Omniscience

usgb/ɑːmˈnɪʃəns/
noun

The state or condition of knowing everything.

Some people believe that God's omniscience allows him to know the past, present, and future.
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Often appears as...

  • divine omniscience
  • absolute omniscience

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Religious

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Religious Context

Often used to describe a deity's ability to know all in a religious setting.

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The scriptures often refer to the omniscience of a supreme being.
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Absolute Knowledge

Implies perfect knowledge, with no errors or gaps.

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Believers in divine omniscience argue that there are no secrets from God.
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Not Literal

In non-religious discussions, 'omniscience' is usually not taken literally.

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When someone says a person has omniscience, they might mean they're just very knowledgeable.
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