St. John the Baptist meaning

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St. John the Baptist (noun): (New Testament) a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); was beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome.

Definition of St. John the Baptist

  1. (New Testament) a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); was beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome

    Synonyms: John the Baptist

    Type of: hermit, saint

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