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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Mãe de Deus
"Na tradição cristã, Maria é reverenciada como Mãe de Deus."
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2 senses- 1
A title for the Virgin Mary, emphasizing her role as the mother of Jesus Christ.
"In many Christian traditions, Mary is revered as the Mother of God." - 2
A term used in various religious contexts to denote the divine motherhood of Mary.
"The feast of the Mother of God is celebrated in several denominations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Mother of God' originates from the Greek 'Theotokos', meaning 'God-bearer', which was used in early Christian theology to affirm the divine nature of Jesus Christ. The phrase has been used in various languages and cultures since the early centuries of Christianity, reflecting the veneration of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in both religious and cultural contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mother of God" is said worldwide
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Mère de Dieu
Transliteration: Mère de Dieu
"Dans la tradition chrétienne, Marie est vénérée comme la Mère de Dieu."
Gottes Mutter
Transliteration: Gottes Mutter
"In vielen christlichen Traditionen wird Maria als Gottes Mutter verehrt."
Madre di Dio
Transliteration: Madre di Dio
"Nella tradizione cristiana, Maria è onorata come Madre di Dio."
Madre de Dios
Transliteration: Madre de Dios
"En muchas tradiciones cristianas, María es venerada como Madre de Dios."
Mãe de Deus
Transliteration: Mãe de Deus
"Na tradição cristã, Maria é reverenciada como Mãe de Deus."
ईश्वर की माता
Transliteration: Ishwar ki Mata
"कई ईसाई परंपराओं में, मरियम को ईश्वर की माता के रूप में पूजा जाता है।"
上帝之母
Transliteration: Shàngdì zhī mǔ
"在许多基督教传统中，玛利亚被尊为上帝之母。"
하느님의 어머니
Transliteration: Haneunim-ui eomeoni
"많은 기독교 전통에서 마리아는 하느님의 어머니로 숭배됩니다."
神の母
Transliteration: Kami no haha
"多くのキリスト教の伝統では、マリアは神の母として崇拝されています。"
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