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holy

Meaning of “holy”

Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.

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Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
611 occurrences544 verses50 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 3:5

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Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 9:10 · retained source text

The feare of the LORD is the beginning of wisedome: and the knowledge of the holy is vnderstanding.

1611 marginal noteIob.28.28. psal.111.10. chap. 1.7.

Proverbs 20:25
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 20:25 · retained source text

It is a snare to the man who deuoureth that which is holy: and after vowes, to make inquirie.

Proverbs 30:3
I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 30:3 · retained source text

I neither learned wisedome, nor haue the knowledge of the holy.

1611 marginal noteHeb. know.

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Leviticus 20:26

And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the Lord am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine.

Hebrews 7:26

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Pure in heart, temper or dispositions; free from sin and sinful affections. Hallowed; consecrated or set apart to a sacred use, or to the service or worship of God. Perfectly just and good.

volume 1, leaf 916 (adjective entry)

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