rejoicing

noun (plural rejoicings); verb form of rejoice (rejoice, rejoices, rejoiced, rejoicing)

«rejoicing» 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

Great joy and happy celebration, shown with parties, songs and dancing. tree →

In the lessons

in stories a town celebrates a happy event with feasts, bells and dancing: «great rejoicings»

Examples

The whole village joined the rejoicing when the king came home. tree →
Bells and songs were a sign of rejoicing. tree →
After the victory the rejoicings lasted all night. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Joy shown in worship, in festivals and in loving God's teachings; in the Psalms it is the gladness of the heart that comes from God's commandments.

Interpretation. Tradition reads rejoicing as a duty at festivals such as Sukkot and Simchat Torah, and sees joy in the commandments as part of serving God.

Examples

They shall be led with gladness and rejoicing; they shall enter into the king's palace. (Writings PSA.45.16, JPS 1917) tree →
Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart. (Writings PSA.119.111, JPS 1917) tree →
The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. (Writings PSA.19.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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