divine revelation
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8.6
- noun
- /dɪˈvaɪn ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
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revelación divina
- The teachings of various religions often stem from divine revelation that their followers cherish.
- the truth of divine revelation
So as Muslims, we do believe that God has sent divine revelation prior.
- So as Muslims, we do believe that God has sent divine revelation prior.
- Even in the ancient world, divine revelation comes into a primitive, barbaric world which is full of a lot of really bad guys.
Examples
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The Bible, regarded as divine revelation, ought to be clear.
Academic text (2006) -
I knew at once that it was a divine revelation.
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How do we know this, if not through divine revelation?
Academic text (2009) -
However, it should be noted that divine revelation has also been given to the Jews.
Academic text (2011) -
Through the recorded ages, some have looked to miracles, others to divine revelation.
Fiction book (1992) -
Does the Catholic Church claim privilege as the interpreter of both natural and divine revelation?
Academic text (2008) -
Christians did study Judaism (that is, the "Old Testament") as a source of divine revelation.
Academic text (1992) -
As Dei Verbum announces, Christ confirms divine revelation and gives it a historical, concrete expression.
Academic text (2011) -
Many believers find comfort in the idea that divine revelation guides their decisions.
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Throughout history, many texts have been considered divine revelation by those who believe in their spiritual significance.
Synonyms
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6.5
New truth told to people by God or a spirit
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7.2
Special help from a god for someone deciding or acting
A message people believe comes from a god or higher power
A personal message people believe they receive from God
A message someone believes God gives them during prayer
How Revealed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Both constituent words directly contribute to the meaning: 'divine' specifies origin from a deity and 'revelation' denotes disclosed knowledge, so the combined noun phrase clearly means knowledge communicated by a deity. This composition is straightforward, follows normal English compounding patterns, and has obvious equivalents in many other languages, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will understand it.
Etymology
Divine revelation comes from the image of divine meaning 'from a god' and revelation meaning something shown or told to people. Imagine a bright light, a voice, or a messenger that 'reveals' a hidden truth, and that's why the phrase means 'a message or knowledge from a higher power'.