What does parousia mean?
Definitions for parousia
pəˈru zi ə, -si ə, ˌpɑr uˈsi əparou·si·a
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Princeton's WordNet
Second Coming, Second Coming of Christ, Second Advent, Advent, Parousianoun
(Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment
Wiktionary
parousianoun
the second coming of Christ
Etymology: From παρουσία.
Wikipedia
parousia
The Second Coming (sometimes called the Second Advent or the Parousia) is a Christian (as well as Islamic and Baha'i) belief that Jesus will return again after his ascension to heaven about two thousand years ago. The idea is based on messianic prophecies and is part of most Christian eschatologies.
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parousia
Parousia is a Greek term that refers to the second coming or return of Jesus Christ at the end of time, in Christian theology. The term can also be used more broadly to mean any important arrival, particularly of a god in ancient Greek usage, or a high official or dignitary in later Hellenistic and early Roman periods.
Webster Dictionary
Parousianoun
the nativity of our Lord
Parousianoun
the last day
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. . See Parusia.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of parousia in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of parousia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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