gods
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
An inflected form of god · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,568 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,658 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions also: Supreme Being
- any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force also: deity, divinity, immortal
- a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people he was a god among men
- a material effigy that is worshipped also: idol, graven image thou shalt not make unto thee any graven imagemoney was his god
gods in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number.
Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) · O. J. [Annotator] Stevenson · Chapter 1
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Ha, ha, O Democritus, thy gods That govern the whole world! courtly reward And punishment.
The White Devil · John Webster · Chapter 1
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Didst thou stand, me by thy side, amongst thy perjured household gods and talk of honour?
Lucretia — Volume 06 · Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton · Chapter 1
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Murmur not, and remember that the gods never lay a heavier weight on any man than he can bear.
An Egyptian Princess — Volume 07 · Georg Ebers · Chapter 1
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They grow up for Christ, believe fervently in Him, refuse to sacrifice to false gods, are tortured, and die filled with glory.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1