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enlightening

adjective

«enlightening» 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

It means giving light to the eyes, so that a person can see the right way. The commandment of the LORD is said to do this.

Interpretation. The tradition says the Torah is a lamp, giving light to the mind and heart. The commandments help a person see how to live.

Meaning

Giving light or understanding. tree →

Examples

  • The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. (Writings PSA.19.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

A record of the Judaism dictionary, written from the corpus.

On Mova

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