may God have mercy on your soul en · INTJ
Etymology
Originated in beth din courts in ancient Israel to show that God has the highest authority. It was later spread to England as a prayer for a criminal who was sentenced to death, and then the British Empire to indicate a death penalty.
Meanings
- you cannot escape the consequence of your actions
- you are finished; nothing can save you
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| may God have mercy upon your soul | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
the chickens come home to roost
Translations (6)
uk нехай Бог помилує твою душу (an expression showing that someone is doomed) · id semoga Tuhan mengasihani jiwamu (an expression showing that someone is doomed) · zh 願上帝庇佑你之靈魂 /愿上帝庇佑你之灵魂 (an expression showing that someone is doomed) · id semoga Tuhan mengampuni jiwamu (an expression showing that someone is doomed) · bn ঈশ্বর যেন আপনার আত্মাকে ক্ষমা করেন (an expression showing that someone is doomed) · fi olkoon Jumala sielullesi armollinen (an expression showing that someone is doomed)