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(theology) inherent existence; existence by virtue of a being's own nature, and independent of any other being or cause.
self-existence is an attribute of God
If a first Body may to any Place Be not determin'd, in the boundless Space, 'Tis plain, it then may absent be from all; Who then will this a Self-existence call?
Wasting and spoiling with a ruffian hand,/While her accomplice faith, wrapt up at home/In proud security of self-existence,/Thinks that existence shall absolve them both?
We are counselled and taught by our brethren to prepare ourselves for self-existence, to look after those things which are calculated to make us free and independent.
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Self-existence means (theology) inherent existence; existence by virtue of a being's own nature, and independent of any other being or cause.
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self-existence is an attribute of God
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