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It is generally translated into a "watch-tower." It belongs to that class of Semitic nouns - Asma Zarf - which take or drive their name from the thing that they enclose or contain. Mispa is the place or building which derives its name from sapha, an archaic word for "stone." The u...
Having a genuine original or authority, in opposition to that which is false, fictitious, counterfeit, or apocryphal; being what it purports to be; genuine; not of doubtful origin; real; as, an authentic paper or register. To be avengedOn him who had stole Jove's authentic fire. Authentic...
Having a genuine original or authority, in opposition to that which is false, fictitious, counterfeit, or apocryphal; being what it purports to be; genuine; not of doubtful origin; real; as, an authentic paper or register. To be avengedOn him who had stole Jove's authentic fire. Real Be...
The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight. Maturity The time at which a note or bond is due. Wisdom Common sense; good judgment "It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things" (Henry David Thoreau). Maturity The state of a note or bond ...
An Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC Common Curiosities What defines wisdom? Wisdom is defined by the judicious application of knowledge, experience, and deep understanding to make sound decisions....
Having a genuine original or authority, in opposition to that which is false, fictitious, counterfeit, or apocryphal; being what it purports to be; genuine; not of doubtful origin; real; as, an authentic paper or register. To be avengedOn him who had stole Jove's authentic fire. Legitimat...