Confession
01
an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act
Exempel
I owe you a confession — I accidentally broke your vase.
02
bekännelse, tillståndelse
a formal statement made by a person admitting that they are guilty of a crime
Exempel
The priest provided spiritual guidance to the prisoner after hearing his confession.
Prästen gav den fångne andlig vägledning efter att ha hört hans bekännelse.
03
(in Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent revealing sins to a priest to receive absolution
Exempel
After confession, he felt spiritually renewed.
04
an open statement declaring one's religious beliefs or convictions
Exempel
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
Exempel
The Westminster Confession is central to Presbyterian theology.
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