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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPrädestination
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Prädestination
"Die Prädestination ist ein zentraler Punkt in der reformierten Theologie."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The doctrine that God has eternally chosen those whom he intends to save.
"Many religious groups have differing views on the concept of predestination." - 2
The belief that all events are willed by God, particularly in relation to salvation.
"The idea of predestination raises questions about free will and moral responsibility."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'predestination' originates from the Latin 'praedestinatio', which means 'to determine beforehand'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting theological concepts of divine foreordaining in Christian doctrine, particularly in relation to salvation.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Predestination"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Predestination" is said worldwide
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prédestination
Transliteration: prédestination
"La prédestination est un concept théologique important."
Prädestination
Transliteration: Prädestination
"Die Prädestination ist ein zentraler Punkt in der reformierten Theologie."
predestinazione
Transliteration: predestinazione
"La predestinazione è un tema dibattuto nella teologia."
predestinación
Transliteration: predestinación
"La predestinación es un concepto clave en algunas doctrinas cristianas."
predestinação
Transliteration: predestinação
"A predestinação é um tema controverso na teologia."
पूर्वनिर्धारण
Transliteration: pūrvaniṣṭhāraṇ
"पूर्वनिर्धारण का सिद्धांत धार्मिक विचारों में महत्वपूर्ण है।"
预定论
Transliteration: yùdìnglùn
"预定论在基督教神学中占有重要地位。"
예정론
Transliteration: yejeongnon
"예정론은 기독교 신학에서 중요한 개념입니다."
予定説
Transliteration: yoteisetsu
"予定説はキリスト教神学において重要な概念です。"
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