Tobit
Americannoun
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a book of the Apocrypha.
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a devout Jew whose story is recorded in this book.
noun
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a pious Jew who was released from blindness through the help of the archangel Raphael
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a book of the Apocrypha relating this story
Example Sentences
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Another example appears in the book of Tobit.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2020
Tobit includes a narrative about a young woman named Sarah.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2020
We may as well give up the lumber and the betterments, at once," growled Tobit, "as let him get clear.
From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by Cooper, James Fenimore
Why is the book of Jonah in the Canon, and the book of Tobit in the Apocrypha?
From The Book Of God In The Light Of The Higher Criticism by Foote, G. W. (George William)
He looked almost majestic as he stood before them, in his ragged dressing-gown, descanting on the merits of his Tobit, that had sold for an old song.
From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
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