Sirach
UK/ˈsaɪɹæk/
Sirach proper noun: a book of the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canon of the Old Testament, considered apocryphal by Protestants.
Proper noun
Sirach
- A book of the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canon of the Old Testament, considered apocryphal by Protestants.
- Synonyms:
- Ben Sira, Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach
Synonyms of Sirach
Forms of Sirach
| alternative abbreviation | Si. |
|---|---|
| alternative abbreviation | Sir. |
Origin of Sirach
From Latin Sirach or Ancient Greek Σειράχ (Seirách),
Phrases with Sirach
Questions about Sirach
- What does Sirach mean?
- Sirach means a book of the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canon of the Old Testament, considered apocryphal by Protestants.
- What part of speech is Sirach?
- Sirach is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Sirach?
- Sirach is pronounced /ˈsaɪɹæk/ (UK).
Words near Sirach in the dictionary
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