KJV Word Help Library – Letter S

LETTER S

1. Sackcloth

Definition/Synonyms:
— coarse cloth, mourning garment, rough fabric, burlap-like covering
Simple Meaning: Rough clothing worn to show deep sorrow or repentance.
Verse Reference(s): (Jonah 3:6; Revelation 11:3)

2. Salutation

Definition/Synonyms:
— greeting, welcome, blessing, acknowledgment
Simple Meaning: A greeting given when meeting or speaking to someone.
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 1:29; 2 John 1:13)

3. Sanctify

Definition/Synonyms:
— set apart, make holy, consecrate, purify
Simple Meaning: To set something or someone apart for God.
Verse Reference(s): (John 17:17; Leviticus 20:7)

4. Satrap (KJV: “princes” in some contexts but used historically)

Definition/Synonyms:
— governor, ruler, official, overseer
Simple Meaning: A high official or governor over a region.
Verse Reference(s): (Daniel 6:1–2; Esther 3:12)

5. Scant

Definition/Synonyms:
— small, limited, barely enough, insufficient
Simple Meaning: Something very little or not enough.
Verse Reference(s): (Proverbs 13:23; Deuteronomy 25:14)

6. Scepter

Definition/Synonyms: – royal staff, symbol of authority
Simple meaning: A rod that represents a king’s rule.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 49:10; Hebrews 1:8)

7. Scoffers

Definition/Synonyms: – mockers, ridiculers
Simple meaning: People who mock or make fun of truth.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Peter 3:3; Jude 1:18)

8. Scorn

Definition/Synonyms:
— mock, ridicule, despise, disrespect
Simple Meaning: To show disrespect or make fun of someone.
Verse Reference(s): (Proverbs 3:34; Psalm 1:1)

9. Scourging

Definition/Synonyms: – whipping, severe punishment
Simple meaning: Beating as a form of discipline.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 12:6; John 19:1)

10. Scrip

Definition/Synonyms:
— bag, pouch, wallet, small satchel
Simple Meaning: A small bag used to carry food or items.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Samuel 17:40; Luke 10:4)

11. Sepulchre

Definition/Synonyms:
— tomb, grave, burial place, vault
Simple Meaning: A place where someone is buried.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 28:6; John 19:41)

12. Shekels

Definition/Synonyms:
— coins, money, weight measure, currency
Simple Meaning: A unit of money or weight used in Bible times.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 23:15; Judges 16:5)

13. Shew

Definition/Synonyms: – show, display
Simple meaning: To make something known or visible.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 5:16; James 2:18)

14. Shewbread / Showbread

Definition/Synonyms:
— holy bread, offering bread, consecrated bread, sanctuary bread
Simple Meaning: Bread placed before God in the tabernacle as a holy offering.
Verse Reference(s): (Exodus 25:30; Matthew 12:4)

15. Shroud

Definition/Synonyms:
— covering, wrap, veil, cloth
Simple Meaning: A cloth used to cover something, often for burial.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 25:7; Ezekiel 7:18)

16. Similitude

Definition/Synonyms: – likeness, resemblance
Simple meaning: A comparison showing similarity.
Verse Reference(s): (Hosea 12:10; Hebrews 7:15)

17. Sleight

Definition/Synonyms: – trickery, deception
Simple meaning: Skillful but deceptive tricks.
Verse Reference(s): (Ephesians 4:14)

18. Slothful

Definition/Synonyms: – lazy, idle
Simple meaning: Unwilling to work or make effort.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 12:11; Proverbs 19:15)

19. Sluices

Definition/Synonyms:
— channels, openings, floodgates, water passages
Simple Meaning: Openings that release or direct flowing water.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 24:18; Amos 5:24)

20. Smite

Definition/Synonyms:
— strike, hit, wound, attack
Simple Meaning: To strike someone or something forcefully.
Verse Reference(s): (Exodus 17:6; Matthew 26:31)

21. Sojourn

Definition/Synonyms:
— stay temporarily, dwell for a time, lodge, reside briefly
Simple Meaning: To live somewhere for a short or temporary period.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 12:10; 1 Peter 1:17)

22. Soothsaying

Definition/Synonyms: – fortune-telling, divination
Simple meaning: Seeking knowledge of the future apart from God.
Verse Reference(s): (Acts 16:16; Deuteronomy 18:10)

23. Staggered

Definition/Synonyms: – doubted, wavered
Simple meaning: Hesitated or doubted instead of standing firm.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 4:20; Isaiah 7:9)

24. Subdued

Definition/Synonyms: – conquered, brought under control
Simple meaning: Forced into submission or controlled.
Verse Reference(s): (Micah 7:19; 1 Corinthians 9:27)

25. Suborned

Definition/Synonyms: – bribed to lie, persuaded falsely
Simple meaning: Secretly encouraged to give false testimony.
Verse Reference(s): (Acts 6:11)

26. Subtlety

Definition/Synonyms: – cunning, craftiness
Simple meaning: Cleverness used to deceive.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Corinthians 11:3; Proverbs 8:5)

27. Subtly

Definition/Synonyms: – craftily, cleverly
Simple meaning: Acting in a sneaky or deceptive way.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 3:1; Matthew 26:4)

28. Subvert

Definition/Synonyms: – overthrow, ruin, destroy
Simple meaning: To turn something from its proper course.
Verse Reference(s): (Titus 1:11; 2 Timothy 2:18)

29. Succor

Definition/Synonyms: – help, aid, relief
Simple meaning: Help given in time of need.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 2:18; Psalm 46:1)

30. Suffice

Definition/Synonyms: – be enough, satisfy
Simple meaning: To be enough or adequate.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 4:3)

31. Sundry

Definition/Synonyms: – various, different
Simple meaning: Of many kinds.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 1:1; Hebrews 9:10)

32. Supplication

Definition/Synonyms:
— earnest prayer, request, plea, petition
Simple Meaning: A humble and heartfelt prayer asking God for help.
Verse Reference(s): (Philippians 4:6; Daniel 9:3)

33. Swerved

Definition/Synonyms: – turned aside, deviated
Simple meaning: To stray from the right path.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Timothy 1:6; 1 Timothy 6:21)