Worship

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Worship

Worship (pronunciation: /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/) is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. The term is derived from the Old English 'weorþscipe', meaning to venerate or give worth to a figure of religious reverence.

Etymology

The term worship comes from the Old English word 'weorþscipe', which means 'condition of being worthy, dignity, glory, distinction, honor, renown'. It is a compound of 'weorþ' (worth) and '-scipe' (ship). The word was used in Old English to denote worthiness or meritoriousness and is thus the origin of the English word 'worth'.

Related Terms

  • Prayer: A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity.
  • Devotion: Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.
  • Faith: Complete trust or confidence in someone or something, often used in a religious context.
  • Religion: The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
  • Spirituality: The quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
  • Meditation: A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.

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