servile

adjective

«servile» 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

"Servile work" is the kind of work forbidden on holy days like the first and last days of Passover and Sukkot.

Interpretation. The rabbis explain "servile work" as the kinds of labor forbidden on festivals, though cooking food is allowed. On the Sabbath all such work is forbidden.

Meaning

Fit for a slave or servant; having to do with hard, ordinary labor. tree →

Examples

On the first day shall be a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work. (Torah LEV.23.35, JPS 1917) tree →
In the first day shall be a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work; (Torah NUM.28.18, JPS 1917) tree →
In the first day ye shall have a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work. (Torah LEV.23.7, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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