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impious

adjective

«impious» 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

Impious means showing no respect for the gods or for holy things. tree →

In the lessons

describes a king or people in myths who insult the gods and are punished

Examples

  • The impious king was punished. tree →
  • An impious mortal ignored the gods. tree →
  • Their impious plan was stopped by Apollo. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

It means ungodly, someone with no reverence for God. Job calls his wife's words those of a foolish, godless woman.

Interpretation. Job's answer to his wife shows his faith: he will accept bad from God as well as good. Tradition praises him for not sinning with his lips.

Examples

  • But he said unto her: 'Thou speakest as one of the impious women speaketh. (Writings JOB.2.10, JPS 1917) tree →
  • With his mouth the impious man destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered. (Writings PRO.11.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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