reward

noun (a reward, rewards); verb (reward, rewards, rewarded, rewarding)

«reward» 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

A reward is something good you get for doing something well, working hard or being helpful. tree →
A reward is also money offered for finding something lost or helping catch a criminal. tree →
To reward someone means to give them a reward. tree →

In the lessons

In school rewards are stickers, house points or golden time for good work or behaviour; in stories a hero gets a reward. In online safety, «rewards» for clicking a link can be a trick. Phrases: «as a reward», «reward chart», «offer a reward», «a big reward».

Examples

I got a sticker as a reward for reading. tree →
They offered a reward for the lost dog. tree →
Hard work brings its own reward. tree →
The teacher rewarded us with extra playtime. tree →
Our class has a reward chart. tree →
The prince promised a reward to whoever found the ring. tree →
Be careful of messages offering a reward if you click. tree →
I do not want any reward. tree →

Note

Countable. Adjective: rewarding (makes you feel good about doing it). Opposite: punishment. In maths problems a reward is often money to share out.

In Jewish tradition

In the Torah it means pay or good given for service or for doing right. A reward may come from God or be a payment for work.

Interpretation. Tradition teaches that God rewards those who keep the commandments. Abraham's "reward" from God is explained as God's own closeness. The verse about taking no reward shows God's judging is fair.

Examples

And ye may eat it in every place, ye and your households; for it is your reward in return for your service in the tent of meeting. (Torah NUM.18.31, JPS 1917) tree →
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying: 'Fear not, Abram, I am thy shield, thy reward shall be exceeding great.' (Torah GEN.15.1, JPS 1917) tree →
For the LORD your God, He is God of gods, and Lord of lords, the great God, the mighty, and the awful, who regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward. (Torah DEU.10.17, JPS 1917) tree →
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward. (Writings PRO.11.18, JPS 1917) tree →
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. (Writings ECC.4.9, JPS 1917) tree →
Moreover by them is Thy servant warned; in keeping of them there is great reward. (Writings PSA.19.12, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Countable. Adjective: rewarding (makes you feel good about doing it). Opposite: punishment. In maths problems a reward is often money to share out.

On Mova

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