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# sacred #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "sacred" describes something that relates to worshiping God or to the pagan worship of false gods.
* In the Old Testament, the term "sacred" was oftensed to describe the stone pillars and other objects used in the worship of false gods. This could also be translated as "religious."
* "Sacred songs" and "sacred music" refer to music that was sung or played for God's glory. This could be translated as "music for worshiping Yahweh" or "songs that praise God."
* The phrase "sacred duties" referred to the "religious duties" or "rituals" that a priest performed to lead people in worshiping God. It could also refer to the rituals performed by a pagan priest to worship a false god
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(See also: [holy](../kt/holy.md), [consecrate](../kt/consecrate.md), [priest](../kt/priest.md)))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Corinthians 12:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/2co/12/03)
* [2 Kings 03:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/03/01)
* [2 Timothy 03:14-15](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/03/14)
* [Genesis 28:20-22](rc://en/tn/help/gen/28/20)
## Word Data:##
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