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epistle to philemon

 

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Noun epistle to philemon has 1 sense
  1. Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Philemon, Epistle to Philemon, Philemon - a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to Philemon asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping
    --1 is a kind of book; New Testament

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Term: Epistle to Philemon

Description:

The Epistle to Philemon is a letter written by the apostle Paul to Philemon, a Christian slave owner. It is one of the books in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically categorized as an epistle.

Sense 1:

Noun: The specific letter written by Paul to Philemon, which is regarded as a biblical text.

Sample Sentence:

Many scholars and theologians study the Epistle to Philemon to gain insights into the early Christian community.

Sense 2:

Noun: A written letter or message, similar to an epistle, specifically addressed to a person named Philemon.

Sample Sentence:

John received an emotional epistle to Philemon from his long-lost friend, expressing their desire to reconnect.

Sense 3:

Noun: A literary work or composition that resembles a formal letter, often conveying personal feelings or thoughts.

Sample Sentence:

The poem was structured as an epistle to Philemon, capturing the poet's musings on love and friendship.

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