Babylonian captivity
the period of the exile of the Jews in Babylonia, 597–538 b.c.
the exile of the popes at Avignon, 1309–77.
noun
the exile of the Jews in Babylonia from about 586 to about 538 bc
the exile of the seven popes in Avignon (1309–77)
noun
the period of during which the Jews were exiled by Nebuchadrezzar to Babylonia in the 6th century BC
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- Babylonians
of or relating to Babylon or Babylonia. extremely luxurious. wicked; sinful. an inhabitant of ancient Babylonia. the dialect of Akkadian spoken in Babylonia. Compare Akkadian (def 1). Contemporary Examples The exact origin of its discovery is unknown, but may have arisen from a hunt led by the babylonians. 17 Facts to Crack the Mystery of […]
- Babylonish
Babylonian. Historical Examples But after the Babylonish captivity a part of them returned and settled down here. Historical Miniatures August Strindberg But then he went on to say that it was no longer applicable to the Babylonish captivity. Earl Hubert’s Daughter Emily Sarah Holt He then took upon himself the title of king, which had […]
- Babylonish garment
babylonish garment a robe of rich colours fabricated at Babylon, and hence of great value (Josh.7:21).
- Babysat
to take charge of a child while the parents are temporarily away. to baby-sit for (a child): We’ve placed an ad for someone to baby-sit the youngsters in the evening. to take watchful responsibility for; tend: It will be necessary for someone to baby-sit the machine until it is running properly. Contemporary Examples But calling […]
- Babysit
to take charge of a child while the parents are temporarily away. to baby-sit for (a child): We’ve placed an ad for someone to baby-sit the youngsters in the evening. to take watchful responsibility for; tend: It will be necessary for someone to baby-sit the machine until it is running properly. Contemporary Examples The grandparents […]