theo-, the-, -theism, -theist, -theistic +
(Greek: God, god, deity, divine)
theophanic
1. A reference to the appearance of a god in a visible form to a human being.
2. A description of the manifestation or appearance of God, or a god, to humans.
theophanous
A reference to the visibility or appearance of God, or a god, to a person.
theophany
1. A visible (but not necessarily material) manifestation or appearance of a deity in a form that can be seen by a human.
2. The temporal and spatial manifestation of God or the divine in some tangible form.
3. A visible manifestation of God to humans; such as, the story of Moses at the burning bush, is called a
theophany.
In Psalms and in prophetic texts the theophany is often so drastic as to overwhelm the human observer; because when God comes, since humans are sinful, often His purpose in coming is to punish.
theophilanthropy, theophilanthropic
A belief that expresses a love for God and mankind.
theophile
One who is beloved of God or one who loves God.
theophilous
A love of God.
Theophilus
A masculine name meaning, Loved of God or Loving God.
theophily
The love of God or loving God.
theophobia
1. The fear or dislike of gods or religion.
2. An abnormal fear of the wrath of God or of God's punishment for sin.
This bank robber is contemplating the wrath of God because he believes that his sins could result in eternal damnation in Hell.
theophorous, theophoric
1. Having the name of a god or a name that is derived for a god’s name.
2. Bearing (carrying) or containing the name of a god.
theopneustic, theopneusty, theopneustia, theopneustian
Divine inspiration, especially that which enables a person to receive and reveal divine truth.
theopolitician
One who bases his/her politics on conformity to the will of God or the divine law.
theopolitics
Politics based on the law of God.
theopolity
A polity (policy) based on the law of God.
theopsychism
Ascription (declaration) of a divine nature to the soul.
Theo Quiz #1.
Related religious-word units:
church;
dei-, div-;
ecclesi-;
fanati-;
hiero-;
idol-;-olatry;
zelo-.