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Hebrews 12:10 - For they verily for a few days chastened [us] after their own pleasure; but he for [our] profit, that [we] might be partakers of his holiness.
Hebrews 12:11 - Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
Hebrews 12:12 - Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
Hebrews 12:13 - And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
Hebrews 12:14 - Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
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holy
ADJECTIVE:
1. Consecrated: dedicated or set apart for religious purposes: holy water, Native American holy ground.
2. Saintly: devoted to the service of God, a god, or a goddess: a holy man.
3. Sacred: relating to, belonging to, or coming from a divine being or power: holy relics.
4. Awe-inspiring: having a character that evokes reverence: Arlington National Cemetery is a holy place for many people of the United States.
5. Used in expressions of surprise: used in various expressions to show surprise.
NOUN:
1. Holy thing: something sanctified or venerated.
2. Holy person: a devoutly religious or saintly person.
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