synagogue

nounchurch

Word Origin & History

late 12c., from Old French sinagoge (11c.), from Late Latin synagoga "congregation of Jews," from Greek synagoge "place of assembly, synagogue," literally "meeting, assembly," from synagein "to gather, assemble," from syn- "together" (see syn-) + agein "bring, lead" (see act). Used by Greek translators of the Old Testament as a loan-translation of late Hebrew keneseth "assembly" (cf. beth keneseth "synagogue," literally "house of assembly.")

Example Sentences for synagogue

Their prayer in the synagogue had been heard, and the child they had asked for was to come.

Never once since the birth of Naomi had he crossed the threshold of the synagogue.

The Judges had reassembled in the synagogue in the early morning.

As the afternoon wore on, the doors of the synagogue were thrown open.

On the Sabbath he went to the synagogue, and was called up to ...

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