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Concision

Holman Bible Dictionary

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Archaic English noun meaning, “a cutting off.” KJV uses “concision” in Philippians 3:2 to describe Paul's opponents who insisted on circumcision as necessary for right relationship with God ( Philippians 3:2 ). See Circumcision; Paul .

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Concision'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​c/concision.html. 1991.
 
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