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Definition of "omnibenevolent" [omnibenevolent]

  • All-loving, or infinitely good, usually in reference to a deity or supernatural being, for example, 'God'. Its use is often with regards to the divine triad, whereby a deity is described to be simultaneously omniscient, omnipotent and omnibenevolent. This triad is used especially with the Christian god, Yahweh. (adjective)

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Use "omnibenevolent" in a sentence
  • "After all, what could be more reasonable than following the dictates of and omnipotent and omnibenevolent god?"
  • "There is, in fact, a theological field of inquiry called "theodicy", which investigates the basic question: If God is all powerful (omnipotent), all knowing (omniscient), and all-good, (omnibenevolent) how can evil and injustice exist?"
  • "Because God is omnibenevolent, then evil in the world must be the responsibility of human beings – hence the notion of Original Sin."
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