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misericórdia divina

[mi-ze-ri-KÓR-dia di-VI-na]
nounfemininepl: misericórdias divinas
divine mercy
1. God's compassion and forgiveness toward humanity; the merciful nature of God as expressed through grace and benevolence
The priest spoke of divine mercy as a source of hope for sinners.
O padre falou da misericórdia divina como fonte de esperança para os pecadores.
2. In Christian theology, the infinite compassion of God that offers salvation regardless of human worthiness
Many believers trust in divine mercy for redemption.
Muitos fiéis confiam na misericórdia divina para a redenção.
Synonyms
graça divinacompaixão divinaclemência divinapiedade divina
Antonyms
justiça divinaira divinacondenação divina

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
misericórdia divina
Standard usage in religious and formal contexts
Portugal
misericórdia divina
Standard usage; also used in reference to historical charitable institutions called 'Misericórdias'

Related Idioms & Phrases

pela misericórdia divina (by divine mercy)
contar com a misericórdia divina (to count on divine mercy)
implorar misericórdia divina (to beseech divine mercy)
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