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judith

/ˈdʒuː.dɪθ/

Traducción: Nombre propio referido a la heroína judía del Antiguo Testamento (en libros deuterocanónicos), que salvó a su pueblo decapitando al general asirio Holofernes; también designa el libro deuterocanónico que narra su historia.

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B1formalcommonart/ˈdʒuː.dɪθ/

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A proper noun referring to a Jewish heroine from the Apocrypha who saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes; also the title of the apocryphal book recounting her story.

  • 🇪🇸Nombre propio referido a la heroína judía del Antiguo Testamento (en libros deuterocanónicos), que salvó a su pueblo decapitando al general asirio Holofernes; también designa el libro deuterocanónico que narra su historia.
  1. Biblical heroine C1 formal

    A Jewish woman from the Book of Judith in the Apocrypha who saved her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes.

    • Judith is celebrated as a symbol of courage and faith.
    • The story of Judith and Holofernes has been depicted in many paintings.
    • She is remembered as a heroine who acted decisively to protect her nation.

    🇪🇸Judit, heroína bíblica

  2. Apocryphal book C1 formal

    A book of the Old Testament Apocrypha that recounts the story of Judith's heroic act.

    • The Book of Judith is included in the Catholic and Orthodox biblical canons.
    • Scholars debate the historical accuracy of the Book of Judith.
    • The narrative in Judith emphasizes divine intervention and deliverance.

    🇪🇸Libro de Judit

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