refiner

noun

«refiner» 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 is a worker who burns away the dross from silver or gold. The image describes God purifying the people.

Interpretation. Malachi says God will purify the sons of Levi, like a refiner, so that offerings will be pure. The tradition sees hardship as a way of cleansing the soul.

Meaning

A person who purifies metal by melting it. tree →

Examples

For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap; (Prophets MAL.3.2, JPS 1917) tree →
Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner; (Writings PRO.25.4, JPS 1917) tree →
And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver; and there shall be they that shall offer unto the LORD offerings in righteousness. (Prophets MAL.3.3, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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