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peace that passeth understanding

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Spiritual enlightenment; religious salvation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: set phrase

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Etymology

From the King James version of the Bible: "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7).