paralipomenon
Definition
Noun: 1. A term for the Books of Chronicles: In biblical scholarship, 'Paralipomenon' is an archaic name, derived from Greek, for the books of 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The term signifies "things omitted" or "supplements," reflecting the historical view that these books provided supplementary material to the earlier books of Kings.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- In some older theological references, the books of Paralipomenon are cited alongside the books of Samuel and Kings.
- The term 'Paralipomenon' is rarely used in modern biblical studies, having been replaced by 'Chronicles'.
Advanced Usage
- Scholarly/Historical Context: The word is used almost exclusively in historical, academic, or traditional theological discussions about the canon and structure of the Old Testament. It is not used in contemporary general speech or writing.
Variants and Related Words
- Chronicles (n): The modern and standard English name for the two biblical books previously known as Paralipomenon.
- Supplementary (adj): Describing something that serves as an addition or complement, which relates to the original Greek meaning of 'Paralipomenon'.
Synonyms
- Chronicles (the direct modern equivalent)
- Annals (in a general historical sense, though not a direct synonym for the biblical books)
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, highly specific meaning related to biblical literature. It is a technical, obsolete term and is not used to describe anything outside of this specific context.
Noun
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(Old Testament) an obsolete name for the Old Testament books of I Chronicles and II Chronicles which were regarded as supplementary to Kings
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