guile

noun

«guile» 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

Used for deceit and lying speech, often joined with violence or wickedness. Jacob's taking Esau's blessing is called "guile."

Interpretation. Tradition teaches that guarding one's speech from deceit is a core duty, as Psalm 34 says. Commentators often discuss Jacob's act as a hard case, defending his purpose while still noting the cost of deceit.

Meaning

Clever, sneaky cheating; a trick that deceives people. tree →

Examples

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. (Writings PSA.34.14, JPS 1917) tree →
And he said: 'Thy brother came with guile, and hath taken away thy blessing.' (Torah GEN.27.35, JPS 1917) tree →
Wickedness is in the midst thereof; oppression and guile depart not from her broad place. (Writings PSA.55.12, JPS 1917) tree →
Happy is the man unto whom the LORD counteth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. (Writings PSA.32.2, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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On Mova

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