dross

noun

«dross» 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

Prophets and poets use dross for what is worthless or sinful, like silver that has lost its worth.

Interpretation. Isaiah's picture of silver turned to dross is read as Israel's moral decline, with God refining the people like a smelter in order to purify them.

Meaning

The waste scum that rises when metal is melted and that is thrown away. tree →

Examples

Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water. (Prophets ISA.1.22, JPS 1917) tree →
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross. (Writings PRO.26.23, JPS 1917) tree →
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Thy testimonies. (Writings PSA.119.119, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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On Mova

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