godly

particular adjective

«godly» 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 the Psalms and Proverbs it names those who are loyal and faithful to God, His "godly ones" (chasidim).

Interpretation. Tradition honors the chasid as someone who goes beyond the letter of the law in kindness to others and love of God. God is seen as guarding such people's paths.

Meaning

Describes a person who is devoted to God and lives by His ways; pious. tree →

Examples

That He may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of His godly ones. (Writings PRO.2.8, JPS 1917) tree →
Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. (Writings PSA.12.2, JPS 1917) tree →
Sing praise unto the LORD, O ye His godly ones, and give thanks to His holy name. (Writings PSA.30.5, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

A record of the Judaism dictionary, written from the corpus.

On Mova

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