divinity

divinity is a Noun

Definition:

[1] The state of being divine; the nature or essence of God; deity; godhead. When he attributes divinity to other things than God, it is only a divinity by way of participation. Bp. Stillingfleet.

[2] The Deity; the Supreme Being; God. This the divinity that within us. Addison.

[3] A pretended deity of pagans; a false god. Beastly divinities, and droves of gods. Prior.

[4] A celestial being, inferior to the supreme God, but superior to man. God . . . employing these subservient divinities. Cheyne.

[5] Something divine or superhuman; supernatural power or virtue; something which inspires awe. They say there is divinity in odd numbers. Shak. There`s such divinity doth hedge a king. Shak.

[6] The science of divine things; the science which treats of God, his laws and moral government, and the way of salvation; theology. Divinity is essentially the first of the professions. Coleridge. , casuistry.