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Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryThe first king of Israel in the Old Testament. · The Hebrew name of Apostle Paul in the New Testament. · A male given name from Hebrew. · A surname.
Etymology tree Hebrew שָׁאַל Hebrew שָׁאוּלlbor. Ancient Greek Σαούλ (Saoúl)lbor. Late Latin Saullbor. Old English Saulbor. English Saul Borrowed from Old English Saul. Doublet of Silas, which derived from Aramaic.
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- Doublet mentionSilasen
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