Pestilent fellow [λ ο ι μ ο ν]. Lit., a plague or pest.

Ringleader [π ρ ω τ ο σ τ α τ η ν]. Originally, one who stands first on the right of a line; a file - leader. Thus Thucydides says that all armies when engaging are apt to thrust outward their right wing; and adds, "The first man in the front rank [ο π ρ ω τ ο σ τ α τ η ς] of the right wing is originally responsible for the deflection" (v., 71). Here, of course, metaphorically, as A. V. and Rev. Only here in New Testament.

Sect [α ι ρ ε σ ε ω ς]. See on heresies, 2 Peter 2:1.

Nazarenes. The only passage in scripture where this term is used to denote the Christians. See on Matthew 2:23.

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Old Testament