adjure

verb

«adjure» 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

In Song of Songs the beloved makes the daughters of Jerusalem swear not to awaken love before its time.

Interpretation. Tradition reads Song of Songs as a picture of love between God and Israel, and this oath as a warning not to hasten the redemption.

Meaning

To solemnly command or beg someone, as if under an oath. tree →

Examples

What is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so adjure us?' (Writings SNG.5.9, JPS 1917) tree →
'I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem: Why should ye awaken, or stir up love, until it please?' (Writings SNG.8.4, JPS 1917) tree →
'I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, what will ye tell him? that I am love-sick.' (Writings SNG.5.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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