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contrite

adjective

«contrite» 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

A heart crushed by regret for sin, which God does not reject. It is humble and ready to return.

Interpretation. Tradition says a sincere, humble heart is dear to God, and repentance can stand in place of sacrifice. Psalm 51 is central on Yom Kippur themes.

Meaning

feeling deep sorrow for wrongdoing tree →

Examples

  • The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. (Writings PSA.51.19, JPS 1917) tree →
  • The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, and saveth such as are of a contrite spirit. (Writings PSA.34.19, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

A record of the Judaism dictionary, written from the corpus.

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/contrite/