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Nevi'im

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Ne·​vi'·​im | \ ˌne-vē-ˈēm How to pronounce Nevi'im (audio) , nə-ˈvē-əm \

Definition of Nevi'im

: the second part of the Jewish Scriptures which contains the writings of the prophets

— called also Prophets

— see Bible Table

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1828, in the meaning defined above

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“Nevi'im.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nevi%27im. Accessed 27 Jan. 2021.

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