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refining

adjective

«refining» 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

"The refining pot" is the crucible in which silver is purified. It is a picture of how the LORD tests hearts.

Interpretation. The tradition says God tests a person as a goldsmith tests metal. The test shows what is true and valuable inside.

Meaning

Purifying, as when metal is melted to remove the dross. tree →

Examples

  • The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but the LORD trieth the hearts. (Writings PRO.17.3, JPS 1917) tree →
  • The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, and a man is tried by his praise. (Writings PRO.27.21, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

A record of the Judaism dictionary, written from the corpus.

On Mova

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