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.
Sheep-market
Places & Geography - New Testament
The “sheep-market” of John 5:2 is uncertainly translated. The underlying word may refer to a sheep-gate, or possibly to a pool associated with such a gate.
SHEEP-SHEARING
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Sheep-shearing was the springtime removal of wool from a flock, often performed by owners or hired shearers. In biblical narratives it was also associated with feasting and significant events.
Sheepgate, The
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Sheepgate was one of Jerusalem’s gates rebuilt by Nehemiah, situated near the city’s northern wall and mentioned in the account of the wall’s restoration.
Sheepmarket, The
Places & Geography - New Testament
“Sheepmarket” in John 5:2 is traditionally understood as referring to the sheep-gate of Jerusalem. The word “market” is not necessarily part of the original meaning.
SHEERAH
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sheerah was a daughter of Ephraim credited in 1 Chronicles with building the two Beth-horons and Uzzen-sheerah. The location of Uzzen-sheerah is unknown.
Shehariah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shehariah was a Benjamite, the son of Jehoram, mentioned in the genealogy of Benjamin.
Shekel
Measures & Money - Both
A shekel was a standard Hebrew unit of weight and a measure of monetary value, commonly used for silver and sometimes for gold and other materials. The sanctuary shekel was used in sacred contributions.
Shelah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shelah is the name of Judah’s youngest son and ancestor of the Shelanites, and also of a descendant of Arphaxad and father of Eber. A related form names the waters of Shiloah.
Shelanites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shelanites were the descendants or family of Shelah, Judah’s youngest son.
Shelemiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shelemiah is the name of several Israelites, including priests, Levites, and fathers of officials in Ezra, Nehemiah, and Jeremiah. The name means that Jehovah repays or recompenses.
Sheleph
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sheleph was a son of Joktan. His name was also associated with a tribe or district in southern Arabia.
Shelesh
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shelesh was an Asherite, the son of Helem, listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.
Shelomi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shelomi was an Asherite and the father of Ahihud, one of the leaders involved in the division of the land.
Shelomith
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shelomith is the name of several biblical persons and a post-exilic family. One Shelomith was the mother of the man judged for blasphemy in Leviticus 24.
Shelomoth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shelomoth is a variant form of Shelomith. It designates several Levites from the families of Izhar, Eliezer, and Gershon.
Shelumiel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shelumiel was the son of Zurishaddai and the prince of the tribe of Simeon during the wilderness period. He represented Simeon in Israel’s numbering and offerings.
Shem
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shem was the son of Noah and ancestor of the peoples traditionally associated with the Semitic nations. He was preserved through the Flood and became an ancestor in the line leading to Abraham and Israel.
Shema
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shema is the name of several men, including a Reubenite, a Benjamite, and one who stood with Ezra when the Law was read. It also designates a town in southern Judah.
Shemaah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shemaah was a Benjamite of Gibeah and the father of Ahiezer and Joash, who joined David at Ziklag.
Shemaiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shemaiah, meaning “Jehovah hears,” is the name of several priests, Levites, and other Israelites. One notable Shemaiah was the prophet who restrained Rehoboam from fighting the northern tribes.
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