Things
Salvation
Saved through the death of Jesus from the penalty and power of sin. Often in the Old Testament, salvation referred…
Samuel, 1 and 2
The two parts were one book until about 200 BC, when the Bible was translated into Greek. The translators then…
Scapegoat
On the Day of Atonement, two goats were chosen. One goat was sacrificed. The other goat was released into the…
Scepter
A rod or baton that symbolized the authority of a ruler. Some scepters were long and thin like a curtain…
Scorpion
Ancient scorpions were about two to four inches long and the deadliest of insects. Scorpions were often mentioned as symbols…
Serpent/Snakes
Many different types of snakes were mentioned in the Bible. Adders or asps were poisonous snakes, probably similar to cobras.…
Sheep/Lamb
Sheep are mentioned more often in the Bible than any other animal. The earliest mention is in Genesis 4:2, where…
Shield
Shields (sometimes called bucklers) were large or small objects that soldiers carried to protect themselves from the spears and swords…
Ship/Boat
The Israelites were farmers rather than sailors because they had no harbors. Most of the Mediterranean coast was usually controlled…
Showbread/Holy Bread
Twelve loaves of bread, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The loaves were placed on a special gold-covered table in…