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heathen

Meaning of “heathen”

A Gentile or nation outside Israel; one associated with the worship of other gods.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
150 occurrences145 verses26 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Leviticus 25:44

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Matthew 6:7
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
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1611 witness · Matthew 6:7 · retained source text

But when yee pray, vse not vaine repetitions, as the heathen doe. For they thinke that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

1611 marginal noteEcclus. 7.16.

Matthew 18:17
And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
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1611 witness · Matthew 18:17 · retained source text

And if hee shall neglect to heare them, tell it vnto the Church: But if he neglect to heare the Church, let him be vnto thee as an heathen man, and a Publicane.

1611 marginal note1.Cor.5.9. 2.thes. 3.14.

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