Parousia

[ puh-roo-zee-uh, -see-uh, pahr-oo-see-uh ]

noun

1. advent ( def 4 ).
2. (lowercase) Platonism. the presence in any thing of the idea after which it was formed.

parousia

/ pəˈruːsɪə /

noun

1. Christianity another term for the Second Coming

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parousia¹

1870–75; < Greek parousía a being present, presence, equivalent to par- par- + ous- (stem of ôn, present participle of eînai to be) + -ia -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parousia¹

C19: from Greek: presence

Example Sentences

As late as the writings of Paul, believers held that a “Parousia,” or apocalyptic Second Coming, was imminent.

From New York Times

History has offered the authoritative commentary on the prophecy of the Parousia of Christ.

From Project Gutenberg

At least the study should enable us to distinguish two inspired terms which have been needlessly confounded by not a few writers, viz.: the words "Paraclete," and "Parousia."

From Project Gutenberg

The Parousia for which the Lord had looked, delayed.

From Project Gutenberg

Observe their difference: In the Paraclete, Christ comes spiritually and invisibly; in the Parousia, he comes bodily and gloriously.

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