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saul

noun

Simple meaning

The Hebrew name of Apostle Paul in the New Testament.

Pronunciation

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sawl
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɔl

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Definition

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noun

  1. christianity

    The Hebrew name of Apostle Paul in the New Testament.

  2. biblical

    The first king of Israel in the Old Testament.

More ways to use saul

  • “Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity.”noun

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Sense: hebrew name of Apostle Paul in the New Testament

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