ukwezwa

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Meaning

the state of being holy or pure in heart.

Good to know

abstract noun related to kwera 'to be holy/pure'; used mostly in religious contexts.

Examples

• Dusabwa ukwezwa kw'umutima.We are called to purity of heart.
• Ukwezwa kwe kwaragaragaraga mu buzima bwe.His holiness was evident in his life.
• Ntawe ubona ukwezwa gusa mu maso.No one sees holiness merely from the face.
• Bavuze ko dukeneye ukwezwa kugira ngo tubone Imana.They said we need holiness to see God.