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Segmented

Term used to describe one of the tendencies that people exhibit when comparing the OT to the NT and making epochal adjustments. This tendency stresses the differences between the OT era and our own day. If the NT does not mention it, we do not need to apply it.

Shem

Son of Noah chosen to continue the family line

Synchronic

Occurring at the same point in time