dedicate
English translation: the act of consecrating an altar, temple, church, or other sacred building.
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| 4 +1 | the act of consecrating an altar, temple, church, or other sacred building. |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1the act of consecrating an altar, temple, church, or other sacred building. Explanation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedication -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 6 mins (2015-11-17 10:25:32 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2 Chronicles 7&... http://www.enduringword.com/commentaries/1108.htm -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 6 mins (2015-11-17 10:26:11 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- This statue was consecrated by the Roman emperor. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 mins (2015-11-17 10:27:01 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Details on the dedication of the statue of Liberty: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/statue-of-liberty... |
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7 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +4
peer agreement (net): +4consecrate Explanation: The view that the temple was the official sanctuary of the Molossians is supported by the fact that a Roman emperor consecrated his statue to the temple, i.e. he wished himself and his memory, represented by the statue, to be associated with the temple. |
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