talebearer

noun

«talebearer» 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

The Torah forbids going about as a talebearer.

Interpretation. Tradition calls this lashon hara, or evil speech, and treats it as a serious wrong. Even true gossip can harm people.

A person who spreads gossip or stories about others. tree →

Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand idly by the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD. (Torah LEV.19.16, JPS 1917) tree →
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips. (Writings PRO.20.19, JPS 1917) tree →
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. (Writings PRO.11.13, JPS 1917) tree →
In thee have been talebearers to shed blood; and in thee they have eaten upon the mountains; in the midst of thee they have committed lewdness. (Prophets EZK.22.9, JPS 1917) tree →

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