contumely
noun
In Jewish tradition
Hezekiah's messengers use it for a day of disgrace, when Assyria insulted God and Jerusalem.
Interpretation. Tradition reads Hezekiah's distress and prayer as trust in God, who saved the city.
Meaning
insulting, rude and scornful treatment tree →
Examples
- And they said unto him: 'Thus saith Hezekiah: This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of contumely; for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth. (Prophets 2KI.19.3, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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