Strong’s G4549

Σαούλ

Part of speech

Proper Noun, Indeclinable

Transliteration

Saoul

Pronunciation

sah-ool'

Definition

Saul

Meaning

Saul, (a) the first king of Israel, (b) the Hebrew name of the Apostle to the Gentiles.

Usage

In the New Testament, "Saoul" refers to two distinct individuals: Saul, the first king of Israel, and Saul of Tarsus, who later became the Apostle Paul. The name means "asked for" or "prayed for" in Hebrew, reflecting the people's request for a king in the Old Testament.

Bible references

Acts 9:4;Acts 9:4;Acts 9:17;Acts 13:21;Acts 22:7;Acts 22:7;Acts 22:13;Acts 26:14;Acts 26:14