Definition

Noun: - The omnipotence of a divine being: This term refers to the supreme, unlimited power and authority attributed to a god, and specifically to the concept that all events are ultimately determined or permitted by this divine power. It denotes the belief that a deity's intentions and plans are sovereign and will inevitably come to pass.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • They believed the storm was an act of god's will, beyond human understanding.
  • In her prayer, she sought the strength to accept god's will for her life.
  • The ancient text was interpreted as a revelation of god's will for the people.

Advanced Usage

• Theological Context: Often used in religious discourse to discuss concepts of destiny, providence, and divine plan, contrasting with human free will.
  • The debate centered on the tension between human choice and god's will.
• As an Unchangeable Force: Used to describe events perceived as inevitable or ordained by a higher power.
  • He viewed his recovery not as luck, but as god's will.

Variants and Related Words

• Divine will: A more formal synonym, often used in theological writing.
  • They studied the principles of divine will.
• Will of God: A common alternative phrasing with identical meaning.
  • He dedicated his life to following the will of God.

Synonyms

• Divine decree: An official order or command from a god.
• Providence: The protective care or guidance of a deity, often implying a benevolent plan.
• Predestination: (In specific theological contexts) The doctrine that all events have been willed by God, especially concerning salvation.

Related Phrases

• To do god's will: To act in accordance with perceived divine commands or purpose.
  • Her mission was simply to do god's will.
• At the mercy of god's will: To be completely subject to divine power or fate.
  • The sailors, in the raging sea, were at the mercy of god's will.

Related Idioms

• Man proposes, God disposes: A proverb meaning humans can make plans, but the final outcome is determined by a higher power. This idiom encapsulates the concept of god's will.
  • We can draft the contract, but remember, man proposes, God disposes.

Noun

1. the omnipotence of a divine being