lection

The priest reads the lection from the pulpit.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A reading or lesson: "lection" refers to a passage of scripture or text that is read aloud during a religious service, especially in a church. It can also mean a lesson or a lecture, though this usage is rare.
   • A variant of "lesson": In historical or rare contexts, "lection" can mean a lesson or something to be learned, derived from Latin lectio (reading).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The priest read the lection from the Gospel during the morning service. (The passage from scripture that was read aloud in church.)
  • In medieval times, a lection was often followed by a sermon. (The reading of a biblical text before a teaching.)

Advanced Usage

• "Lectionary": A book or list of lections for use in church services.

  • The lectionary contains all the readings for the liturgical year. (The collection of scripture passages assigned for each day.)

• "Lection" as a rare term for "lesson":

  • The teacher gave a brief lection on the history of the alphabet. (A short lesson or lecture.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lectionary (n): a book or list of scripture readings for church services.

  • The new lectionary includes readings from both the Old and New Testaments. (The book of assigned passages.)

• Lector (n): a person who reads aloud, especially in church.

  • The lector stood at the podium and read the lection clearly. (The reader of the scripture passage.)

Synonyms

• Reading: a passage of text read aloud.
• Lesson: a piece of instruction or a passage to be learned.
• Scripture: sacred writings read in religious contexts.

Related Idioms

• "To read one's lection": an archaic phrase meaning to recite one's assigned task or lesson.
  • The monk read his lection with great devotion. (He recited the assigned scripture passage.)