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das Einsetzungswort

words of institution, words of consecration

Der Priester spricht die Einsetzungsworte.

The priest speaks the words of institution.

to speak/say ((sth.)) to speak/say ((sth.)) The priest speaks the words of institution.

Konsekrationsworte (words of consecration)

Compounded from 'Einsetzung' (institution, establishment) and 'Wort' (word). Literally 'institution word'.

A highly specific theological term for the words of Jesus at the Last Supper. Think of 'in-setting' the new covenant.

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