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Canker

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(γάγγραινα ), a gangrene (2 Timothy 2:17), nortification; a disease which spreads by degrees over the whole body. To such a putrid state of the system the apostle compares the corrupt doctrines of Hymenaeus and Philetus.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Canker'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/canker.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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