Lectionary Calendar
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Bible Encyclopedias
Apex
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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a stitched cap, somewhat resembling a helmet, with the addition of a little stick fixed on the top, and wound about with white wool, properly belonging to the ancient Flamen (q.v.)'.
The word is also used by Jerome to express a small hair-stroke, with which the Jews embellish the top of some of the Hebrew characters, placing it over them in the shape of a crown. These are used especially in the books read in the synagogues, and in the Mezuzzoth (q.v.).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Apex'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/apex.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Apex'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/apex.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
