delusion

noun (plural delusions)

«delusion» 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

A false belief about something, held even though it is not true. tree →

In the lessons

in stories a person under a spell may see a delusion that is not real; the word names an idea that is only a dream

Examples

The lake was a delusion made by the mist. tree →
He lives under the delusion that he can fly. tree →
Was the gold just a fair delusion? tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

It means something false and empty, such as idols, or lies that people want to hear.

Interpretation. Jeremiah calls idols a work of delusion that will perish. Tradition reads this as the prophets' firm rejection of idol worship and of false comfort.

Examples

They are vanity, a work of delusion; in the time of their visitation they shall perish. (Prophets JER.10.15, JPS 1917) tree →
They are vanity, a work of delusion; in the time of their visitation they shall perish, (Prophets JER.51.18, JPS 1917) tree →
That say to the seers: 'See not,' and to the prophets: 'Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy delusions; (Prophets ISA.30.10, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «delusion» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«delusion» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «delusion» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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