2007-10-15 12:48:52 · 11 answers · asked by Krzysztof F 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it's short for "God speed you". That meant "God help you get to where you're going in a hurry."
2007-10-15 12:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by Acorn 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The phrase is mentioned twice in scripture and it comes from the Greeek "chairo" meaning:
1) to rejoice, be glad
2) to rejoice exceedingly
3) to be well, thrive
4) in salutations, hail!
5) at the beginning of letters: to give one greeting, salute
Here are the verses:
2Jo 1:10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:
2Jo 1:11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
2007-10-15 19:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Embedded tradition. In Bavaria everyone says "Greetings in the name of God" at every encounter. No one knows why!
2007-10-15 19:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by MysticMaze 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good Luck
2007-10-15 19:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by Socratic Pig 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i guess it is short for may god speed you on your way. it means about the same as good luck.
2007-10-15 19:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by waterlin 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Old cultural expression from England still used here in the states, meaning "get there on time and safely".
That's all.
2007-10-15 19:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
It's a reference to Hermes, the messenger god with winged shoes. He went fast.
At least that's what I think.
2007-10-15 19:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jesus 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It mean,s like ,,safe journey.
2007-10-15 19:58:46 · answer #8 · answered by elaine 30705 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means god be with you till we meet again.
2007-10-15 19:52:09 · answer #9 · answered by Studd69 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
godspeed means a prosperous journey, success
2007-10-15 19:53:05 · answer #10 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋