saul

• 专有名词，指犹太裔男性名字，即《旧约》中以色列第一位国王扫罗，也指《新约》中的大数的扫罗（后来称为使徒保罗）。

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.

不可数 · 专有名词

1. First King of IsraelB2formal

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

   以色列的第一位国王

   • 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.

2. Apostle Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus)B2formal

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

   使徒保罗（原名大数的扫罗）

   • 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.

   同义词apostle paulpaul