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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGnose
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡnɔz
"La gnose est considérée comme une connaissance spirituelle."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Knowledge, especially of spiritual mysteries.
"The ancient texts were believed to contain gnosis that could lead to enlightenment." - 2
In Gnosticism, the knowledge of spiritual truth that is essential for salvation.
"The sect emphasized the importance of gnosis as a means to achieve spiritual liberation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'gnosis' originates from the Greek word 'γνῶσις', meaning 'knowledge'. It was used in early Christian texts to describe a mystical or esoteric knowledge of spiritual truths, evolving through various philosophical and religious contexts over centuries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gnosis" is said worldwide
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Gnose
Transliteration: ɡnɔz
"La gnose est considérée comme une connaissance spirituelle."
Gnosis
Transliteration: ɡnoːsɪs
"Die Gnosis wird oft mit mystischem Wissen in Verbindung gebracht."
Gnosis
Transliteration: ɡnɔːzis
"La gnosi è fondamentale per comprendere la spiritualità."
Gnosis
Transliteration: ɡnosis
"La gnosis se refiere al conocimiento espiritual profundo."
Gnose
Transliteration: ɡnɔzi
"A gnose é uma forma de conhecimento espiritual."
ज्ञान (Gyaan)
Transliteration: Gyaan
Script: ज्ञान
"ज्ञान आत्मिक सत्य की समझ के लिए आवश्यक है।"
知识 (Zhīshì)
Transliteration: zhīshì
Script: 知识
"知识被视为通向灵性真理的钥匙。"
지식 (Jisik)
Transliteration: jisik
Script: 지식
"지식은 영적 진리를 이해하는 데 필수적입니다."
知識 (Chishiki)
Transliteration: chishiki
Script: 知識
"知識は精神的な真実を理解するために重要です。"
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