world to come
The 'world to come' is a concept found in many religious and philosophical traditions, representing a future state of existence where the righteous are rewarded and the wicked punished.
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Definition
C1Jewish Eschatology
(religious, theological)The afterlife where the righteous are rewarded and the wicked punished, often associated with the coming of the Messiah.
Example
- In Jewish belief, the world to come is a place of eternal reward for the righteous.
- The Talmud discusses the nature of the world to come extensively.
C1Christian Theology
(religious, theological)A future state of salvation where Jesus Christ reigns supreme and the faithful are rewarded.
Example
- The New Testament refers to the world to come as a realm of ultimate salvation.
- Believers look forward to the world to come as described in the Book of Hebrews.
B2General Religious Philosophy
(religious, philosophical)A future existence or spiritual realm where ultimate fulfillment and perfection are achieved.
Example
- Many religions have a concept of the world to come as a place of final justice.
- Philosophers often debate the nature of the world to come.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "world to come":
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