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

    Oct 13, 2021 · Church-bell was in late Old English. Church-goer is from 1680s. Church-key "key of a church door" is from early 14c.; slang use for "can or bottle opener" is by 1954, probably originally U.S. college student slang. Church-mouse (1731) "a mouse supposed to live in a church" (where there is nothing for it to eat) is proverbial in many languages ...

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      Church-goer stammt aus den 1680er Jahren. Church-key...

    • Chunnel

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

    • Dunkirk

      Church-key "key of a church door" is from early 14c.; slang...

    • Churchman

      Church-key "key of a church door" is from early 14c.; slang...

    • Chunder

      "vomit," 1950, Australian slang, of unknown origin. See...

    • Chunky

      "thickset, disproportionately stout," 1751, from chunk (n.)...

  2. carolinabiblegroup.com › 03 › CHURCH-ETYMOLOGYETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD “CHURCH” - CAROLINA BIBLE GROUP

    resources. I did a web search for the etymology of the word “church”. That turned into a great lesson. As always, be a good Berean and study this out for yourself. The word Greek word ecclesia translated as “church” in Eph 1:22-23 is the subject of this scrutiny. CHURCH (Wikipedia)

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › church-ChristianityChurch | Definition, History, & Types | Britannica

    The Greek word ekklēsia, which came to mean church, was originally applied in the Classical period to an official assembly of citizens. In the Septuagint (Greek) translation of the Old Testament (3rd–2nd century bce ), the term ekklēsia is used for the general assembly of the Jewish people, especially when gathered for a religious purpose such as hearing the Law (e.g., Deuteronomy 9:10, 18 ...

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

    Sep 27, 2023 · Significance of the Word “Church” in Religious and Cultural Contexts Religious Significance. The word “church” holds significant religious meaning in Christianity and other religious traditions. In Christianity, the term typically refers to a building or a religious institution where believers gather for worship and spiritual activities.

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

    Jan 4, 2022 · 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.

  6. www.ucg.ca › historical-background-word-churchThe Historical Background of the Word Church > What is ... - UCG

    The Holman Bible Dictionary, in its article "Church," explains the background of the word church (emphasis added throughout): "Church is the English translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The use of the Greek term prior to the emergence of the Christian church is important as two streams of meaning flow from the history of its usage into the ...

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  8. www.archspm.org › faith-and-discipleship › catholicWhere did the Church come from and how did it start? Why is ...

    Meanings of the Word Church. The word Church is a translation of biblical words: the Hebrew word qahal, and the Greek word ekklesia, both of which mean “gathering of people or community” for worship. It was first applied to the people of Israel whom God called into existence. The Church is also called into existence by God.