meekness

noun (meekness, no plural)

«meekness» 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

Meekness is quiet, gentle behaviour; a person with meekness is not proud, loud or angry. tree →

In the lessons

a gentle quality of a character in a tale, often a beast or a person who is calm and kind, so others feel safe

Examples

The meekness of the lamb calmed the children. tree →
He showed meekness even when he was teased. tree →
With meekness the beast let the boy come near. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In the story told here, meekness is a quality that must exist in the world before Abraham, who is called the meek one's ancestor, can be matched with it. The tale links it with the name of a letter. In the primary lessons: a gentle quality of a character in a tale, often a beast or a person who is calm and kind, so others feel safe

Examples

He said to her, 'My daughter, come and we ivill many thee to Abraham My beloved." She said to him, 'Xo. not until the meek one com- es and takes meekness.' God then consulted the Sefer Yetzirah, which said, "Yes'. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →
And in thy majesty prosper, ride on, in behalf of truth and meekness and righteousness; and let thy right hand teach thee tremendous things. (Writings PSA.45.5, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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