forbid

verb (forbid, forbids, forbade, forbidden, forbidding)

«forbid» 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

To say that someone must not do something; not to allow it. tree →
To make something impossible (in grown-up use: «God forbid» means I hope it never happens). tree →

In the lessons

In school and safety, rules forbid running in corridors or swimming without a lifeguard; signs say «forbidden». In stories, characters often do the forbidden thing and get into trouble. Phrases: «forbid someone to do something», «forbid someone from doing», «strictly forbidden».

Examples

My parents forbid me to cycle on the main road. tree →
Running by the pool is forbidden. tree →
The rules forbid phones in class. tree →
The king forbade anyone to enter the forest. tree →
The forbidden door was locked. tree →
Feeding the animals is strictly forbidden at the zoo. tree →

Note

Irregular: forbid – forbade (said «for-BAD» or «for-BADE») – forbidden. Same meaning as «ban», «not allow»; opposite «allow, permit». Rules forbid things to keep people safe.

In Jewish tradition

The phrase 'the LORD forbid it me' is a strong way of saying 'I would never do that'. David and Naboth use it to refuse something wrong.

Interpretation. Tradition reads David's words as respect for the king who is God's anointed, and Naboth's as faithfulness to the inheritance of his ancestors that the Torah protects.

Examples

And Naboth said to Ahab: 'The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.' (Prophets 1KI.21.3, JPS 1917) tree →
And he said unto his men: 'The LORD forbid it me, that I should do this thing unto my lord, the LORD'S anointed, to put forth my hand against him, seeing he is the LORD'S anointed.' (Prophets 1SA.24.7, JPS 1917) tree →
The LORD forbid it me, that I should put forth my hand against the LORD'S anointed; but now take, I pray thee, the spear that is at his head, and the cruse of water and let us go.' (Prophets 1SA.26.11, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Irregular: forbid – forbade (said «for-BAD» or «for-BADE») – forbidden. Same meaning as «ban», «not allow»; opposite «allow, permit». Rules forbid things to keep people safe.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «forbid» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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Trees and pragmatics of «forbid» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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