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# divine #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "divine" refers to anything pertaining to God.
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* Some ways this term is used include, "divine authority," "divine judgment," "divine nature," "divine power," and "divine glory."
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* In one passage in the Bible, the term "divine" is used to describe something about a false deity.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* Ways to translate the term "divine" could include, "God's" or "from God" or "pertaining to God" or "characterized by God."
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* For example, "divine authority" could be translated as "God's authority" or "authority that comes from God."
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* The phrase "divine glory" could be translated as "God's glory" or "the glory that God has" or "glory that comes from God."
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* Some translations may prefer to use a different word when describing something that pertains to a false god.
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(See also: [authority](../kt/authority.md) **·** [false god](../kt/falsegod.md) **·** [glory](../kt/glory.md) **·** [god](../kt/god.md) **·** [judge](../kt/judge.md) **·** [power](../kt/power.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Corinthians 10:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2co/10/03)
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* [2 Peter 01:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2pe/01/03)
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* [Romans 01:20-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rom/01/20)
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