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tenderly

adverb (more tenderly, most tenderly)

«tenderly» 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

Tenderly means gently and with love or kindness. tree →

In the lessons

a parent or lover speaking or looking kindly in a tale

Examples

  • She kissed the baby tenderly. tree →
  • "Come, little one," he said tenderly. tree →
  • He held the bird tenderly in his hands. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Here it means speaking to the heart, as a husband comforts his wife. God says He will speak kindly to Israel.

Interpretation. Hosea's words are read as God's love for Israel as a bride. After punishment He will win her back, as in the wilderness after the Exodus.

Examples

  • Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly unto her. (Prophets HOS.2.16, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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