Associations to the word «Reprobation»

Wiktionary

REPROBATION, noun. The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval or censure.
REPROBATION, noun. (theology) The predestination of a certain number of the human race as reprobates, or objects of condemnation and punishment; damnation.

Dictionary definition

REPROBATION, noun. Rejection by God; the state of being condemned to eternal misery in Hell.
REPROBATION, noun. Severe disapproval.

Wise words

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