the old ENGLISH WORD GRACE is used often, does anyone know what it means?

Question

people are always using that antiquated word, which I doubt they know what it means

very good answers, I personally like the phrase "UNDESEREVED KINDNESS" a more modern understanding

Answer 1

It means dignified and graceful.

Answer 2

So this isn't a question, but a lesson? You know you can get suspended for this. I think it means two different things. There is the grace of God that He gives to people as a way to free them from their past sins and turn their heads in love toward God and the path to Him.

The other grace, I think, means forgiveness, which is like God's grace because in God giving His grace he's also giving his forgiveness in freeing a person from karmic ties, usually of the negative type, with the entire world.

Answer 3

Main Entry:
1grace Listen to the pronunciation of 1grace
Pronunciation:
\ˈgrās\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin gratia favor, charm, thanks, from gratus pleasing, grateful; akin to Sanskrit gṛṇāti he praises
Date:
12th century

1 a: unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b: a virtue coming from God c: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace2 a: approval, favor barchaic : mercy, pardon c: a special favor : privilege d: disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency e: a temporary exemption : reprieve3 a: a charming or attractive trait or characteristic b: a pleasing appearance or effect : charm c: ease and suppleness of movement or bearing4—used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop5: a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks6plural capitalized : three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are the givers of charm and beauty7: a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura8 a: sense of propriety or right b: the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful
synonyms see mercy

Answer 4

It means post scriptum or after signature. If you write an old-fashioned letter by hand, and do not feel like re-writing it after you have signed but want to add a little something, you write P.S. and then the last thought. In the age of word-processors when you can simply edit your letter and send it to the printer, P.S. is pure B.S. -- a writer's crutch for those who do not know how to seemlesly add the extra thought to the original letter.

Answer 5

Here are the various definitions I could find, most of which I knew about already.

# (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who under such divine influence; "the conception of grace developed ...

# elegance and beauty of movement or expression

# seemliness: a sense of propriety and consideration for others

# a disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"

# (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors

# a short prayer of thanks before a meal

# decorate: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"

# (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God; "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"; "there but for the grace of God go I"

# deck: be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"

Answer 6

My dictionary defines it as:
"1 a: unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b: a virtue coming from God c: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace"

But your cult may have redefined it to mean almost anything, or nothing at all.

Answer 7

Grace has been given us by God as unmerited favor. However, I read this definition once and loved it

G- God's
R- Redemption
A- At
C- Christ's
E- Expense

Answer 8

To me, grace means gifts or assistance from God.

There is also a state of grace, which I interpret to be one of reconciliation with God.

I believe these definitions are broad enough to be accepted by most Judeo-Christians

Answer 9

Based on my personal experience, I have considered grace as the unquenchable supply of provisions from the nurturing love of God. It is continually distributed to all regardless of what and who they are. Whether they are aware of God's love or not. It is only by one's choice not to receive them, are they prevented from being filled with abundance.

Answer 10

"Grace" is a term used to denote a feeling of being "beyond" the constrains of humanity I think. To exist in a "state of grace"..and mind you I am no scholar of these things...is to put one's "spiritual being" above all else. You forgive and you love.....just as Jesus would have.

Answer 11

Grace means unmerited favor. We have received God's favor without deserving it.