overmuch

adverb

«overmuch» 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

In Ecclesiastes it warns against being too righteous or too wicked.

Interpretation. Rabbis explained it as a warning against extremes, such as pride in one's own goodness or harshness. Tradition favors a balanced path and fear of God.

Meaning

Too much; more than is good. tree →

Examples

Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise; why shouldest thou destroy thyself? (Writings ECC.7.16, JPS 1917) tree →
Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish; why shouldest thou die before thy time? (Writings ECC.7.17, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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On Mova

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