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| − | + | The '''Lord''' is [[God]] in the [[Old Testament]], who includes [[Jesus Christ]] beginning with [[Christianity]]. The name "Lord" is by far the most-referenced word in the [[Bible]].<ref>See the Concordance for the [[English Standard Version]].</ref> | |
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| + | In [[feudalism]], a lord, or [[Noble]], was the person to whom the king granted large tracts of land. He in turn rented parcels of this land to [[vassals]]. A serf would swear the [[oath]] of [[fealty]] to the Lord, or "keeper of the loaves" (Old English ''hlaf-weard'' (loaf-ward). | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 15:14, June 24, 2012
The Lord is God in the Old Testament, who includes Jesus Christ beginning with Christianity. The name "Lord" is by far the most-referenced word in the Bible.[1]
In feudalism, a lord, or Noble, was the person to whom the king granted large tracts of land. He in turn rented parcels of this land to vassals. A serf would swear the oath of fealty to the Lord, or "keeper of the loaves" (Old English hlaf-weard (loaf-ward).
References
- ↑ See the Concordance for the English Standard Version.