GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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{ Sanhedrin , Sanhedrim , } n. [Heb. sanhedrīn, fr. Gr. >; > with + > a seat, fr. > to sit. See Sit.] (Jewish Antiq.) the great council of the Jews, which consisted of seventy members, to whom the high priest was added. It had jurisdiction of religious matters.1913 Webster
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Synagogue , n. [F., from L. synagoga, Gr. > a bringing together, an assembly, a synagogue, fr. > to bring together; σύν with + > to lead. See Syn-, and Agent.]
- A congregation or assembly of Jews met for the purpose of worship, or the performance of religious rites.1913 Webster
- The building or place appropriated to the religious worship of the Jews.1913 Webster
- The council of, probably, 120 members among the Jews, first appointed after the return from the Babylonish captivity; -- called also the Great Synagogue, and sometimes, though erroneously, the Sanhedrin.1913 Webster
- A congregation in the early Christian church.1913 Webster
My brethren, . . . if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring.
James ii. 1,2 (Rev. Ver.).1913 Webster - Any assembly of men. [Obs. or R.]Milton.1913 Webster
- A congregation or assembly of Jews met for the purpose of worship, or the performance of religious rites.