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what is the meaning of “Joseph the all comely”
this is the original sentence from wiki: In the Eastern Orthodox Church and those Eastern Catholic Churches which follow the Byzantine Rite, he is known as "Joseph the all-comely", a reference not only to his physical appearance, but more importantly to the beauty of his spiritual life.
2012년 3월 25일 오전 1:58
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"Comely" is an old word roughly meaning "pleasant", "good", "handsome" etc. I would interpret "all comely" to mean good/pleasant in every possible way (good looking, kind, generous etc.).
Once again, this isn't exactly current English; so I suspect you found this phrase, in a rather old book, possibly referencing the Biblical character of Joseph-son-of-Jacob.
2012년 3월 25일
'Comely' is an old fashioned word used in the Bible and Shakespeare to mean pleasing and wholesome in appearance or attractive. Comely behaviour is described as modest, suitable or seemly
2012년 3월 26일
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