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سلقب

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the concept of being a bishop or a high-ranking clergyman. It primarily deals with the title and role of a bishop, particularly within a Christian context.

Derived headwords

سِلْقِبّnoun
  1. 1.
    bishopboth

    A high-ranking Christian cleric, typically one with jurisdiction over a diocese.

سِلْقِبّانnoun
  1. 1.
    bishops (dual)classical

    The dual form referring to two bishops.

سَلَاقِبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    bishops (plural)classical

    The plural form referring to multiple bishops.

Parallel reading

السِّلْقِبّ: رَأْسُ الْبَطَارِكَةِ وَمُتَقَدِّمُهُمْ.
The bishop: the head of the patriarchs and their leader.
وَقِيلَ: هُوَ الْأَسْقَفُ.
And it was said: he is the bishop.
وَقِيلَ: هُوَ الْقِسِّيسُ.
And it was said: he is the priest.
وَقِيلَ: هُوَ الْأُسْقُفُ الْأَعْظَمُ.
And it was said: he is the great bishop.
وَقِيلَ: هُوَ الْأُسْقُفُ الْأَكْبَرُ.
And it was said: he is the elder bishop.