retribution

noun (no plural)

«retribution» 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

Retribution is punishment that is deserved, given as payment for a wrong that has been done. tree →

In the lessons

in tales the wrongdoer gets his just punishment, often by a sudden fall or loss

Examples

"Retribution," replied the pasha. tree →
The hour of retribution had arrived. tree →
A just retribution fell upon the Eagle. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Deserved payment or punishment, as God says it will come back on the heads of those who sold His people.

Interpretation. The prophets teach that God judges nations for how they treat Israel, and tradition sees this as measure for measure justice.

Examples

behold, I will stir them up out of the place whither ye have sold them, and will return your retribution upon your own head; (Prophets JOL.4.7, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «retribution» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«retribution» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «retribution» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«retribution» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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