saul Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
  2. noun (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
    Saul of Tarsus; Paul the Apostle; Saint Paul; Apostle Paul; Apostle of the Gentiles; Paul; St. Paul.
    • Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity

WordNet

Saul noun
Definitions
  1. Soul. Obs.
Saul noun
Definitions
  1. Same as Sal, the tree.

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