Omnipotence
noun
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
In many religions, God is considered to have omnipotence.
Often appears as...
- demonstrate omnipotence
- question omnipotence
noun
In a religious context, the power of God to do anything.
Christians believe in the omnipotence of God, that He can do all things.
Often appears as...
- god's omnipotence
- divine omnipotence
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Academic
noun
In philosophical discussions, the idea of being all-powerful, especially relating to a divine being.
Philosophers often debate about the concept of omnipotence and what it means.
Often appears as...
- concept of omnipotence
- paradox of omnipotence
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Academic
noun
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
In many religions, God is considered to have omnipotence.
Often appears as...
- demonstrate omnipotence
- question omnipotence
noun
In a religious context, the power of God to do anything.
Christians believe in the omnipotence of God, that He can do all things.
Often appears as...
- god's omnipotence
- divine omnipotence
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In philosophical discussions, the idea of being all-powerful, especially relating to a divine being.
Philosophers often debate about the concept of omnipotence and what it means.
Often appears as...
- concept of omnipotence
- paradox of omnipotence
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Authority Context
Used when discussing power dynamics, often in abstract terms or hyperbole.
A CEO may feel a sense of omnipotence when making company-wide decisions.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Often used figuratively to express extreme control or influence in a situation.
The dictator's omnipotence was evident from his absolute rule.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
In literature, a character's omnipotence may symbolize larger themes, not just power.
The wizard's omnipotence in the tale represents wisdom and knowledge.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Context
Used when discussing power dynamics, often in abstract terms or hyperbole.
A CEO may feel a sense of omnipotence when making company-wide decisions.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Often used figuratively to express extreme control or influence in a situation.
The dictator's omnipotence was evident from his absolute rule.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
In literature, a character's omnipotence may symbolize larger themes, not just power.
The wizard's omnipotence in the tale represents wisdom and knowledge.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Context
Used when discussing power dynamics, often in abstract terms or hyperbole.
A CEO may feel a sense of omnipotence when making company-wide decisions.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Often used figuratively to express extreme control or influence in a situation.
The dictator's omnipotence was evident from his absolute rule.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
In literature, a character's omnipotence may symbolize larger themes, not just power.
The wizard's omnipotence in the tale represents wisdom and knowledge.
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Quote examples
Jeff Greenfield
American Journalist
The Supreme Being I would sign up for would not prove his omnipotence by saving one life while ending dozens, or hundreds, or thousands. Nor would he summon an angel to heaven by ending a first grader's life at the hands of a gunman or sadist.
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Eddie Marsan
English Actor
As children, we all hold on to the myth of omnipotence. Comics are successful because kids identify with superheroes. They'll read a book or watch a TV programme and say, 'I'm that guy.' And that guy is always the one in control.
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Alexis Carrel
French Scientist
Those who desire to rise as high as our human condition allows, must renounce intellectual pride, the omnipotence of clear thinking, belief in the absolute power of logic.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
The omnipotence of evil has never resulted in anything but fruitless efforts. Our thoughts always escape from whoever tries to smother them.
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Peter De Vries
American Novelist
It is the final proof of God's omnipotence that he need not exist in order to save us.
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J. William Fulbright
American Politician
Power confuses itself with virtue and tends also to take itself for omnipotence.
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Alan Watts
English Philosopher
Omnipotence is not knowing how everything is done; it's just doing it.
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Martin Farquhar Tupper
English Writer
Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence.
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Samuel Rutherford
Scottish Theologian
My faith has no bed to sleep upon but omnipotence.
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Peter Molyneux
English Designer
I don't question the omnipotence of belief.
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Jeff Greenfield
American Journalist
The Supreme Being I would sign up for would not prove his omnipotence by saving one life while ending dozens, or hundreds, or thousands. Nor would he summon an angel to heaven by ending a first grader's life at the hands of a gunman or sadist.
Quote examples
Eddie Marsan
English Actor
As children, we all hold on to the myth of omnipotence. Comics are successful because kids identify with superheroes. They'll read a book or watch a TV programme and say, 'I'm that guy.' And that guy is always the one in control.
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Alexis Carrel
French Scientist
Those who desire to rise as high as our human condition allows, must renounce intellectual pride, the omnipotence of clear thinking, belief in the absolute power of logic.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
The omnipotence of evil has never resulted in anything but fruitless efforts. Our thoughts always escape from whoever tries to smother them.
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Peter De Vries
American Novelist
It is the final proof of God's omnipotence that he need not exist in order to save us.
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J. William Fulbright
American Politician
Power confuses itself with virtue and tends also to take itself for omnipotence.
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Alan Watts
English Philosopher
Omnipotence is not knowing how everything is done; it's just doing it.
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Martin Farquhar Tupper
English Writer
Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence.
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Samuel Rutherford
Scottish Theologian
My faith has no bed to sleep upon but omnipotence.
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Peter Molyneux
English Designer
I don't question the omnipotence of belief.
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