evildoer
noun
In Jewish tradition
It means a person who does wrong and harms others. The Psalms and Proverbs say not to envy such people, and that God will repay them.
Interpretation. Tradition teaches that the wicked may seem to prosper, but they will not last. The righteous are told to keep faith and not to copy them.
Meaning
A person who does wicked things. tree →
Examples
- Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious at the wicked; (Writings PRO.24.19, JPS 1917) tree →
- Depart from me, ye evildoers; that I may keep the commandments of my God. (Writings PSA.119.115, JPS 1917) tree →
- And I am this day weak, and just anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me; the LORD reward the evildoer according to his wickedness.' (Prophets 2SA.3.39, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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