innocency

noun

«innocency» 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

Abimelech uses it to say he did no wrong, because he did not know Sarah was Abraham's wife.

Interpretation. Tradition reads it as a claim of clean hands and a pure heart. God agrees that Abimelech acted in the integrity of his heart.

Being free from guilt or blame; clean, honest behavior. An old word for innocence. tree →

In the simplicity of my heart and the innocency of my hands have I done this.' (Torah GEN.20.5, JPS 1917) tree →
Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart, and washed my hands in innocency; (Writings PSA.73.13, JPS 1917) tree →
I will wash my hands in innocency; so will I compass Thine altar, O LORD, (Writings PSA.26.6, JPS 1917) tree →
Thy calf, O Samaria, is cast off; Mine anger is kindled against them; how long will it be ere they attain to innocency? (Prophets HOS.8.5, JPS 1917) tree →

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