Hi All !
Quick question: what does God Speed mean to Christians ?
Sorry if it's dumb but hey you think you are smart ???
Hi All !
Quick question: what does God Speed mean to Christians ?
Sorry if it's dumb but hey you think you are smart ???
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What does it matter what it means to Christians ?
Surely what matters is the actual meaning of the quote, no ? If it means something it means the same to everyone.
Personally I think it's rather a nice way to wish someone all the very best of luck and support and I don't believe in the man anyway
May the wind be ever at your back and the sun ever on your faces. May your sword lie light in your hand and heavy in the memories of your enemies
Hmmm, this is a bit iffy, but I'll let it stay as long as there's no religion bashing.
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I think it means something along the lines of 'good luck' to a ship or sailer.
It's kind of tradition isn't it? I'm sure non-Christians here would say it anyway.
Originally Posted by BDC
God Speed means a quick and safe journey under God's watchful eye, be it by foot, ship, horse, etc..
O well, seems like 'some' people decide to ruin a perfectly valid threat. Nice going guys... doc bean
Thanks.
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Yes please no religious bashing... just asking the meaning of the phrase.Originally Posted by Big King Sanctaphrax
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Personally, I know what it means from the "pirate jargon" but I wonder what lies behind it. Anyone knows?
Btw, please backroom addicts, leave this thread alone!
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Mouzafphaerre is known elsewhere as Urwendil/Urwendur/Kibilturg...
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I've never seen it used except in books. Books with medieval themes. Sure sounds like something a TV priest would say to people, though.
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I think Redleg's got the best definition.
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The word Godspeed is used to wish a person good fortune or success, as on starting a journey, a new business, etc. It is usually found in expressions of the sort "to bid (a person) Godspeed."
Godspeed is a nominalization of the phrase God speed (you), understanding which depends on two things: speed in this sense means 'to prosper; succeed', which is now archaic, but which is the original sense of the word; and the verb is subjunctive, expressing a wish, with the entire phrase meaning "may God cause you to succeed."
The word Godspeed (which can also be written God-speed) is from Middle English, first found in personal names in the thirteenth century.
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Ahh, great info 7Bear7Scar. Many thanks.
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Mouzafphaerre is known elsewhere as Urwendil/Urwendur/Kibilturg...
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Thanks ScarOriginally Posted by 7Bear7Scar
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