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== King James Dictionary <ref name="term_62837" /> == | == King James Dictionary <ref name="term_62837" /> == | ||
<p> | <p> SIN'GULAR, a. L. singularis,from singulus, single. </p> 1. Single not complex or compound. That idea which represents one determinate thing, is called a singular idea, whether simple, complex or compound. 2. In grammar, expressing one person or thing as the singular number. The singular number stands opposed to dual and plural. 3. [[Particular]] existing by itself unexampled as a singular phenomenon. Your case is hard, but not singular. 4. Remarkable eminent unusual rare as a man of singular gravity, or singular attainments. <p> SIN'GULAR, n. A particular instance. Unusual. </p> | ||
== International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_8192" /> == | == International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_8192" /> == | ||
<p> ''''' sin´gū́ ''''' - ''''' lar ''''' : "Pertaining to the single person," "individual," and so sometimes "unusual," "remarkable." So The Wisdom of Song of [[Solomon]] 14:18 , the King James Version "the singular diligence of the artificer" ( φιλοτιμία , <i> ''''' philotimı́a ''''' </i> , "love of honor," the Revised Version (British and American) "ambition"). In Leviticus 27:2 by "when a man shall make a singular vow" the King James Version seems to have understood a "personal" or "private" vow. the Revised Version (British and American) has "accomplish a vow," with margin "make a special vow." Compare the same phrase ( <i> '''''yaphlı̄'''''' </i> ( <i> '''''yephallē'''''' </i> ) <i> '''''nedher''''' </i> ) used of the [[Nazirite]] vow in Numbers 6:2 . </p> | <p> ''''' sin´gū́ ''''' - ''''' lar ''''' : "Pertaining to the single person," "individual," and so sometimes "unusual," "remarkable." So The Wisdom of Song of [[Solomon]] 14:18 , the King James Version "the singular diligence of the artificer" ( φιλοτιμία , <i> ''''' philotimı́a ''''' </i> , "love of honor," the Revised Version (British and American) "ambition"). In Leviticus 27:2 by "when a man shall make a singular vow" the King James Version seems to have understood a "personal" or "private" vow. the Revised Version (British and American) has "accomplish a vow," with margin "make a special vow." Compare the same phrase ( <i> ''''' yaphlı̄' ''''' </i> ( <i> ''''' yephallē' ''''' </i> ) <i> ''''' nedher ''''' </i> ) used of the [[Nazirite]] vow in Numbers 6:2 . </p> | ||
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_61023" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_61023" /> == | ||
<p> a word used by old writers in the sense of incomparable, matchless, of unequalled excellence. The following examples are taken from king [[Edward]] VI's Primer: "Breathe into my heart by thy [[Holy]] Spirit this most precious and singular gift of faith, which worketh by charity,… that When thou shalt call me out of this careful life [a life full of cares], | <p> a word used by old writers in the sense of incomparable, matchless, of unequalled excellence. The following examples are taken from king [[Edward]] VI's Primer: "Breathe into my heart by thy [[Holy]] Spirit this most precious and singular gift of faith, which worketh by charity, '''''…''''' that When thou shalt call me out of this careful life [a life full of cares], I may enjoy that thy most singular and last benefit, which is everlasting glory through Jesus Christ our Lord." '''''—''''' Staunton, Dict. of the Church, s.v. </p> | ||
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