In some religious masses (e.g. Roman Catholic), a section from the gospel is spoken aloud to the parish. At the conclusion of the scripture reading a chant is started by the priest. He says âThe word of the lordâ and the congregation responds âthanks be to godâ. The expression âwordâ is a truncation of that phrase and it is said in agreement to a statement â a statement that bears some resemblance to gospel. It is intended to elevate the previously said phrase to a higher standard of truth.
Related Expressions: âPeaceâ â also from Christian mass the phrase âPeace be with youâ is exchanged between parishioners following the Our Father.
John: âShe got some fine tittiesâ
Response: âwordâ (elevates John's statement to higher truth.)
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