nitre

noun

«nitre» 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 prophet says that even strong cleaning cannot wash away Israel's sin, which God still sees.

Interpretation. Tradition reads this as meaning that real cleansing comes through repentance, not through outward washing.

A salty mineral, a kind of soda, that people used for washing and cleaning. tree →

For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before Me, saith the Lord GOD. (Prophets JER.2.22, JPS 1917) tree →
As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart. (Writings PRO.25.20, JPS 1917) tree →

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