Theos
/ˈθiː.ɒs/noun
A Greek word meaning 'god' or 'divine being'.
Did you know?The term 'Theos' not only forms the root of theology but also connects to ancient beliefs about divine influence in everyday life, often invoked in rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dyeus
“a sky god or bright celestial being”
Ancient Greek
Greek
θεός (theós)
“one who is divine, a god, often representing a source of power or authority”
Late Ancient Greek
Greek
θεολογία (theología)
“the study of divine things or religious beliefs”
Early Christian Era
Greek
θεοῦ (theou)
“belonging to God, often used in religious texts to denote divine presence”
Medieval Latin
Latin
theologia
“the study of God and religious beliefs, a formal academic discipline”
Modern English
English
theology
“the systematic study of the nature of the divine and religious belief.”