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Colossians

[kuh-losh-uh nz]
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noun (used with a singular verb)
  1. a book of the New Testament, written by Paul. Abbreviation: Col.

Colossian

[kuh-losh-uh n]
noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Colossae.
  2. one of the Christians of Colossae, to whom Paul addressed one of his Epistles.
adjective
  1. of or relating to Colossae or its inhabitants.

Origin of Colossian

< Latin Coloss(ae) (< Greek Kolossaî) + -ian
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Historical Examples

  • Colossians 3:15 says, "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts."

    The Calvary Road

    Roy Hession

  • And the clergyman's text was in Colossians 1:12, "Meet to be partakers of the inheritance."

    Christie's Old Organ

    Mrs. O. F. Walton

  • Among these, beside the Galatians, were the Ephesians and the Colossians.

  • To the Colossians from his prison he writes, "Remember my bonds."

  • The Colossians were the inhabitants of Colossus, in Phrygia.

British Dictionary definitions for colossians

Colossians

noun
  1. (functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians)

Colossian

noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Colossae
  2. New Testament any of the Christians of Colossae to whom St Paul's Epistle was addressed
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