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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.
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* 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."
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* "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."
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* 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](en/tn/2co/help/12/03)
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* [2 Kings 03:1-3](en/tn/2ki/help/03/01)
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* [2 Timothy 03:14-15](en/tn/2ti/help/03/14)
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* [Genesis 28:20-22](en/tn/gen/help/28/20) |