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1. www.etymonline.com › word › churcchurch | Etymology of church by etymonline

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   Oct 13, 2021 · Phonetic spelling from c. 1200, established by 16c. For vowel evolution, see bury. After the Reformation, church was used for any particular Christian denomination agreeing on doctrine and forms of worship. As an adjective, "pertaining to a church," from 1570s. Church-bell was in late Old English.

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     Nach der Reformation wurde church für jede bestimmte...

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     The English word was given a broader, figurative sense by...

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     Dunkirk - church | Etymology of church by etymonline

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     Churchman - church | Etymology of church by etymonline

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     Old English brand, brond "fire, flame, destruction by fire;...

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     Jespersen ("Modern English Grammar," 1954) also lists bleaky...

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     Churchyard - church | Etymology of church by etymonline

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     It had various meaning in early Middle English, including...

2. www.gotquestions.org › meaning-of-churchWhat is the meaning and origin of the word church ...

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   Jan 4, 2022 · The Greek word translated “church” in the New Testament is ekklesia. A literal translation of ekklesia would be “a called-out assembly.” How we got our English word church is a different story, but that, too, is rooted in Greek. Etymologically speaking, the word church means “house of the Lord.”

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4. symbolgenie.com › origin-of-the-word-churchThe Origin of the Word Church: A Fascinating History

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   Sep 27, 2023 · The English word “church” is derived from the Old English word “cirice” or “circe,” which can be traced back to the Germanic language family. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word “kuriakon,” meaning “belonging to the Lord.”

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › church_n1church, n.¹ & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the word church mean? There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word church. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. church has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

6. calendarofscripture.com › 2016/12/24 › etymology-ofEtymology of the word “Church” - The Calendar of Scripture

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   Dec 24, 2016 · The word “Church” is neither Hebrew nor Greek. In point of fact, when these languages were translated into English Bibles, the word “Church” was already in existence. The Greek word used in the renewed covenant for “Church” is “Ekklesia” which basically means “Called Out ones”.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › churchChurch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : a building for public and especially Christian worship. 2. : the clergy or officialdom of a religious body. the word church … is put for the persons that are ordained for the ministry of the Gospel, that is to say, the clergy J. Ayliffe. 3. often capitalized : a body or organization of religious believers: such as. a.

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   What is a church etymology?

   • Etymologically speaking, the word church means “house of the Lord.” The modern word church is a direct descendant of the Old English word cirice or circe. The first recorded use of the Old English word is from the thirteenth century, and it could refer to either a body of Christian believers or to the place where they gathered.

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   Where did the word “church” come from?

   • The word “church” has a fascinating etymology and a rich history in various languages. The English word “church” is derived from the Old English word “cirice” or “circe,” which can be traced back to the Germanic language family. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word “kuriakon,” meaning “belonging to the Lord.”

   The Origin of the Word Church: A Fascinating History

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   What does a church mean?

   • The word “church” holds a fascinating history and has evolved over time. It originally derived from the Greek word “ekklesia,” meaning “assembly” or “gathering.” Throughout history, the concept of a church has taken on different meanings and significance in religious and cultural contexts.

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   How many meanings does the word church have?

   • There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word church. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the word church? How is the word church pronounced? Where does the word church come from? The earliest known use of the word church is in the Old English period (pre-1150).

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   Is church a Greek word?

   • The Bible “scholars” say: The word “Church” is derived from the Greek “Kryiakon” meaning “The Lords House”. This sounds plausible at first, but there is just one problem. The greek word “Kryiakon” is not used the scriptures. The greek word “Ekklesia” is. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable says:

   Etymology of the word “Church” - The Calendar of Scripture

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   Is church a Hebrew word?

   • It is in our english scriptures by order of King James, who instructed his translators of 1611 not to translate the word “Ecclesia” by either ‘Congregation’ or ‘Assembly’ but to use the word ‘Church’ instead of a translation.” The word “Church” is neither Hebrew nor Greek.

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9. www.calledoutbelievers.org › the-true-origin-andThe True Origin and meaning of the Church

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   May 2, 2021 · The name for a group of believers in the Greek NT is ‘Ecclesia” which means “Called-Out” Believers. So where did the word ‘church’ come from? “Church” has multiple streams of etymology.