southland
noun
In Jewish tradition
In Joshua and Judges it is the dry southern region where Caleb's daughter Achsah asked for springs of water.
Interpretation. Tradition reads her request as wise, since land without water is of little use. Water often stands for blessing and for Torah.
Meaning
A land or region in the south, here the dry southern part of Israel, the Negev. tree →
Examples
- And she said: 'Give me a blessing; for that thou hast set me in the Southland, give me therefore springs of water.' And he gave her the Upper Springs and the Nether Springs. (Prophets JOS.15.19, JPS 1917) tree →
- And she said unto him: 'Give me a blessing; for that thou hast set me in the Southland, give me therefore springs of water.' And Caleb gave her the Upper Springs and the Nether Springs. (Prophets JDG.1.15, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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