Sirach
Definition
Proper noun * Sirach: A book of the Old Testament Apocrypha, also known as Ecclesiasticus. It is a collection of ethical teachings, maxims, and proverbs, traditionally ascribed to Jesus ben Sirach.
Usage
- Sirach is used as the title of a specific biblical text. It is always capitalized.
- The wisdom found in Sirach is often compared to that in the Book of Proverbs.
- Scholars study Sirach to understand Jewish thought during the Second Temple period.
Advanced Usage
- The Wisdom of Ben Sira: An alternative name for the Book of Sirach, referencing its traditional author.
- "The Wisdom of Ben Sira" is another title for the book of Sirach.
Variants and Related Words
- Ecclesiasticus: The more common name for the same book in many Christian traditions.
- The book known as Sirach in some Bibles is called Ecclesiasticus in others.
Synonyms
- Ecclesiasticus (n): The Latin and common English title for the same book.
- The Wisdom of Jesus ben Sira (n): A descriptive title for the book.
Notes on Different Meanings
- Sirach refers exclusively to the deuterocanonical/apocryphal book. It is not used as a common noun and has no other general meanings.
Noun
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an Apocryphal book mainly of maxims (resembling Proverbs in that respect)
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