perverse

adjective

«perverse» 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

It describes a generation that is twisted and goes against God's ways.

Interpretation. Moses' song says the fault lies with the people, not with God. The rabbis read it as a warning that the people's own crookedness harms them.

Meaning

Stubbornly doing wrong or going against what is right. tree →

Examples

No; His children's is the blemish; a generation crooked and perverse. (Torah DEU.32.5, JPS 1917) tree →
Who are crooked in their ways, and perverse in their paths; (Writings PRO.2.15, JPS 1917) tree →
A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know no evil thing. (Writings PSA.101.4, JPS 1917) tree →
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. (Writings PRO.4.24, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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