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Words matter! Know the meanings of the words you speak, write, preach and teach to perfectly accomplish the things the LORD God wills.
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Va'adA Jewish council that maintains control and gives advice over certain community affairs. | ||
Vade MecumA book that a person carries for frequent and regular reference. | ||
ValidA well-founded, just, sound, effective, binding and sustainable result. | ||
Valley of the KingsA valley on the west bank of the Nile near the site of Thebes which was the necropolis of many of the kings and queens of ancient Egypt (c1350-c1200 B.C.). (Also called the Valley of the Tombs) | ||
VaticThe characteristics of a prophet. | ||
VaticanThe authority and government of the Roman Catholic Pope. Also the name given to the Pope's chief residence, which includes a library, archives, art museum, apartments and administrative offices. | ||
Vatican CityAn independent state of 109 acres within the city of Rome, ruled by the Pope. Sitting on the right bank of the Tiber, it was established in 1929 and includes St. Peter's Church and the Vatican. | ||
Vatican CouncilThe ecumenical council convoked in Rome by Pope Pius IX that declared the dogma of papal infallibility (1869-70). | ||
VaticanismA derogatory term used to describe the doctrine of the absolute supremacy of the Pope. | ||
VaticanusThe Greek uncial code that contains most of the text of the Bible. The 4th century A.D. manuscript is housed at the Vatican Museum. | ||
VellumParchments made from calf skin | ||
VenerationA religious symbolic act bestowing honor to that which brings worship to God. | ||
VerilyTruly. Said twice for emphasis by Jesus Christ when speaking to doubters of His Word. | ||
Virgin MaryBlessed among all women, she is the human mother of Jesus Christ, who was conceived divinely by the LORD God within her untouched womb. | ||