The phrase
"speedy end" is an idiomatic expression that means a quick and decisive conclusion or resolution to something.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«speedy»
«end»
Sentences with «speedy end»
- Yet we do not need to reject all the apocalyptic passages, or deny that Jesus expected a speedy end of the world which did not occur. (religion-online.org)
- Whatever we may think about whether Jesus expected a speedy end of the world, the early church without question did expect it. (religion-online.org)
- For reasons given in Chapter 4, the expectancy of a speedy end of the existing world scene did not basically pervert the ethical insights of the early Church, and still less those of Jesus. (religion-online.org)
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