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ungodly

adjective

«ungodly» 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

  1. (old use) Not respecting God; wicked or sinful. tree →
  2. (informal) Very early or very late, or very unpleasant: «an ungodly hour». tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales a wicked person or witch is called ungodly, meaning bad and not good

Examples

  • The ungodly witch was punished. tree →
  • The ungodly man cheated the poor farmer. tree →
  • We had to get up at an ungodly hour for the trip. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

In these books it means a wicked person who does not care about God or fair treatment of others.

Interpretation. In Proverbs and Job, such people lie, mock justice and do harm. Tradition holds that God will judge them in the end.

Examples

  • An ungodly witness mocketh at right; and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. (Writings PRO.19.28, JPS 1917) tree →
  • God delivereth me to the ungodly, and casteth me into the hands of the wicked. (Writings JOB.16.11, JPS 1917) tree →
  • An ungodly man diggeth up evil, and in his lips there is as a burning fire. (Writings PRO.16.27, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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