Difference between revisions of "Translations:AY Honors/Christian Worship/Answer Key/31/en"
From Pathfinder Wiki
(Importing a new version from external source) |
(Importing a new version from external source) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
</noinclude> | </noinclude> | ||
<!-- 2. Describe the modern meaning of the word ‘worship’ and words of the original Scriptures which have be translated as ‘worship’. --> | <!-- 2. Describe the modern meaning of the word ‘worship’ and words of the original Scriptures which have be translated as ‘worship’. --> | ||
| + | The English word ‘worship’ has its origins in the Old English / West Saxon languages of about the 12th century AD. It was originally the noun ‘worth-ship’ which was comprised of the adjective ‘worth’ and the suffix ‘ship’ denoting a state or condition – the condition of being ‘worthy’, ‘of renown’ or ‘of honour’. Over time, this meaning changed somewhat to refer to ‘respect’ and ‘reverence’. In about 1300, it was used to describe ‘reverence paid to a supernatural or divine being’.Sources: [http://www.word-origins.com/ Word Origins] and [http://www.etymonline.com/ Etym Online]. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:33, 30 June 2026
The English word ‘worship’ has its origins in the Old English / West Saxon languages of about the 12th century AD. It was originally the noun ‘worth-ship’ which was comprised of the adjective ‘worth’ and the suffix ‘ship’ denoting a state or condition – the condition of being ‘worthy’, ‘of renown’ or ‘of honour’. Over time, this meaning changed somewhat to refer to ‘respect’ and ‘reverence’. In about 1300, it was used to describe ‘reverence paid to a supernatural or divine being’.Sources: Word Origins and Etym Online.
