kinswoman

noun

«kinswoman» 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

The word is used in the list of women near of kin whom a man may not marry. In Proverbs it is used as a figure of speech, where understanding is called a close relative.

Interpretation. The rabbis took these laws as setting the limits of family closeness and guarding the purity of the household. Proverbs 7:4 is read as urging a person to treat wisdom as a close family member.

Meaning

A female relative, a woman who belongs to your family. tree →

Examples

Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman. (Torah LEV.18.12, JPS 1917) tree →
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister; for she is thy mother's near kinswoman. (Torah LEV.18.13, JPS 1917) tree →
Say unto wisdom: 'Thou art my sister', and call understanding thy kinswoman; (Writings PRO.7.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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