🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Sanedrín

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sa-ne-drin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sanhedrin/sænˈhɛ.drɪn/
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El Sanedrín era el consejo supremo de los judíos en Jerusalén."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The assembly of Jewish leaders in ancient Israel, responsible for religious and legal authority.

    "The Sanhedrin played a crucial role in the governance of Jewish law during the time of Jesus."
  2. 2

    A modern term used to describe any similar council or assembly in a religious or legal context.

    "In contemporary discussions, the term Sanhedrin may refer to any governing body that interprets religious law."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Sanhedrin' originates from the Greek word 'synedrion', meaning 'sitting together' or 'council'. It was used in the context of ancient Jewish courts during the Second Temple period, evolving to refer specifically to the supreme council of the Jewish people in Jerusalem.

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