--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God is subject, predicate, and object of…" description: "\"“God is subject, predicate, and object of the revelation-event.”\" — Eberhard Jüngel" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a67/eberhard-j-ngel-38288_god_god-is-subject-predicate-and-object-of-t_2465581.jpg" --- # God is subject, predicate, and object of the… ![“God is subject, predicate, and object of the revelation-event.” quote by Eberhard Jüngel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a67/eberhard-j-ngel-38288_god_god-is-subject-predicate-and-object-of-t_2465581.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a67/eberhard-j-ngel-38288_god_god-is-subject-predicate-and-object-of-t_2465581.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a67/eberhard-j-ngel-38288_god_god-is-subject-predicate-and-object-of-t_2465581.jpg) > ““God is subject, predicate, and object of the revelation-event.”” [Eberhard Jüngel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eberhard-j-ngel/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The divine revelation involves God as subject, predicate, and object, emphasizing a relational, dynamic process. **In simple terms:** God is both the source and content of revelation. Key Takeaway Recognize the mutuality in divine communication. Themes theology revelation philosophy Mood reflective intellectual Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - academic lectures - sermons - personal study Key Concepts Trinitarian logic dialectic existentialism Questions to Reflect On - How does this view affect personal faith? - What implications does it have for doctrine? 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