Engelsk substantiv: saving grace | |||
1. | saving grace (om tilstand) (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin. It was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church. The Virgin lived in a state of grace. | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | grace, state of grace | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | state | ||
Overordnet kategori | Christian theology | ||
2. | saving grace (om egenskap) a redeeming quality or characteristic | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | Her love of music remains her one saving grace. Her sense of humor has to be a saving grace. The saving grace for both developments is that they are creating jobs. | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | characteristic | ||