extortion

noun

«extortion» 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

Here it means the cruel oppression that will end when God's justice comes.

Interpretation. The prophets teach that God cares for the oppressed and shelters the outcast.

Taking money or goods from people by force or threats. tree →

Let mine outcasts dwell with thee; as for Moab, be thou a covert to him from the face of the spoiler.' For the extortion is at an end, spoiling ceaseth, they that trampled down are consumed out of the land; (Prophets ISA.16.4, JPS 1917) tree →

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