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diadem

noun (diadem, diadems)

«diadem» 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 diadem is a crown or band worn on the head, often made of gold or jewels, and worn by a queen, princess or other royal person. tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales and old stories a princess or queen wears a diadem as a sign of royalty; in lessons it names a royal head ornament

Examples

  • The princess wore a golden diadem in her hair. tree →
  • The queen placed a diadem of pearls on her daughter's head. tree →
  • The old tale tells of three diadems of pure gold. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

A royal headband or turban; also a picture of honor given by God.

Interpretation. Isaiah says that Israel will be a crown in God's hand. Job's justice is like a diadem, meaning that righteousness is the best adornment.

Examples

  • I put on righteousness, and it clothed itself with me; my justice was as a robe and a diadem. (Writings JOB.29.14, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Thou shalt also be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the open hand of thy God. (Prophets ISA.62.3, JPS 1917) tree →
  • In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of His people; (Prophets ISA.28.5, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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