English Explanatory Dictionary

Rechabite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the descendants of Rechab through Jonadab or Jehonadab. They belonged to the Kenites who accompanied the children of Israel into the holy land, and dwelt among them.
  2. One who abstains entirely from wine or all alcohol.

Word forms

Rechabite Rechabites

Etymology

From Rechab + -ite.

Derived words

Rechabitism
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