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hō´li-daÌ„: This word occurs twice in the King James Version, namely, , “a multitude that kept (the Revised Version (British and American) “keepingâ€) holyday,†and . In the latter case it is a rendering of the Greek word ἑοÏτηÌ, heorteÌ„Ì, the ordinary term for a religious festival. the Revised Version (British and American) translates “feast day.†In the former instance “keeping holyday†renders חוגג, hÌ£oÌ„gheÌ„ghÌŒ. The verb means to “make a pilgrimage,†or “keep a religious festival.†Occasionally the idea of merrymaking prevails, as in - “eating and drinking,†and enjoying themselves merrily. The Psalmist (who was perhaps an exiled priest) remembers with poignant regret how he used to lead religious processions on festival occasions.