Phrases with «eunuch»

A eunuch is a person who has been castrated, which means their reproductive organs (like the testicles) have been removed. This procedure may have been done for various reasons, such as to serve in royal courts or to work as guardians for women. Full definition

eunuch

someone eunuchs

Sentences with «eunuch»

It was a most unlikely road on which to encounter prospective converts, but there Philip encountered an Ethiopian eunuch who held the exalted position of treasurer to Queen Candace. (religion-online.org)
Then there is a fascinating account of the place of eunuchs in Byzantine life. (firstthings.com)
Jesus referred him to the classes of those who customarily didn't want to marry or couldn't marry - monks (for the sake of the kingdom of heaven - men damaged by the practice of making eunuchs for use as governmental servants (Egypt generally) and the class of people who «from their mother's womb «are not suited (for women?) (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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Phrases with «eunuch»

Sentences with «eunuch»

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