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graciousness

noun (no plural)

«graciousness» 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 it is the name of a shepherd's staff. In Psalm 90 it means God's kindness and favor.

Interpretation. Zechariah's broken staff is read as the end of God's protection from the nations. Psalm 90's prayer for God's graciousness is traditionally credited to Moses. In the primary lessons: in tales the king's graciousness to a servant is a reward: the coachman thanked the King for his graciousness

Meaning

kindness and good manners, especially shown by someone grand tree →

Examples

  • And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Graciousness, and the other I called Binders; and I fed the flock. (Prophets ZEC.11.7, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And I took my staff Graciousness, and cut it asunder, 'that I might break My covenant which I had made with all the peoples.' (Prophets ZEC.11.10, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And let the graciousness of the Lord our God be upon us; establish Thou also upon us the work of our hands; yea, the work of our hands establish Thou it. (Writings PSA.90.17, JPS 1917) tree →
  • The coachman thanked the King for his graciousness. tree →
  • Her graciousness made everyone feel welcome. tree →
  • He showed great graciousness to the poor. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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