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Alabster is a rock often used in building fascdes because it is so even and white. A city of gleaming alabaster means a white (pure) city So a translation would be :

"Your white cities shine"

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What does the word thine mean out of the song your father in heaven?

"Thine" is a formal word meaning "yours". It is often used in scripture and hymns, especially when referring to deity, because it is more respectful. Some faith traditions believe that formal terms such as Thine, Thou and Thee should always be used in prayer out of respect for God.


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In the song America the Beautiful what does thine alabaster cities gleam undimmed by human tears mean?

True, alabaster is marble-white. But the significance of "alabaster" and "tears" are clear in a biblical perspective, since this song is a Christian hymn to a certain extent. The references are in the synoptic gospels, especially in Luke 7:37-38, where "alabaster" is used in v. 37 and "tears" in v. 38. Alabaster, I think, alludes to the precious sacrifice that a woman, i.e., America, can afford and offer, while the "tears" that bring about these sacrifices, i.e., alabaster cities, are not to (or cannot) dim the gleaming effect of them.


What does thine mean?

In the quotation 'To thine own self be true' thine is used for the word 'your'. It says 'Be true to yourself'.


What is the definition of the word gleam?

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What does tuyo mean in English?

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What does thine mean in Romeo and Juliet?

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"For thine" is an old way of saying "yours," usually used in formal or poetic language. "The kingdom" refers to a territory or realm ruled by a king or queen. Together, "for thine and the kingdom" could be interpreted as a pledge of loyalty or duty to someone in a position of power.


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What does the word thine mean out of the song your father in heaven?

"Thine" is a formal word meaning "yours". It is often used in scripture and hymns, especially when referring to deity, because it is more respectful. Some faith traditions believe that formal terms such as Thine, Thou and Thee should always be used in prayer out of respect for God.