| 单词 | the elect |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe elect a. spec. in Theology. Chosen by God, esp. for salvation or eternal life. Opposed to reprobate. Often absol. with plural sense, the elect. ΘΚΠ society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > salvation, redemption > [adjective] > saved safec1300 chosen1382 saveda1400 ransomedc1425 redempt?a1430 pre-electc1475 elect1526 redeemed1538 elected1548 redempted1623 Israelistic1684 1526 W. Bonde Pylgrimage of Perfection i. sig. Biiii His owne elect and chosen chyldren. 1535 G. Joye Apol. Tindale 41 The electe shal be there with their bodyes. 1582 Bible (Rheims) Rom. viii. 33 Who shal accuse against the elect of God? 1593 R. Hooker Of Lawes Eccl. Politie i. iv. 56 The elect Angels are without possibilitie of falling. 1629 W. Prynne Church of Englands Old Antithesis 83 It makes..the Elect and Reprobate, all alike. 1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost iii. 136 In the blessed Spirits elect Sense of new joy ineffable diffus'd. View more context for this quotation 1719 in T. D'Urfey Wit & Mirth V. 105 I mean the Sect of those Elect, That's loath to live by Merit. a1763 J. Byrom Predestination, etc. (R.) While others..Are mercy's vessels, precious and elect. 1837 Penny Cycl. IX. 333/2 All the elect are effectually called at some point of time in life. < as lemmas |
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