Solomon
fl. 10th century b.c., king of Israel (son of David).
an extraordinarily wise man; a sage.
a male given name.
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How to use Solomon in a sentence
In his preface, Solomon suggests that other movements can learn from this one.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality | E.J. Graff | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA new book from gay rights activist Marc Solomon sets the record straight about how gay marriage victories were really won.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality | E.J. Graff | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBy contrast, Solomon can tell us a great deal about what really changed the country—because at key moments, he was there.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality | E.J. Graff | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs part of the MassEquality coalition, Marc Solomon, a former Senate aide, was working to get Bay State legislators to vote no.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality | E.J. Graff | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI made the film with my two best friends from high school, Ben Solomon and Filippo Chia.
Alford speaks of this as remarkable; but vision is the especial promise of Wisdom, therefore of Solomon, son of David.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayAt the feet of Solomon Jesus also was sitting, and he certainly did not call himself personally greater than Solomon.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayMuch glamour has been cast upon the names of Solomon and David by their alleged writings.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordIn early English literature there was at one time a tendency to ascribe to Solomon various proverbs not in the Bible.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwaySolomon, and the Second Solomon, rest in their unknown graves; their wisdom is corrupted; but their genius survives in the earth.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel Conway
British Dictionary definitions for Solomon
/ (ˈsɒləmən) /
10th century bc, king of Israel, son of David and Bathsheba, credited with great wisdom
Derived forms of Solomon
- Solomonic (ˌsɒləˈmɒnɪk) or Solomonian (ˌsɒləˈməʊnɪən), adjective
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Cultural definitions for Solomon
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