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.
Sheva
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sheva is the name of a son of Caleb and, in another form, a royal scribe or secretary under David.
Shewbread
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
Shewbread, or “bread of the Presence,” consisted of twelve loaves placed before the Lord in the sanctuary. The loaves represented Israel and were replaced each Sabbath; the priests ate the removed bread.
SHEWBREAD, TABLE OF
Temple & Tabernacle - Both
The table of shewbread was the sacred table in the tabernacle and temple on which the bread of the presence was placed. It was distinct from the altar of incense and served the worship of God.
SHEWBREAD, THE
Temple & Tabernacle - Both
The shewbread, or bread of the presence, consisted of twelve unleavened cakes placed before the Lord each Sabbath. It symbolized Israel’s continual dependence on God, and the priests ate the replaced loaves as holy offerings.
Shibboleth
Government & Society - Old Testament
Shibboleth was a word used by the Gileadites to identify fleeing Ephraimites by their pronunciation. It became a test of tribal speech and resulted in the execution of those who could not pronounce it correctly.
Shibmah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shibmah was a town east of the Jordan assigned to Reuben. It is probably the same place called Shebam or Sibmah in other passages.
Shicron
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shicron was a landmark on the western end of Judah’s northern boundary, between Ekron and Jabneel.
Shield
Objects & Symbols - Both
A shield was a defensive weapon made from wood, leather, or metal. Scripture uses it as a picture of God’s protection, and the New Testament compares faith to a shield against spiritual attack.
Shiggaion
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Shiggaion is a musical or poetic term in the title of Psalm 7, with the plural in Habakkuk 3:1. Its precise meaning is uncertain, but it likely describes an impassioned or rhapsodic song.
Shihon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shihon was a town in the territory of Issachar, mentioned in the account of the tribal allotments.
Shihor
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shihor was a watercourse associated with Egypt and Israel’s southwestern boundary. It may refer to a canal or stream near Egypt rather than directly to the Nile itself.
Shihor Of Egypt
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shihor of Egypt is another designation for Shihor, the watercourse associated with Egypt and the southwestern boundary of the land of Israel.
Shihor-Libnath
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shihor-libnath was a stream or boundary landmark of Asher, probably near Mount Carmel and the Mediterranean coast. Its exact identification is uncertain.
Shihorlibnath
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shihorlibnath was a boundary landmark of Asher, probably a dark-colored stream contrasting with the light sands of its shore. Its precise location is uncertain.
SHIKKERON
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shikkeron was a place on the northern boundary of Judah, between Ekron and Baalah. Its exact location is unknown.
Shilhi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shilhi was the father of Azubah, the mother of King Jehoshaphat. The name and the person’s precise identity are otherwise uncertain.
Shilhim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shilhim was a town in southern Judah, also associated with the names Sharuhen and Shaaraim.
Shillem
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shillem was a son of Naphtali and the ancestor of the Shillemites.
SHILLEM, SHILLEMITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shillem was a son of Naphtali, and the Shillemites were his descendants or clan. The name is distinct from, though sometimes associated with, other names such as Shallum.
Shillemites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shillemites were the descendants or family of Shillem, a son of Naphtali.
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