sanctify

verb

«sanctify» 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

God sanctifies Israel, and Israel sanctifies itself by keeping the commandments. Moses sanctifies the Tabernacle and its vessels.

Interpretation. Tradition says Israel is told to be holy because God is holy. Sanctifying God's name (Kiddush Hashem) means acting so that others honour God.

Meaning

To make holy, to set something or someone apart for God. tree →

Examples

And thou shalt anoint the laver and its base, and sanctify it. (Torah EXO.40.11, JPS 1917) tree →
Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy; for I am the LORD your God. (Torah LEV.20.7, JPS 1917) tree →
And keep ye My statutes, and do them: I am the LORD who sanctify you. (Torah LEV.20.8, JPS 1917) tree →
Blow the horn in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly; (Prophets JOL.2.15, JPS 1917) tree →
And Jehu said: 'Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal.' And they proclaimed it. (Prophets 2KI.10.20, JPS 1917) tree →
And Joshua said unto the people: 'Sanctify yourselves; for to-morrow the LORD will do wonders among you.' (Prophets JOS.3.5, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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