dishonour

verb

«dishonour» 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

In the Torah, it describes the shame of a wrongdoer who is beaten too much.

Interpretation. The rabbis say the forty lashes were limited to thirty-nine to keep the person from shame, and that even a guilty person remains "your brother."

Meaning

To shame someone or take away their dignity and respect. tree →

Examples

Forty stripes he may give him, he shall not exceed; lest, if he should exceed, and beat him above these with many stripes, then thy brother should be dishonoured before thine eyes. (Torah DEU.25.3, JPS 1917) tree →
Wounds and dishonour shall he get, and his reproach shall not be wiped away. (Writings PRO.6.33, JPS 1917) tree →
When their carouse is over, they take to harlotry; her rulers deeply love dishonour. (Prophets HOS.4.18, JPS 1917) tree →
Do not contemn us, for Thy name's sake, do not dishonour the throne of Thy glory; remember, break not Thy covenant with us. (Prophets JER.14.21, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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