what does pharisee mean in the bible?

Answer 1

Printed from the Blue Letter Bible

Lexicon Results for Pharisaios (Strong's G5330) Greek for G5330 Φαρισαῖος Transliteration
Pharisaios
Pronunciation

fä-rē-sī'-os (Key)

Part of Speech
masculine noun

Root Word (Etymology)

of Hebrew origin cf H6567

TDNT Reference
9:11,1246
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Outline of Biblical Usage 1) A sect that seems to have started after the Jewish exile. In addition to OT books the Pharisees recognised in oral tradition a standard of belief and life. They sought for distinction and praise by outward observance of external rites and by outward forms of piety, and such as ceremonial washings, fastings, prayers, and alms giving; and, comparatively negligent of genuine piety, they prided themselves on their fancied good works. They held strenuously to a belief in the existence of good and evil angels, and to the expectation of a Messiah; and they cherished the hope that the dead, after a preliminary experience either of reward or of penalty in Hades, would be recalled to life by him, and be requited each according to his individual deeds. In opposition to the usurped dominion of the Herods and the rule of the Romans, they stoutly upheld the theocracy and their country's cause, and possessed great influence with the common people. According to Josephus they numbered more than 6000. They were bitter enemies of Jesus and his cause; and were in turn severely rebuked by him for their avarice, ambition, hollow reliance on outward works, and affection of piety in order to gain popularity.

Answer 2

The pharisees were a political sect in first century Judea.

Actually, their political alignment was more like that of Republicans nowadays than like Democrats. That's why Jesus always kept pointing out how wrong they were about things.

For lots more information, try an internet search on "pharisees."

Answer 3

It's like the Democrats.

Answer 4

"separated ones" a Jewish sect that upheld the oldest traditions of Israel at the time of Jesus.

Answer 5

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