supreme being

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supreme being

A child looks up at a starry sky and thinks about the supreme being.

Definition

Noun: - A deity or god considered the highest and most powerful entity in existence: This term refers to a singular, ultimate divine power, often characterized as the creator and sovereign ruler of all reality. It is typically described as possessing perfect qualities such as omnipotence (all-powerful), omniscience (all-knowing), and omnipresence (present everywhere). This concept is central to monotheistic religions.

Usage

The term "supreme being" is used as a proper noun or a common noun to denote the singular, ultimate deity in monotheistic belief systems. It is often capitalized ("Supreme Being") when used as a title or direct reference, similar to "God." - It functions as the subject or object in a sentence. - It is often used in philosophical, theological, and general discussions about the concept of a single, all-powerful creator.

Examples
  • Many philosophers have debated the nature of the supreme being.
  • In their prayers, they worship the Supreme Being as the source of all life.
  • The concept of a supreme being is fundamental to religions like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
Advanced Usage
  • The Supreme Being: This capitalized form is used as a specific title and proper name for God.
    • They believe the Supreme Being revealed his will through prophets.
  • Used in abstract or philosophical discourse to discuss the idea of a prime mover or first cause.
    • The argument for the existence of a supreme being has taken many forms throughout history.
Variants and Related Words
  • Deity: (noun) A god or goddess. (A more general term that can refer to any divine being, not necessarily the singular supreme one.)
  • Divinity: (noun) The state or quality of being divine; also used to refer to a divine being.
  • Godhead: (noun) A term emphasizing the nature or essence of the supreme being, especially in Christian theology.
  • The Almighty: (noun) A common epithet for the supreme being, emphasizing power.
  • The Creator: (noun) A term focusing on the supreme being's role as the maker of the universe.
Synonyms
  • God
  • The Almighty
  • The Creator
  • The Divine
  • The Godhead
Related Phrases
  • Object of worship: This phrase describes the role of the supreme being in religious practice.
    • For monotheists, the supreme being is the sole object of worship.
  • Originator and ruler of the universe: A descriptive phrase often used in definitions to summarize the attributed functions of the supreme being.
supreme being

A child looks up at a starry sky and thinks about the supreme being.

Noun
  1. the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

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