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enthrone

verb

«enthrone» 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 is used for God as king, sitting on high above all. It means that He rules for ever and judges the world.

Interpretation. The tradition calls God "King of the world", and the idea of His throne is central in the High Holiday prayers. On Rosh Hashanah Jews proclaim Him King.

Meaning

To place a king on a throne, or to treat someone as ruler. tree →

Examples

  • May he be enthroned before God for ever! (Writings PSA.61.8, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Who is like unto the LORD our God, that is enthroned on high, (Writings PSA.113.5, JPS 1917) tree →
  • But the LORD is enthroned for ever; He hath established His throne for judgment. (Writings PSA.9.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/enthrone/