Relating to a dispensation; or in theology, relating to the idea that God works differently in different historical periods or 'dispensations'.
From 'dispensation' (something dispensed or a period of time) plus '-al' adjective suffix. Used heavily in Christian theology.
Dispensationalism is a major theological framework used by millions of Christians worldwide—it divides Bible history into distinct periods where God's rules supposedly changed, though scholars hotly debate this interpretation.
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