bounty

noun

«bounty» 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 the Bible it often means a king's generous gifts, as when Solomon gives to the queen of Sheba.

Interpretation. A king's bounty shows his greatness. It also reminds readers that God's bounty to the world is far greater.

Generous giving, or a gift given freely and in plenty. tree →

And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. (Prophets 1KI.10.13, JPS 1917) tree →
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold — the vessels being diverse one from another — and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king. (Writings EST.1.7, JPS 1917) tree →
Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the bounty of the king. (Writings EST.2.18, JPS 1917) tree →

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