No. 3,883 in Russian
божией
The Russian word "божией" means "of God" or "God's" (possessive form).
In a sentence
Мы надеялись на божией милости, чтобы преодолеть трудности.
We hoped for divine grace to overcome the challenges.
The word 'божией' is used here to describe a possession of divine nature (grace).
Она всегда была уверена в божией защите.
She was always confident in divine protection.
The word 'божией' here denotes the divine origin of the protection being referenced.
Матерь божией молит за нас.
The Mother of God prays for us.
Here, 'божией' is part of a construct describing a relationship (Mother of God).
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