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Synagogue of Satan

Synagogue of Satan proper noun: the Jews, regarded collectively.

Proper noun

the Synagogue of Satan

  1. (derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slur) The Jews, regarded collectively.
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Forms of Synagogue of Satan

alternative uncommonSynagog of Satan

Origin of Synagogue of Satan

From a phrase in Revelation 2:9 (also Revelation 3:9), where the text describes "the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan." (Revelation 2:9). The expression was subsequently used polemically for various religious groups before also acquiring a modern antisemitic sense referring to Jews collectively.

Questions about Synagogue of Satan

What does Synagogue of Satan mean?
Synagogue of Satan means the Jews, regarded collectively.
What part of speech is Synagogue of Satan?
Synagogue of Satan is a proper noun.

Words near Synagogue of Satan in the dictionary

  1. synagogic
  2. synagogical
  3. synagogically
  4. synagogs
  5. synagogue
  6. Synagogue of Satan
  7. synagogue-goer
  8. synagogue-goers
  9. synagogue-going
  10. synagoguegoer
  11. synagoguegoers

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