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Matthew 21:45
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Matthew 21:45
45And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
45And when the chiefe Priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceiued that he spake of them.
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Matthew 21:45
Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Persons who officiate in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; KJV contexts distinguish Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, chief priests, and persons made priests unto God.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: priest)
Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Comparisons or earthly accounts used to set forth truths.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Open the full verse study19¶ And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.
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Open the full verse study45¶ Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.
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Open the full verse study12How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
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