undefiled

adjective

«undefiled» 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

In Song of Songs it is a loving name for the beloved, meaning whole and perfect.

Interpretation. The rabbis read the beloved as Israel, seen by God as faithful, whole and pure, a nation that is "one".

Pure and clean, with no stain or spoiling. tree →

My dove, my undefiled, is but one; she is the only one of her mother; she is the choice one of her that bore her. (Writings SNG.6.9, JPS 1917) tree →
I sleep, but my heart waketh; Hark! my beloved knocketh: 'Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; for my head is filled with dew, my locks with the drops of the night.' (Writings SNG.5.2, JPS 1917) tree →

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