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Definitions for simoniac
sɪˈmoʊ niˌæksi·mo·ni·ac
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simoniacnoun
One who carries on or is guilty of simony.
simoniacadjective
Of or pertaining to a a practitioner of simony
Etymology: See simony
Wikipedia
simoniac
Simony () is the act of selling church offices and roles or sacred things. It is named after Simon Magus, who is described in the Acts of the Apostles as having offered two disciples of Jesus payment in exchange for their empowering him to impart the power of the Holy Spirit to anyone on whom he would place his hands. The term extends to other forms of trafficking for money in "spiritual things".
Webster Dictionary
Simoniacnoun
one who practices simony, or who buys or sells preferment in the church
Etymology: [LL. simoniacus. See Simony.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of simoniac in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of simoniac in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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