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Name	Language	English Meaning	Source	Comments
S  (Names Beginning with letter "S")
Sabaoth	Hebrew	Hosts	Nibley
Sabbath	Seventh day of the week and a Day of Rest, as ordained by God the Father. Jesus Christ was crucified on Wednesday and resurrected on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath. Christians improperly celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday due to an edict from Constantine to honor Mithras, the Sun god.
Sadducee	Jewish party and aristocracy formed after Maccabean War. They helped spread Greek culture and opposed Jesus Christ. Named for Zadok, high priest in the time of Solomon. Noted in the New Testament (Mark 12:18). See Picture.
Salah (Shelach)	Hebrew	Emissary	Hurst	Son of Arphaxad and father of Eber.
Salem	Hebrew	Perfect Peace	Hurst	Early name for Jerusalem. Melchizedek was king and received tithes from Abraham.
Sam	1. Egyptian 2. Hebrew	1. Uniter of The Lands     [Sam-Tawi] 2. Name [form of Shem]	1. Nibley 2. Hurst	Son of Lehi and Sariah. Brother of Laman; Lemuel; Nephi; Jacob; Joseph.
Samaria	Hebrew	Watch Mountain	Hurst	Land in the northern kingdom of Israel. See the Hills of Samaria.
Samson	Hebrew	Of the Sun (See Picture)	Hurst	Son of Manoah. Foolish strongman of Israel who succumbed to a Philistine woman named Delilah. She cut his hair and betrayed Samson to soldiers. He died along with his tormentors when pulling down temple pillars.
Samuel	Hebrew	God Heard (See Picture)	Erickson	Son of Elkanah and Hannah. High Priest and prophet in Israel who consecrated David as king. Father of Abiah and Joel.
Samuel	Hebrew	God Heard (See Picture)	Erickson	Lamanite prophet who foretold the imminent birth of Jesus Christ. Wicked people of Zarahemla futilely attempted to kill Samuel.
Sanhedrin	Jewish senate and highest court for civil and religious affairs in Roman Galilee; noted in the New Testament (Matthew 10:17). Hebrew term for "sitting together." See Picture.
Sarah	Hebrew	Princess of All People	Nibley	Name changed from Sarai. Wife of Abraham. Mother of Isaac.
Sarai	Hebrew	Princess of Her Own People	Nibley	Name changed to Sarah. Wife of Abraham. Mother of Isaac.
Sariah	Hebrew	Jehovah is Prince (See Picture)	Hurst	Wife of Lehi. Mother of sons: Laman; Lemuel; Sam; Nephi; Jacob; Joseph; and daughters.
Satan	Greek	Slanderer (aka Scape-Goat)	Nibley	His name was changed from Lucifer upon expulsion for rebellion and attempting to usurp God's power. See Plan of Life and a Picture. View of Lucifer's Sigil.
Saul	Hebrew	Prayed for (See Picture)	Hurst	Son of Kish and father of Jonathan. King of ancient Israel. He often attempted to murder David.
Saul	Hebrew	Prayed for (See Picture)	Hurst	(aka Paul) Zealot who converted to Jesus Christ on his way to Damascus. He was a Roman citizen from Tarsus, member of Sanhedrin, and a strict Pharisee.
Saul (Shàul)	Hebrew	Prayed for	Hurst	King of Edom.
Scribe	Lawyer, usually a Pharisee, as noted in the New Testament (Matthew 14:52 and Mark 2:16). Also referred to a Hebrew court official in the Old Testament. See Picture.
Sea Peoples	Ancient people who attempted to conquer ancient Egypt. They included: Achaeans from Greece; Palastu; Philistines who spoke Greek; Sardenu from Sardinia; and Siculi from Sicily. Click to view Sea Peoples entry.
Seal of Melchizedek	Contrary to current LDS perception, this "Seal of Melchizedek" actually represents the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The eight-sided "star" also is symbolic of man's rebirth/resurrection through Christ. Note that Melchizedek stands behind the altar (symbolic of Christ's tomb). Standing on his right is Abel; on his left are Abraham and Isaac. The circle centered in the "star" is symbolic of Christ. See more Symbolism.
Seantum	Semitic	She has Sought after	Erickson	Brother of Seezoram. Member of Gadianton band in Ammonihah who murdered the chief judge in Zarahemla.
Sebus	Semitic	Place of Gathering	Hurst	Probably Lake Amatitlán modern Lake Amatitlán in Guatemala.
Sechem	Hebrew	Neck; Shoulder (Same as Shechem)	Hurst	Located in the Plains of Moreh, where Abraham offered a sacrifice in Canaan. See Picture.
Sechem	Semitic	Sun	Nibley	Also believed to be Sirius (dog star).
Second Coming	Refers to the triumphal return to earth of the Messiah (Jesus Christ).
Seer Stone	Egg-sized dark stone that Joseph Smith occasionally used while translating ancient records. See picture of the stone and a pouch that Emma Smith made. Geologists claim it is a rare "Genesis Stone" (banded-iron jasper).
Seezoram	Egyptian	Holy; Sacred; Set Apart [Deseret]	Nibley	Brother of Seantum and a Gadianton robber in Ammonihah.
Seir	Hebrew	Hairy; Rough	Hurst	Father of Dishan. Head of the Horites, who settled in the area of Mount Seir.
Sekhmet	Egyptian	Lady Neith (See Asenath)	Nibley	Refers to Egyptus. aka Hathor and Tefnut.
Seraphim	Hebrew	Fiery Beings	Hurst	Mythical beings with six wings, human hands and voices. Hebrews believe they serve God.
Seriah	Hebrew	Soldier of Jehovah	Hurst	Father of Ezra.
Serug	Semitic	Branch; Twining	Hitchcock	Father of Nahor.
Seth	Adamic	Appointed	Bible	Righteous son of Adam and Eve. Father of Cainan.
Seth	Adamic	Successor	Nibley	Jaredite son of Shiblon. Father of Ahah.
Seven Churches	Seven Christian churches in ancient Anatolia (modern Turkey) that John addressed and warned about events of the "Last Days". They were: Ephesus; Laodicea; Pergamon (Pergamus); Philadelphia; Sardis; Smyrna; Thyatira.
Sha'arayim	Hebrew	Two Gates	Hurst	Israelite city that was part of Judah's inheritance. See Picture.
Shabbath	Hebrew	Day of Rest	Hurst	Seventh day of God's creation of the Earth. English term is "Sabbath." Christians improperly celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday due to an edict from Constantine to honor Mithras, the Sun god. Saturday is the correct day.
Shabbathai	Hebrew	Saturn	Nazarenes	Nazarenes of Mount Carmel translation.
Shadrach	Akkadian	Command of Aku	Hurst	Name given to Hananiah by king Nebuchadnezzar II. He refused to bow before an idol of the king at Dura. Promoted to rank of Magi.
Shagre-el	Semitic	The Gates of God	Tvedtnes	Egyptian name for the Sun and Sirius, the dog star. See Picture.
Shah Mat	Egyptian	King is Dead	Nibley	Later became a term in chess -- Checkmate.
Shared	Semitic	Hostile [shara]	Erickson	Jaredite military commander.
Sharon	Hebrew	Plain	Hurst	Land and People to whom Enoch preached.
Shaumahyeem	Hebrew	Heavens; High	Nibley	Similar to Raukeeyang.
Shaumau	Egyptian	Heavens; High	Nibley	Similar to Raukeeyang; aka Shamau.
Shazer	Arabic	Clump of Trees aka Sigor [sgr]	Nibley	Lehi's campsite in the Arabian desert, and where Nephi hunted.
Sheariah	Hebrew	Gates of Jehovah	Tvedtnes	Son of Azel.
Shearjashub	Hebrew	Remnant Shall Return	Hitchcock	Son of Isaiah the prophet in ancient Israel.
Sheba	Hebrew	Oath; Promise	Hurst	Son of Raamah and brother of Dedan.
Sheba	Hebrew	Oath; Promise	Hurst	Son of Joktan. A descendent was the Queen of Sheba.
Sheba, Queen	Semitic	Daughter of an Oath (See Picture)	Hurst	Queen of ancient Sabaean Kingdom located at Ma'rib in modern Yemen. An Old Testament account related her visit to king Solomon of Israel.
Sheba	Semitic	Daughter of an Oath (See Picture)	Hurst	Sabaean Kingdom located at Ma'rib in modern Yemen. The queen visited Solomon of Israel.
Shechem	Hebrew	Back; Shoulder (See Picture)	Hurst	Ancient sacred city in Palestine near modern Nablus. Abraham visited this location. Burial site of Joseph.
Shedolamak	Adamic	Sacred Pillar	Hurst	Wilderness region where Adam conferred high priesthood upon Cainan (at age 87).
Shekina	Hebrew	God's glory/presence	Hurst
Shelem	Hebrew	Peace Offering	Hurst	Mountain probably in Morocco or Spain where Mahonri Moriancumer obtained 16 white stones.
Shem	Adamic	Name; Renown	Bible	Oldest son of Noah. Joseph Smith claimed Shem was Melchizedek, king of ancient Salem (Jerusalem).
Shem	Adamic	Name; Renown	Bible	Nephite commander of 10,000 men.
Shem	Adamic	Name; Renown	Bible	City probably at modern Cholula in Mexico.
Shem	Adamic	Name; Renown	Bible	Land and People to whom Enoch preached.
Shemeber	Hebrew	Powerful Name	Hurst	King of Zeboim.
Shemesh	Hebrew	Sun	Nazarenes	Nazarenes of Mount Carmel translation.
Shemhamforesh	Hebrew	The Explicit Name	Hurst	Hebrew four-letter combinations that represent the 72 energies, laws and powers of nature cited in Kabbalah. See Tetragrammaton.
Shemlon	Hebrew	East	Nibley	Probably area of Lake Amatitlan in Guatemala.
Shemnon	Hebrew	Important Fatness	Hurst	One of 12 Nephite disciples of Jesus Christ.
Sherem	1. Hebrew 2. Semitic	1. Pug-nosed 2. Dawn	1. Nibley 2. Erickson	Anti-Christ who demanded a sign from Jacob. He was struck dumb and died after confessing his delusions to the Nephites.
Sherrizah	Hebrew	1. Jehovah is Peace 2. East	1. Erickson 2. Nibley	Tower where Lamanites obtained many prisoners. Probably at Guiengola in Mexico.
Sheshach	Hebrew	Babel	Hurst	City of Babel (aka Babylon).
Sheshaq	Egyptian	[aka Sheshonq I]	Nibley	Ruler of Ancient Egypt who conquered Jerusalem in 926 BC and removed sacred artifacts from Solomon's Temple. See Facsimile 1-3.
Shez	Jaredite		B. Mormon	Good Jaredite king and son of Heth. Father of Shez and Riplakish.
Shez	Jaredite		B. Mormon	Eldest son of Shez, a Jaredite king. Rebellious but murdered by a thief.
Shiblom	Arabic	Young Lion	Nibley	Jaredite king.
Shiblom	Arabic	Young Lion	Nibley	Nephite commander of 10,000 men.
Shiblon	Arabic	Young Lion	Nibley	Jaredite son of Com. Father of Seth.
Shiblon	Arabic	Young Lion	Nibley	Son of Alma the Younger. Served as a missionary with brothers Corianton and Helaman.
Shiloah (Siloam)	Hebrew	Sent (See Picture)	Hurst	Natural fountain southeast of Jerusalem.
Shilom	1. Hebrew 2. Semitic	1. Land of the East 2. Safe; Secure	Nibley	Near Sebus Waters, modern Lake Amatitlán in Guatemala.
Shim	1. Hebrew 2. Jaredite	1. Renowned 2. North	Hurst	Hill in the Land of Antum. Site where Ether secreted Jaredite records. Probably located at modern Cerro la Malinche.
Shimnilom	Arabic	Monument of Wealth	Hurst	City in the Land of Nephi.
Shinab	Hebrew	Splendor of the Father	Hurst	King of Admah.
Shinar	Hebrew	Country of Two Rivers	Hurst	Ancient name for Mesopotamia, especially for kingdoms of Akkad, Babylonia and Sumer.
Shinar	Hebrew	Country of Two Rivers	Hurst	Ancient name for a city in Mesopotamia that Nimrod built. Traditionally associated with Nineveh, but more likely in Sumer and the Tower of Babel.
Shinehah	1. Egyptian 2. Egyptian 3. Hebrew	1. Encircle [sheni] Sun [nehah] 2. One Eternal Round 3. Year [shanah]	1. Hurst 2. Nibley 2. Tvedtnes	Our Sun.
Shiz	Hebrew	Splendor; This Gift [shiza]	Hitchcock	Late Jaredite king and brother of Lib. He led forces against king Coriantumr.
Shroud of Turin	Death shroud of Jesus Christ. Currently located at Turin in Italy. See Shroud and True Images of Christ.
Shu	Egyptian	Air	Hurst	See Picture.
Shuah	Hebrew	Deliverance	Hurst	Sixth son of Abraham and Keturah.
Shuah	Hebrew	Deliverance	Hurst	Canaanite and father of Tamar.
Shule	Sumerian	Belief; Trust [shu-la]	Hurst	Jaredite king. Son of Kib and father of Omer.
Shulem; Shulom	Hebrew	Peace	Hurst	Principal waiter to Pharaoh during a visit by Abraham. Variant spelling for the Hebrew term of Shalom.
Shulon	Adamic	Forest; Grove [East of Eden]	Bible	People of Enos depart from the wicked of this land and settle in Cainan (a land of promise).
Shum	Adamic	Name; Renown (Similar to Shem)	Hurst	People from the Valley of Shum. They were destroyed in war by people of Canaan (not that of Canaan).
Shum	Adamic	Name; Renown (Similar to Shem)	Hurst	Valley where people of Shum lived prior to their destruction.
Shurr	Semitic	Name of a god descended from El	Erickson	Valley near the hill Comnor in modern Mexico.
Siddim, Vale of	Hebrew	Salt Sea	Bible	Valley near the Salt Sea (Dead Sea) and region of ancient cities of Gomorrah and Sodom.
Sidom	Phoenician	High Place; Mountain	Erickson	Land probably at Río de la Pasión in Guatemala.
Sidon	Phoenician	Fishing Rock	Hurst	Phoenician trade center; see Picture.
Sidon River	Phoenician	Fishing Rock	Hurst	Probably the Usumacinta River in Guatemala and Mexico.
Simeon	Hebrew	Hearing	Hurst	Second son of Jacob and Leah. See the 12 Tribes of Israel.
Simon Peter	1. Hebrew 2. Greek	1. He has Heard [shim'on] 2. Rock [petros] (See Picture of Simon Peter)	Hurst	Chief apostle of Jesus Christ. He was a fisherman from Bethsaida of Galilee.
Sinim	Hebrew	South Country; Thorns	Hurst	Possible reference to southern China.
Sipapu	Greek	Center of Everything	Nibley
Sir	Egyptian	Term of respect to a superior	Nibley	Term adopted worldwide. [sr]
Sirius	Greek	Bright Star; Dog Star {See Picture}	Nibley	aka Shagre-el; Egyptians called it Sopdet.
Siron	Egyptian	Flesh [sirum]	Erickson	Probably near Quirigua in Guatemala.
Sisera	Semitic	That Sees a Horse (See Picture)	Hurst	Captain of king Jabin's army. Barak defeated him in battle at Mount Tabor. He fled and later Jael killed him.
Sobek	Egyptian	(See Picture)	Nibley	Ancient Egyptian god that represented Ptah. It also was a symbol for resurrection or rejuvenated life. See Facsimile 1-3.
Socho	Arabic	Thorn (See Picture)	Hurst	Town in the Valley of Elah, where David killed Goliath. Army of the Philistines camped between Azekah and Socho (aka Sokho).
Sodom	Semitic	Forcer; Violator	Nibley
Sodom	Semitic	1. Fortify; Strengthen 2. Forcer; Violator	1. Hurst 2. Nibley	City that God destroyed (29 June 3123 BC), along with Gomorrah, for evil actions. See pictures of City Ruins and "Salt Pillar". Probable site is Tall el-Hammam, 8 miles northeast of the Dead Sea.
Sokar	Egyptian	(See Picture)	Nibley	Ancient Egyptian god that represented a phoenix. It also was a symbol for 1,000 and a dispensation of rebirth. Note the presence of a Sokar Boat in Facsimile 1-3.
Sokho	Arabic	Thorn (See Picture)	Hurst	Town in the Valley of Elah, where David killed Goliath. Army of the Philistines camped between Azekah and Sokho (aka Socho).
Solomon	Hebrew	Peaceable (See Picture)	Hurst	Son of David and Bathsheba. King of Israel. He built a temple in Jerusalem.
Son Ahman	Adamic	Son of Man of Holiness	Christ	Ancient Egyptians corrupted the term "Ahman" and original Adamic teachings for their god, Amon. See Ahman.
Sophoi	Greek	Traveling Wise Men	Nibley	Refers to "wise men" who visited King Herod in their search for the child, Jesus.
Sothic Cycle	Ancient Egyptian cycle of 1,470 years; time it takes for a 365-day calendar to resynchronize with the start of a Yearly Cycle by the Heliacal rise of Sirius. Shown as a Chonsu in Facsimile 1-3.
Spear of Destiny	Spear that a Roman soldier named Longinus thrust into the side of Jesus Christ during His crucifixion. See New Testament (Matthew 14:52). Adolf Hitler reportedly obtained it.
Sphinx	1. Egyptian 2. Greek	1. Protector (See Hu) 2. To Squeeze	Hurst	Pharaoh Khafre of ancient Egypt reportedly built this demi-god at Giza circa 2570 BC. See Picture. A stone tablet located between two front paws mentioned Zep Tepi.
Star of Bethlehem	AKA Messianic Star because it shone over the site of baby Jesus' birth on 17 June 2 BC at Bethlehem. It actually was the rare conjunction (once every 2,000+ years) of the planets Jupiter and Venus with the kingship star of Regulus in the constellation of Leo. It could be seen 12 hours from China to Europe, with its closest point of separation at Israel. It recently appeared on 30 June 2015 AD and was seen 9+ hours from Bermuda to Hawaii. See Picture.
Sufis	Arabic	Traveling Wise Men	Nibley	Refers to "wise men" who visited King Herod in their search for the child, Jesus.
Sukkot	Hebrew	Feast of Tabernacles (See Picture)	Hurst	Final judgment of Yom Kippur. Day of Delivery; aka Feast of Booths in Israel; 21th day of 7th month (Tishrei). Climax day of Hoshanah Rabbah (Great Hosanna); October 21 likely will be the day when Jesus Christ will make His "Second Coming" or return to earth.
Synagogue	Greek	Place where you assemble	Nibley	See Hurva Synagogue at Jerusalem.