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  • 11typological sense —    : typological sense    This word (from the Greek typos, meaning mark or figure, and logos, meaning word or study ) refers to a form of biblical interpretation that describes people, events, and symbols of the Old Testament asallegories or… …

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  • 12typology —    : typological sense    This word (from the Greek typos, meaning mark or figure, and logos, meaning word or study ) refers to a form of biblical interpretation that describes people, events, and symbols of the Old Testament asallegories or… …

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  • 13ABRAHAM — (originally Abram; Heb. אַבְרָהָם, אַבְרָם), first patriarch of the people of Israel. The form Abram occurs in the Bible only in Genesis 11:26–17:5, Nehemiah 9:7, and I Chronicles 1:26. Otherwise, Abraham appears invariably, and the name is borne …

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  • 14Prefiguration — Pre*fig u*ra tion, n. [L. praefiguratio.] The act of prefiguring, or the state of being prefigured. [1913 Webster] A variety of prophecies and prefigurations. Norris. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 15Prefigure — Pre*fig ure (?; 135), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prefigured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Prefiguring}.] [F. pr[ e]figurer, or L. praefigurare, praefiguratum; prae before + figurare to figure. See {Figure}, and cf. {Prefigurate}.] To show, suggest, or announce,… …

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  • 16Prefigured — Prefigure Pre*fig ure (?; 135), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prefigured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Prefiguring}.] [F. pr[ e]figurer, or L. praefigurare, praefiguratum; prae before + figurare to figure. See {Figure}, and cf. {Prefigurate}.] To show, suggest, or… …

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  • 17Prefigurement — Pre*fig ure*ment, n. The act of prefiguring; prefiguration; also, that which is prefigured. Carlyle. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 18prefiguration — noun Date: 14th century 1. the act of prefiguring ; the state of being prefigured 2. something that prefigures • prefigurative adjective …

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  • 19Book of Isaiah — This article is about the Book of Isaiah. For the Jewish prophet, see Isaiah. Hebrew Bible …

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  • 20Constantine II of Scotland — Constantine II King of Alba Reign 900–943 Predecessor Donald II Successor Malcolm I …

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