Definitions for divine law
di·vine law

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1. divine lawnoun

   a law that is believed to come directly from God

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1. divine lawnoun

   Divine law is any law (or rule) that in the opinion of believers, comes directly from the will of God (or a god).

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1. Divine law

   Divine law is any body of law that is perceived as deriving from a transcendent source, such as the will of God or gods – in contrast to man-made law or to secular law. According to Angelos Chaniotis and Rudolph F. Peters, divine laws are typically perceived as superior to man-made laws, sometimes due to an assumption that their source has resources beyond human knowledge and human reason. Believers in divine laws might accord them greater authority than other laws, for example by assuming that divine law cannot be changed by human authorities.According to Chaniotis, Divine laws are noted for their apparent inflexibility. The introduction of interpretation into divine law is a controversial issue, since believers place high significance on adhering to the law precisely. Opponents to the application of divine law typically deny that it is purely divine and point out human influences in the law. These opponents characterize such laws as belonging to a particular cultural tradition. Conversely, adherents of divine law are sometimes reluctant to adapt inflexible divine laws to cultural contexts.Medieval Christianity assumed the existence of three kinds of laws: divine law, natural law, and man-made law. Theologians have substantially debated the scope of natural law, with the Enlightenment encouraging greater use of reason and expanding the scope of natural law and marginalizing divine law in a process of secularization. Since the authority of divine law is rooted in its source, the origins and transmission-history of divine law are important.Conflicts frequently arise between secular understandings of justice or morality and divine law.Religious law, such as canon law, includes both divine law and additional interpretations, logical extensions, and traditions.

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1. divine law

   Divine law refers to a set of moral and ethical principles believed to be established by a higher power or deity. It is considered to be of divine origin and is often regarded as a transcendent and universal guide for human behavior and the ordering of society. Divine laws typically involve obligations and prohibitions that govern various aspects of life, encompassing both individual conduct and communal affairs. These laws are perceived as inherently unquestionable and often go beyond human laws and regulations, emphasizing the concept of an ultimate moral authority. Different religions and belief systems have their own interpretations of what constitutes divine law based on their respective religious texts, teachings, and traditions.

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1. Divine law

   Divine law is any law that, according to religious belief, comes directly from the will of God, in contrast to man-made law. Like natural law it is independent of the will of man, who cannot change it. However it may be revealed or not, so it may change in human perception in time through new revelation. Divine law is eternal law, meaning that since God is infinite, then his law must also be infinite and eternal. In Thomas Aquinas's Treatise on Law, divine law, as opposed to natural law, comes only from revelation or scripture, hence biblical law, and is necessary for human salvation. According to Aquinas, divine law must not be confused with natural law. Divine law is mainly and mostly natural law, but it can also be positive law.

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How to pronounce divine law?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Libby

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of divine law in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of divine law in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of divine law in a Sentence

1. Pope Francis:

   To throw it out can be against human law, but to bring the idols into the church was a grave sin, a crime against divine law.

2. Andrew Schneider:

   What are man and woman if not members of two very different and warring tribes Yet decade after decade, century after century, they attempt in marriage to reconcile and forge a union. Why I don't know. Biological imperative Divine law Or just a desire to connect to that mysterious other In any case, it's always struck me as a hopeful thing.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=divine law
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Divine_Law
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Law
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=divine law