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senate

Meaning of “senate”

An assembled council or body of elders and rulers called together for deliberation and judgment.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Acts 5:21

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The KJV occurrence

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Acts 5:21
And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 5:21 · retained source text

And when they heard that, they entred into the Temple early in the morning, & taught: but the high Priest came, and they that were with him, and called the Councill together, and all the Senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to haue them brought.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

An assembly or council of elders or principal inhabitants having a share in government.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 560