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Confession
01
an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act
Beispiele
I owe you a confession — I accidentally broke your vase.
02
Geständnis, Beichte
a formal statement made by a person admitting that they are guilty of a crime
Beispiele
The priest provided spiritual guidance to the prisoner after hearing his confession.
Der Priester leistete dem Gefangenen spirituelle Führung, nachdem er sein Geständnis gehört hatte.
03
(in Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent revealing sins to a priest to receive absolution
Beispiele
After confession, he felt spiritually renewed.
04
an open statement declaring one's religious beliefs or convictions
Beispiele
The preacher encouraged confession of faith among the congregation.
05
a formal written statement outlining the doctrines or beliefs of a church, especially in 16th-century Reformation contexts
Beispiele
The Westminster Confession is central to Presbyterian theology.
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