Pagpapabanal (en. Sanctification)
pag-papa-ba-nal
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of strengthening or improving the spiritual condition of a person.
Sanctification is important in the life of every believer.
Ang pagpapabanal ay mahalaga sa buhay ng bawat mananampalataya.
The designation of an object or person as holy.
A ritual is used for the sanctification of churches.
Isang ritwal ang ginagamit sa pagpapabanal ng mga simbahan.
Etymology
from the root word 'banal' meaning holy or sacred
Common Phrases and Expressions
sanctification of the spirit
A process of purifying the soul or building a spiritual relationship with God.
pagpapabanal ng espiritu
Related Words
holy
It means sacred or appealing in a spiritual context.
banal
sacred
A term referring to things that hold high religious value.
sagrado
Slang Meanings
Seeking holiness
It seems like he is trying to sanctify himself through his good deeds.
Parang nagpapabanal siya sa mga ginagawa niyang kabutihan.
Being righteous or a pure person
He is trying to appear saintly in front of others to gain their trust.
Nagpapabanal siya sa mga mata ng tao para makuha ang tiwala nila.
Pretending to be holy
Sometimes, he acts pious even if it's not true.
Minsan, nagpapabanal siya kahit hindi naman totoo.
Doing holy acts deliberately
He intentionally sanctifies himself in the church to convince people.
Sinasadya niyang nagpapabanal sa simbahan para kumbinsihin ang mga tao.