saul

incontável · nome próprio

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.

• 🇵🇹Nome próprio masculino de origem hebraica, usado para o primeiro rei de Israel no Antigo Testamento e também para Saulo de Tarso (depois conhecido como apóstolo Paulo) no Novo Testamento.

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.

   🇵🇹Primeiro Rei de Israel

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.

   🇵🇹Apóstolo Paulo (anteriormente Saulo de Tarso)

   Sinônimos: apostle paulpaul

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