perchance

adverb (old use)

«perchance» 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

Perhaps; possibly, by chance. tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales, a king or lord wonders aloud whether something may be true

Examples

Well, my lord King, were you frightened, perchance? tree →
Was he thinking, perchance, of his fair young wife? tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

It means "perhaps", as in the hope that a proud heart might become humble.

Interpretation. The idea is that suffering may lead people to repent. In Jewish thought, the door to returning to God (teshuvah) always stays open.

Examples

I also will walk contrary unto them, and bring them into the land of their enemies; if then perchance their uncircumcised heart be humbled, and they then be paid the punishment of their iniquity; (Torah LEV.26.41, JPS 1917) tree →
Then said David to Jonathan: 'Who shall tell me if perchance thy father answer thee roughly?' (Prophets 1SA.20.10, JPS 1917) tree →
The image perchance, which the craftsman hath melted, and the goldsmith spread over with gold, the silversmith casting silver chains? (Prophets ISA.40.19, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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