Thebaic

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:46:01

The*ba"ic (?), a. [L. thebaicus, Gr. .]

Of or pertaining to Thebes in Egypt; specifically, designating a version of the Bible preserved by the Copts, and esteemed of great value by biblical scholars. This version is also called the Sahidic version.

 

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