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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 Israel, "the Jewish people, the Hebrew nation,"...

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     Originally added to nouns in Old English; it was used from...

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     Churchyard - church | Etymology of church by etymonline

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     adjectival word-forming element, Old English -isc "of the...

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

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   Jan 4, 2022 · 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.” The modern word church is a direct descendant of the Old English word cirice or circe.

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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 Greek word used in the renewed covenant for “Church” is “Ekklesia” which basically means “Called Out ones”. Ekklesia does not refer to a building, but rather a group of people. Proper English translations should read: Congregation, Assembly or Group.

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

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   Word History. Middle English chirche, from Old English cirice, ultimately from Late Greek kyriakon, from Greek, neuter of kyriakos of the lord, from kyrios lord, master; akin to Sanskrit śūra hero, warrior. before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1.

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   What is the meaning and origin of the word 'church'?

   • The English word "church" comes from the Old English circe or cyrce which is related to the Dutch kerk and German kirche. All of these words derive from the Greek phrase kuriakon doma, which means "Lord's house" from kurios meaning "Lord or master."

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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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   What is a church based on?

   • Originally derived from the Greek word “ekklesia,” which means “assembly” or “gathering,” the term has undergone changes in its meaning, connotation, and usage. In the early Christian era, the word “church” referred to a group of believers who came together for worship and community.

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   What does church mean in the Bible?

   • The word "church" in this verse in the original Greek is ekklesia, and Paul emphasized that his letter was meant for all people who submit to Christ Jesus as their Lord. So if the biblical concept of church is the assembly of people who have been called out to follow Jesus, how did the concept of the "Lord's house" as "church" begin?

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   Is Church Hebrew or Greek?

   • 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”. Ekklesia does not refer to a building, but rather a group of people.

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9. www.compellingtruth.org › meaning-of-churchWhat is the meaning and origin of the word 'church'?

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   The English word "church" comes from the Old English circe or cyrce which is related to the Dutch kerk and German kirche. All of these words derive from the Greek phrase kuriakon doma, which means "Lord's house" from kurios meaning "Lord or master."