by Anonymous on September 6th, 2006

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What is the origin of the word "believe"?

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  • by bluerooster on December 21st, 2006

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    Believe comes from two old English words: BE and LIFON. BE meaning "life" (as in being) and LIFON meaning "according to". Therefore, to believe, means to live according to (what you believe)!

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