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Promised Land (Noun)

Meaning 1

An ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea; a place of pilgrimage for Christianity and Islam and Judaism.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • After wandering through the desert for 40 years, the Israelites finally reached the Promised Land, a land flowing with milk and honey as described in the Bible.
  • For centuries, Jews considered Israel the Promised Land to be where the Second Coming of Jesus would take place.
  • The Promised Land has been a subject of debate between Muslims, Christians, and Jews, all claiming it as their own sacred place.
  • As a site of immense historical and spiritual significance, the Promised Land continues to attract pilgrims of various faiths.
  • Jews view the Promised Land as a divine gift from God to Moses and the Israelites after the Exodus from Egypt.

Synonyms

  • Palestine
  • Holy Land
  • Canaan

Meaning 2

Any place of complete bliss and delight and peace.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • After working multiple jobs for years, winning the lottery was like finding the promised land where she could finally live a life of financial freedom.
  • The serene island resort was her promised land where she found solace and tranquility from the stresses of city life.
  • He had always dreamed of a world with no wars and no famine, and in his eyes, a world like that would be a true promised land.
  • The family had been searching for a home for years, and when they finally found one that fit their needs and their budget, it felt like they had finally reached the promised land.
  • In her imagination, a place with breathtaking natural beauty and no signs of pollution was the promised land she longed to escape to.

Synonyms

  • Heaven
  • Eden
  • Paradise
  • Shangri-la
  • Nirvana

Hypernyms

  • Region
  • Part

Meaning 3

The goal towards which Christians strive.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • For many Christians, heaven is the promised land that they hope to reach after a lifetime of faith and devotion.
  • The idea of the promised land has long inspired Christians to persevere through life's challenges and trials.
  • According to Christian teachings, the promised land is a place of eternal happiness and peace where believers will live in the presence of God.
  • Throughout the Bible, the concept of the promised land is a powerful metaphor for the spiritual journey of the faithful.
  • Many Christians envision the promised land as a place where love, joy, and harmony reign supreme.
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