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Pharisees

Meaning of “Pharisees”

Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.

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87 occurrences85 verses5 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Matthew 3:7

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Acts 15:5
But there rose up certain of the sect of the pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 15:5 · retained source text

But there rose vp certaine of the sect of the Pharisees which beleeued, saying, that it was needfull to circumcise them, and to cōmand them to keepe the Law of Moses.

Acts 23:6
But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 23:6 · retained source text

But when Paul perceiued that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, hee cryed out in the Councill, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the sonne of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead, I am called in question.

1611 marginal notePhil. 3.5.

1611 marginal noteChap. 24.21.

Acts 23:7
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Acts 23:7 · retained source text

And when hee had so said, there arose a dissension betweene the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was diuided.

Acts 23:8
For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the pharisees confess both.
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1611 witness · Acts 23:8 · retained source text

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither Angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confesse both.

1611 marginal noteMatt. 22.23.

Acts 23:9
And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 23:9 · retained source text

And there arose a great cry: and the Scribes that were of the Pharisees part arose, and stroue, saying, Wee finde no euill in this man: but if a spirit or an Angel hath spoken to him, let vs not fight against God.

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