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impetuous

adjective

«impetuous» 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

Impetuous means acting quickly and rashly, without stopping to think. tree →

In the lessons

describes a young hero who asks for something dangerous without waiting to consider it

Examples

  • The impetuous youth asked to drive the sun's chariot. tree →
  • Don't be so impetuous; think first. tree →
  • An impetuous child may run before looking. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

It describes the Chaldeans (Babylonians) as a fierce, rushing people raised by God to conquer.

Interpretation. Habakkuk is troubled that God uses a cruel nation to punish Israel. Tradition sees even foreign empires as tools in God's hands.

Examples

  • For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and impetuous nation, that march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling-places that are not theirs. (Prophets HAB.1.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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