what does it mean and when is it proper to say it?
2006-10-24 13:10:50 · 9 answers · asked by cowgirlprincess08210 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it is proper to say 'god speed' when you want the person you're wishing it to, to move away like a bat out of hell
2006-10-24 14:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by heyrobo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means a blessing to guide and protect the one given it. It should be used when a perilous task or journey lies ahead of someone.
2006-10-24 13:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Montana R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a way of wishing a person well on a life's journey, whether real or figuratively.
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=Godspeed
Edit: Fans of Star Trek would recognize it as "Live long and prosper."
2006-10-24 13:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by . 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means God be with you on your journey or mission. Similar to a blessing or safe journey
2006-10-24 13:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try this link to get an idea how some people have interpreted these words:
http://www.godspeedministry.com/god_speed_ministry.htm
2006-10-24 13:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by Kidd! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really means God be with you. People just don't know who to say it properly.
2006-10-24 13:32:24 · answer #6 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Fast, when Your in a hurry!!! Anytime Your in a hurry it's okay to say.
2006-10-24 13:14:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that it's above Warp 11...
2006-10-24 13:17:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God be with you.....good luck.....Used when wishing some one well...usually when they're departing from your presence
2006-10-24 13:15:40 · answer #9 · answered by Madmax 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋