Godhead
noun
The state of being a god or a divine being.
The Greek gods were believed to reach a state of godhead upon their ascension to Mount Olympus.
Often appears as...
- attain godhead
- state of godhead
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Religious
noun
The divine nature or substance; the essence of God or a god.
The godhead of the Supreme Being is incomprehensible to humans.
Often appears as...
- essence of godhead
- incomprehensible godhead
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Philosophical, Religious
noun
The Trinity of God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The concept of godhead in Christianity encompasses the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Often appears as...
- christian godhead
- trinity godhead
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Religious
noun
The state of being a god or a divine being.
The Greek gods were believed to reach a state of godhead upon their ascension to Mount Olympus.
Often appears as...
- attain godhead
- state of godhead
Usage tips
Religious
noun
The divine nature or substance; the essence of God or a god.
The godhead of the Supreme Being is incomprehensible to humans.
Often appears as...
- essence of godhead
- incomprehensible godhead
Usage tips
Philosophical, Religious
noun
The Trinity of God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The concept of godhead in Christianity encompasses the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Often appears as...
- christian godhead
- trinity godhead
Usage tips
Religious
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Pro Tip 1/2Mythical Usage
Used to describe powerful mythological beings often with exaggerated traits typical in legends.
Heracles was granted godhead after his mortal trials.
Pro Tip 2/2Achievement Context
Often suggests reaching a divine status as a significant accomplishment or transformation.
The pharaoh achieved godhead in the eyes of his people.
Compare with
creatordeitydivinitygodlinessholinessomnipotenceomnisciencetranscendence
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Tom Wolfe
American Journalist
The modern notion of art is an essentially religious or magical one in which the artist is viewed as a holy beast who in some way, big or small, receives flashes from the godhead, which is known as creativity.
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Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
Italian Writer
God the Father, the supreme Architect, had already built this cosmic home we behold, the most sacred temple of His godhead, by the laws of His mysterious wisdom.
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Jay Parini
American Writer
God is God, but he has various names in different languages, and each strand of monotheistic religion has multiple ways of describing the godhead.
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Tony Judt
British Historian
I don't believe in an afterlife. I don't believe in a single or multiple godhead. I respect people who do, but I don't believe it myself.
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Elias Hicks
American Clergyman
The fulness of the godhead dwelt in every blade of grass.
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Tom Wolfe
American Journalist
The modern notion of art is an essentially religious or magical one in which the artist is viewed as a holy beast who in some way, big or small, receives flashes from the godhead, which is known as creativity.
Quote examples
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
Italian Writer
God the Father, the supreme Architect, had already built this cosmic home we behold, the most sacred temple of His godhead, by the laws of His mysterious wisdom.
Quote examples
Jay Parini
American Writer
God is God, but he has various names in different languages, and each strand of monotheistic religion has multiple ways of describing the godhead.
Quote examples
Tony Judt
British Historian
I don't believe in an afterlife. I don't believe in a single or multiple godhead. I respect people who do, but I don't believe it myself.
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Elias Hicks
American Clergyman
The fulness of the godhead dwelt in every blade of grass.
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