kindled

Everyday

Kindled means set alight; kindled is the past form of kindle. tree →

In the lessons

the fire was lit in the tale; also used to mean that a feeling was stirred up

Examples

• Between them they kindled a fire. tree →
• His woodpile was not yet kindled. tree →
• The king's wrath was kindled against Noureddin. tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

In Jewish tradition

When it is said that God's anger "was kindled," it is a picture of anger flaring up like a fire. The prophets also say feelings like compassion are kindled, meaning stirred up and warm.

Interpretation. The commentators say that speaking of God's anger as a fire is a way of describing God in human terms so people can understand. Hosea's "compassions are kindled" is read as God's mercy rising even as He judges.

Examples

• And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and He departed. (Torah NUM.12.9, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the LORD'S anger was kindled in that day, and He swore, saying: (Torah NUM.32.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Israel joined himself unto the Baal of Peor; and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel. (Torah NUM.25.3, JPS 1917) tree →
• My heart is turned within Me, My compassions are kindled together. (Prophets HOS.11.8, JPS 1917) tree →
• And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. (Prophets JDG.14.19, JPS 1917) tree →
• And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. (Writings PSA.106.18, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths.