Saul, and sharing the same meaning of "asked for" or "prayed for."

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the name Σαῦλος, its origins, and its significance in the context of the New Testament narrative.

Usage: The name Σαῦλος is used in the New Testament to refer to Saul of Tarsus, who later became known as the Apostle Paul after his conversion to Christianity.

Context: Σαῦλος, or Saul, is a significant figure in the New Testament, primarily known for his transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted apostle of Jesus Christ. Saul was born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, and was a Roman citizen by birth. He was a Pharisee, educated under Gamaliel, a respected teacher of the Law (Acts 22:3). Saul is first introduced in the Book of Acts as a zealous persecutor of the early Christian church, consenting to the stoning of Stephen, the first Christian martyr (Acts 7:58-8:1).

Saul's life took a dramatic turn on the road to Damascus, where he encountered the risen Christ in a vision. This event led to his conversion and subsequent baptism by Ananias (Acts 9:1-18). After his conversion, Saul began to preach the gospel, initially facing skepticism from the disciples due to his past actions (Acts 9:26-27). Over time, he became known as Paul, a name he used in his missionary journeys and epistles.

Saul's transformation is a powerful testament to the grace and calling of God, illustrating the theme of redemption and the power of the gospel to change lives. His writings and missionary work significantly contributed to the spread of Christianity and the theological foundation of the New Testament.

Word Origin
a modified form of Saoul
Definition
Saul, the Jewish name of the apostle Paul
NASB Translation
Saul (15).

STRONGS NT 4569: Σαῦλος

Σαῦλος, Σαύλου, ὁ (see Σαούλ, 2), Saul, the Jewish name of the apostle Paul (cf. Woldemar Schmidt in Herzog edition 2 xi., p. 357f; Conybeare and Howson, St. Paul, i. 150ff (American edition); Farrar, St. Paul, chapter 19:at the end; B. D. American edition under the word ): Acts 7:58; Acts 8:1, 3; Acts 9:1, 8, 11, 19 Rec., Rec.; .

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Saul.

Of Hebrew origin, the same as Saoul; Saulus (i.e. Shaul), the Jewish name of Paul -- Saul.

see GREEK Saoul

Forms and Transliterations

Σαυλον Σαῦλον Σαυλος Σαῦλος Σαυλου Σαύλου Σαυλω Σαύλῳ σαύρα σαφώθ σαφώς Saulo Saulō Saúloi Saúlōi Saulon Saûlon Saulos Saûlos Saulou Saúlou

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