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Temptation
Temptation Temp*ta"tion, n. [OF. temptation, tentation, F.
tentation, L. tentatio.]
1. The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction.
When the devil had ended all the temptation, he
departed from him for a season. --Luke iv. 13.
2. The state of being tempted, or enticed to evil.
Lead us not into temptation. --Luke xi. 4.
3. That which tempts; an inducement; an allurement,
especially to something evil.
Dare to be great, without a guilty crown; View it,
and lay the bright temptation down. --Dryden.
Meaning of TEMPTATION from wikipedia
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Temptation is a
desire to
engage in short-term
urges for
enjoyment that
threatens long-term goals. In the
context of some religions,
temptation is the...
- The
temptation of
Christ is a
biblical narrative detailed in the
gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
After being baptized by John the Baptist,
Jesus was...
- The
Temptations is an
American vocal group formed in Detroit,
Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins,
known for
their string of
successful singles and albums...
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Within Temptation is a
Dutch symphonic metal band
founded in
April 1996 by
vocalist Sharon den Adel and
guitarist Robert Westerholt. They have been classified...
- The Last
Temptation of
Christ is a 1988 epic
religious drama film
directed by
Martin Scorsese.
Written by Paul Schrader, with
uncredited rewrites from...
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Temptation Island is an
American reality television series originally broadcast by Fox. The
series premiered on
January 10, 2001, and it
concluded with...
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temptation in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A
temptation is an act that
looks appealing to an individual.
Temptation may also
refer to:
Temptation...
- The
Temptation of
Saint Anthony is an often-repeated
subject in the
history of art and literature,
concerning the
supernatural temptation reportedly faced...
- The
Temptation of St.
Anthony is an
episode in the life of the
Christian monk
Anthony the Great. The
Temptation of St.
Anthony may also
refer to: Temptation...
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Temptation Island India, also
known as
Temptation Island India:
Pyaar Ki
Pariksha (transl.
Temptation Island India: Test of Love) is an
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