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tempest

noun (tempests)

«tempest» 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

A tempest is a violent storm with strong wind and heavy rain. tree →

In the lessons

a storm sent by a god or a witch, often wrecking ships or trees

Examples

  • A tempest struck the ship. tree →
  • The tempest blew the trees flat. tree →
  • After the tempest the sea was calm. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

A violent storm, often sent by God, either to punish or as a sign of His power.

Interpretation. Tradition sees storms as under God's command. The storm in Jonah is read as sent to turn Jonah back to his mission.

Examples

  • So pursue them with Thy tempest, and affright them with Thy storm. (Writings PSA.83.16, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Terrors overtake him like waters; a tempest stealeth him away in the night. (Writings JOB.27.20, JPS 1917) tree →
  • I would haste me to a shelter from the stormy wind and tempest.' (Writings PSA.55.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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