maranatha

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Definition of maranatha in English English dictionary

{n} a Jewish form of anathematizing

See Anathema maranatha, under Anathema

an expression used by St

Paul at the conclusion of his first Epistle to the Corinthians xvi

Our Lord cometh;" an expression used by St

This word has been used in anathematizing persons for great crimes; as much as to say, "May the Lord come quickly to take vengeance of thy crimes

" See Anathema maranatha, under Anathema

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Our Lord cometh

Hyphenation

mar·a·nath·a