Meaning:(usually if not always in a Jewish atmosphere), justice, justness, righteousness, righteousness of which God is the source or author, but practically: a divine righteousness. Word Origin:Derived from δίκαιος (dikaios), meaning "righteous" or "just." Corresponding Greek / H...
Meaning:unlearned, unenlightened; noun: an infant, child. Word Origin:Derived from a compound of the negative particle "νη" (nē, meaning "not") and "ἔπος" (epos, meaning "word" or "speech"), indicating a lack of speech or understanding. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:Th...
“In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.” — Luke 1:75 In Luke 1 Luke 1:75 Meaning “Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,” — Luke 1:78 In Luke 1 Luke 1:78 Meaning “To give light to them...
“righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees,” championing the spirit of the law rather than the letter. This spirit he characterized as one of love, for God and for one’s neighbour. But since he was not proposing that the old teachings be discarded, he saw no need to develop a...
But the soul that has passed through life in purity and righteousness, finds gods for companions and guides, and goes to dwell in its proper dwelling [i.e. Elysion (Elysium)]."Plato, Phaedo 112e : "Now when the dead have come to the place where each is led by his genius (daimon) ...
Also an English name taken from the continent whose name probably derived from a word meaning "east." ASPASIA: "welcomed one." Variant, Aspatia, exists. ASPHODEL: Greek flower name meaning "lily." ASTA: Greek name meaning "starlike; like a star; of the stars." Variants include Astera, ...
Chorus: Kindred to both in blood, Zeus surveys both sides alike in this dispute with an impartial scale, apportioning, as is due, to the wicked their wrongdoing and to the godly their works of righteousness. When these things are thus equally balanced, why do you fear to act justly?"Aesch...
He will be told to come and rescue you, and you can follow him as a disciple. You shall keep the teachings and hold the rosary to enter our gate of Buddha, so that you may again cultivate the fruits of righteousness. Will you do that?””I’m willing, I’m willing,” said the ...
At the center of it all stood the Throne of God, gleaming with indescribable light, brighter than the sun yet soft and welcoming to those who came in righteousness. The angelic host surrounded the throne, their voices singing, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is...
1. Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness; therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are the sons of Abraham…that no one is justified by the law [given to Moses] before God is evident; for the righteous man shall live by faith.(16) [...