Definitions for sanhedrin
sænˈhɛd rɪn, -ˈhi drɪn, sɑn-, ˈsæn ɪ drɪn; ˈsæn hɪ drɪm, ˈsæn ɪ-san·hedrin

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1. Sanhedrinnoun

   the supreme judicial and ecclesiastical council of ancient Jerusalem

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1. Sanhedrinnoun

   An assembly of twenty-three judges appointed in every major city in Israel.

2. Sanhedrinnoun

   The assembly of seventy-one judges sitting in Jerusalem.

3. Etymology: סנהדרין, from συνέδριον.

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1. sanhedrin

   The Sanhedrin was an assembly or council of Jewish rabbis and other appointed officials in ancient Israel, who had legislative, judicial, and educational responsibilities. It was known as the highest institution in the Jewish judicial system during the time of the Second Temple and often dealt with religious, legal, and political issues. The Sanhedrin featured 71 members and was presided over by a High Priest or president known as 'Nasi' in Hebrew.

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1. Sanhedrinnoun

   alt. of Sanhedrim

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1. Sanhedrin

   The Sanhedrin was an assembly of twenty to twenty-three men appointed in every city in the biblical Land of Israel. The Mishnah arrives at the number twenty-three based on an exegetical derivation: It must be possible for a "community" to vote for both conviction and exoneration. The minimum size of a "community" is 10 men. One more is required to achieve a majority, but a simple majority cannot convict, and so an additional judge is required. Finally, a court should not have an even number of judges to prevent deadlocks; thus 23. This court dealt with only religious matters. The Great Sanhedrin was made up of a Chief/Prince/Leader called Nasi, a vice chief justice, and sixty-nine general members. In the Second Temple period, the Great Sanhedrin met in the Hall of Hewn Stones in the Temple in Jerusalem. The court convened every day except festivals and Shabbat. In the late 3rd century, to avoid persecution, its authoritative decisions were issued under the name of Beit HaMidrash.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sanhedrin in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sanhedrin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sanhedrin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sanhedrin
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanhedrin
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sanhedrin