unfoldingWord_en_tw/bible/kt/divine.md

# divine

## Definition:

The term “divine” refers to anything pertaining to God.

* Some ways this term is used include “divine authority,” “divine judgment,” “divine nature,” “divine power,” and “divine glory.”
* In one passage in the Bible, the term “divine” is used to describe something about a false deity.

## Translation Suggestions:

* Ways to translate the term “divine” could include “God’s” or “from God” or “pertaining to God” or “characterized by God.”
* For example, “divine authority” could be translated as “God’s authority” or “authority that comes from God.”
* The phrase “divine glory” could be translated as “God’s glory” or “the glory that God has” or “glory that comes from God.”
* Some translations may prefer to use a different word when describing something that pertains to a false god.

(See also: [authority](../kt/authority.md), [false god](../kt/falsegod.md), [glory](../kt/glory.md), [God](../kt/god.md), [judge](../kt/judge.md), [power](../kt/power.md))

## Bible References:

* [2 Corinthians 10:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/2co/10/03)
* [2 Peter 1:4](rc://en/tn/help/2pe/01/04)
* [Romans 1:20](rc://en/tn/help/rom/01/20)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G2304, G2999