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Definition of Discerner
1. n. One who, or that which, discerns, distinguishes, perceives, or judges; as, a discerner of truth, of right and wrong.
Definition of Discerner
1. Noun. One who, or that which, discerns, distinguishes, or judges. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Discerner
1. one that discerns [n -S] - See also: discerns
Lexicographical Neighbors of Discerner
Literary usage of Discerner
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life of George Fox, the Founder of the Quakers: Fully and Impartially by John Selby Watson (1860)
"George believes himself a prophet, a worker of miracles, and a discerner of
spirits—He finds no favour at Carlisle, but is imprisoned, and terribly ill- ..."
2. The Spirit of Missions by Episcopal Church Board of Missions (1845)
"Presently the " witch discerner" made his appearance, and after asking K. if he
had sent for him again, beckoned to him to follow him. ..."
3. The Works of Thomas Goodwin, D.D. by Thomas Goodwin (1861)
"... in judging,) which is said to be a ' discerner of the thoughts,' and a sword
that pierceth and woundeth the soul and spirit with unutterable anguish. ..."
4. The Complete Works of Richard Sibbes by Richard Sibbes (1863)
"When the word is let into the soul, it is a discerner. It hath po\ver to discern
what is flesh in tho word, and what is spirit. And likewise of all actions ..."
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