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Does the word divine only relate to God or gods?
Actually, there are two different roots, both Latin, for the word spelled "divine" in modern English.The first comes from the French word "divine", which itself comes from the word "divus" in Latin, and means "of or belonging to God or the gods." It is an adjective. There is a derivative noun meaning a clergyman or theologian. e.g. "The Reverend Dr. Spooner was an eminent divine." The adjective has been used figuratively to mean sublime or superhuman, especially for women. c.f. the Bette Midler album "The Divine Miss M."The second comes from the Latin word "divinus", also by way of the French. The meaning is to predict or guess. It is a verb, not an adjective, and is related to the noun divination. e.g. "I cannot divine his intentions". A related word is Divining Rod, a stick which apparently helps people predict where water can be found. The Latin root is related to "divus", from the idea that the gift of prophecy comes from God or the gods, but in modern parlance it has become divorced from the idea of religious prophecy.
What does Diviners mean?
The art of "divination" is "to divine" information that is hidden. Water witching (rhabdomancy) is divination. Peering into the future would be another divination art. Reading tea leaves, or casting pig or chicken entrails onto the ground to foretell future events are other examples. Casting finger bones with runes carved into them is yet another divination art, as is consulting astrological charts. These things do not stand up well to scientific scrutiny.
What is a sentence for divine?
I presume that you mean - 'What is a Biblical verse for divination?" If I am correct, here are two - one from the Old Testament - There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, (Deuteronomy 18.10) And one from the New Testament - 16. And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: (Acts.16.16)
What is another word for prophesy?
Prediction. Forecast. Divination. Soothsaying.
What is the Tagalog word for divine?
The Tagalog word for divine is "banal."
What other words mean unique in different religions?
The word divine in English means "God-like." God is not God-like. He IS God. Therefore (strictly speaking), God is not divine. He is ABOVE divine. So; according to the English, only man can be divine. Not so in the Biblical usage of this word. All eight times it is mentioned in the OT it speaks of divination. All three times it is mentioned in the NT it speaks of the nature of God. Neither of which is in accordance with it's modern usage which is "God-like." Hmm.
What is the occupation of a diviner?
They divine. They may use various forms of divination such as but not limited to: tarot, use of a pendulum, astrology, etc to find what they seek. This could be anything from 'where are my keys?' to 'which job should I take?' to 'what is this persons ailment?' and so on and so forth. The uses of divination are limitless.
What the word of god teaches about divination?
The Bible condemns divination as an attempt to gain knowledge or insight through occult methods rather than seeking guidance from God. It views divination as a sin and an affront to God's authority over our lives. The Bible emphasizes trusting in God's plan and seeking His wisdom through prayer and faith rather than turning to divination.
What is the etymology of the word jot meaning light in Punjabi as it is used in Sikhism?
The word "jot" in Punjabi, commonly used in Sikhism to refer to the divine light or essence within every individual, is derived from the Sanskrit word "jyoti," which also means light or flame. It symbolizes the presence of the divine within oneself and is often associated with enlightenment and spiritual awakening.
When was Divine Word Seminary created?
Divine Word Seminary was created in 1933.
When was Divine Word University created?
Divine Word University was created in 1980.
When was Divine Word Missionaries created?
Divine Word Missionaries was created in 1875.
