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piedade divina

[pee-eh-DAH-deh dee-VEE-nah]
nounfemininepl: piedades divinas
divine mercy
1. God's compassion, forgiveness, and benevolence toward humanity; the merciful nature of the Divine
The preacher spoke about divine mercy as a gift to all sinners.
O pregador falou sobre a piedade divina como um presente para todos os pecadores.
2. In theological contexts, God's grace and willingness to forgive transgressions
She found solace in her faith in divine mercy during her suffering.
Ela encontrou consolo na sua fé na piedade divina durante seu sofrimento.
Synonyms
misericórdia divinagraça divinaclemência divinacompaixão divina
Antonyms
ira divinajustiça divina severacastigo divino

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
piedade divina
Standard usage in religious and philosophical contexts
Portugal
piedade divina
Standard usage; commonly found in religious literature
Rio de Janeiro
piedade divina
Used in religious contexts and prayer
São Paulo
piedade divina
Formal religious terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

pela piedade divina (by divine mercy)
contar com a piedade divina (to rely on divine mercy)
invocar a piedade divina (to invoke divine mercy)
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