Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The Lord's Prayer: The specific prayer that Jesus Christ taught to his disciples, as recorded in the Bible's New Testament (Gospel of Matthew 6:9-13 and Gospel of Luke 11:2-4). It is a central and widely known Christian prayer.

Usage

• The term "Lord's Prayer" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this canonical prayer. It is often recited in Christian worship services, personal devotion, and on ceremonial occasions.
• It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., Lord's Prayer).

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The congregation stood to recite the Lord's Prayer.
  • She taught her children to say the Lord's Prayer before bed.
  • The Lord's Prayer begins with the words, "Our Father, who art in heaven..."

Advanced Usage

• "to say/recite the Lord's Prayer": This is the standard collocation for the act of praying it.
  • They gathered to say the Lord's Prayer for peace.
• The prayer is sometimes analyzed phrase-by-phrase for its theological meaning in sermons or studies.

Variants and Related Words

• The Our Father: Another common name for the Lord's Prayer, taken from its opening words in Latin () and many other languages.
• The Model Prayer: A descriptive term highlighting its role as an example given by Jesus on how to pray.

Synonyms

• The Our Father: (As explained above, a direct synonym).
• The Pater Noster: The Latin title, sometimes used in English in historical or formal contexts.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• While there are no direct idioms using the full term "Lord's Prayer," its opening phrase "Our Father" is deeply symbolic in Christian discourse.
• The concept of "forgiving trespasses" from the prayer is often referenced in discussions about forgiveness.

Noun

1. the prayer that Christ gave his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:9-13)