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Reformed vs Regenerated - What's the difference?

reformed | regenerated |

As an adjective reformed

is of the whole body of protestant churches originating in the reformation, or, in a more restricted sense, of those who separated from (martin luther) on the doctrine of consubstantiation, etc, and carried the reformation, as they claimed, to a higher point.

As a verb regenerated is

(regenerate).

reformed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (reform)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Corrected; amended; restored to purity or excellence; said, specifically, of the whole body of Protestant churches originating in the Reformation, or, in a more restricted sense, of those who separated from (Martin Luther) on the doctrine of consubstantiation, etc., and carried the Reformation, as they claimed, to a higher point.
  • * Macaulay
  • The town was one of the strongholds of the Reformed faith.
  • Amended in character and life.
  • a reformed gambler or drunkard
  • (UK, military, of an officer) Retained in service on half or full pay after the disbandment of the company or troop.
  • regenerated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (regenerate)

  • regenerate

    English

    Alternative forms

    * regen (abbreviation)

    Verb

    (regenerat)
  • To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
  • To revitalize.
  • (biology) To replace lost or damaged tissue.
  • To become reconstructed.
  • To undergo a spiritual rebirth.
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • Spiritually reborn.
  • (obsolete) Reproduced.
  • * Shakespeare
  • The earthly author of my blood, / Whose youthful spirit, in me regenerate , / Doth with a twofold vigour lift me up.
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