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Showing 16 of 17 words.
8 total sentences available.
And when the Lord shall have brought thee into the land of the Canaanite, as he swore to thee and thy fathers, and shall give it thee: Thou shalt set apart all that openeth the womb for the Lord, and all that is first brought forth of thy cattle: whatsoever thou shalt have of the male sex, thou shalt consecrate to the Lord.
Source: tatoeba (8034091)
The nuns belong to the order known as the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, whose members consecrate their lives to the woman they call “The Blessed Mother” of Jesus.
Source: tatoeba (11059065)
Tomorrow, they'll consecrate the ground.
Source: tatoeba (11535906)
We have taken a great duty upon us, and to this duty, gentlemen, we consecrate our lives.
Source: tatoeba (12243555)
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Closest matches include bless, dedicate, hallow, sanctify, devote.
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