Whited Sepulcher Definition

wītĭd, hwī-
noun
An evil person who pretends to be holy or good; a hypocrite.
American Heritage
A hypocrite: Matt. 23:27
Webster's New World
Alternative form of whited sepulchre.
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Origin of Whited Sepulcher

  • From the simile applied by Jesus to hypocrites as exemplified by some scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 23:27)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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