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heresy

Meaning of “heresy”

A sect, party, or doctrinal way.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Acts 24:14

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The KJV occurrence

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Acts 24:14
But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 24:14 · retained source text

But this I confesse vnto thee, that after the way which they call heresie, so worship I the God of my fathers, beleeuing all things which are written in the Law and the Prophets,

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Acts 24:14

But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

In Scripture and primitive usage, heresy meant merely sect, party, or the doctrines of a sect, implying no reproach.

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