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contemplation

noun (no plural)

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

Everyday

Quiet, long thinking; looking at something and thinking about it deeply. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, a quiet place or moment for thinking: he sat in deep contemplation under the tree.

Examples

  • The monk sat in quiet contemplation. tree →
  • Her face showed deep contemplation. tree →
  • A quiet garden is a good place for contemplation. tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Sefer Yetzirah it is one of the twelve things given to the simple letters, and Kabbalists see contemplation of faith as a way the mind perceives hidden things. In the primary lessons: in tales, a quiet place or moment for thinking: he sat in deep contemplation under the tree.

Examples

  • == Chapter 5 == [5:1] Twelve Simple Letters, Heh-Waw Zayin-Chet Tet-Yod Lamed-Nun ʽAyin-Samekh Tzadi-Qof—Their foundation is Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, Talking, Eating, Sex, Work, Movement, Excitement, Play, Contemplation, Sleep. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →
  • The Seventh Path is the Occult Intelligence, because it is the Refulgent Splendor of all the Intellectual virtues which are perceived by the eyes of intellect, and by the contemplation of faith. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) tree →
  • The Seventh Path is the Occult Intelligence, because it is the Refulgent Splendour of all the Intellectual virtues which are perceived by the eyes of intellect, and by the contemplation of faith. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

On Mova

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