Definition: In the Bible, "apothecary" means a person who treats sick persons with medicines and remedies, as in medical care. The word is used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that possesses divine qualities. For instance, in Matthew 16:24, Jesus uses this metaphor to refer to the apostles, saying, "And when ye shall speak of them, speak not according to men's wisdom."
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