subjection

noun (no plural)

«subjection» 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 means making free people into slaves again. The text condemns this.

Interpretation. The tradition reads these verses as a protest against breaking the law about freeing Hebrew servants. God's word sets servants free and does not allow them to be taken back. In the primary lessons: in stories, a land or people brought under the rule of a king, prince or army, made to obey

Meaning

Subjection is being under the control of another person or power and having to obey. It is what a conquered people or town is forced into. tree →

Examples

but afterwards they turned, and caused the servants and the handmaids, whom they had let go free, to return, and brought them into subjection for servants and for handmaids; (Prophets JER.34.11, JPS 1917) tree →
And now ye purpose to bring the children of Judah and Jerusalem into subjection for bondmen and bondwomen unto you; but are there not even with you acts of guilt of your own against the LORD your God? (Writings 2CH.28.10, JPS 1917) tree →
The rebels were brought into subjection by the prince. tree →
For years the town lived in subjection to a cruel lord. tree →
The army forced the people into subjection. tree →

Note

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