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reformation

Meaning of “reformation”

A setting right or amendment; a forming into a new or better order.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Hebrews 9:10

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The KJV occurrence

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Hebrews 9:10
Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hebrews 9:10 · retained source text

Which stood onely in meates and drinkes, and diuers washings, and carnall ordinances imposed on them vntill the time of reformation.

1611 marginal noteOr, rites, or ceremonies.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

The act of reforming; correction or amendment of life, manners, or of any thing vicious or corrupt.

volume 2, leaf 443, column 2 (noun entry, sense 1)

The act of forming anew; a second forming in order.

volume 2, leaf 443, column 2 (hyphenated noun entry)