Versicle: meaning, definitions and examples

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versicle

 

[ หˆvษœหrsษชkษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious text

A versicle is a short verse or sentence, often taken from a scriptural text, that is used in liturgical contexts, particularly in Christian services. It typically serves as a responsive reading, where the congregation may chime in with a response after the versicle is announced.

Synonyms

line, stanza, verse

Examples of usage

  • The pastor recited a versicle before the prayer.
  • During the service, we sang a versicle together.
  • The versicle reminded us of the importance of faith.

Translations

Translations of the word "versicle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น versรญculo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฒเฅ‹เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Versikel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ayat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั€ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ werset

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฉฉ็ฏ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท verset

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ versรญculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ verลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ verลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ—่Š‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ verz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญsir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™nd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ versรญculo

Etymology

The word 'versicle' originates from the Latin term 'versiculus', which is a diminutive form of 'versus', meaning 'a line' or 'a verse'. The usage of versicles can be traced back to early Christian liturgical practices where certain verses from the Bible were used responsively during worship. The structure of responsorial readings became formalized in medieval liturgies, where versicles were often included in prayers, psalms, and hymns. The significance of versicles lies in their ability to engage the congregation, fostering a participatory element in religious rituals. Over time, the term has retained its ecclesiastical connotation, primarily being associated with church services and liturgy.