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Words for this include hallow, sanctify, and consecrate, which can be contrasted with desecration and deconsecration. These terms are used in various ways by different groups. Sanctification and consecration come from the Latin Sanctus (to set apart for special use or purpose, make holy or sacred) [10] [11] and consecrat (dedicated, devoted ...
In Christianity, sanctification (or in its verb form, sanctify) literally means "to set apart for special use or purpose", that is, to make holy or sacred (compare Latin: sanctus). Therefore, sanctification refers to the state or process of being set apart, i.e. "made holy", as a vessel, full of the Holy Spirit .
"And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." Proponents of the tripartite view claim that this verse spells out clearly the three components of the human, emphasized by the descriptors of "whole" and "completely".
The ordination of a new bishop is also called a consecration. While the term "episcopal ordination" is now more common, [2] [dubious – discuss] [original research] "consecration" was the preferred term from the Middle Ages through the period including the Second Vatican Council (11 October 1962 – 8 December 1965).
Divinity as a quality has two distinct usages: Divine force or power – Powers or forces that are universal, or transcend human capacities
The phrase "sanctification of the Name" does not occur in the Hebrew Bible, [1] but the instruction "to sanctify [God]" and the converse command "you shall not profane My holy name" [2] is frequently expressed. Any action by a Jew that brings honor, respect, and glory to God is considered to be sanctification of His name.
Sanctification and its Synonyms: Studies in the Biblical Theology of Holiness (1961) Leviticus, Deuteronomy: Leader's Guide (1961) Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, and Micah: Leader's Guide (1963) The Message of Evangelism: The Saving Power of God (1963) Spiritual Gifts, Healing and Tongues: An Analysis of the Charismatic Revival (1964) I and II ...
An antonym is one of a pair of words with opposite meanings. Each word in the pair is the antithesis of the other. A word may have more than one antonym. There are three categories of antonyms identified by the nature of the relationship between the opposed meanings.