- Adam's apple : from the biblical character Adam.According to the Bible, Adam was thefirst man, the husband of Eve, and later the father of Cain and Abel. Adam and Eve lived in the garden of Eden until they ate a forbidden fruit, traditionally held to be an apple. As a punishment they were expelled from Eden. [Meaning : a projection of the thyroid cartilage at the front of the neckthat is more prominent in men than in women.]
- the bible : from the holy bible ; the religious book of the Catholics [Meaning : a book regarded as authoritative]
- the gospel truth : from the gospel which are the teachings of Jesus and the apostles [Meaning : an unquestionable truth]
- the Judas : from Judas Iscariot. the disciple who betrayed Jesus. [Meaning : a person treacherous enough to betray a friend]
- a Daniel : from the old testament : a youth who was taken into the household ofNebuchadnezzar, received guidance and apocalyptic visionsfrom God, and was given divine protection when thrown into the lions' den [Meaning : a wise upright person]
Sunday, July 3, 2011
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