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== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_28335" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_28335" /> == | ||
<p> ( | <p> ( '''''Πόρπη''''' ), a clasp or ''Brooch,'' in this instance of gold, sent by [[Alexander]] Balas to [[Jonathan]] Maccabaeus a present of honor, in conformity with customs of royal courtesy ( 1 [[Maccabees]] 10:89; 1 Maccabees 11:58; comp. 14:44; so Josephus, '''''Πόρπη''''' , ''Ant. 1'' 3, 4, 4; 5, 4). A similar usage is referred to by Trebellius [[Pollio]] (in ''Claud.'' ) '','' and the use of such ornaments is illustrated by Pliny (33:3); comp. Schleusner, ''Lex.'' s.v.; Smith, ''Dict. Of Class. Ant.'' s.v. Fibula. </p> | ||
== International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_1860" /> == | == International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_1860" /> == | ||
<p> '''''buk''''' ´''''''l''''' ( πόρπη , <i> '''''pórpē''''' </i> ): As a mark of favor Jonathan Maccabeus was presented by Alexander Balas with a buckle of gold (1 Macc 10:89), the wearing of which was restricted to the blood royal. The buckle was used for fastening the mantle or outer robe on the shoulder or chest. </p> | <p> ''''' buk ''''' ´' ''''' l ''''' ( πόρπη , <i> ''''' pórpē ''''' </i> ): As a mark of favor Jonathan Maccabeus was presented by Alexander Balas with a buckle of gold (1 Macc 10:89), the wearing of which was restricted to the blood royal. The buckle was used for fastening the mantle or outer robe on the shoulder or chest. </p> | ||
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