Last week’s blog post was devoted to the origin of the word god and the proof that it is not related to good. There, I half-promised to write about the etymology of the adjective good, though I knew that there is very little to say, not because the word lacks interest but because...
Define Word origin. Word origin synonyms, Word origin pronunciation, Word origin translation, English dictionary definition of Word origin. study of the history of words Not to be confused with: entomology – scientific study of insects Abused, Confused,
Easter, Origin of the Word Many European languages derive their word for Easter from Pascha, the ancient Greek term for the festival used by the early Christians. The word Pascha in turn came from Pesach, the Hebrew word for Passover. By contrast, English speakers call the festival "Easter,...
When one thinks of 'terminator,' images of a violent destroying robot come to mind. But the word's origin, Terminus, actually refers to a boundary stone and Roman god whose purpose was to keep the peace. Read on for more of this history.
Having laid down the foundation of our discussion, now we can proceed to consider the theories about the origin of the world. A person believing in God will say an omnipotent diving being created the world and provided all the physical principles governing it. An atheist, on the contrary, ...
Origin definition: something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead. See examples of ORIGIN used in a sentence.
“swearing to God” with the utmost sincerity. To demonstrate that the “x” they drew was drawn with earnestness, the cross would often be kissed to show that their intention was heartfelt. The habit of solemnly kissing holy artefacts like the Bible or a crucifix was also already a well-...
Creation and the Fall Chapter 1 Origin of the Universe.[b] 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.[c] 2 The earth was formless and barren, and darkness covered the abyss while the Spirit of God hovered over the waters.3...
"And as I told my colleagues, the devout can always benefit from listening to nonbelievers. It is in hearing the voice of the devil that we can better appreciate the voice of God." The old man smiled. "I am joking, of course. Please forgive my aging sense of humor. My filters fail...
The beginning of the chapter sets the tone for the story. 7 Origin The derivation of a word. The origin of the word 'coffee' is Arabic. 7 Beginning The point in time or space at which something begins They had reached the beginning of the wood He left at the beginning of February Ori...