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I am not sure how precise the language is. But it is liturgical. In other words, it is capable of expressing divine concepts unlike ordinary vernacular. Thus, Latin had to develop into a liturgical language and Church Slavonic was specifically developed by SS Cyrill and Methodius as a liturgical language.

Some time ago I took a Bible survey taught by an excellent Theologian. He commented that there were other languages that were spoken at that time but that God selected greek because it was the most precise language of the area. We see that for instance in the word love. Unlike English or Hebrew Greek offers a precise word so there can be no mistake of the meaning

agapê (love, charity) and words derived from it

philia (friendship, love) and words derived from it

storgê (natural affection), only as astorgos (lacking natural affection) in Ro.1:31 and 2Tim.3:3.

I did not know you were Serbian Orthodox , I had the pleasure of attending Serbian Orthodox Vespers a time ago, I found them very beautiful and the people very warm and friendly.

Thanks, Mom, on your linguistic insights. Your learned and thorough approach to faith is always noted and admired, even if we disagree.

I had the pleasure of attending Serbian Orthodox Vespers a time ago, I found them very beautiful and the people very warm and friendly

And I had the pleasure of being introduced to Orthodox Presbyterianism through a colleague I met in Japan. Most fascinating fellow. Of course, we didn't see things the same way, but I was very moved by his spirituality and devotion to faith, as understood by your side of the house, infant baptism, highly Trinitarian theology, etc.

I am sure you found the Vespers to be highly "idolatrous." :-)