Jumalasta

Jumalasta is a Finnish linguistic term referring to the word form Jumala in the elative/ablative case. The suffix -sta (or -stä after vowel harmony) signals origin or source, roughly translating to "from God" or "out of God" in English. As such, Jumalasta is used when describing something that originates from God, is attributed to God, or is seen as influenced by God. The form appears in religious texts, hymns, theological writings, translations, and in literary Finnish where sacred origin or attribution is being stated.

Grammatically, Jumalasta is a case-form rather than a separate lexical item. It inflects as a noun in the ablative/elative case, and its exact meaning is determined by context. In modern Finnish, constructions using -sta/-stä for origin are common and can be combined with other words to specify what originates from God.

In usage, Jumalasta can contrast with other sources (for example human origin or other authorities) or be used to emphasize sacred source. It is not typically used in everyday casual speech unless the topic concerns theology or spirituality. For further information, see Jumala and Finnish grammar, particularly the elative/ablative case and related nominal inflections.