Herodii

/hɪˈroʊdiaɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural form relating to Herod or members of the Herod family; sometimes used in Latin contexts referring to Herodians.

Etymology

Latin plural of Herodius or reference to followers of Herod. This is primarily a scholarly or classical term used in historical and religious texts.

Kelly Says

In the Bible, there's a mysterious group called 'Herodians' who opposed Jesus, and scholars still debate whether they were political allies of Herod or a formal religious sect.

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