📜 Come to Pass, To
Definition:
Come to pass, to: To happen or take place. This enduring phrase has deep historical roots, surviving many linguistic eras to still remain relevant in contemporary language.
Origins:
One of the most notable and ancient mentions of “come to pass” is found in the Bible, specifically in the Gospel of St. Luke (2:1) which states: “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus.” According to language expert Eric Partridge, this phrase had already become a cliché by around 1700, and yet it has persisted through the centuries.
Related Expressions:
- Happen: To occur or take place.
- Occur: To come into being as an event or a process.
- Transpire: A slightly more formal way of saying something happened or became known.
Humorous Quotes:
- “The future ain’t what it used to be.”—Yogi Berra
- “Everything happens for a reason, even if the reason is you are stupid and make bad decisions.” — Unknown
Similar Proverbs:
- “What will be, will be.”
- “It is written in the stars.”
Literary References and Suggestions:
Books:
- “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens – “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.”
- “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy – Facing the immutable events that shape the path ahead.
Movies:
- The Shawshank Redemption – The curveballs life throws, and how inmates come to terms with them.
- Forest Gump – The unpredictability of life events.
Songs:
- “Que Será, Será” by Doris Day – Reflecting the unpredictable nature of the future.
Poetry:
- “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost - The poem explores the significant moments that come to pass when choices are made.
### "It came to pass" is most famously found in which part of the Bible?
- [ ] Genesis
- [x] Gospel of St. Luke
- [ ] Psalms
- [ ] Revelation
> **Explanation:** This phrase is famously featured in the Gospel of St. Luke (2:1).
### True or False: "Come to pass" is a modern idiom.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** Though it may sound poetic, "come to pass" is far from modern and hails from ancient text, at least as far back as the Bible.
### Synonym for "Come to Pass"
- [x] Happen
- [ ] Dance
- [ ] Fasten
- [ ] Fade
> **Explanation:** The closest synonym to "come to pass" is simply "happen."
### “Que Será, Será” translates and summarizes which of the following phrases?
- [x] What will be, will be
- [ ] To come to pass
- [ ] Forever and always
- [ ] Until the end of time
> **Explanation:** "Que Será, Será" translates to "What will be, will be," a simple rendition of the unpredictable future or events that come to pass.
Do not let life merely 💫 come to pass 💫 without carpe diem-ing the heck out of each moment 😉
—Ida Oldenjoy
