Actions or deeds collectively. Now archaic and chiefly in religious contexts. In singular. Now rare.
| 单词 | θ188545 |
| 释义 | society > faith > worship > good works > [noun] (29) workingOE Actions or deeds collectively. Now archaic and chiefly in religious contexts. In singular. Now rare. workOE Theology. A good or moral act or deed considered in relation to justification before God (see justification, n. 1). Usually in plural. Frequently… meritc1350 Theology. In plural. Good works viewed as entitling a person to reward from God; (also) the righteousness and sacrifice of Christ as the ground on… work of almsa1400 An act or deed expressive of a particular moral quality or purpose, as work of alms, work of charity, work of darkness, etc. Usually in plural. Cf… Subcategories:— instance of (4) — person characterized by (7) — serving of God by (1) — reliance on good works for salvation (5) — performance of good works beyond requirements (1) — as means of liberating the soul (4) — works of mercy (3) |
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