Definition: "Andrewes" refers to a specific group of people in the Bible who were later known as Christians, often referred to as the early church. The term is found in 2 Chronicles 7:14-16, where it describes how the Jews turned against Jesus after his resurrection and crucifixion. In Matthew 15:8-9, it's mentioned again for those who refused to believe that Christ was God and Satan was also a god. Definition of "Andrewes" in context: - The term is used metaphorically in the Old Testament context, specifically to describe the Jewish people who later became Christians and were known as apostles. - It describes their rejection of Jesus Christ and his teachings, which they saw as heretical. This group was later called the "apostle class," meaning a group of believers or those who believed in Jesus as God's son. - The term is also used to describe the early Christian community that formed around Paul (the apostle to the Romans), who became a member of the Christian church. In summary, "Andrewes" refers to a group of Jewish Christians later known as Christians. It was later described as heretical and the members were called "apostles."

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