miscarry

verb

«miscarry» 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

God promises that no woman in the land will lose her child before birth if Israel serves Him.

Interpretation. The rabbis read this as one of the blessings that come from keeping the covenant.

To lose a baby before it is born; also, in old speech, to fail. tree →

None shall miscarry, nor be barren, in thy land; the number of thy days I will fulfil. (Torah EXO.23.26, JPS 1917) tree →
Give them, O LORD, whatsoever Thou wilt give; give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts. (Prophets HOS.9.14, JPS 1917) tree →
And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast salt therein, and said: 'Thus saith the LORD: I have healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or miscarrying.' (Prophets 2KI.2.21, JPS 1917) tree →

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