FAITH
\fˈe͡ɪθ], \fˈeɪθ], \f_ˈeɪ_θ]\
Definitions of FAITH
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
- 1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
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complete confidence in a person or plan etc; "he cherished the faith of a good woman"; "the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust"
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"
By Princeton University
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complete confidence in a person or plan etc; "he cherished the faith of a good woman"; "the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust"
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and veracity; reliance on testimony.
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The belief in the historic truthfulness of the Scripture narrative, and the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes called historical and speculative faith.
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The belief in the facts and truth of the Scriptures, with a practical love of them; especially, that confiding and affectionate belief in the person and work of Christ, which affects the character and life, and makes a man a true Christian, -- called a practical, evangelical, or saving faith.
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That which is believed on any subject, whether in science, politics, or religion; especially (Theol.), a system of religious belief of any kind; as, the Jewish or Mohammedan faith; and especially, the system of truth taught by Christ; as, the Christian faith; also, the creed or belief of a Christian society or church.
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Fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance to duty, or to a person honored and beloved; loyalty.
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Word or honor pledged; promise given; fidelity; as, he violated his faith.
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Credibility or truth.
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By my faith; in truth; verily.
By Oddity Software
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Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and veracity; reliance on testimony.
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The belief in the historic truthfulness of the Scripture narrative, and the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes called historical and speculative faith.
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The belief in the facts and truth of the Scriptures, with a practical love of them; especially, that confiding and affectionate belief in the person and work of Christ, which affects the character and life, and makes a man a true Christian, -- called a practical, evangelical, or saving faith.
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That which is believed on any subject, whether in science, politics, or religion; especially (Theol.), a system of religious belief of any kind; as, the Jewish or Mohammedan faith; and especially, the system of truth taught by Christ; as, the Christian faith; also, the creed or belief of a Christian society or church.
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Fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance to duty, or to a person honored and beloved; loyalty.
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Word or honor pledged; promise given; fidelity; as, he violated his faith.
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Credibility or truth.
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By my faith; in truth; verily.
By Noah Webster.
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Belief; trust in the honesty and ruth of another; trust in God; fidelity; honesty; a system of religion.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
By James Champlin Fernald
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n. [Latin] Belief; assent of the mind to a fact or truth established by evidence; reliance on testimony; dependence on the authority or veracity of another; conviction from observation or experience; confidence; assurance;— belief in the facts and doctrines of the Bible;— belief in the person and work of Christ;—personal reliance on Christ with surrender of the heart and will to his service for salvation;—the ground of Christian belief; the faithfulness of God;—the object of Christian, belief; doctrine or system of doctrines believed; creed; —profession of belief in gospel truth;—strict adherence to duty; fidelity;— sincerity; honesty.
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Belief of the revealed truths of religion; the system of revealed truths held by the Christian church; trust in God; tenet held; trust in the honesty or veracity of another; fidelity, unshaken adherence; honour, social confidence; sincerity, honesty, veracity; promise given.
By Thomas Sheridan
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