"Saul, the Hebrew name of the Apostle Paul, Σαούλ with a Greek termination, Acts 7:58; 8:1, 3; 9:1"
Definition and meaning
Saul, the Hebrew name of the Apostle Paul, Σαούλ with a Greek termination, Acts 7:58; 8:1, 3; 9:1
In the original Greek the word is written: Σαῦλος
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of saulos (G4569) across the King James Bible.
And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,
And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.
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Common questions
Strong's G4569 (saulos) is a Greek word that means: Saul, the Hebrew name of the Apostle Paul, Σαούλ with a Greek termination, Acts 7:58; 8:1, 3; 9:1 It appears 17 times in the King James Bible.
The word saulos (G4569) appears 17 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4569 is saulos, a Greek word defined as: Saul, the Hebrew name of the Apostle Paul, Σαούλ with a Greek termination, Acts 7:58; 8:1, 3; 9:1. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
saulos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.