Pharisee Definition

pharisee
noun
  1. a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
  2. a member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict obedience to Jewish traditions

"Pharisee" in song lyrics

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  • "nicodemus the pharisee"
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  • "saul the pharisee"
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  • "what is a pharisee"
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