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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTheotokos
/θiˈoʊ.tə.kɒs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A title of the Virgin Mary, used especially in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, meaning 'God-bearer'.
"In Orthodox liturgy, the Virgin Mary is often referred to as Theotokos, highlighting her role in the incarnation of Christ." - 2
A theological term used to affirm the divinity of Jesus Christ as born of Mary.
"The Council of Ephesus in 431 AD declared Mary as Theotokos to affirm the belief in the divine nature of Christ."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Theotokos' originates from the Greek words 'theos' meaning 'God' and 'tokos' meaning 'bearer' or 'mother'. It has been used since the early Christian era to refer to Mary, the mother of Jesus, emphasizing her role as the 'God-bearer'. The term became significant in theological discussions about the nature of Christ and the Virgin Mary in the early Church.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Theotokos" is said worldwide
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Théotokos
Transliteration: te-o-to-kos
"Dans la liturgie orthodoxe, Marie est souvent appelée Théotokos."
Theotokos
Transliteration: te-o-to-kos
"In der orthodoxen Kirche wird Maria oft als Theotokos bezeichnet."
Teotokos
Transliteration: te-o-to-kos
"Nella liturgia ortodossa, Maria è spesso chiamata Teotokos."
Teotokos
Transliteration: te-o-to-kos
"En la liturgia ortodoxa, María es a menudo llamada Teotokos."
Teótokos
Transliteration: te-o-to-kos
"Na liturgia ortodoxa, Maria é frequentemente chamada de Teótokos."
ठिओटोकॉस
Transliteration: ṭhīoṭokos
"ऑर्थोडॉक्स पूजा में, मैरी को अक्सर ठिओटोकॉस कहा जाता है।"
神之母
Transliteration: shén zhī mǔ
"在东正教的礼仪中，玛丽常被称为神之母。"
신의 어머니
Transliteration: sin-ui eomeoni
"정교회 예배에서 마리아는 종종 신의 어머니라고 불립니다."
神の母
Transliteration: kami no haha
"正教会の礼拝では、マリアはしばしば神の母と呼ばれます。"
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