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diligently

adverb (diligently)

«diligently» 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

Diligently means working hard and carefully, giving full attention to a task. tree →

In the lessons

in tales a hero works diligently and is rewarded by the king; in lessons it praises careful, steady effort

Examples

  • She practised her spellings diligently every night. tree →
  • He searched for the hook most diligently. tree →
  • You have watched diligently, said the King. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Means with great care when keeping God's commandments, listening to Him, or questioning witnesses.

Interpretation. Tradition takes this as the duty to take the commandments seriously and to examine witnesses thoroughly in court.

Examples

  • Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and His testimonies, and His statutes, which He hath commanded thee. (Torah DEU.6.17, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And the judges shall inquire diligently; and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother; (Torah DEU.19.18, JPS 1917) tree →
  • if only thou diligently hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all this commandment which I command thee this day. (Torah DEU.15.5, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Hear diligently my speech; and let this be your consolations. (Writings JOB.21.2, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently. (Writings PSA.119.4, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Hear diligently my speech, and let my declaration be in your ears. (Writings JOB.13.17, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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