Lord's Prayer

noun

: the prayer with variant versions in Matthew and Luke that according to the Lucan account Christ taught his disciples

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1549, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Lord's Prayer was circa 1549

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“Lord's Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lord%27s%20Prayer. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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Lord's Prayer

noun
: the prayer with different versions in Matthew and Luke that according to Luke Jesus taught his disciples

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