abase

verb

«abase» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

Used of God bringing down the proud and haughty, whether people or kings.

Interpretation. Tradition reads these verses as saying that God opposes pride and lifts the humble, so no one is too mighty to be brought low.

To make someone lower in rank, pride or dignity; to humble them. tree →

Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath; and look upon every one that is proud, and abase him. (Writings JOB.40.11, JPS 1917) tree →
Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven; for all His works are truth, and His ways justice; and those that walk in pride He is able to abase.' (Writings DAN.4.34, JPS 1917) tree →
thus saith the Lord GOD: The mitre shall be removed, and the crown taken off; this shall be no more the same: that which is low shall be exalted, and that which is high abased. (Prophets EZK.21.31, JPS 1917) tree →

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