the New Testament
noun
: the second part of the Christian Bible that describes the life of Jesus Christ and the lessons that he taught
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Mirroring the Old Testament scriptures, the New Testament understands Mary, carrying Jesus in her womb, as the new dwelling place of God.
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Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 13 July 2024
There is no prohibition on tattoos in the New Testament.
—Gustavo Morello, The Conversation, 10 July 2024
However, this bill has no relation to prohibiting the Bible or the New Testament, a claim USA TODAY previously debunked.
—Isabel C. Morales, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
And why is her voice not written in the New Testament?
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 20 June 2024
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Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 13 July 2024
There is no prohibition on tattoos in the New Testament.
—Gustavo Morello, The Conversation, 10 July 2024
However, this bill has no relation to prohibiting the Bible or the New Testament, a claim USA TODAY previously debunked.
—Isabel C. Morales, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
And why is her voice not written in the New Testament?
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 20 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for the New Testament
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“The New Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20New%20Testament. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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