RECHABITE
\ɹɪt͡ʃˈaba͡ɪt], \ɹɪtʃˈabaɪt], \ɹ_ɪ_tʃ_ˈa_b_aɪ_t]\
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One of the descendants of Jonadab, the son of Rechab, all of whom by his injunction abstained from the use of intoxicating drinks and even from planting the vine. Jer. xxxv. 2-19. Also, in modern times, a member of a certain society of abstainers from alcoholic liquors.
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One of the descendants of Jonadab, the son of Rechab, all of whom by his injunction abstained from the use of intoxicating drinks and even from planting the vine. Jer. xxxv. 2-19. Also, in modern times, a member of a certain society of abstainers from alcoholic liquors.
By Noah Webster.
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rek'a-b[=i]t, n. one of the descendants of Jonadab, the son of Rechab, who abstained from drinking wine, in obedience to the injunction of their ancestor (Jer. xxxv. 6): a total abstainer from intoxicating drinks: a member of the Rechabite order of total abstainers.--n. RECH'ABITISM.
By Thomas Davidson
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