Synonyms:
Paul, Saint_Paul, St._Paul, Apostle_Paul, Paul_the_Apostle, Apostle_of_the_Gentiles, Saul, Saul_of_Tarsus
Meaning: (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle; "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"
Synonyms:
Saul
Meaning: (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
Usage examples
At first, Saul thought:
Saul was overcome with sorrow.
Saul, too, was filled with delight.
He crept into Saul's tent one night.
He held up the piece he had cut from Saul's cloak.
They were badly beaten and Saul's sons were killed.
Saul saw that David had spared his life a second time.
"But David did not feel sure that Saul was a true friend.
He showed the cup and spear he had taken away from Saul's tent.
At first, this was true, for every one in Saul's army kept silent.