Where does “parousia” come from?
Parousia comes from Ancient Greek παρουσία, composed of παρ- (beside) and -ία (abstract noun suffix), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European -h₂.
parousia (English): The second coming of Christ
Definitions
- The second coming of Christ
Ancestry of “parousia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | παρουσία | presence; substance, property |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | -ῐ́ᾱ | {{l|en|-ia}}; "suffix forming abstract feminine... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | -íh₂ | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | -h₂ | Creates collective nouns, which refer to groups... |