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corinthians

n. C / U
C2 Proficiency US //kɝˈɪnθiənz// corinthi·ans

n. two books in the New Testament of the Bible. They are letters written by Saint Paul to the people living in the ancient Greek city of Corinth.

n. the two epistles in the New Testament addressed by Saint Paul to the Christian community at Corinth. Usually plural in form and treated as a collective title for these biblical books.


SIMPLE

The priest read a passage from Corinthians during the wedding.

CONTEXTUAL

Scholars often study the first book of Corinthians to understand the social challenges faced by early Christian communities in Greece.

COMPLEX

The famous discourse on the nature of love found in First Corinthians remains one of the most frequently cited passages in both liturgical and secular wedding ceremonies worldwide.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually plural; when referring to the books of the Bible, it is often preceded by 'First' or 'Second'.

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