armhole

noun

«armhole» 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

Here it means the armpit, where Jeremiah was told to put rags under the ropes so they would not hurt him as he was lifted from the pit.

Interpretation. Tradition notes the kindness of Ebed-melech, a foreigner who saved the prophet.

The opening in a garment for the arm, or the armpit. tree →

And Ebed-melech the Ethiopian said unto Jeremiah: 'Put now these worn clouts and rags under thine armholes under the cords.' And Jeremiah did so. (Prophets JER.38.12, JPS 1917) tree →

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