cognizance

noun

«cognizance» 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 Exodus, God "took cognizance" of Israel's suffering. The tradition reads this as God hearing the cry of the slaves and remembering his covenant, which begins the redemption.

Meaning

Awareness or notice of something. To "take cognizance" is to notice it and pay attention. tree →

Examples

And God saw the children of Israel, and God took cognizance of them. (Torah EXO.2.25, JPS 1917) tree →
I will be glad and rejoice in Thy lovingkindness; for Thou hast seen mine affliction, Thou hast taken cognizance of the troubles of my soul, (Writings PSA.31.8, JPS 1917) tree →
Then she fell on her face, and bowed down to the ground, and said unto him: 'Why have I found favour in thy sight, that thou shouldest take cognizance of me, seeing I am a foreigner?' (Writings RUT.2.10, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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