Pharisee: meaning, definitions and examples
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pharisee
[ หfษrษหsi ]
Biblical term
A Pharisee was a member of an ancient Jewish religious group who strictly observed the Law of Moses and traditions. They were known for their self-righteousness and hypocrisy.
Synonyms
hypocrite, legalist, traditionalist
Examples of usage
- He accused Jesus of violating the Sabbath, showing the Pharisees' legalistic approach.
- The Pharisees were often criticized by Jesus for their outward show of piety while neglecting justice and mercy.
Translations
Translations of the word "pharisee" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fariseu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฐเฅเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Pharisรคer
๐ฎ๐ฉ farisi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะธัะตะน
๐ต๐ฑ faryzeusz
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใตใคไบบ
๐ซ๐ท pharisien
๐ช๐ธ fariseo
๐น๐ท Ferisi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ฆฌ์์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูุณู
๐จ๐ฟ farizej
๐ธ๐ฐ farizej
๐จ๐ณ ๆณๅฉ่ตไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ farizej
๐ฎ๐ธ farรญsei
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะธัะตะน
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แแกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ farisi
๐ฒ๐ฝ fariseo
Word origin
The term 'Pharisee' originated from the Hebrew word 'pษrลซลกฤซm', meaning 'separated ones'. The Pharisees emerged as a distinct group during the Second Temple period and played a significant role in Jewish religious life. They believed in the oral tradition as well as the written Law of Moses.