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extermination

noun

«extermination» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

The complete destruction of a pest, a group or a thing, so that none is left. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, a fierce goddess or a hero who loves to destroy an enemy completely

Examples

  • The farmers worked for the extermination of the rats. tree →
  • The goddess loved extermination. tree →
  • The plan was the extermination of the weeds in the garden. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

It means a complete destruction decreed by God as a punishment.

Interpretation. The prophets say that even in such destruction a remnant will survive and return. Zechariah promises a time with no more destruction, when Jerusalem will be safe.

Examples

  • And men shall dwell therein, and there shall be no more extermination; but Jerusalem shall dwell safely. (Prophets ZEC.14.11, JPS 1917) tree →
  • For an extermination wholly determined shall the Lord, the GOD of hosts, make in the midst of all the earth. (Prophets ISA.10.23, JPS 1917) tree →
  • For though thy people, O Israel, be as the sand of the sea, only a remnant of them shall return; an extermination is determined, overflowing with righteousness. (Prophets ISA.10.22, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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