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guiltless

adjective (guiltless; more guiltless, most guiltless)

«guiltless» 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

Guiltless means not to blame and having done no wrong. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, an innocent person who is blamed or punished by mistake

Examples

  • "I am quite guiltless," the boy said. tree →
  • The guiltless prince was killed by mistake. tree →
  • The judge found the farmer guiltless and set him free. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Often means free from blame or punishment, as in a promise or oath being cancelled. "Not hold guiltless" means that God will not let a wrong go unpunished.

Interpretation. The idea is linked to God's mercy and justice: God forgives but does not simply wipe away guilt without repentance.

Examples

  • If the scourge slay suddenly, He will mock at the calamity of the guiltless. (Writings JOB.9.23, JPS 1917) tree →
  • I am afraid of all my pains, I know that Thou wilt not hold me guiltless. (Writings JOB.9.28, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And the men said unto her: 'We will be guiltless of this thine oath which thou hast made us to swear. (Prophets JOS.2.17, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/guiltless/