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Pharisee

One of a sect or party among the Jews, noted for a strict and formal observance of rites and ceremonies and of the traditions of the elders, and whose pretensions to superior sanctity led them to separate themselves from the other Jews.

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Hebrew 76% connected

An appellative of Abraham or of one of his descendants, esp. in the line of Jacob; an Israelite; a Jew.

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Israelite 76% connected

A descendant of Israel, or Jacob; a Hebrew; a Jew.

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Jew 76% connected

Originally, one belonging to the tribe or kingdom of Judah; after the return from the Babylonish captivity, any member of the new state; a Hebrew; an…

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Pietistic 74% connected

Alt. of Pietistical

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Pietistic 74% connected

Alt. of Pietistical

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Pietistical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the Pietists; hence, in contempt, affectedly or demonstratively religious.

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Pietistical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the Pietists; hence, in contempt, affectedly or demonstratively religious.

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Address verb · 78% connection

A formal communication, either written or spoken; a discourse; a speech; a formal application to any one; a petition; a formal stateme…

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Antisabbatarian noun · 78% connection

One of a sect which opposes the observance of the Christian Sabbath.

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Assidean noun · 78% connection

One of a body of devoted Jews who opposed the Hellenistic Jews, and supported the Asmoneans.

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Blue superl. · 78% connection

Severe or over strict in morals; gloom; as, blue and sour religionists; suiting one who is over strict in morals; inculcating an impra…

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Celebrate verb · 78% connection

To honor by solemn rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly; to keep; as, to…

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Ceremonially adverb · 78% connection

According to rites and ceremonies; as, a person ceremonially unclean.

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Ceremony noun · 78% connection

Ar act or series of acts, often of a symbolical character, prescribed by law, custom, or authority, in the conduct of important matter…

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Commemorate verb · 78% connection

To call to remembrance by a special act or observance; to celebrate with honor and solemnity; to honor, as a person or event, by some…

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Dispersion noun · 78% connection

The act or process of scattering or dispersing, or the state of being scattered or separated; as, the Jews in their dispersion retaine…

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Druidism noun · 78% connection

The system of religion, philosophy, and instruction, received and taught by the Druids; the rites and ceremonies of the Druids.

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Elder adjective · 78% connection

A person who, on account of his age, occupies the office of ruler or judge; hence, a person occupying any office appropriate to such a…

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Evangelical adjective · 78% connection

Earnest for the truth taught in the gospel; strict in interpreting Christian doctrine; preeminetly orthodox; -- technically applied to…

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Formal adjective · 78% connection

Having the form or appearance without the substance or essence; external; as, formal duty; formal worship; formal courtesy, etc.

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Frankincense noun · 78% connection

A fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. The best kinds now come…

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Funeral noun · 78% connection

Per. taining to a funeral; used at the interment of the dead; as, funeral rites, honors, or ceremonies.

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Hellenist noun · 78% connection

One who affiliates with Greeks, or imitates Greek manners; esp., a person of Jewish extraction who used the Greek language as his moth…

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Initiate verb · 78% connection

To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or…

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Installation noun · 78% connection

The act of installing or giving possession of an office, rank, or order, with the usual rites or ceremonies; as, the installation of a…

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