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It would appear, however, that the term qahal, was used with the special meaning of "those called by God to eternal life", while 'êdah, denoted merely "the actually existing Jewish community" (Schürer,
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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Hebrew qahal, the name which denoted the Hebrew nation viewed as
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
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Ordinarily it is employed as the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew qahal, i.e., the entire community of the children of Israel viewed in their religious aspect.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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Testament to signify the congregation of Israel, viz. qahal 'êdah.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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