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Epistle
UK
/ɪˈpɪs.təl/
US
/ɪˈpɪs.əl/
Translation of "epistle" into Russian
Definitions
epistle
Noun
UK
/ɪˈpɪs.təl/
US
/ɪˈpɪs.əl/
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; written communication.
She received an epistle from her old friend, filled with news and updates.
A book of the New Testament in the form of a letter from an Apostle.
The Epistle to the Romans is one of the most well-known letters written by Paul.
A liturgical reading taken from one of the New Testament epistles.
The priest delivered the epistle before proceeding to the Gospel reading.
epistle
Verb
UK
/ɪˈpɪs.təl/
US
/ɪˈpɪs.əl/
To write or send in the form of an epistle; to address by letter.
She epistled her observations to the editor.
epistle
Adjective
UK
/ɪˈpɪs.təl/
US
/ɪˈpɪs.əl/
Relating to or characteristic of an epistle, especially a New Testament epistle.
His letter adopted an epistle tone, formal and instructive.
Idioms and phrases
pastoral epistle
The pastoral epistle offered guidance to the young church leaders.
пасторское послание
Пасторское послание предложило наставления молодым лидерам церкви.
apostolic epistle
The apostolic epistle was read to the congregation every Sunday.
апостольское послание
Апостольское послание зачитывалось прихожанам каждое воскресенье.
general epistle
The general epistle addressed the spiritual needs of the community.
общие послания
Общие послания касались духовных нужд общины.
formal epistle
He wrote a formal epistle expressing his concerns to the council.
официальное послание
Он написал официальное послание, выражая свои опасения, в совет.
lengthy epistle
The lengthy epistle detailed the history of the organization.
длительное послание
Длительное послание подробно описывало историю организации.