1. An example; a pattern or model for imitation.
2. Being ensamples to the flock. 1 Peter 5:3 .
Word of the Day: Catachrestical
An example; a pattern or model for imitation.
Prototype Roget’s Thesaurus §22
N. prototype, original, model, pattern, precedent, standard, ideal, reference, scantling, type, archetype, antitype, protoplast, module, exemplar, example, ensample, paradigm, lay-figure, text, copy, design, fugleman, keynote, die, mold, matrix, last, plasm, proplasm, protoplasm, mint, seal, punch, intaglio, negative, stamp
V. be an example, be a role model, set an example, set a copy
Phr. a precedent embalms a principle, exempla sunt odiosa, 4, general relation
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6 KJV and 0 BSB verses contain “Ensample”
Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.