when someone tells u god speed what does that mean?
2007-01-28 16:30:15 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
god speed derived from a shipping term,sailors used to say to one an other, good speed, for travelling by ship and ment as get their fast and safe and as travelling by sea was a dangerous, slow and a treacherous task in those days the term became god speed -sort of like wishing someone luck and good fortune for their travels
2007-01-28 17:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means may God be with you, on your journey, as you embark on a new path, may His grace "speed" you along, sort of like that.
2007-01-28 16:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Esther 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Simply stated ,"you are just wishing blessings on somebody beginning a journey". The journey is in the eye of the beholder ... It could be a trip. Surgery. Whatever. Not important.
2016-03-29 07:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it might me that May god bless you quickly or keep you safe...may your journey be quick. Not sure but here are some thoughts
2007-01-28 16:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by MOMMY585 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question ,maybe if you can move as fast as God you won't
have time to get in trouble, just a guess.
2007-01-28 16:37:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it means may god speed you on yourway to whereever you are going.
2007-01-28 16:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋