by the Grace of God

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Etymology

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Calque of Latin Deī grātiā. Doublet of Dei gratia.

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by the Grace of God

  1. (idiomatic, religion, Christianity) By divine will and benevolence.

Usage notes

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  • A paraphrase from St. Paul in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 15:8–10, which states, "Last of all, as to one born abnormally, he appeared to me. For I am the least of the apostles, not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am...".
  • A formulaic phrase acknowledging fealty to God. It has been used especially by authority in historically Christian cultures to signify power granted by divine will.
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