Definition

A reading from religious texts that is part of a church service or a specific liturgical occasion.

Example

During the service, the priest read a lection from the Bible.

Conversation

Did you hear the lection from church last Sunday?

Yeah, it was really thought-provoking and relevant to our lives.

I liked how they tied it to current events, it felt meaningful.

Absolutely! It’s nice when the lection resonates with what we’re going through.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lection is derived from "lectio" (meaning reading) in Latin, which comes from "legere" (meaning to read). The word "lection" refers to a reading or selection of text, particularly in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'reading' ('lectio') to remember that 'lection' refers to a specific reading or selection of text.

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