day of judgement

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The final day of divine judgment: In Christian eschatology, the "day of judgement" refers to the prophesied future occasion at the end of the world when God will judge all humans, deciding their eternal fate based on their earthly deeds.
Usage
  • The concept is primarily used in religious, theological, and literary contexts to discuss final judgment and the end times.
  • It is often capitalized as "Day of Judgement" when referring to the specific eschatological event.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Many believers live their lives in preparation for the day of judgement.
    • The sermon focused on the themes of repentance and the coming Day of Judgement.
Advanced Usage
  • "the great day of judgement": An emphatic phrase used to underscore the magnitude and finality of the event.
    • The prophet spoke of the signs that would precede the great day of judgement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Judgement Day (n): A common synonym and variant.
    • Judgement Day is a central theme in many religious texts.
  • Last Judgement (n): Another synonymous term, often used in art and theology.
  • Doomsday (n): While sometimes used synonymously, "Doomsday" can have a broader, more secular meaning of a catastrophic end, not necessarily involving divine judgment.
Synonyms
  • Day of the Lord: A biblical term with similar eschatological connotations.
  • The Final Judgment: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its conclusive nature.
Related Phrases
  • "facing one's day of judgement": Used metaphorically to describe undergoing a severe test, evaluation, or reckoning.
    • The corrupt official finally faced his day of judgement in court.
Noun
  1. (New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives