divinity Copy link Outline I. Divine nature or power1. dīvīnĭtas2. nūmen, ĭnis, n. (divine authority or dignity)II. A divine being1. nūmen, ĭnis, n. (esp. poet.)2. deus, dīvusIII. Theology • divinity: I. Divine nature or power: 1. dīvīnĭtas: to ascribe d. to the mind, menti d. tribuere, Cic. 2. nūmen, ĭnis, n. (divine authority or dignity): many prodigies declare her power and d. (of Ceres), multa prodigia vim ejus n.que declarant, Cic.: suppliant I appeal to thy d., supplex tua numina posco, Virg. Phr.: to maintain the d. of Christ, *Christum deum esse, divina natura praeditum esse affirmare; to deny it, *divinam Christi naturam tollere. II. A divine being: 1. nūmen, ĭnis, n. (esp. poet.): propitious, adverse d.s, n. praesentia, laeva, Virg.: v. deity. 2. deus, dīvus: v. god. III. Theology: theŏlŏgia, res dīvīnae: v. theology.