"Ben Sira" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Learned borrowing from Hebrew בן סירא (biblical author's name, Son of Sira) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ben Sira
  1. (biblical) Ecclesiasticus, a book of the Bible. Synonyms: Sirach, Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach
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