unprofitable

adjective

«unprofitable» 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 Job, Eliphaz says that Job's talk is useless words that do no good.

Interpretation. The book of Job shows friends who give speeches but no real comfort. Tradition sees it as a lesson that empty arguing does not help a suffering person.

Meaning

Not bringing any good or benefit. tree →

Examples

Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches wherewith he can do no good? (Writings JOB.15.3, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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On Mova

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