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Sanhedrin

Sanhedrin

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A group of Jewish religious leaders in ancient Jerusalem that acted as the top court
  • noun
  • /sænˈhɛdrɪn/
: Sanedrín
  • He was accused of blasphemy before the Sanhedrin, which is the Jewish highest authority.
  • Sanhedrin members
  • the Sanhedrin council

He was accused of blasphemy before the Sanhedrin, which is the Jewish highest authority.

Examples

  • When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him.

    Blog text (9)

  • Wake the priests of the Sanhedrin.

    Killing Jesus (2015)

  • We will bring Jesus to trial before the Sanhedrin.

    Judas (2004)

  • The Great Sanhedrin alone had the right to appoint or confirm the appointment of the high priest.

    Blog text (26)

  • The Jews pray to their single God, Yahweh, for the arrival of the mystical Messiah as their religious leaders, the Sanhedrin, try to keep an uneasy peace.

    Risen (2016)

  • The Sanhedrin was responsible for interpreting Jewish law in ancient Jerusalem.

  • During the trial of Jesus, the Sanhedrin played a crucial role as the highest court.

  • Members of the Sanhedrin met regularly to resolve religious disputes and issues.

Surface Forms

Sanhedrin singular
Sanhedrins plural

Etymology

Sanhedrin comes from the Greek word synedrion, made from parts meaning 'together' (syn-) and 'seat' (hedra). So the Sanhedrin was a group that 'sat together' to judge and decide, which is why it was the top council and court in ancient Jerusalem.