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Unhallowed

Not consecrated; hence, profane; unholy; impious; wicked.

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Profane 84% connected

Not sacred or holy; not possessing peculiar sanctity; unconsecrated; hence, relating to matters other than sacred; secular; -- opposed to sacred, rel…

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Profane 84% connected

Not sacred or holy; not possessing peculiar sanctity; unconsecrated; hence, relating to matters other than sacred; secular; -- opposed to sacred, rel…

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Holiness 66% connected

The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity or purity; freedom from sin; sanctity; innocence.

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Holiness 66% connected

The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity or purity; freedom from sin; sanctity; innocence.

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Sanctitude 66% connected

Holiness; sacredness; sanctity.

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Sanctitude 66% connected

Holiness; sacredness; sanctity.

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Sanctity 66% connected

The state or quality of being sacred or holy; holiness; saintliness; moral purity; godliness.

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Sanctity 66% connected

The state or quality of being sacred or holy; holiness; saintliness; moral purity; godliness.

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Unholy 92% connected

Not holy; unhallowed; not consecrated; hence, profane; wicked; impious.

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Holy 94% connected

Set apart to the service or worship of God; hallowed; sacred; reserved from profane or common use; holy vessels; a holy priesthood.

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Holy 94% connected

Set apart to the service or worship of God; hallowed; sacred; reserved from profane or common use; holy vessels; a holy priesthood.

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