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soothsaying

noun (no plural)

«soothsaying» 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

It is forbidden along with divination in the laws of holiness.

Interpretation. Tradition teaches that Israel should not use omens, and should trust God and act rightly. In the primary lessons: in tales, the magic practice of telling the future

Meaning

The act of foretelling what will happen in the future. tree →

Examples

  • Ye shall not eat with the blood; neither shall ye practise divination nor soothsaying. (Torah LEV.19.26, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Are you in need of soothsaying? tree →
  • The old woman earned money by soothsaying. tree →
  • Fortune-telling is a kind of soothsaying. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/soothsaying/