living stone
The term "living stone" can refer to either a type of succulent plant that resembles stones or a metaphorical concept in Christianity where believers are likened to stones in a spiritual structure.
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Definition
C1Christianity
(metaphorical, theological)A term used to describe believers as integral parts of a spiritual structure, with Jesus as the foundation.
Example
- In the New Testament, believers are referred to as living stones, forming a spiritual house.
B2Botany
(technical)A succulent plant from the genus Lithops that looks like a stone, helping it blend into its environment.
Example
- Lithops are often called living stones because they resemble pebbles.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "living stone":
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