facet

noun

«facet» 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

In Zechariah, a stone with seven facets, or "eyes," is set before the high priest Joshua. God promises to remove the land's sin in one day.

Interpretation. Tradition reads the seven facets as God's seven watching eyes or as the fullness of His care. The verse is read as a promise of forgiveness for Israel.

Meaning

One side or part of something with many sides, like a cut gem. tree →

Examples

Hebrew has of course several verb roots relating to one or more of each of these three facets of language. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →
For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone are seven facets; behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts: And I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day. (Prophets ZEC.3.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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On Mova

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