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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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Zechariah 2:12
And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Zechariah 2:12 · retained source text

And the LORD shall inherite Iudah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Ierusalem againe.

Zechariah 2:13
Be silent, O all flesh, before the Lord: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Zechariah 2:13 · retained source text

Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised vp out of his holy habitation.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the habitation of his holines.

Zechariah 8:3
Thus saith the Lord; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the Lord of hosts the holy mountain.
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1611 witness · Zechariah 8:3 · retained source text

Thus saith the LORD, I am returned vnto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Ierusalem, and Ierusalem shall be called a Citie of trueth, and the Mountaine of the LORD of hostes, the holy Mountaine.

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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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