peaceably

adverb

«peaceably» 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

Used as in Genesis 37:4, where Joseph's brothers hate him so much that they cannot greet him kindly.

Interpretation. Commentators note this as a sign of honesty: the brothers did not hide their hatred behind false friendliness. Some also see it as the start of the jealousy that leads to Joseph being sold.

Meaning

In a calm, friendly way, without quarrelling. tree →

Examples

And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him. (Torah GEN.37.4, JPS 1917) tree →
And she said: 'Comest thou peaceably?' And he said: 'Peaceably.' (Prophets 1KI.2.13, JPS 1917) tree →
And the elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said: 'Comest thou peaceably?' (Prophets 1SA.16.4, JPS 1917) tree →
Their tongue is a sharpened arrow, it speaketh deceit; one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in his heart he layeth wait for him. (Prophets JER.9.7, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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