ousia

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/ˈuːsɪə/

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(theology) The essential nature or ‘substance’ of God, often as contrasted to the ‘energies’ (external actions and influences) through which he is manifest. / (philosophy) Essence, being.

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In the council's debate, theologians argued that the ousia of God is distinct from his energies and cannot be fully comprehended by human thought.

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意味（1）

(theology) The essential nature or ‘substance’ of God, often as contrasted to the ‘energies’ (external actions and influences) through which he is manifest.

We could never know God's ousia, but in order to adapt his indescribable nature to our limited intellect, God communicated to us through his activities in the world.

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意味（2）

(philosophy) Essence, being.