saul

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a male given name of Hebrew origin, notably borne by the first king of Israel in the Old Testament and by Saul of Tarsus (later known as Paul the Apostle) in the New Testament.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname eines männlichen Namens hebräischen Ursprungs, den der erste König Israels im Alten Testament trug, sowie Saulus von Tarsus (später bekannt als Apostel Paulus) im Neuen Testament.

1. First King of Israel B2 formal

   The first king of the Israelites in the Old Testament, who defended Israel against enemies such as the Philistines.

   • Saul was chosen by the prophet Samuel to be the first king of Israel.
   • He led the Israelites in battles against the Philistines.
   • Saul's reign is described in the First Book of Samuel.

   🇩🇪Erster König Israels

2. Apostle Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus) B2 formal

   A Christian missionary and author of several Epistles in the New Testament, originally known as Saul of Tarsus before his conversion.

   • Saul of Tarsus converted to Christianity and became known as Paul.
   • He traveled extensively to spread the teachings of Jesus.
   • Paul's letters form a significant part of the New Testament.

   🇩🇪Apostel Paulus (früher Saulus von Tarsus)

   Synonyme: apostle paulpaul

• sauls plural form
• sauls' possessive plural form
• saul's possessive singular form