đức chúa trời

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • God (in Christianity): The supreme being, the creator and ruler of the universe, as worshipped in the Christian faith. This term specifically refers to the Christian conception of God.
    • The Lord: A respectful title for the Christian deity, emphasizing reverence and sovereignty.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Mọi người cầu nguyện với Đức Chúa Trời. (Everyone prays to God.)
    • Đức Chúa Trời tạo ra trời và đất. (God created heaven and earth.)
    • Họ tin tưởng vào tình yêu của Đức Chúa Trời. (They believe in the love of God.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in formal religious contexts, theological discussions, and prayers. It carries a more formal and reverential tone than the more general word for a deity, "thần".
Variants and Related Words

  • Chúa (Proper Noun): Lord, Christ; often used to refer to Jesus Christ.

    • Chúa Giê-su (Lord Jesus)

  • Thiên Chúa (Proper Noun): God, Heavenly Lord; another common term for the Christian God, often used interchangeably with "Đức Chúa Trời".

    • Giáo lý của Thiên Chúa (The teachings of God)
Synonyms
  • God: The supreme being of Christianity.
  • The Lord: A title for God.
  • The Almighty: Emphasizing God's omnipotence.
Related Terms
  • Đức Chúa Cha (Proper Noun): God the Father; the first person of the Holy Trinity.
  • Đức Chúa Thánh Thần (Proper Noun): God the Holy Spirit; the third person of the Holy Trinity.
  • Thiên đàng (Noun): Heaven, the abode of God.

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