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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 betydningThe 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 uttrykkstate


Overordnet kategoriChristian theology

2. saving grace (om egenskap) a redeeming quality or characteristic


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHer 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.


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