The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

formative years of civilization down through the ages, kings were shepherds and, thus, those over which they ruled were consequently labeled sheep. 1351. Shem—Name of Noah’s firstborn son, also the son that fathered the Semitic tribes of which Israel is one. 1352. Shemaiah—A prophet commissioned by God to call off a war that was planned by Rehoboam in an attempt to reunite the divided kingdoms of Israel for his own purposes. Since Jehovah had ordained the division, He upheld His decision by commanding the assembling soldiers to return to their homes and not pursue their fight. Shemaiah was the prophet dispatched for the job. His name means “God has heard.” 1353. Sheol—Hebrew word for hell. See meanings of Hell and Hades. 1354. Shepherd—Another word for pastor. The word means “herder of sheep.” See Sheep. Shepherd is used in the New Testament for a leader of sheep fewer than twenty times. The word pastor is used for a tender of the sheep in the New Testament. Seven of the times shepherd is applied in the New Testament refer to Jesus as the Great Shepherd. See Pastor. 1355. Sheriff—Relevant to the prophetic because one of its ministers’ many meanings is that of a sheriff with the following connotations included: a) share officer; b) custodian of prisoners, enforcer of sentences rendered on wrongdoing; c) partner in the custodial care of prisoners, execution of judicial decrees; d) a spiritual sheriff is one of the roles of the prophet, especially the prophet of the local church. 1356. Sheshach—Goddess of Shach or the goddess Shach. 1357. Seshak—Princely. 1358. Shield—Cover. 1359. Shinar—A) The biblical name for ancient Babylonia first introduced in Genesis 10:10. B) Also recognized as ancient Sumeria. C) It is the land of Nebuchadnezzar and is last mentioned in Zechariah 5:11. 1360. Shoe—Object signifying the character and nature of one’s service and its conduct. The nature and design of the shoe seen in a prophetic vision or a dream is important. The style often indicates the type of work or service being revealed. A business shoe would simulate a business venture. A sandal would reflect either a casual, humble, or foreign work. The color, too, is important and