das Einsetzungswort
Translation
words of institution, words of consecration
Examples
Der Priester spricht die Einsetzungsworte.
The priest speaks the words of institution.
Grammar Patterns
to speak/say ((sth.)) to speak/say ((sth.)) The priest speaks the words of institution.
Similar Words
Konsekrationsworte (words of consecration)
Etymology
Compounded from 'Einsetzung' (institution, establishment) and 'Wort' (word). Literally 'institution word'.
Memory Tips
A highly specific theological term for the words of Jesus at the Last Supper. Think of 'in-setting' the new covenant.