Chaldean

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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Relating to ancient Chaldea: Pertaining to the ancient region of Chaldea, its people, its language, or its culture.
    • Relating to occult wisdom: Pertaining to a tradition of astrology and mystical learning historically associated with Chaldea.

  2. Noun:

    • An inhabitant of ancient Chaldea: A member of the Semitic people who lived in the southern part of Babylonia (Chaldea).
    • A seer or astrologer: A wise man, especially one skilled in occult learning, astrology, or divination. This usage stems from the historical reputation of Chaldeans for astronomy and astrology.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The museum displayed Chaldean artifacts from the Babylonian period.
    • He studied Chaldean astrology and its influence on later traditions.

  • Noun:

    • The Chaldeans were known for their advancements in astronomy.
    • In the story, the king summoned the Chaldeans to interpret his mysterious dream.
Advanced Usage
  • The term Chaldean is often used in historical and biblical contexts to refer specifically to the Neo-Babylonian Empire, most famously under King Nebuchadnezzar II.
  • In later esoteric and occult traditions, a Chaldean is synonymous with a master astrologer or magician, referencing their ancient knowledge.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chaldea (noun): The ancient region in southeastern Mesopotamia.
  • Chaldaea (noun): An alternative name for Chaldea.
  • Chaldee (noun/adj.): An older term sometimes used synonymously with Chaldean, particularly regarding language.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Babylonian (in certain historical contexts).
  • Noun (for inhabitant): Babylonian.
  • Noun (for seer): soothsayer, astrologer, magus, diviner, sage.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • The Chaldeans: This phrase often collectively refers to the astrologer-priests or wise men in ancient Babylonian courts, as depicted in biblical texts like the Book of Daniel.
    • "Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans..." (Daniel 2:2).
Adjective
  1. of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture
Noun
  1. an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea
  2. a wise man skilled in occult learning

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