sevenfold

adjective (sevenfold); adverb (sevenfold)

«sevenfold» 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

Seven times as big or as many. tree →
Having seven parts. tree →
(Bible) Seven times over, a lot: «avenged sevenfold». tree →

In the lessons

In maths it means multiply by seven: «a sevenfold increase». In the Bible, the number seven is special (complete), and the phrase appears in Genesis. Phrases: «a sevenfold increase», «grew sevenfold».

Examples

The number of visitors grew sevenfold. tree →
A sevenfold increase from 2 is 14. tree →
The sevenfold path had seven steps. tree →
In the Bible, Cain was promised protection sevenfold. tree →
Prices rose sevenfold in the story. tree →
Their crop grew sevenfold after the rain. tree →
But as she mounted the clamour increased sevenfold: high above them all rang the voices of her three brothers. tree →

Note

One word. Maths: «sevenfold increase» usually means it becomes 7 times as much (× 7). Same pattern: twofold, threefold, tenfold.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: The rabbis read Cain's sevenfold protection as a sign that God's mercy gave even a murderer time to repent. In the primary lessons: In maths it means multiply by seven: «a sevenfold increase». In the Bible, the number seven is special (complete), and the phrase appears in Genesis. Phrases: «a sevenfold increase», «grew sevenfold».

Examples

If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. (Torah GEN.4.24, JPS 1917) tree →
And the LORD said unto him: 'Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.' And the LORD set a sign for Cain, lest any finding him should smite him. (Torah GEN.4.15, JPS 1917) tree →
And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached Thee, O Lord. (Writings PSA.79.12, JPS 1917) tree →
But if he be found, he must restore sevenfold, he must give all the substance of his house. (Writings PRO.6.31, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

One word. Maths: «sevenfold increase» usually means it becomes 7 times as much (× 7). Same pattern: twofold, threefold, tenfold.

On Mova

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