# 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 01:04](rc://en/tn/help/2pe/01/04) * [Romans 01:20](rc://en/tn/help/rom/01/20) ## Word Data: ## * Strong's: G2304, G2999