pharisean (Meaning)
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pharisean (a.)
Following the practice of Pharisees; Pharisaic.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pharisean
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pharisean Sentence Examples
- The Pharisees, known for their strict adherence to religious law, often found themselves at odds with Jesus.
- The Pharisean's rigid interpretation of the Torah earned them a reputation for hypocrisy.
- Jesus condemned the Pharisees for their self-righteousness and outward show of piety.
- The Pharisees resented Jesus's authority and sought to discredit him at every turn.
- Nicodemus, a Pharisee, secretly met Jesus at night to seek knowledge of his teachings.
- The Pharisees plotted to arrest Jesus, believing him to be a threat to their authority.
- Saul, a devout Pharisee, persecuted Christians until he had a transformative experience on the road to Damascus.
- The Pharisean's love of money and power led them to support the Roman occupation of Judea.
- The Sadducees, a rival sect to the Pharisees, accused them of distorting the true meaning of the Mosaic Law.
- Although the Pharisees played a significant role in Jewish religious life, their legalism and hypocrisy ultimately undermined their authority.
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Following the practice of Pharisees; Pharisaic.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Pharisees, known for their strict adherence to religious law, often found themselves at odds with Jesus.
The Pharisean's rigid interpretation of the Torah earned them a reputation for hypocrisy.
Jesus condemned the Pharisees for their self-righteousness and outward show of piety.
The Pharisees resented Jesus's authority and sought to discredit him at every turn.
