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godlike

adjective

«godlike» 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

Translates a Hebrew word often used for God or divine beings. It can mean a spirit, an angel, or a judge, as in the ghost Saul's medium saw.

Interpretation. In Hosea, the "godlike being" Jacob wrestled is understood as an angel. In Psalm 82, the "godlike beings" are read as human judges who should rule justly. In the primary lessons: in myths and stories, a godlike hero or power is one far above ordinary people

Meaning

Godlike means like a god, very great, powerful or beautiful. tree →

Examples

  • I said: Ye are godlike beings, and all of you sons of the Most High. (Writings PSA.82.6, JPS 1917) tree →
  • In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and by his strength he strove with a godlike being; (Prophets HOS.12.4, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And the king said unto her: 'Be not afraid; for what seest thou?' And the woman said unto Saul: 'I see a godlike being coming up out of the earth.' (Prophets 1SA.28.13, JPS 1917) tree →
  • He had a godlike strength. tree →
  • The hero showed godlike courage. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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