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loving-kindness

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[luhv-ing-kahynd-nis] / ˈlʌv ɪŋˈkaɪnd nɪs /

noun

  1. tender kindness motivated by or expressing affection.

Etymology

Origin of loving-kindness

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

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Loving kindness and truth go before your face.

From The World English Bible (WEB): Psalms by Anonymous

Loving kindness of the Father enfolds and blesses everything, 715-l.

From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert

Loving kindness refers to the creation of the world, which was an act of pure grace on the part of God.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

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