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Concept of divine attributes

Divine attributes are qualities ascribed to a deity, often found in various religious traditions. These attributes describe how a divine being is perceived, highlighting characteristics such as omnipotence (all-powerful), omniscience (all-knowing), omnipresence (present everywhere), benevolence (all-good), and immutability (unchanging). Understanding these attributes helps humans grasp the nature of the divine and the relationship between the divine and the created world. Different religions may emphasize different attributes, shaping their beliefs and practices around the nature of God or gods and their role in human life.