john the baptist

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Noun john the baptist has 1 sense

John the Baptist, St. John the Baptist - (New Testament) a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); was beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome
--₁ is a kind of hermit, recluse, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte; saint

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John the Baptist

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John the Baptist refers to a biblical figure who is recognized as a prophet and forerunner of Jesus Christ in Christianity. He is known for baptizing people in the River Jordan to signify their repentance for sins. John the Baptist played a significant role in the initiation of Jesus' ministry and is considered a pivotal figure in religious history.

Sample Sentences:

Many followers traveled to the river to witness John the Baptist's powerful sermons.
John the Baptist preached a message of repentance and urged people to turn towards righteousness.
Herod Antipas imprisoned John the Baptist for speaking out against his unlawful marriage.
Jesus, after his baptism by John the Baptist, began his mission to spread the teachings of God.

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