Deus absconditus

Latin noun phrase

De·​us ab·​scon·​di·​tus ˌdā-u̇s-ˌäp-ˈskȯn-di-ˌtu̇s How to pronounce Deus absconditus (audio)
: hidden God : God who in his remoteness seems to ignore human suffering

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“Deus absconditus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Deus%20absconditus. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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